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Benedict
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Other
Specialties
KidsPhD Candidate, TEFL Certified English Teacher.10 years plus experience working with ADULTS & KIDS
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Other
Specialties
KidsPhD Candidate, TEFL Certified English Teacher.10 years plus experience working with ADULTS & KIDS
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From NigeriaLiving in Cape Town, South Africa (10:02 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 1, 2021InterestsReadingHistoryBusiness & FinanceTravelWriting
PhD Candidate & TEFL Expert helping adults and kids master English for IELTS, Business, and Academic success. With 10+ years across the USA and South Africa, I specialize in making complex topics (like research writing or interviews) simple and engaging. Love travel? Let’s swap stories while polishing your skills!
Certified in TEFL Mastery & Teaching Young Learners – because every age deserves a patient, tailored approach.Me as a Teacher
During lessons, I apply the "PPP method", teach test teach approach, concept checking questions etc to ensure that learning is taking place. To follow up on the progress of students, I provide them with homework activities. Materials I use for teaching involve the use of flash cards, realia, workbooks, white board, text books, PowerPoint designed textbooks, toys and video sharing. These various techniques and materials are designed to cater for children across various learning styles like: audio, visual and the Kinaesthetic. I'm a very patient and caring teacher, who always devises strategies to improve student's learning abilities and skills. I have over 9 years experience as a teacher. My lessons & teaching style
I HELP BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS to IMPROVE THEIR:
A. Writing B. Speaking C. Listening D. Reading.
- English for Business & Workplace, English for Research & Academic writing
- English for Children and Adults. I help children and adults prepare for their exams or tests
- Guide students to improve their Conversational English
- English for Travel
- English for Interview Purposes
- English for Beginners, Elementary, Intermediate
and advanced students
- IELTS
I help students at beginners, elementary, pre-intermediate, intermediate and Advanced levels. I assist postgraduate students with their thesis, essays, Dissertation and provide help with English test and exam preparations.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Flashcards
- Test templates and examples
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TEFL (40hours) Advanced Level Certification (TEYL) - TEFL FullCircle - 2019Certification in Teaching English to Young Learners. This qualification exposed the teacher to various techniques and applicable teaching methods for teaching children and young beginners
Certificate verified
PhD Candidate Teaching Development Certificate - University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa - 2019This is a Certificate of Participation in PhD Candidates Teaching Development Programme.
Certificate verified
TEFL (120 hours) Advanced Level Certification - TEFL FullCircle - 2019TEFL (120hrs) Advanced Level Certification
Certificate verified
English Writing Place Tutor Certificate Award - University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa - 2019Award in Respect of tutors excellent performance in assisting students
Certificate verified
TEFL (160 hours) Master Level Certificate - TEFL FullCircle - 2019Master Level Certification in Teaching English as a Second Language. This involves learning and understanding various applicable teaching theories, methods and techniques
Certificate verified
Certificate in Teaching English to young learners. - TEFL FullCircle UK - 2019
Certificate verified
Academic Mentorship Award Certicate - University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa - 2014In recognition of excellent teaching and Assistance provided for Students at the English Writing place
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2011 - 2024
LecturerMy responsibilities were to deliver lectures both online and face to face, mark exams and tests, updating curriculum, prepare and organize teaching materials, organize one on one consultations with students, prepare exam and test questions, Teaching academic writing skills, English language, International Relations, Issues in International Affairs Global and regional trends in public governance, Political science, facilitate seminar etc.
2008 - 2009
TeacherTeaching English and social studies. preparing students test and exam questions, preparing academic curriculum, organizing lesson plans, supervising exams and tests, consultations with students in need and interacting with parents and students.
2011 - 2022
Tutor/Teaching Assistant/Senior TutorMy responsibilities were to deliver Tutorials both online and face to face, mark exams and tests, preparing curriculum, prepare and organize teaching materials, organize one on one consultations with students, prepare exam and test questions, Teaching academic writing skills, English language, International Relations, Anthropology, Sociology, Global and regional trends in Public governance, Introduction to Local Government, Issues in International Affairs, global politics, Political Science etc.
