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About Me

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From South AfricaLiving in Johannesburg, South Africa (16:48 UTC+02:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Aug 6, 2021

InterestsLegal ServicesFoodTravelBusiness & FinanceSports & Fitness

Hello, my name is Melissa, but you can call me Mel! I am a young, enthusiastic ESL teacher from Johannesburg, South Africa. I am very passionate about teaching and would love to help you improve your confidence in English. I am a Law graduate, currently doing a Master's in Intellectual Property Law. I have a 120-hour TESOL Certificate. I have over two years’ teaching experience, teaching both children and adults. I am a very punctual and reliable individual, so my students never have to worry about me being late for class or not showing up at all.

Me as a Teacher

I believe that respect is the best policy, therefore I treat all of my students with respect. I am a very patient, kind, and approachable teacher. My students can feel free to be themselves and talk to me about anything. My goal as a teacher is to help improve all my students' confidence with English. I will be focusing on conversational English, Grammar, pronunciation, and English Fluency. I also have a Corporate background, therefore I can assist students with corporate-related needs such as (preparing for an interview, preparing for a presentation, or even going over a business plan).

My lessons & teaching style

Lessons with me are conversational. I believe that students learn best when they are free and comfortable to just be themselves. I understand that each student learns differently; therefore, my lessons are each structured differently, to suit each individual's unique set of needs. Do not be shy to make mistakes; in my class, mistakes are all part of the process. We can have a conversation about current affairs, travel, sport, food, entertainment, or anything that appeals to a student. In that way, I can pick up mistakes and help correct my students' pronunciation and fluency in English. My students can expect fun class quizzes and PowerPoint presentations.

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

Teaching English as a Foreign Language - Teacher Record - 2024

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Teaching Business English TEFL Course - Premier TEFL - 2024To obtain my certification, I completed specialized training that focused on key business communication skills, such as writing emails, conducting meetings, and negotiating in English. I also learned how to create lesson plans tailored to the professional needs of my students. This certification allows me to help students improve their English in business settings, giving them the confidence to communicate effectively in meetings, presentations, and daily work interactions.

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30 Hour IELTS Preparation Qualification - The TEFL Institute - 2024In addition to my TEFL certificate, I have completed an IELTS Preparation Qualification where I learnt in detail how to teach the 4 essential skills and the challenges connected to teaching students exam preparation. With this knowledge, I will assist my students in preparing for their exams with ease. I have already been teaching IELTS on iTalki, but this qualification has equipped me with the necessary skills to do it even better.

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TESOL - Magic Ears - 2021120-Hours TESOL Certificate which allows me to teach English to speakers of other languages. I learnt how to prepare lesson material, how to handle different student needs and how to create a productive learning environment.

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TESOL - Magic Ears - 2021The comprehensive program equipped me with essential skills for teaching English to young learners. it covered theoretical foundations such as English linguistics, language acquisition, and teaching methodologies like CLT and TPR. Practical training involved developing skills in lesson planning, classroom management, and student assessment. This training helped me understand child development and what motivates young learners, enabling me to design structured, interactive and enjoyable lessons.

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Education

2016 - 2020

Bachelor’s - LLB in LawUniversity of JohannesburgBachelor Degree in South African Law.

Work Experience

2018 - 2021

Academic TutorUniversity of Johannesburg - Johannesburg, South AfricaAcademic Tutor, tutoring law students law related modules.

2019 - 2020

Online TutorTeach Me2 - Johannesburg, South AfricaOnline Tutor- tutoring high school subjects (Maths, English and Geography).

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English Lessons

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Legal English for Lawyers & Law Students

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Business

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147 English lessons

Mel is a wonderful, understanding, warm person. Every lesson gives me a lot of satisfaction, because I see the results. Lessons pass so quickly that the end always surprises me.

Mar 27, 2026