Jacintha (Jes)

Community Tutor

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

Other

QUALIFIED TEACHER WITH OVER 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AT BOTH HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE LEVEL.

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

Other

QUALIFIED TEACHER WITH OVER 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AT BOTH HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE LEVEL.

About Me

Me as a Teacher

My lessons & teaching style

Resume & Certificates

From South AfricaLiving in Johannesburg, South Africa (19:50 UTC+02:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Aug 16, 2021

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My name is Jacintha Jacob (Jes). I am a native English speaker from Johannesburg, South Africa, I have a teaching degree with majors in English and Music. I have been a teacher for 15 years, teaching students of all age groups in a few schools in my country. Meeting students and getting to know different cultures is something I enjoy very much. I also love music - I sing and play a few instruments and listen to all types of music, like jazz, pop, rap gospel and classical music. I am an easy-going, patient and fun person and I love to see my students achieve their learning goals - it gives me great pleasure. Teaching is my passion and I would love to continue my teaching career online.

Me as a Teacher

I enjoy getting to know my students, their strengths, weaknesses, and also their interests and objectives. It allows me firstly, to understand them a little more and secondly, to plan my lessons better to meet their needs. I put a lot of effort and time into preparing my lessons in order to help my students as best as I can to achieve their learning goals. Depending on the age level I have also enjoyed incidental learning where learning is achieved through play, or just casual conversations on an informal basis. This works well with younger students. Within a friendly, non-threathening, fun environment I have achieved outstanding results over the years and made good friends.

My lessons & teaching style

My teaching style can best be described as interactive, supportive and transparent. I encourage my students to have a voice, to ask questions and to participate actively in all conversations regardless of their level of confidence. I invest time in getting to know my students. The quicker I build rapport the easier my job. Once I have an idea of their strengths and weaknesses I am then able to vary my aims to suit the needs of each individual. I will use tools to enhance my lessons as and when necessary, So I am always well-prepared, I believe in setting clear and fair expectations, having a positive attitude and being patient with students.

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