Mel
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Mel
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English
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Zulu
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KidsTest PreparationTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Zulu
Specialties
KidsTest PreparationFrom South AfricaLiving in Johannesburg, South Africa (10:10 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 6, 2021Interest topicLegal 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
Certificate verified
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.
Certificate verified
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.
Certificate verified
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.
Certificate verified
Education
2016 - 2020
Bachelor’s - LLB in LawBachelor Degree in South African Law.
Work Experience
2018 - 2021
Academic TutorAcademic Tutor, tutoring law students law related modules.
2019 - 2020
Online TutorOnline Tutor- tutoring high school subjects (Maths, English and Geography).
5.0
Rating
2,013
Students
11.7k
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
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English Lessons
Trial Lesson
1,331 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
English Grammar Lessons (for all levels)
A1 - C2Language Essentials2,624 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 5% off
English Conversation Practice (for all levels)
A1 - C2Conversation5,862 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 5% off
English for Beginners (boost your confidence with English)
A1 - B2Language Essentials836 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 14% off
English for Kids🌈👩🏼🎓😊
A1 - C2Kids358 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 3% off
Business English👨🏽💻
A1 - C2Business662 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 14% off
Test Preparation - IELTS, TOEFL and TOEIC
A1 - C2Test Preparation64 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
834 Reviews
Alain WANG
10 English lessons
Mel is a great teacher for my daughter!
Sep 16, 2024
Queena
62 English lessons
It has been a long journey with Mel. I really love learning from and talking with her! She is a wonderful teacher and great friend to me! I 200 percent recommend you to take lessons with Mel! Mel, thank you always!
Sep 14, 2024
Teresa Galan
62 English lessons
the best
Sep 11, 2024
Agnieszka P.
57 English lessons
Very nice 🙂
Sep 8, 2024
Sarah
11 English lessons
中国人不骗中国人，Mel的课真的谁上谁知道，老师温柔可爱又细心，还特别喜欢鼓励人，一节课下来非常轻松愉快，绝对是一个超级无敌好的老师！！！！！
Sep 6, 2024
Bonnie
3 English lessons
Mel is extremely patient. She never gets frustrated when we have questions and always takes the time to explain everything thoroughly.
Sep 3, 2024
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