Takatso Turner
Otis Orchards,Washington
Summary
South African certified English and Biology teacher with five years of experience equipping children to function confidently in an English-speaking world. Hard working and flexible teacher with focus on adapting curriculum and methods to students' needs. Goal-minded teacher with experience directing students in essay writing and reading comprehension. Delivers exciting, meaningful classroom lectures to engage students. Upbeat attitude and smooth communicator when interacting with parents, students, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Missionary
Uzima Outreach
Nairobi, Kenya, Outside The United States
08.2018 - 04.2021
- Evangelized the Christian faith to people by providing individual counseling and leading groups in teaching, song and prayer.
- Facilitated Bible study sessions for the rehabilitation clients.
- Advocated for the rehabilitation clients within the community and with their families.
- Helped at the children's home with daily chores such as cleaning, doing laundry and cooking.
- Helped the children with school work and equipped them with study skills.
- Assist with raising funds for the organization by speaking at churches and creating online fundraisers.
- Communicate with supporters virtually using social media and newsletters to share updates, feedbacks and reports.
English as a Second Language Teacher
Abu Dhabi Education Council
Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Briefed students with written presentations and explanations to raise awareness of cultural aspects.
- Taught grammar, writing, listening and reading in beginner and intermediate proficiency levels.
- Tested, evaluated and counseled students regarding academic performance and goals.
- Maintained electronic daily attendance and academic progress records.
- Prepared lesson plans according to approved syllabi.
- Implemented technology across curriculum to improve student performance.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.
- Improved student grammar and conversational skills through role play assignments.
English Teacher
Pretoria Technical High School
Tshwane, Gauteng
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Attended professional development training to improve knowledge and skills.
- Met with parents and guardians in conference sessions to discuss students' progress.
- Tested students on concepts taught in class to determine comprehension levels.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
- Handled disciplinary problems with calm and poise and reported escalating issues to principal.
- Assigned reading and homework with reasonable deadlines and detailed instructions.
- Taught essay writing classes to prepare students for college-level writing.
- Discussed grades and methods for improvement with students privately.
- Prepared informative classroom lectures on literature, poetry and historical authors to engage and educate students.
Education
Bachelor of Education: Further Education Training - Zoology, Botany, English
University of Pretoria
Tshwane, South Africa04.2013
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Certified ESL Instructor
- Three years teaching ESL abroad
- Proficient speaker of English and IsiZulu
- Creative learning strategies
- Progress reporting
- Test preparation
- Discipleship training
- Evangelism support
- Public outreach
- Public speaking
Certification
- South African Council of Educator's Teacher License
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language Training - July 2018
Timeline
Missionary
Uzima Outreach
08.2018 - 04.2021
English as a Second Language Teacher
Abu Dhabi Education Council
08.2015 - 06.2018
English Teacher
Pretoria Technical High School
01.2013 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Education: Further Education Training - Zoology, Botany, English
University of Pretoria