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Riaan Espach

Riaan Espach

Beijing

Summary

Driven Teacher of English as Foreign Language, skilled in creating engaging lesson plans that boost student participation and language retention. Successfully facilitated immersive language experiences, leading to noticeable improvements in student comprehension and speaking abilities. Known for fostering supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages academic growth and confidence.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Foreign English Teacher/TEFL Certified

Montessori Academy
Beijing
08.2022 - 08.2024
  • Lesson Preparations,
  • General Administration,
  • Teaching Foreign English Classes,
  • Preparation of teaching tools and teaching materials before each lesson,
  • Student Assessments,
  • Parental feedback,
  • Reading and writing instructor,
  • Swimming assistant,
  • Responsible for all English materials and English related resources and materials for English time.
  • Collaborated with local teachers to integrate cultural knowledge into lessons, creating a more comprehensive understanding of the language for students.
  • Adapted teaching style according to individual student's needs, resulting in improved comprehension and performance.
  • Maintained open communication channels with parents concerning their child's progress, fostering a cooperative relationship between home and school.
  • Developed students' English language abilities by utilizing interactive teaching methods.
  • Managed classroom discipline effectively ensuring an optimum learning environment for all students.

Foreign English Teacher/TEFL Certified

Qinyuan Cambridge
Guangdong
02.2019 - 06.2022
  • Teaching Foreign English Classes,
  • Substitution Teacher when required by School,
  • Preparation of teaching tools and teaching materials before each lesson,
  • Student Observation,
  • Semester Reports,
  • Year End Reports,
  • Debate Teacher,
  • History Teacher
  • Spoke clearly and concisely for optimised student comprehension.
  • Helped non-native speakers with confidence and social integration.
  • Offered personalised constructive feedback to improve student development.
  • Adapted teaching styles and resources to suit student age and ability.
  • Registered student information in school database to maintain accurate records.
  • Incorporated content from popular music and films to motivate and engage students.
  • Executed remote learning sessions, adapting required curriculum to address student needs.
  • Maintained open communication channels with parents concerning their child's progress, fostering a cooperative relationship between home and school.

Teacher of English as a foreign language/TEFL Cert

SMIC Private School
Beijing-Yizhuang
08.2023 - Current
  • Tailored homework assignments according to each student's proficiency level thereby maximizing potential.
  • Designed creative lesson plans using the assigned curriculum and tailored to individual student needs, leading to improved comprehension.
  • Encouraged active participation during lessons which increased students' confidence in using English.
  • Maintained comprehensive records of all assessments conducted contributing towards accurate grading and year end reports and parental feedback.
  • Adapted teaching styles and resources to suit student age and ability Via direct Parent communication and Management assistance.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques catering to varied learning abilities within same class.
  • Enhanced students' understanding of English grammar by implementing interactive learning methods.
  • Charted student progress with comprehensive observations and reports using the Managebac system.

Education

Bachelors Degree - Education

Harris University
Miami, Florida
09.2011 - 11.2015

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • English proficiency
  • Curriculum development
  • Literacy instruction
  • Grammar knowledge
  • Vocabulary instruction
  • ESL methods mastery
  • TEFL certification
  • Multicultural sensitivity and awareness
  • Handling difficult behavior
  • Materials selection and adaptation
  • Native speaker interaction encouragement
  • Student progress tracking
  • Grammar instruction
  • Feedback delivery
  • Record keeping
  • Reading comprehension
  • Accuracy checking
  • English speaking coaching
  • General English curriculum
  • Online teaching experience
  • Historical knowledge

Certification

120 Hour TEFL Certified

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 02/14/1988
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: South African
  • Marital status: Single

Custom

Available upon request

Affiliations

  • Motorcycles
  • Music
  • Gaming
  • Sports

Accomplishments

Certificate of Honor-Excellent Tutoring Award at the outlook of China Culture and Arts Festival

Languages

Afrikaans
Native
English
Native

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teacher of English as a foreign language/TEFL Cert

SMIC Private School
08.2023 - Current

Foreign English Teacher/TEFL Certified

Montessori Academy
08.2022 - 08.2024

Foreign English Teacher/TEFL Certified

Qinyuan Cambridge
02.2019 - 06.2022

Bachelors Degree - Education

Harris University
09.2011 - 11.2015

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