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Tiny
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TEFL-Certified English Teacher with over 6 years of experience.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Other
TEFL-Certified English Teacher with over 6 years of experience.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in Ethekwini, South Africa (10:18 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 21, 2021InterestsFoodWritingBusiness & FinanceMedical & HealthcareTravel
Hello! My name is Londeka Zulu but most of my students call me teacher Tiny. I'm an experienced TEFL-certified ESL teacher and counselling psychology intern with a passion for helping individuals grow in both language and confidence. With over 6 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of teaching students from around the world. This global experience has helped me develop a culturally sensitive, student-centered teaching style that adapts to each learner’s goals and personality.
I specialize in conversational English, grammar, pronunciation, and academic or professional language development. In addition to teaching English, I also tutor Psychology, Criminology, and Sociology.Me as a Teacher
I offer personalized, one-on-one lessons that are tailored to your individual learning goals, level, and interests. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced student, I’ll work with you to create a learning plan that suits your pace and helps you build confidence.
For ESL learners, I focus on practical communication—speaking, listening, reading, and writing along with pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary development. I also assist students with interview preparations through role play and corrections on how to answer questions. Lessons are interactive, engaging, and can include real-life materials such as videos, articles, and conversation practice. 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.
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
341
Students
893
Lessons
97%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
144 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Practice conversational English
B1 - B2Language Essentials645 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Package with 7% off
Business English
B1 - B2Language Essentials85 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Package with 19% off
English for kids (7 years and up)
A1 - A2Language Essentials17 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
🌊 Taming the Anxiety Wave: Understand & Manage Everyday Anxiety
B1 - C2Conversation1 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 8% off
IELTS Exam Preparation Lesson (Academic & General Training)
A1 - C1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Package with 9% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Quiz (1)
99 Reviews
Minjeong 민정
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
It was pleased to see you. thank you for having me today.
Sep 9, 2025
Page
6 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I like the teacher and the way of teaching , I will take more classes in the future
Jun 7, 2025
Anny
1 English lesson
Having class with Tiny was so fun. She noticed that I was very nervous and tried to calm me down. I felt really comfortable with her.
She also encouraged me and told me that I have many advantages. Thank you so much!!!
Nov 20, 2025
Angela
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
The lesson was very entertaining, and I feel comfortable speaking. I hope I can have more classes with her!
Aug 1, 2025
Riccardo
1 English lesson
Mi è piaciuta molto l'insegnante perché parla lentamente scandendo bene le parole
La consiglio a tutti
Nov 23, 2025
Carlos Palma
1 English lesson
She’s not only great at teaching but also super fun to hang out with. We talked about lots of beautiful places and introduced me to amazing South African food
Nov 8, 2025
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