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Shimei van der Walt
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Native
Qualified teacher with 7 years experience
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Native
Qualified teacher with 7 years experience
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in Ethekwini, South Africa (15:15 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 21, 2019InterestsScienceMusicReadingFoodPets & Animals
Hi! I’m Shimei, a bilingual English coach from South Africa’s vibrant "rainbow nation." Since 2019, I’ve helped professionals and students worldwide bridge the gap between textbook grammar and real-world confidence.
Whether you need Business English, exam prep, or casual conversation, I ditch boring worksheets for interactive, creative lessons. I offer:
Customized Learning: Lessons tailored to your pace and goals.
Global Experience: Expertise teaching learners from Russia to Vietnam.
Flexible Curriculum: TEFL-approved materials or your own school/company plans.
Let’s make English feel like second nature in a relaxed, fun environment.
Learning English doesn’t have to be boring—actually, it can be a whole lot of fun! As a teacher, I love turning lessons into something exciting and interactive. Forget just reading from textbooks and filling out worksheets—we get creative, play with the language, and make it come alive! Over the years, I’ve picked up loads of handy tips and tricks that have helped my students feel more confident and enjoy the process. English might seem tricky at first, but with the right vibe (and a little help from me), you’ll see just how doable—and fun—it really is!
No two students are the same, so neither are my lessons! Whether you're looking for casual conversation practice to boost your speaking skills or more structured sessions using TEFL-approved materials, I’ve got you covered. I’m also happy to follow school or company-provided lesson plans—fle...My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Classroom Management - Udemy & Scott Graham - 2025
Certificate verified
Master Course in Early Childhood Education - Udemy - 2025
Certificate verified
Dyslexia 101 - Udemy & Danielle Kelly - 2025
Certificate verified
Counselling Skills - Udemy (Kain Ramsay) - 2021
Certificate verified
Depression Counselling Diploma - Udemy (Elmira Strange) - 2020
Certificate verified
TEFL - i-to-i - 2019120 hour online course
Certificate verified
Become an Online Tutor - i-to-i - 201930 hours (Become an Online Tutor) training course
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Certificate verified
Education
2021 - 2025
Bachelor’s - Maths & NSTBachelor's degree of Education in the Intermediate Phase
Work Experience
2020 - 2021
English TeacherConducting English lessons with Russian students.
2019 - Current
English TeacherConducting English lessons with students from various countries.
2019 - 2021
English TeacherConducting English lessons with Japanese students.
2021 - 2021
Grade 1 Teacherlesson planning for 2 boys in pre-K and grade 1, curriculum development/implementation, practical life skills, ADHD management exercises
2021 - 2021
English TeacherConducting English lessons with Polish students.
2021 - 2021
English TeacherConducting English lessons with Japanese students.
2021 - 2022
Online English TeacherConducting English lessons with Vietnamese students.
2022 - 2022
Online English TeacherConducting English lessons with Chinese kids.
2022 - 2022
Online English TeacherConducting English lessons with Ukrainian business students.
2023 - 2023
Homeschool Teacher
2023 - 2023
Private Tutor
2026 - Current
TeacherSubjects taught: English, Science, Maths, Technology, Coding & Robotics.
Grades taught: 4-7
5.0
Rating
71
Students
956
Lessons
98%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
25 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
English Mastery (1-on-1)
A2 - C2Language Essentials682 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 10% off
English Duo Mastery (2 students)
B1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
My creations
Vocabulary (1)
Quiz (2)
48 Reviews
Yang
89 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Teacher Shimei is an exceptional English teacher whose lessons are engaging and thought-provoking. She inspires a deep love for the language by encouraging creativity and critical thinking. Her approach makes learning enjoyable and effective. This learning experience increased my passion for English.
Feb 28, 2025
OCEAN WONG
13 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
My son loves the teacher so much and willing to speak and learn in the class.
Sep 12, 2022
Sofia
36 English lessons
Excellent lesson as usual. Thank you, Shimei :)
Dec 4, 2023
Sofia
36 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great lesson as always. I love the materials prepared by Shimei and find the homework interesting; it helps me consolidate new material.
Jan 5, 2024
Yang
89 English lessons
Teacher Shemi is an exceptional English teacher whose lessons are engaging and thought-provoking. She inspires a deep love for the language by encouraging creativity and critical thinking. Her approach makes learning enjoyable and effective. After the talks and learning, my passion for English has flourished.
Feb 28, 2025
Sofia
36 English lessons
Great lesson! It was my first class, and Shimei prepared interesting materials with exercises, so I also learned new words.
Nov 15, 2023
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