Mikayla

Community Tutor

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

Afrikaans

Other

Certified TEFL/ESL teacher with 6 years of experience teaching conversational and business English.

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

Afrikaans

Other

Certified TEFL/ESL teacher with 6 years of experience teaching conversational and business English.

About Me

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From South AfricaLiving in Cape Town, South Africa (20:57 UTC+02:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Apr 10, 2020

InterestsFoodEnvironment & NatureMusicWritingTravel

I am a young, passionate and vibrant individual who loves meeting and engaging with people. My passions include music, singing, social impact work and definitely going to the beach. I have studied music instruments, teaching method as well as psychology credits at an undergraduate level at the University of Stellenbosch and can play the euphonium. I also volunteered as a music teacher at a music program for underprivileged children where I taught the trumpet. I am patient and friendly. My main goal is always to help you, the student, reach your full potential and reach your personal language goals. I love making learning fun and interesting and tailored to you as to avoid lessons being boring and you losing interest. Even though lessons will be fun, I believe in having an aim and objective and I am very focused to achieve the objective we set out for the lessons ahead. My lessons are always student- centered to focus on your needs and growth. I try to create an environment where you are comfortable and where learning English is fun. I do this so you are able to get the best learning experience possible. I believe learning should be engaging and interesting and therefore being prepared for lessons is the key to success. I also incorporate visual queues and activities into our time together.

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Teaching experience

2022 - Current

English TrainerLearnlightI teach Business English to different professionals around the world focusing on various skills such as delivering presentation, confidence in communication alongside improvement of vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.

2021 - Current

English Language TeacherSelf-employed teachingI create personalized English learning programs tailored to the needs of my students that cover different skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. While doing so, I create a safe space for learning and growing in confidence while enjoying the course work.

Education

2015 - 2019

Bachelor’s - BA in music and psychologyStellenbosch UniversityI completed credits towards a degree in practical music, teaching methodology as well as a focus in psychology.

2019 - 2019

Other - Teaching English as a foreign languageTEFL/TESOL

2019 - 2019

Other - Practical TEFL Teaching CourseTEFL SAThis course was centered around the practical application and methodology used in TEFL/TESOL. It included creating and delivering lessons plans and getting constructive feedback.

Work Experience

2015 - 2017

Trumpet and tuba teacherRonnie Samaai Music Education ProjectI taught brass instruments to children as part of a community upliftment program

5.0

Rating

Students

1,417

Lessons

100%

Attendance rate

100%

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