Martha Castleman
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Martha Castleman
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Certified Foundation Phase and Intermediate Phase teacher, specializing in Languages.
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Certified Foundation Phase and Intermediate Phase teacher, specializing in Languages.
Sobre mim
Minha atuação como professor
Minhas aulas e estilo de ensino
Currículo e certificados
De África do SulMora em Other, África do Sul (22:04 UTC+02:00)
Sobre mim
Professor da italki desde 4 de Feb de 2025Tópico de interesseLeituraComidaEsportesAmbiente & NaturezaViagem
I am a South-African teacher, wife and mom of boys. I love languages, travelling, reading and the outdoors. I enjoy learning new things and getting to know new people and cultures. I am sure there is always more to learn, no matter who you are or where you are from!Minha atuação como professor
I graduated in 2005 with a Bachelors degree in Education and have taught in different primary schools in South-Africa, as well as in the UAE and UK, ages 4 to 16. I enjoy getting to know new people from all over the world! I have 20 years of teaching experience ranging from all ages, including special needs. My passion is to make language learning FUN!Minhas aulas e estilo de ensino
I like to teach in a way that is enjoyable for everyone, conversational, humoristic and relaxed. I enjoy using music as a tool for teaching and learning, as well as short videos, PPT presentations or online games. The more varied the lessons, the better!Meu material de ensino
- Arquivo PDF
- Documentos de texto
- Slides de apresentação/PPT
- Arquivos de áudio
- Arquivos de imagem
- Arquivos de vídeo
- Cartões didáticos
- Artigos e notícias
- Jogos de perguntas e respostas
- Modelos e exemplos de teste
- Gráficos e tabelas
- Lições de casa
Certificados
Emergent Reading and Writing in English - CTLI (Cape Teaching & Leadership Institute) - 2022I attended this two week course and finished in February 2022, learning how to help learners with the writing process from beginning to end, including all the stages of writing in creative ways that keeps the learner's interest. I have been implementing this knowledge in classrooms ever since and it really helps to create better skilled writers.
Afrikaans HL: Multi-sensory Phonics - CTLI (Cape Teaching & Leadership Institute) - 2021During the two months from March and April 2021, I took this course to upgrade my skills for teaching Languages in a multi-sensory approach. This broadened my scope for teaching people with different abilities as well as different learning styles. I can now apply these skills from ages 4 to adults.
Afrikaans Home Language Group Guided Reading - CTLI (Cape Teaching & Leadership Institute) - 2021I attended the online course over a period of 2 months. I learned new ways of teaching struggling readers to read fluently and with understanding. I can teach individuals or groups, formally or informally how to find meaning in reading.
B.Ed I/S - CPUT Wellington - 2005My maiden surname was Theart, I got married in 2010 and then started teaching in South Africa.
Bachelor's in Education - CPUT Wellington - 2005Bachelors in Languages Afrikaans and English Home Language.
Four year degree teaching children and adults English and Afrikaans as a first, second or third language.
Experiencia de ensino
2010 - 2015
Grade 4 teacherI had the responsibility of teaching the grade 4 mixed class for five years (English and Afrikaans learners together in one class). I taught all subjects.
2017 - Atual
Foundation Phase teacherI teach the grade 1-3 multi-grade class, I have 24 learners of different languages and ages from rural backgrounds in one classroom.
2006 - 2007
Supply teacherI worked as a supply teacher for two years, working in and around London, teaching children of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, including special needs children. I worked and travelled and also took care of an elderly couple while travelling with them on cruise ships during school holidays. I learned a lot about the British culture and saw a whole lot of Europe. My highlight was learning about different cultures and languages around the world.
2008 - 2009
Primary school teacherI worked in the primary sector of the International School of Sharjah, working with children of all religions from all over the world.
Formação educacional
2005 - Atual
Do bacharelado - Languages as well as Biology.I have English 3 as a first Language, as well as Afrikaans 3 as a first language.
2021 - 2022
Do bacharelado - Languages and Maths in Foundation PhaseAdvanced Certificate in Teaching, adding to my Bachelor's Degree in Education.
I decided to do this one-year course through a different university to add teaching ages and grades to my ISF degree. This enables me to teach ages 4 to 10 as well as ages 11 to 15.
2024 - Atual
Do bacharelado - TEFL level 5 diplomaI started with a TEFL certificate in 2024 to add to my teaching and learning experience, as I believe this will help me to better teach online. I love Languages and I love learning, so I am enjoying this course thoroughly. I should complete this course by March 2025.
2004 - 2005
Do bacharelado - English First LanguageAs part of my B.Ed degree, my main subject was English First Language and I did a course for English Higher Language Endorsement, my Big E as it was called in those days. This qualified me to teach English First Language in schools abroad and it helped me to find teaching jobs in England.
Experiência profissional
2002 - Atual
Teacher
2010 - Atual
Spouse of Inflatable boat builderMy husband and his parents' family business has been growing successfully for years and I am privileged to be part of the company where I learned many skills and jargon in the business, also travelling to suppliers in other countries as needed to grow the business even further.
2017 - 2024
Safety officerI have been our school's safety officer for the last seven years, attending First Aid courses and acting as the Health and Safety officer daily. This expanded my interest, vocabulary and experience in the health and medicine field.
2017 - 2024
Financial officerI have been the school's Financial officer for seven years, attending all trainings in this regard, as well as handling the school's finances, setting up the budget and the financial statements to be submitted to the Department of Education annually. Our school received clean audits throughout.
Inglês Aulas
Aula Experimental
0 aulas concluídas
USD 5.00+
Conversational English with integrated vocabulary
A1 - C1Prática de Conversação0 aulas concluídas
USD 10.00+
Pacote com 20% de desconto
English Grammar for Levels A1-C1
A1 - C1Geral0 aulas concluídas
USD 11.00+
Pacote com 19% de desconto
English vocabulary and communication skills for little children
A1 - B1Prática de Conversação0 aulas concluídas
USD 8.00+
Pacote com 25% de desconto
Engaging English for Teens: Improve Your Speaking, Listening, and Writing.
A1 - B2Prática de Conversação0 aulas concluídas
USD 6.00+
Pacote com 25% de desconto
Disponibilidade
Com base no seu fuso horário (UTC+00:00)
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Aula Experimental
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