Naledi Suzan

Family English Tutor
Female25 y/oEnglish TeacherLive in South AfricaNationality South Africa
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Summary

Dedicated and passionate ESL teacher with a background in Medical Sciences and a 120-hour Advanced TEFL/TESL certification. Experienced in teaching young learners through both classroom and online settings, with a focus on phonics, vocabulary development, and building speaking confidence. Skilled in creating engaging, student-centered lessons using play-based and interactive methods to support early childhood development. Demonstrates strong communication, patience, and adaptability, with the ability to create a positive and supportive learning environment. Committed to helping students grow academically and confidently while fostering a love for learning.

Work experience

  • Junior kindergarten teacher

    Maubeng Mankhubu Crèche
    2024.01-2025.12(2 years)
    I worked as a Junior Kindergarten Teacher, where I supported the early development of young learners in a nurturing and engaging classroom environment. My role involved teaching basic literacy and numeracy skills, introducing phonics, and helping children build early communication and social abilities. I used play-based learning methods, including songs, games, and interactive activities, to make lessons enjoyable and effective. I also helped establish daily routines, encouraged positive behavior, and ensured that each child felt safe, supported, and confident in the classroom. Additionally, I worked closely with other teachers and communicated with parents to monitor learner progress and support each child’s individual needs. This experience strengthened my patience, creativity, and ability to adapt teaching strategies for young learners.
  • Family English Tutor

    Part-Time
    2024.02-2024.12(a year)
    I worked as a part-time English tutor, providing personalized online lessons to young learners in my community. My role focused on teaching phonics, basic vocabulary, pronunciation, and improving speaking confidence and comprehension skills. I designed simple, engaging lessons tailored to each learner’s level and needs, using repetition, interactive activities, and encouragement to support language development. I created a positive and supportive learning environment that helped students feel comfortable and motivated to participate. Through this experience, I developed strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to adapt my teaching methods to suit different learning styles, while building trusting relationships with both learners and their parents.

Educational experience

  • TEFL Universal

    120 Hour Advanced TEFL/TESL
    2025.01-2025.12(a year)
    I completed a 120-hour Advanced TEFL/TESL certification, which provided me with the essential skills and knowledge to teach English as a foreign language. The course covered key areas such as lesson planning, classroom management, teaching methodologies, and strategies for teaching grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and phonics. I also learned how to adapt lessons for different age groups and proficiency levels, with a strong focus on engaging young learners through interactive activities, games, and effective communication techniques. This certification has equipped me with practical tools to create structured, fun, and student-centered lessons that support language development and build learner confidence.
  • university of limpopo

    Medical Sciences
    2020.01-2023.11(4 years)
    I completed a Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences at the University of Limpopo, where I gained a strong foundation in human biology, physiology, and health-related sciences. My studies focused on understanding the structure and function of the human body, disease processes, and basic laboratory and research skills. This degree developed my analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities. It also strengthened my discipline, time management, and ability to understand complex scientific concepts—skills that I now apply in my teaching by breaking down information into simple, understandable lessons for young learners.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Basic
English
Native

Certificates

TEFL
2025.12

Skills

Accountability and reliability
Leadership and team collaboration
Classroom management
Time management
Creativity
Planning and critical thinking
Organisational skill
Communication skill
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