Nelisiwe Mopaki
Johannesburg
Summary
Skilled ESL teacher with in-class experience in South Korea. I have a background in creating effective language lesson plans and comprehensive student assessments. Strengths include the ability to facilitate clear communication between diverse cultural backgrounds, foster an engaging learning environment, and adapt teaching methods to individual student needs. Previous work has contributed to a significant improvement in students' English proficiency levels.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
ESL Teacher
JLS Academy/Brighton
Gwangju
02.2023 - 02.2026
- Taught English as a Second Language to young learners (ages 5-8) in structured, curriculum-based programs
- Delivered engaging, student-centered lessons focusing on phonics, speaking, listening, reading, and basic writing
- Used TPR (Total Physical Response), songs, visuals, games, and storytelling to maintain high student engagement
- Managed classrooms with clear routines, positive reinforcement, and behavior management strategies
- Assessed student progress through worksheets, speaking activities, and performance-based evaluations
- Communicated regularly with Korean co-teachers and staff to align lesson goals with student need and created a supportive and encouraging learning environment to build student confidence in speaking English
ESL Teacher
JangChul Academy
Cheongju
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Delivered interactive English lessons to elementary-level students (ages 10-16) in small and medium-sized classes
- Encouraged student participation and full-sentence responses to build speaking confidence
- Incorporated games, role-play, and multimedia tools to support language retention
- Maintained consistent classroom structure while fostering a fun and motivating atmosphere and supported students in improving pronunciation, vocabulary, and basic grammar
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg02.2019
Skills
- Teaching English as a second language
- Phonics instruction
- Speaking and listening development
- Vocabulary building
- Pronunciation coaching
- Classroom management
- Student engagement technique
- Clear English communication
- TPR (Total Physical Response)
- Adaptability and patience
- Lesson planning
- Integrated ESL support
References
References available upon request
Personal Information
- Nationality: South African
Job Title
ESL Teacher
Certification
120-hr Teacher Record TEFL
Timeline
ESL Teacher
JLS Academy/Brighton
02.2023 - 02.2026
ESL Teacher
JangChul Academy
02.2022 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science -
University of Witwatersrand