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Gender: male. Native English speaker. Nationality: South Africa.

Present addr. in China. Age: 32

I have been teaching in Asia for nearly two and a half years and my teaching experience includes multiple disciplines. I have taught all age groups from kindergarten to adults at all levels in both group classes and individual settings, at both private language and public schools.

I feel I have a good rapport with my students and I am always willing to go the extra mile in providing them with quality language teaching.

I have a law degree, a Tefl teaching certificate and a lot of experience. I have lived and worked in five countries to date, over a period of four years and feel I have adapted well to the Chinese culture. I enjoy being in China and would like to contribute towards it's development.

I love teaching because I like to be personally involved in the development and improvement of students. I like to see them progress and fulfil their dreams, because the acquisition of another language opens the doors that they never thought possible.

I have made English teaching a career and would like to continue for as long as possible. I believe I would be an asset to your school and I hope that you can give me an interview for this position.

Summary

  Seeking a teaching position. Has degree. Languages: English, Afrikaans, Chinese (Mandarin). Teaching Experience: 2 ys. Education: TEFL certificate (number:ITTT00159481) - Grade A, LLM module in Criminal law - Corruption module passed magna cum laude, Degree:Baccalaureus Procurationis (Law) - 35 subjects;5 distinctions;65% average for course, Matric - Passed with exemption. Certificates: Teaching English as a foreign language - Experience, Teaching English as a foreign language - Experience, Teaching English as a foreign language - TEFL certificate(ITTT00159481), Teaching English as a foreign language - Experience, Teaching English as a foreign language - Experience, Information assistant to lecturers and students. - Experience in research., Legal research - Experience in research., Articles for Attorney - Practical legal training.

 Visits to other countries:

China     July 2003, 26 months

Nature of visit: English foreign teacher

Somalia  March 2002, 4 months

Nature of visit: Working for an INGO(HOPE worldwide)    

United Kingdom:August 1997, 5 months

Nature of visit: working and Travelling

Israel     March 1997, six months

Nature of visit: Working 

Foreign languages spoken:   

English       Reading ability: Fluent

Speaking ability: Fluent

Writing ability: Fluent

Native speaker? Yes

Simultaneously translate? Yes 

Afrikaans       Reading ability: Fluent

Speaking ability: Fluent

Writing ability: Fluent

Native speaker? Yes

Simultaneously translate? Yes 

Chinese (Mandarin)   

Reading ability: None

Speaking ability: Intermediate

Writing ability: None

Native speaker? Yes

Simultaneously translate? No  

Employment preferences:

Has previously held teaching position?YesTeaching experience:2 years      

Has previously held a position of responsibility for teaching resources      

Responsibility details:       Worked as an education aid and relief worker for HOPE worldwide,an International non-Governmental Organisation in Hargeisa, Somalia, East-Africa during 2002.Was responsible for acquiring all the building materials and assisting in the assembly of an educational playground for the Hargeisa Orphanage,Hargeisa,Somalia,East-Africa.

Experienced in teaching: General English to Adults, Young Learners, Business English, In-house Business English for Corporate Clients, English for Lawyers.  

Secondary and higher education:

From June 2004

to August 2004      

College: International Teacher TEFL Training(ITTT)

Exams: TEFL certificate (number:ITTT00159481)

Results: Grade A      

From February 2001

to July 2001  

College: University of Pretoria

Exams: LLM module in Criminal law

Results: Corruption module passed magna cum laude      

From February 1993

to November 1996      

College: University of Pretoria

Exams: Degree:Baccalaureus Procurationis (Law)

Results: 35 subjects;5 distinctions;65% average for course    

From January 1987

to November 1991       College: Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool(Boys High)

Exams: Matric

Results: Passed with exemption      

Employment history:

From July 2005

to December 2005      

Nanjing and Wuhu

Country: China

Position/s held: Business English Teacher

Reason for leaving: Still employed

From February 2005

to June 2005 

Junior Oxford Bilingual school

Country: China

Employer Activity: Expatriate school

Position/s held: English kindergarten teacher

Reason for leaving: contracted until end of 2005   

From July 2004

to December 2004      

Kathy's American School

Country: Taiwan

Employer Activity: Language School

Position/s held: English foreign teacher

Reason for leaving: Still employed

From November 2003

to July 2004  

Koala Educational Institute,No.85 Chung-Ching South Rd.Lo-Tong Town,I-Lan County.

Country: Taiwan

Employer Activity: Educational Institute

Position/s held: English Teacher

Reason for leaving: Resigned to do charity fundraising cycling tour.  

From August 2003

to October 2003

ALE(Actual Living English),Nan Jing Rd,Taipei

Country: Taiwan

Employer Activity: Teaching English to Adults

Position/s held: Crew member

Reason for leaving: Resigned      

From July 2003

to October 2003      

Jumpstart/Headstart School.Headquarters:6F,No.3,Lane 334,Chein Kwo S.Rd.,Sect.2,Taipei

Country: Taiwan

Employer Activity: Elementary and Kindergarten schools

Position/s held: Foreign English Language Teacher.

Reason for leaving: Resigned      

From February 2002

to July 2002  

HOPE worldwide;New York

Country: Somalia

Employer Activity: International non Governmental Organisation doing aid and relief work in Somalia.

Position/s held: Education Specialist

Reason for leaving: Security reasons forced the closure of the program.

From March 2001

to November 2001      

University of Pretoria

Country: South Africa

Employer Activity: Tertiary Educational Body

Position/s held: Information-Assistant in Legal Library

Reason for leaving: Oppurtunity to work in Somalia      

From January 2001

to October 2001      

University of Pretoria;Pretoria

Country: South Africa

Employer Activity: Tertiary Educational Body

Position/s held: Research-Assistant

Reason for leaving: Oppurtunity to be an INGO worker in Somalia,East-Africa  

From August 1999

to October 2000      

Jones and Marx Attorneys;Pretoria-North

Country: South Africa

Employer Activity: Private Attorney Practice

Position/s held: Candidate-Attorney

Reason for leaving: Health reasons  

From March 1998

to July 1999  

Deo Gloria Decorations;Pretoria

Country: South Africa

Employer Activity: Garden Design and Landscaping.

Position/s held: Assistant Operational Manager.

Reason for leaving: Went to do practical legal training   

From March 1997

to February 1998      

Various(Israel&U.K.)

Country: United Kingdom

Employer Activity: Kibbutz Hotel and Health Spa in the U.K.

Position/s held: Various(Kitchen porter,Barman,etc)

Reason for leaving: End of travels    

Special achievements:

Cycled 1000 km around Taiwan in 11 days in aid of the Red Heart Foundation of the Republic of China,a non-profit organisation aiding families of convicted criminals.Received a certificate of outstanding achievement and appreciation from The Red Heart Association of the R.O.C.

Walked 120 km over 3 days in 2000 to raise funds for ICOC.

Walked 200 km over 6 days in 2001 to raise funds for ICOC.

Cycled 850 km over 12 days in 1995 to raise funds for University of Pretoria.

Cycled 870 km over 12 days in 1996 to raise funds for University of Pretoria. 

Hobbies and any other interests:

I love the outdoors and love to do adventure sports.I have a passion for travelling and love to discover new places.I would like to work in third world countries.I love to work with children.My dream is to work for an INGO,who aims to improve poverty in every and any possible way.      

Further information:

I am working towards gaining as much knowledge and experience possible to enable me to work as an aid and relief worker,for International non-Governmental Organisations in the future.