Benjamin Guy

English Second Language Teacher
Male28 y/oEnglish Teacher/Language Teacher/Foreign language teacherLive in NanchangNationality South Africa
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Summary

My experience spans narrative design, character development, worldbuilding, dialogue writing, and creative storytelling across different mediums. I have worked on a personal novel project since 2024, building a complex fantasy setting with interconnected storylines and character arcs. Earlier, I completed certification in copywriting at the University of Cape Town, where I produced persuasive, narrative-driven text for campaigns and online marketing. In educational contexts, I have designed roleplay-based lessons and video scripts that combine narrative with practical application, including the development of an AI introduction video and themed English Corner activities. I also gained exposure to performance, dialogue delivery, and script interpretation while working as a background actor in commercials and television productions in South Africa. As an English teacher in China, I currently teach high school English, IELTS preparation, and advanced classes in literature, debate, and philosophy. I have designed immersive English Corner sessions that use roleplay and storytelling to engage learners. In South Korea, where I previously taught for two years, I worked with elementary and middle school learners, creating lessons that incorporated games, narratives, and interactive roleplay to foster confidence and creativity. Prior to my teaching career, I worked in hospitality and promotions in South Africa, where I developed adaptability, persuasive communication skills, and a strong sense of audience engagement.

Work experience

  • English Language IELTS, Literature, conversational, debating, philosophy

    Teensen Genesis
    2021.01-Current(5 years)
    requiring adaptability,persuasive communication,and performance under pressure.
  • English Teacher

    EIE
    2023.02-2024.03(a year)
    Teaching English.
  • Hospitality Staff

    The Fat Cactus Restaurant
    2019.11-2021.12(2 years)
    Training staff and serving guests.
  • Model/Actor/Extra

    The Funky Lemon Ad Agency
    2015.08-2021.08(6 years)
    Acting, modelling and working as an extra for a variety of advertisments, and on occasion series.

Educational experience

  • The University of Cape Town

    English Language & Literature
    2017.02-2020.11(4 years)
    I hold a BA in English Language & Literature and History from the University of Cape Town, where I also studied medieval history and developed my grounding in critical analysis and narrative traditions. In addition, I completed a 120-hour TEFL/TESOL Certificate with the Asian College of Teachers and a Copywriting for Online Marketing certification at the University of Cape Town.

Languages

English
Native

Certificates

Copywriting and Online Marketing
2018.07
120-hour TEFL/TESOL Certificate –Asian College of Teachers Copywriting for Online Marketing –University of Cape Town
2017.06

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