Johanna Roux, TEFL / ESL Teacher

Johanna Roux

TEFL / ESL Teacher

Freelance

Location
South Africa - Cape Town
Education
Diploma, Level 5 - 168 Hour TEFL Certificate
Experience
19 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :19 years, 0 Months

TEFL / ESL Teacher at Freelance
  • South Africa - Cape Town
  • My current job since March 2023

• Provided one-on-one EFL/ESL instruction to students ranging from beginners to advanced levels, children, young adults and adults.
• Adapted teaching materials to meet the specific language needs and goals of individual students.
• Organized conversational English sessions to improve students' speaking and listening skills.
• Provided cultural insights and practical language tips to enhance students' language proficiency and confidence.
• Regularly assess student progress through quizzes, tests, and assignments, and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
• Utilize innovative teaching methods, technology, and multimedia resources to engage and motivate students.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a well-rounded curriculum and share best practices for EFL/ESL instruction.
• Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with best practices in EFL/ESL teaching.

Business Owner at Rouxbean
  • South Africa - Cape Town
  • February 2017 to March 2023

As a small business owner, I bring valuable skills to my role as a TEFL/ESL English teacher. My entrepreneurial mindset drives innovation in teaching methods, while adaptability allows me to tailor lessons to diverse student needs. Effective communication, honed through client interactions, aids in delivering clear instruction. Organizational abilities ensure efficient lesson planning and student progress tracking. Problem-solving skills to address language barriers. Leadership qualities inspire and motivate students towards success.

Legal Department Manager | Business English Trainer at BBR van der Grijp & Associates
  • South Africa - Cape Town
  • June 2011 to January 2017

• Provided continuous leadership, supervision and training of department staff improving Business English proficiency, focusing on vocabulary, grammar and communication skills relevant to their roles.
• Communicate legal information and concepts, appropriate legal requirements and terminology to staff and clients.
• Provide legal guidance and support to the firm's staff on matters related to international business transactions, contracts, intellectual property, employment law, and other legal issues relevant to their roles.
• Collaborate with HR, training, and other departments to identify language and legal training needs and develop integrated training programs that address both language and legal requirements.
• Implement assessment tools to measure staff members' language proficiency and legal knowledge, providing constructive feedback and guidance for improvement.

Paralegal at Simply Tax Registered Accountants
  • South Africa - Cape Town
  • November 2008 to May 2011

Paralegal

Paralegal at Courtenay Ulyate & Associates Attorneys
  • South Africa - Cape Town
  • June 2006 to October 2008

Paralegal

Paralegal at Millers Incorporated Attorneys
  • South Africa - Cape Town
  • January 2005 to May 2006

Paralegal

Education

Diploma, Level 5 - 168 Hour TEFL Certificate
  • at The TEFL Academy
  • January 2024
Diploma, Manager Training Programme
  • at GIZ / Carl Duisberg Centre
  • November 2021
Higher diploma, Management Development Programme
  • at UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership
  • October 2016
Bachelor's degree, LLB - Bachelor of Laws
  • at University Of South Africa
  • June 2013

Specialties & Skills

Teaching
Problem Solving
Multicultural
Classroom Management
Communications
BUSINESS ENGLISH
ADAPTABILITY
COMMUNICATIONS
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
GRAMMAR
INNOVATION
MULTIMEDIA
PLANNING
TIME MANAGEMENT
LESSON PLANNING
CULTURAL AWARENESS
TEFL / ESL

Languages

English
Native Speaker
Afrikaans
Native Speaker

Memberships

Oxford Teachers Club
  • Member
  • February 2024
The Tefl Academy Alumni
  • Member
  • January 2024

Training and Certifications

Classroom Teaching Practice (Training)
Training Institute:
The TEFL Academy
Date Attended:
February 2024
Duration:
10 hours
Planning Lessons (Training)
Training Institute:
British Council
Date Attended:
October 2023
Duration:
12 hours
Gentle Discipline in classroom management (Training)
Training Institute:
British Council
Date Attended:
September 2023
Setting up activities and tasks efficiently (Training)
Training Institute:
British Council
Date Attended:
September 2023
Creating your own learning materials (Training)
Training Institute:
British Council
Date Attended:
September 2023
Level 5 - 168 Hour TEFL (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2024
How to teach pronunciation (Training)
Training Institute:
British Council
Date Attended:
September 2023
Duration:
12 hours