Marilyn thiessen Certified ESL Teacher
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All about  me I am a  44yr old native English speaker  from South Africa Durban. I am a certified English tutor with almost 4 years  tutoring experience in English as a foreign and second other Language, conducting both in person tuition  and Online tutoring . I hold a 120hr Tesol certificate as well as a Bachelor of Commerce Degree specialising in Human Resource Management.
My niche' is tutoring on a Social conversational, Academic  and Business aspect for Beginners through to advanced learners (adults and children)
My lessons are fun energetic.and tailored to the needs of the student. An example of one of my  approaches would be the Student-centered approach as this approach aims to develop leaner autonomy and independence. .
For my younger learners I utilise and encourage lots of TPR Total Physical response.
Been computer proficient, I am able to teach my lessons online utilizing high quality Internet Connection, Software and Computer Programs/ Applications, in a clutter free, inviting learning environment, consisting of learning materials for all ages and learning styles with one of my Niche'  been Business English along with Coaching for a employment or customer  interviews .Due to my Human Resource Management Qualification, i am able to assist with Resume'building and job interviews preparation.

Subjects

  • English & Literature Beginner-Expert

  • English (Banking exams) Beginner-Expert

Experience

  • Teacher (Nov, 2021–Present) at ESL teacher private lessons
    3 years of Experience in Teaching Englsh, as a second other and foreign language,within my community and for International online students . I teach children from ages.9yrs old, as well as adults for Social,Academic and for Business purpose requirements.
    My cllasses range from beginner to advanced level students.
  • Teacher (Mar, 2020–Nov, 2021) at Native Camp ESL
    Provide English language lessons to students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Ages range from 9 yrs old to adults on a Social acAdemic and Business purposes/requirements . Responsible for planning lessons and activities, adopting a creative approach, and encouraging and motivating students to learn.
  • Customer Service Consultant, Foreign exchange consultant, Quality Analyst and financial products (Mar, 1999–Nov, 2020) at Standard bank South Africa
    Customer service advisers provide a face-to-face service in banks and building societies.
    sensitivity and understanding
    excellent verbal communication skills are required.
    Implementation of continuous improvement initiatives along with the training and coaching of new employees.

Education

  • Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Feb, 2014–Apr, 2018) from Uiversity of South Africa

Fee details

    R9–15/hour (US$0.48–0.79/hour)

    Fees based on the earners English Level along with their required Learning outcomes.

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