ALMARE SWARTZ
South Africa, Heidelberg,Gauteng
Summary
Highly dedicated and experienced educator with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminology, currently pursuing a Master's degree. With eight years of comprehensive teaching experience, including six years as an English teacher in Hanoi, Vietnam, and two years of online instruction for the same institution, I bring a strong international perspective to the classroom. During my tenure in Vietnam, I specialized in phonics, phonology, and reading, and taught elementary and middle school grammar, enhancing my ability to teach foundational language skills effectively. Additionally, I have successfully taught Biology, Sociology, and Psychology to GCSE and A-level students, demonstrating a versatile and multidisciplinary teaching approach.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ONLINE FACILITATOR
PURPLE RULER - UNITED KINGDOM
01.2023 - Current
- Responsible for creating lesson plans for online classes.
- Taught subjects like English language, Literature, Biology, Psychology and Sociology.
- Attended Monthly Workshops and Seminars
- Focus on AP, SEM and SEND students needs, helping them get back on track.
- Certified to teach GCSE UK curriculum and A-levels.
- Managed approximately 5 classes per day.
ONLINE TEACHER
I CAN READ - HONG KONG
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsible for preparing lesson plans based on biweekly theme reports and worked with children aged 2.5 to 12 years old
- Duties included teaching pre-reading, reading and comprehension, and writing skills, such as grammar, editing, and publishing, all using the I Can Read system
- Additionally, taught oral presentation and communication skills, helping develop children's social skills and positive classroom behavior.
- Wrote monthly reports
- Created online lessons and conducted online assessments.
FULL-TIME TEACHER
I CAN READ - HANOI
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Responsible for designing lesson plans and creating bi-weekly reports for various themes.
- Teaching children aged 2.5 to 12 years old
- Focused on pre-reading, reading, writing, and oral communication using the I Can Read system.
- Participated in marketing events and teacher socials.
- Managed parent communications via Class Dojo, and led new projects and excursions
- During COVID-19 lockdowns, developed and conducted online lessons and assessments.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Northumbria University
Northumbria, Whales2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Criminology
University of South Africa
Pretoria06.2022
120-hour TEFL certification -
The TEFL Academy
Pretoria01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein12.2017
Skills
- Phonics and Phonology
- Teaching strategies
- Lesson planning
- Time Management
- Curriculum Development
- Online Teaching
- Instructor Training
- GED and GCSE Preparations
- School Counseling
- Literacy Development
- Assessment Design
- Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/23/23
- Nationality: English, Afrikaans, Korean (A2)
References
- I CAN READ, HANOI, Centre Manager, Hang Trang, Hang.tran@icanread.asia
- I CAN READ, HONG KONG, Operations Director, Kevin Chan, Kevin.zeng@icanread.asia
- Purple Ruler, Teacher Trainer, Stacey, (Email per request)
Certification
Duolingo English Certification.
Hobbies
I love traveling and learning new languages. I also enjoy cooking and trying new foods. On the weekends I try to read as much as possible and take long walks to keep up with my health.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Elementary
Vietnamese
Elementary
Timeline
ONLINE FACILITATOR
PURPLE RULER - UNITED KINGDOM
01.2023 - Current
ONLINE TEACHER
I CAN READ - HONG KONG
01.2022 - 01.2023
FULL-TIME TEACHER
I CAN READ - HANOI
01.2017 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Psychology
Northumbria University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Criminology
University of South Africa
120-hour TEFL certification -
The TEFL Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
University of The Free State
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