Gina Potgieter
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Gina Potgieter
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Italian
Other
Certified TEFL Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Italian
Other
Certified TEFL Teacher
From South AfricaLiving in KwaDukuza, South Africa (03:52 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 1, 2021Interest topicSports & FitnessFoodTravel
My name is Gina (25). I am a South African (with a neutral accent), who has been teaching adults and children for the past 5 years. I grew up in the restaurant industry with a family that is culturally mixed, my father having Italian-Chilean roots and my mother having Irish-South African roots, so it's made me culturally rich and it has taught me good people skills. Kindness and consideration have helped me to be an enthusiastic and effective teacher. I love the diversity in all things, that's why traveling, being outdoors and people are so close to my heart. I am an adventure junkie so I'm always up for a good time, whether it's riding motorbikes, jumping off cliffs, or going on safaris.Me as a Teacher
As a teacher, I find great satisfaction in seeing my students achieve their goals. After 5 years of experience as a TEFL teacher, I have found effective ways to help my students become more fluent. I make sure that my classes are fun and interesting. I do this by personalizing my classes: getting to know my students' likes and dislikes, interests, and weaknesses in their language. I encourage open communication because it creates a good teaching environment. I am a patient and kind teacher, and I like to move at my students' pace to benefit them fully. I like to use gestures, TRP, images, or props in my lessons to make the lesson more enjoyable and comfortable for my students.My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are planned according to my student's needs and interests. I have course material and textbooks that I use to plan an effective lesson. I like to be expressive and use images in class to engage my students and make sure that they have a clear understanding of what I am teaching them. The teaching method is very interactive, I use role-play, discussions, textbook activities, self-correction, educational games, etc...
I offer courses in: General English, Conversational English, IELTS preparation, Business English, English for Kids
Adults Levels: Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate, Advanced and Proficient.
Children Levels: Beginner to AdvancedMy teaching material
- PDF file
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Homework Assignments
- Video files
- Audio files
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Quizzes
Certificates
i-to-i TEFL/TESOL 140 hours - i-to-i Institution - 2015
Certificate uploaded
Work Experience
2005 - 2013
WaitressI started working in my family restaurant from a very young age. Working in the hospitality industry allowed me to build strong people skills. It taught me how to work and get along with different personalities, which I apply in my lessons.
2013 - 2014
PromotorWorking as a promotor, I learnt how to encourage people into buying the product I was promoting. Today, I use this skill in my classroom to encourage my students to achieve their goals in the English language.
2017 - 2018
ManagerWorking as a manager taught me to be diligent and punctual. It also taught me to become a good problem-solver. This has added to my professionalism as a teacher and it has helped me to be creative in my problem-solving with my students. When I have a student that has difficulty understanding or communicating in class, my experience with problem-solving helps me to help my student overcome such difficulties.
2015 - 2015
Internship- TeacherThis experience taught me how to work with children and how to be patient with my students. Working in person, in a classroom with children taught me how to engage them and how to keep their concentration.
2015 - 2016
Au PairAu Pairing taught me to be creative and flexible but also structured to a certain extend. This has helped me in my classes. Understanding that people are individuals and that one method of teaching doesn't work for everyone. This is why I love to tailor my lessons to my students.
2018 - 2019
Online English TeacherI gained experience with teaching professional adults at Brentphone. I learnt how to prepare my students for interviews and help them with conversational skills in the workplace as well as in everyday life.
2019 - 2021
Online English TeacherI gained experience with IELTS Preparation and Business English at this company.
2017 - 2018
Online English TeacherThe first online English company I worked for taught me how to teach children on a virtual platform. I learnt how to use TPR effectively and how to change or add class materials to my lessons to make my lessons more interesting and enjoyable for my students.
5.0
Rating
95
Students
495
Lessons
100%
Attendance
99%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
48 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
English Conversation & Error Correction
A2 - C2General227 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 4% off
Business Vocabulary Builder & Conversational Booster
B1 - C1Business89 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 7% off
English for Kids
A2 - C2Kids54 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 12% off
Interview or Test Preparation for TESOL and IELTS
B1 - C2Test Preparation75 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 8% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
23 Reviews
Esra Gunes
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
Gina is a very nice and patient teacher. She gave me good advices. I found it very good, that she made notices of my mistakes and let me correct them first after she corrected them. She is a real professional teacher. I hope to see her soon again.
Thank you, Gina.
Sep 29, 2022
Freya
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
Gina is so optimistic and energetic! Her smile is touching and I'm deeply immersed in the happy conversation with her!😊
Apr 25, 2022
Yessica Illescas
4 English lessons
Ginas is very bear with me! She has a lot of strategies to improve your weaknesses and encourage you to get your achievements.
Jul 9, 2024
Yessica Illescas
4 English lessons
Gina was very patient with me and explained a better way to answer my questions without making me feel bad for my mistakes.
Jul 6, 2024
Yessica Illescas
4 English lessons
Gina has an excellent attitude, tries to understand you and listens to you with respect. Also, she motivates you to persist in practice to achieve your goals.
Jul 4, 2024
Patrick Rothwell
22 English lessons
Gina is one of the best English teachers I ever had. Always a pleasure to meet here. Her classes are enriching, motivating and full of fun.
Oct 2, 2023
Trial Lesson
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