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Teacher Donovin
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Japanese
Confidence building for You to Speak Comfortably and Stress Free!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Japanese
Confidence building for You to Speak Comfortably and Stress Free!
From South AfricaLiving in Other, South Africa (06:11 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 7, 2021Interest topicScienceArtGaming
Hello, my name is Donovin. I come from South Africa and live in the vibrant city of Bloemfontein. I am an energetic well mannered outspoken gentleman. I am passionate about my art and the level I have achieved through hard work and perseverance. I am very adaptive and value honesty. I am well organized and a diligent worker. My wife and I have been together for 13 blessed years. I enjoy spending time outdoors with her at the stables and visiting the horses. My favourite sport is soccer, and I like to play it rather than watching it. I am close with my family and appreciate each day I spend with them, we enjoy having a good barbeque.Me as a Teacher
I have years of self-study experience in art, so I can understand how frustrating learning a subject can be. The experience I gained from this has taught me how to be patient, and learning anything takes time and a lot of practice. We will build a greater understanding of English through conversational practice and a deeper vocabulary. I feel interruptions will only break confidence, so I believe in self-correction and guiding those learning rather than dictating the path. For shy students, I will always have material prepared to help them boost their confidence and create less stress. I cannot wait to meet you, so book right now.My lessons & teaching style
As a teacher here in Italki, I provide my students with plans to select from;
1. Informal lessons focusing on conversational English wherein we can discuss anything you want to. If you are shy, I will always have a range of topics ready for us to talk about, which will improve your confidence and fluency in English. We can also read some articles and view selected videos to help improve comprehension skills. Homework is always optional.
2. Semi-Formal lessons centred on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. I will create lesson plans for you based on your level of English. We can work on essays and comprehension tasks. Business English-based lessons are also available.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Text Documents
- Flashcards
- Image files
Work Experience
2007 - 2007
Sales Clerk Senqu River WearA fly fishing and branded clothing store, Senqu was my first job after graduating from school; needless to say, I gained many skills, learning that though a store looks basic and uninvolved from the outside, it takes many careful steps to maintain.
2008 - 2008
Sales Clerk and Stock Manager Jeep StoreJeep was a whole new ball game, I learned the value of a commission-based sales structure and the role it played in employee motivation and development. At Jeep, I also learned to work on new stock managing applications as well.
2009 - 2010
Sales Metropolitan LifeMetropolitan played a vital role in my job past job career. Here I was subjected to the full extent of the insurance industry. I learned the value of product knowledge, being able to answer client questions professionally.
2011 - 2021
Sculptor, Painter and sales Personal Art Business and StudiesI have been self-studying art for over a decade now, and this has been my primary career. I am a sculptor that loves the challenge I face every time I start a new project. I create original sculptures as well as fan art pieces.
Certificates
International TEFL/TESOL Certificate TEFL South Africa 2023International TEFL/TESOL Certificate
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120 hour TEFL Certificate Teacherrecord.com 2021120 Hour TEFL certification online.
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5.0
Rating
270
Students
1,840
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
120 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Conversations are fun! Learn by simply talking.
B1 - C2Conversation Practice1,356 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 7% off
Semi-Formal Lessons!
B1 - C2General340 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 8% off
IELTS Speaking Test Preparation
B2 - C1Test Preparation0 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 18% off
Interview Preparation
B1 - C2Business2 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 18% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Quiz (6)
112 Reviews
Rachele
54 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Teacher Donovin is always available, polite and very special person. Our conversation are fun and interesting.
May 9, 2022
Marta Kozlíková
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
My favorite teacher as well as the best African person from I know (yes, I know only him, but still). Don't miss the chance :))
Jan 29, 2022
Igor Frąckowiak
32 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I highly recommend Donovin as an English teacher - he has helped me gain confidence in conversation and gets the right balance between correcting my mistakes and keeping the conversation going. Thank you so much!
Dec 10, 2021
Donika Mishineva
3 English lessons
Donovan is incredibly easy to talk with. He's patient and funny. In one word - the ideal teacher! He poses numerous questions, making the hour fly by in no time. I thoroughly enjoy our sessions as they not only help me unwind but also improved my ability to express myself in English.
May 29, 2023
Diana
4 English lessons
Great lesson! Very professional and emotional!✨Thank you , Donovan✨
May 11, 2023
Liuba
22 English lessons
Thank you, Donovin! I love our lessons with always engaging talks, English tips and useful information.
May 11, 2023
Trial Lesson
USD 5.00
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