2020 - 2024
TeacherDeploying the use of Online Interactive Materials, PPT, pdf to teaching to teaching. The candidate indulged in teaching children and adults across various levels, a wide range of English language subjects, such as: Conversational English, Businesses English, English for Travel, English Game Vocabularies, English for Workplace, English for IELTS Test Preparation, English for Academic Writing, Grammar, Vocabularies, Phonics, Research, basic and advanced English, English reading, writing, listening
2020 - 2024
TeacherDeploying the use of Online Interactive Materials, PPT, pdf to teaching. The candidate indulged in teaching children and adults across various levels, a wide range of English language subjects, such as: Conversational English, Businesses English, English for Travel, English Game Vocabularies, English for Workplace, English for IELTS Test Preparation, English for Academic Writing, Grammar, Vocabularies, Phonics, Research, basic and advanced English, English reading, writing, listening
Education
2003 - 2007
Bachelor’s - English, History and International Studies
2011 - 2014
Master's - Political Science
Work Experience
2014 - 2019
English Writing Place TutorGuiding Students Through essays and research paper writings, advising students on how best to approach some of their academic work, student mentorship, conducting writing workshops across campus residences and departments to help students develop academic writing skills, quarterly report writings on student’s performance, Writing and submitting feed backs to the writing place on students’ academic writing performances. Often, the nature of this work requires supervision of postgraduate students
2011 - 2020
TutorConducting Tutorial classes for students, invigilation of tests, regular consultations/mentorship with students, marking tutorial essay scripts and tests, writing reports / feedback and regular online communication /assistance of students, attending tutorial meetings and assisting with formulation of academic development strategy when necessary. Modules/subjects taught were: Politics, Anthropology, International Relations, Global politics,Sociology, Anthropology etc
2016 - 2017
Postgraduate Assitant/Teaching AssistantTaught the module/subject, "Global and Regional Trends in Public Governance". Also carried out research writing workshop presentations for Honours students, organised academic workshops for third year students to enable them develop excellent academic writing skills. Also part of the responsibility of the candidate are essay script markings, consultations, weekly and monthly report writings on consultations and performance of students, discussing module design
2016 - 2018
Part-Time LecturerAs the lecturer in charge of the module: Global and Regional Trends in Public Governance/Administration, the candidate invigilated tests for the module and invigilated exams for other modules managed by other lecturers. Candidate conducted lectures, Rebuttal debates, in-class research/Tasks and spot quizzes for third year students. The candidate did also set and marked tests applying the technique of problem-based learning format. Persuasive writings, inter-office memos, policy briefs etc
2019 - 2020
Online English TeacherDeploying the use of Online Interactive Materials, PPT, pdf to teaching. The candidate indulged in teaching children and adults across various levels, a wide range of English language subjects, such as: Conversational English, Businesses English, English for Travel, English Game Vocabularies, English for Workplace, English for IELTS Test Preparation, English for Academic Writing, Grammar, Vocabularies, Phonics, Research, basic and advanced English, English reading, writing, listening
5.0
Rating
66
Students
860
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
27 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
English for Travel, Food and Holiday
A1 - C1Language Essentials242 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 4% off
English for Business and Working Class Professionals
A1 - C2Language Essentials205 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
General and Conversational Lessons (Specific Adults and Children's Lessons Available)
A1 - C2Language Essentials270 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 3% off
English for Research and Academic Writing (Specific Adults and Children's Lessons Available)
A2 - C2Language Essentials85 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 5% off
English for Exam Preparation (Exam Prep.)
A1 - C2Language Essentials2 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 5% off
English Reading and Vocabulary Skills
A1 - C2Language Essentials5 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 4% off
English for Medical Professionals
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 7% off
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68 Reviews
大美 ( dà měi )
1 English lesson
非常棒的老师，老师有耐心又幽默~孩子很喜欢，期待下节课见~
Mar 31, 2026
Maryla Michnik- Dydy
31 English lessons
Zajęcia są ciekawe ,różnorodne, dopasowane do poziomu ucznia ,kształcą wszystkie umiejętności językowe.
Dec 29, 2025
Vish
2 English lessons
Mr. Ben helped me with an essay review. He is quite patient and encouraging teacher. I highly recommend him if you want to improve your written or any other English skills.
Jul 21, 2025
Maryla Michnik- Dydy
31 English lessons
Różnorodność zadań i tematyki
Jan 15, 2026
Bernardita Blasco
49 English lessons
Benedict tiene la capacidad de detectar las necesidades de aprendizaje el alumno. Al mismo tiempo la flexibilidad para organizar el trabajo de acuerdo a los requerimientos y disponibilidad del alumno, esto es especialmente importante para las personas adultas que trabajan y tienen distintos compromisos.
En términos de la metodología su formación como profesor de inglés es notaria y es muy importante, porque sabe detectar las falencias del estudiante y sabe guiar el aprendizaje.
Es una muy buena opción para aprender para quienes hablan castellano, porque el no lo habla y, por lo tanto, traducir no es posible. Es comparable a estar inmerso en un país de habla inglesa y tener que salir adelante porque de lo contrario nadie te va a entender.
Sep 29, 2025
Bernardita Blasco
49 English lessons
Es un muy buen profesor. Es capaz de comprender las dificultades de aprendizaje de los estudiantes y adaptar la metodología de acuerdo a las característica y necesidades de aprendizaje del alumno. Demuestra experiencia y entiende las diferencias y que no todos aprendemos de la misma manera ni tenemos las mismas dificultades.
Además, es una persona acogedora.
May 28, 2025
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