CV RESUME – NAEEM SAYED
Durban, South Africa
073 865 9065 | na33msayed@gmail.com
Professional Headline
Certified TEFL Educator | Online English & Academic Tutor | ESL Teacher | Business, Conversational & School Subject Specialist
Professional Profile
Results-driven Level 5 TEFL-certified educator with over 6 years of teaching experience delivering online and in-person instruction to children, teenagers, and adult learners. Skilled in ESL teaching, English language development, academic subject support, lesson customization, student engagement, classroom management, and confidence-building communication. Experienced in teaching on international online platforms and supporting learners from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Professional Teaching Experience
Amazing Talker & Preply – Online ESL Teacher
May 2026 – Present
• Deliver one-on-one online ESL lessons to international students of various ages and proficiency levels
• Teach conversational English, business English, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, and writing skills
• Assess student language proficiency and create personalized learning plans
• Prepare engaging lesson materials tailored to individual learning goals
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback
• Conduct speaking and pronunciation correction sessions
• Support exam preparation and interview preparation where required
• Maintain accurate lesson records and progress reports
• Use online teaching tools and interactive resources to enhance learning
• Build student confidence, fluency, and communication skills
Private Tutor (Online & In-Person)
Durban, South Africa | 2020 – Present
• Deliver 1-on-1 lessons for students from Grade 1 to Grade 12
• Teach Mathematics, English, Economics, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Technology, Geography, History, and Life Orientation
• Design individual learning plans tailored to student needs
• Improve academic performance through structured lessons and exam preparation
• Simplify complex concepts for better understanding
• Build student confidence and communication skills
Education & Certifications
• GA Level 5 Certificate in TEFL – Gatehouse Awards (2026)
• Level 5 Teaching Other Subjects in English – i-to-i (2026)
• Bachelor of Commerce – Damelin (2007)
• National N3 Certificate – Cato Manor Technical College
• Senior Certificate – George Campbell Technical High School
Core Skills
• Online Teaching & Classroom Management
• ESL & EFL Instruction
• Lesson Planning & Student Engagement
• Business & Conversational English
• Student Assessment & Progress Tracking
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Cross-Cultural Communication
• Zoom, Google Meet & Online Teaching Tools
