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Tiny
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TEFL-Certified English Teacher with over 5 years of experience.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Other
TEFL-Certified English Teacher with over 5 years of experience.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in Ethekwini, South Africa (06:19 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 21, 2021InterestsFoodWritingBusiness & FinanceMedical & HealthcareTravel
I am a South African and a native English speaker with over 5 years experience as a private tutor. Furthermore, I teach Psychology, Criminology and Sociology lessons. I also teach IsiZulu and help with homework. I have a cum-laude degree in Psychology and a BSc Honors in Psychology. I have experience with qualitative research. Currently doing a Masters by Dissertation: Psychology. I also specialize in data entry work, proofreading and editing.
I believe in not limiting yourself to one thing. There are countless opportunities at your disposal.Me as a Teacher
I believe that everyone has different points of struggles and as a teacher I take that into consideration. Therefore, I always look for different ways to approach each students difficulties by customizing lessons to their needs. As a Psychology graduate I understand the power of conversations so you can expect lessons planned around talking about your desired goals and outcomes. I always seek to find ways to help students achieve their personal or academic goals. But I also make it a point to ask for students' idea's of what they want to learn.My lessons & teaching style
Students should expect lessons that are customized to their individual interests and goals. My teaching approach follows a conversational style driven by the students interests, goals, and anything comfortable or appropriate to teach. I use TPR (Total Physical Response) as a teaching method aimed at helping students understand spoken words by linking it with physical movement. Students may request particular topics to form the basis of lessons.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
120 hour TEFL Certificate - TEFL Professional Development Institute - 2021Please refer to the TEFL certificate for modules covered.
• Knowledge of classroom management, learning
strategies and international teaching
• Understanding of different teaching methods and
their application to meet diverse learner needs
• Professional knowledge of English grammar and
the capability to educate language learners on
such concepts in a relatable manner.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2017 - 2020
Private Tutor• Hired by struggling students to provide private academic tutoring, assignment assistance and assistance with test and exam preparations
• Tutored students on majors such as Introduction into English Studies, Psychology majors, Criminology majors and IsiZulu
• Developed a customized tutoring approach to accommodate several unique students’ needs over the years
• Gave students weekly homework assessments tailored to their difficulties to improve their performance in them and gave feedback
• Incr
2021 - 2024
English TeacherTaught English online at italki since 2021. Taught both children and adults. Classes ranged from conversational to business and tailored classes depending on the student's need.
Education
2016 - 2018
Bachelor’s - PsychologyCourse Comprises:
• Introduction into English Studies A
• Social Psychology
• Forensic Criminology
• Psychopathology,
• Counselling & Psychotherapy
• African Psychology
• Research methodology
• Criminology: Biopsychosocial Perspective
• Forensic Criminology
2019 - 2020
Bachelor’s - PsychologyBachelor of Social Science Honors in Psychology and
Research Project in Psychology
Course Comprises:
• Research Fundamentals
• Psychology of Diversity
• Research Project
• Counselling and Therapeutics
• Psychopathology and Advanced Topics in African
Psychology
2023 - 2025
Master's - PsyhcologyMaster in Counselling Psychology, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Current, Durban •January 2023 — Present.
Course Comprises:
• Research Methods in Psychology
• Psychological Interventions: African & Global
• Psychology of Personality and Abnormal Behaviour
• Assessment in Psychological Practice
• Community Interventions in Professional Psychology
• Theory and Practice of Counselling Psychology
• Short Dissertation: Counselling Psychology
Work Experience
2023 - 2024
Intern PsychologistConducted cognitive, personality, and emotional evaluations using
psychometric tools for diagnosis and intervention planning. Provided one-on-one therapy for mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and academic stress. Crisis Intervention: Offer immediate psychological support for crises such as suicidal ideation and emotional dysregulation, ensuring student safety. Led and co-facilitated support groups on anxiety and depression. Assisted clients with career with counseling.
4.9
Rating
284
Students
756
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
116 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Practice conversational English
B1 - B2Language Essentials545 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 17% off
Business English
B1 - B2Language Essentials80 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 10% off
English for kids (7 years and up)
A1 - A2Language Essentials15 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 13% off
Master Your Mind: The Science of Thoughts, Emotions & Behavior
B1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 10% off
🔎 Inside the Criminal Mind: Understanding Crime & Justice Description:
B1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 9% off
🌊 Taming the Anxiety Wave: Understand & Manage Everyday Anxiety
B1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 8% off
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84 Reviews
Martin Svátek
8 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
She is an incredibly kind English teacher who truly listens to her students, making each lesson both enjoyable and effective.
Mar 20, 2025
Fai
14 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
It's my trial lesson with teacher Zulu. She impressed me with her professionalism, patience and her knowledge of psychology and criminology. She encouraged me and gave me enough time to speak English. Thanks for teaching! I am looking forward to seeing you soon.
Jan 2, 2024
峰Bob
1 English lesson
This is my first trial lesson in this app. I have learned quite a lot from the nice teacher who is willing to share a lot of interesting cultural phenomena with me. It expands my views and broadens my horizons. I recommend the option for this teacher for English speaking practice and learning.
Mar 24, 2024
Olesia Ivankova
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
Tiny is an amazing teacher! I was preparing with her for a university interview and received a lot of useful information and advice. She is patient and attentive. I highly recommend lessons with her!
Jan 21, 2024
PERLA
1 English lesson
It was a good class, the teacher is nice, she is considered wiht my English because a don´t speak good. My English is very slow. I highly recommend it. Thank you
Apr 8, 2024
Fai
14 English lessons
We have discussed about the theory of criminology and policing. Tiny is familiar with this topic. Thanks for your teaching.
Jan 20, 2024
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