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Rukencia (Kelly)
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KidsWarm, Welcoming and Friendly TEFL Certified English teacher with 7 years online teaching experience!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Native
Specialties
KidsWarm, Welcoming and Friendly TEFL Certified English teacher with 7 years online teaching experience!
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in Birmingham, United Kingdom (07:48 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 20, 2020InterestsHistoryBusiness & FinanceTravelFilms & TV SeriesSports & Fitness
I am Rukencia, a dedicated and qualified English educator based in Pretoria, South Africa. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Education (Foundation Phase) and a 120-hour TEFL certification, I bring 8 years of specialized experience in online English instruction. My expertise lies in fostering conversational fluency and instilling confidence in learners of all levels, from beginners to young students seeking engaging lessons. With a natural ability to create a comfortable learning environment, I prioritize making language acquisition both enjoyable and effective. Outside the classroom, I balance my passion for education with family time, outdoor adventures, and cultural exploration—reflecting the
I have a passion for teaching ESL and a passion to meet new people. I focus more on my students and their interest. I listen to my students clearly and help them where needed. I do change my teaching style here and there, it depends on my student to make sure that they have a great lesson.
it is very important for me for my students to enjoy my lessons. My teaching style is centered around making my student as comfortable as possible. Conversation and communication are key! I do prepare my lessons before time to make sure that the lesson runs smoothly. I make sure my students understand before I move forward and love to ask questions to make sure they do understand. I maintain a safe and comfortable space in my classes.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
120 hour TEFL - Teacher Record - 2025This certificate enables me to teach English as a second language.
Certificate verified
Bachelor's degree in Education Foundation Phase - North West University - 2020
Certificate verified
Bachelor in Education - North West University - 2017I graduated in Education Foundation Phase.
Certificate verified
Education
2013 - 2017
Bachelor’s - Education Foundation Phase
Work Experience
2018 - 2019
Online English TeacherI taught English to kids online from the ages of 3 to 15 years old.
2019 - 2020
English teacherI am a kindergarten English teacher at Muzi international kindergarten. I teach English to kids from the ages of 2 to 4 years old.
2017 - 2018
Online English TeacherI taught English online to both adults and kids.
4.9
Rating
893
Students
7,269
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
478 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Conversation and discussion. Practice Speaking while you Learn English Fluency!!
A1 - B2Conversation2,599 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 20% off
Fun lessons for kids!
A1 - C2Kids1,839 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 10% off
Fun lessons for kids!! 10 lesson package!
A1 - C2Kids1,320 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 8% off
General English
A1 - C2Language Essentials580 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 8% off
Grammar Lessons
A1 - C2Conversation30 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 8% off
Availability
496 Reviews
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English
Afrikaans
Nona
17 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Kelly is an amazing, lovely teacher, she listens to everything i say and remembers. her topics are very useful and interesting.I see a big improvement in my english
Thank you kelly.
Feb 9, 2026
Lena
55 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Rukencia is a perfect teacher. I am looking forward to our lessons. She is always polite with positive attitude. She is a big support for me for my study. She motivated for my improving english level. I lost afraid of speaking thanks her. Many thanks
Jan 26, 2025
rudy_manni
1 English lesson
I really liked my lesson with this teacher, it made me feel at ease since the beginning, it's a sunny woman and this makes the lesson a pleasure and not a homework. Thanks teacher!
May 13, 2026
Mina
35 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Rukencia is a very kind and patient English teacher. She has a great way of connecting with my daughter and makes her feel comfortable during lessons. My child enjoys learning with her and has already improved her English skills. We’re really happy with her teaching.
Jun 30, 2025
Alessandro
1 English lesson
primissima esperienza, soddisfatto al 100%
May 19, 2026
Paweł Kudłak
43 English lessons
Teacher Rukencia is great 🙂
Mar 30, 2026
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