Sharon Sithole
Guangzhou,Guangdong
Summary
An accomplished and passionate English teacher for primary and middle school with three Teacher of the Month awards. I have a proven record of crafting engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and adapting content to meet individual learning needs. My dedication to inspiring students to reach their academic goals drives my desire to join your team and make a meaningful impact.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Longtao Foreign Language Experimental School
08.2024 - Current
- Create and prepare lessons that are well-structured, understandably presented, and suitable for each student's level of ability and the curriculum being taught.
- Assist students in acquiring High Performance Learning skills in accordance with the school's ethos and values.
- Ensure that the classroom is an engaging setting that promotes learning.
- Encourage all pupils to strive to the best of their abilities and create a passion for the material being taught.
- Encourage and assist teachers, students, and other educational personnel.
- Encourage the development of English for Academic Progress and uphold high standards for its use as the common language.
English Teacher
Guangzhou Weiming School
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Developing and implementing lesson plans in compliance with the school's standards and the Cambridge and A-Levels curriculum
- Created monthly curriculum plan to set align my lesson's objectives
- Providing instruction in speaking, writing, listening, and reading in the English language
- Using a variety of teaching techniques and materials to engage students and promote learning
- Focused on producing monthly Project Based Learning (PBL) to prove student's reflective learning
- Preparing students for standardised English proficiency tests, such as the Pearson Test of English (PTE)
- Encouraging and promoting students to use literature and other resources to research different cultures and points of view
- Promoting tolerance and mutual understanding amongst cultural groups in the classroom
- Collaborating with other staff members and educators to develop and implement curricula and instructional methodologies
- Having conversations with parents regarding their child's growth and any possible concerns or issues
- Participating and initiating school events and activities (Middle School Spelling Bee End of the Year Show and Model United Nations classes)
- Keeping accurate records and documentation of student progress, grades, and assessments
- Staying current with curriculum and teaching approaches for teaching English as a second language
- Participating in committees, task forces, and other school projects to help the school develop and improve
English and Economics Online Tutor
Self Employed
04.2019 - 01.2023
- Examining the material and assignments taught in the classroom or programme
- Helping children with their homework, projects, papers, exams, research, and other activities enabling them to understand key concepts, especially those taught in the class
- Teaching strategies to improve academic performance, including study tactics, note-taking strategies, and test-taking strategies
- Providing examples of academic best practices for specific areas and tasks, such as research and writing techniques
- Producing and distributing educational materials, such study aids, to improve classroom instruction
- Using practice tests helps track progress, identify areas for improvement, and help set goals for taking tests
- Providing helpful and motivating feedback to students
- Delivering achievement updates to teachers and parents when necessary
- Building close bonds with pupils from various backgrounds
- Staying up to date with the school curriculum
English Teacher
Joy English Training School
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Taught English as a Second Language to Chinese speaking students aged 3-18 years old
- Prepared classes using provided materials and personal teaching materials
- Used the Direct Teaching Method Model to improve student's grammar, listening, writing and speaking skills
- Created all course materials using flash cards, posters, e-Teaching tools and audio
- Taught between 4-6 classes daily (40 min/class)
Microsoft Hardware and Software Account Manager
Vuwani Technologies
01.2016 - 01.2018
Software Account Manager
IBM South Africa
01.2014 - 01.2016
Hardware Account Manager
EAI Infrastructure
01.2013 - 01.2014
Hardware Account Manager
Oracle South Africa
01.2010 - 01.2013
Finance and Economics Tutor
Bennett College
11.2004 - 11.2007
- Assisted in tutoring Microeconomics and Macroeconomics from sophomore to senior college students
- Assisted in homework especially those who struggled in understanding the subject matter
Homework Assistant
United Methodist Church
11.2004 - 11.2007
- Assisted students from aged 8-12 years old from different schools who attended the church
- Assisted in their Math and English homework
- Worked 10 hours a week
Education
MBA -
University of Essex
Essex, UK07-2026
PGCE -
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds, UK06.2024
No Degree - Pearson's English International Certificate (PEIC
PEARSONS
08-2023
TEFL -
TEFL TRAINING INSTITUTE OF IRELAND
06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business And Managerial Economics
Bennett College
North Carolina, USA01.2008
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Technology Savvy
- Lesson Planning
- Time and Classroom Management
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Exam Assessor
- Creative
- Cambridge English A-Levels Curriculum
- Project Based Learning (PBL)
Timeline
English Teacher
Longtao Foreign Language Experimental School
08.2024 - Current
English Teacher
Guangzhou Weiming School
02.2023 - 06.2024
English and Economics Online Tutor
Self Employed
04.2019 - 01.2023
English Teacher
Joy English Training School
12.2018 - 12.2019
Microsoft Hardware and Software Account Manager
Vuwani Technologies
01.2016 - 01.2018
Software Account Manager
IBM South Africa
01.2014 - 01.2016
Hardware Account Manager
EAI Infrastructure
01.2013 - 01.2014
Hardware Account Manager
Oracle South Africa
01.2010 - 01.2013
Finance and Economics Tutor
Bennett College
11.2004 - 11.2007
Homework Assistant
United Methodist Church
11.2004 - 11.2007
TEFL -
TEFL TRAINING INSTITUTE OF IRELAND
MBA -
University of Essex
PGCE -
Leeds Beckett University
No Degree - Pearson's English International Certificate (PEIC
PEARSONS
Bachelor of Arts - Business And Managerial Economics
Bennett College
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