Melissa
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Melissa
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BusinessKidsUnlock Your Potential: Empowering Minds, Inspiring Growth, and Embracing the Joy of Learning!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Other
Specialties
BusinessKidsUnlock Your Potential: Empowering Minds, Inspiring Growth, and Embracing the Joy of Learning!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in Other, South Africa (08:24 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 2, 2021InterestsTechBusiness & FinanceTravelFoodHistory
Hello! I'm Melissa, your enthusiastic partner on this exciting learning adventure. I'm passionate about English education, with eight years of teaching experience and TEFL certification. I've honed my skills teaching Thai students in Thailand for two years and have been guiding Chinese students online for nearly six years. As a third-year university student, I bring fresh insights and a deep understanding of English's nuances. Let's make learning enjoyable and tailored to your needs!Me as a Teacher
Welcome to our cosy online English classroom, where learning is fun and mistakes are welcome. We'll explore every facet of English together at your pace, covering grammar, vocabulary, culture, and real-life situations. Our engaging lessons include stories, videos, and activities, from classics to the latest news. Join me for a complete English journey, and you'll gain confidence in all aspects of the language. Let's have fun while mastering English!My lessons & teaching style
Our class values collaboration and inclusivity. Questions and curiosity are welcome. I emphasize practical English skills and adapt teaching methods to suit your learning style. Learning is enjoyable, and the goal is to boost your English confidence. We're learning partners, celebrating successes and facing challenges together. You'll excel in English for real-world use.My teaching material
- Flashcards
- PDF file
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Text Documents
Certificates
Employment Letter - Saldanha Diving - 2023It's my family's business. I am learning the ropes to take over.
Certificate verified
TEFL with TEYL - Intesol worldwide - 2017I had to complete an array of assignments to receive my TEFL certificate. It enables me to teach young learners.
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Practitioners in Early Childhood Development - University of South Africa - 2017It was a 1-year program. There were various theoretical subjects I had to complete to obtain this certificate, such as orientation to creative teaching in Early Childhood Education, teaching and learning in the Early Childhood Phase, planning, developing and managing the Early Childhood Learning Program. I also had to complete a three week school practical period. It is an NQF5 certificate.
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ECD, BED and TESOL for TEYL - Unisa & Worldwide - 2017I am currently completing my Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) in Foundation Phase Teaching, with my final year scheduled for next year. This degree equips me to teach in both rural and urban settings, focusing on practical, pedagogical, and situational knowledge. I also earned a TESOL for TEYL certification, enabling me to teach young learners. Additionally, I hold an NQF5 ECD certificate, where I studied creative teaching and early learning and completed a three-week practical period.
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Education
2020 - 2023
Bachelor’s - Education in Foundation Phase TeachingBachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching. The primary goal of this degree is to ensure that I can facilitate Foundation Phase teaching and learning in both rural and urban settings. My Bachelor of Education program focuses on developing and consolidating appropriate disciplinary, practical, pedagogical, and situational knowledge.
Work Experience
2017 - 2018
Thammasat Kindergarten ThailandI taught English to Thai – speaking students ages 2-6 and tutored students ages 2 - 15 after school and over weekends. I planned and taught six classes daily. I customized lessons to suit the needs of my students. I also Utilized a variety of methods to teach my students grammar, listening, writing and speaking.
2018 - 2018
Online ESL teacherIt was a remote position. I taught Chinese students from Tianjin.
My students' ages ranged from 3 - 10. I Prepared lessons using provided materials and using personal teaching materials. My main focus was on improving students speaking, listening and grammar.
2018 - 2021
Online ESL teacherIt is a remote teaching position. I am currently still with this company.
My students' ages range from 4 - 16. My responsibilities as a teacher is to prepare lessons using provided materials and using personal teaching materials. I focused on improving students speaking, listening and grammar, and reading, teaching students' pronunciation and expression. I also teach students phonetical spelling and phoneme awareness.
5.0
Rating
63
Students
865
Lessons
98%
Attendance rate
97%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
39 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
English Lessons: Kids
A1 - C2Kids205 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
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English Lessons: Conversational
A1 - C2Conversation587 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
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English Lessons: Reading
A1 - C2Language Essentials34 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
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Homework Assistance
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
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Availability
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28 Reviews
Nafisa
6 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Melissa is a truly wonderful teacher. She found the perfect approach to connect with my son, using engaging and effective materials that kept him motivated. Her patience and dedication were remarkable, and she even extended her time to ensure the lesson was complete, which pleasantly surprised me.
Sep 11, 2024
김현희
53 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
아이가 재미있었다고 하네요~앞으로 수업도 잘부탁드려요
Apr 12, 2024
Ana Júlia Sandes
2 English lessons
Melissa is a great teacher!
Jan 24, 2025
Yunyun
32 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Melissa is a very good teacher. My kids like to learn English with her.
Jul 11, 2024
Vitaly Sivolobov
1 English lesson
I've just had a first conversational lesson with Melissa.
It went very well, Melissa prepared several topics about AI in advance to discuss.
It was interesting to discuss one of the topic with her, and have random chat during the lesson as well.
Thanks!
Mar 6, 2025
Julia Apaza
1 English lesson
the class was good!!
Nov 21, 2024
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