Experienced ESL Educator | 3 Years International (China & KSA) | Early Years Specialist

Name: Ihsaan Moodaley

IHSAAN ZUBAIR MOODALEY
ESL TEFL EDUCATOR
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Phone: +27 76 218 2735
Email: ihsaanmoodaley@gmail.com | moodaley.james@gmail.com
Skype: @sahnzwindow

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated English Language (ESL) and Early Years Educator with 3 years of international teaching experience across Saudi Arabia, China, and Thailand, skilled in objective-based ESL instruction, play-based learning, and creating engaging environments that foster academic growth and student confidence. Currently furthering professional knowledge through Early Childhood Development coursework.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Instruction: ESL/EFL Instruction, Early Childhood Development Support, Play-Based Learning.
Classroom Management: Behavior guidance strategies and creative learning activities.
Technical: Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, and digital learning platforms.
– Health and Safety: Health and safety protocols.
– Communication: Cross-Cultural Communication, Parent communication and engagement, and Advanced Verbal Skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Private Tutoring and Kindergarten After-Care | Pretoria, South Africa
Private Educator / After-Care Assistant | July 2025 – February 2026
– Assisted with kindergarten-level classroom activities and supervised learners in an after-care setting.
– Prepared educational materials and provided support for early literacy and numeracy development.
– Fostered a safe, nurturing, and professional learning environment through respectful communication with families.

Ibn Roshd Al Yasmin Boys School | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
ESL/TEFL English Teacher |17 December 2024 – May 2025
– Delivered structured ESL lessons and applied continuous assessment strategies to track student progress.
– Maintained a disciplined, positive, and inclusive learning environment for diverse learners.
– Facilitated language acquisition through objective-based instruction tailored to student needs.

Unified Plumbing | South Africa
Administrative Assistant | Jan 2023 – Aug 2024
– Managed purchasing records and coordinated logistics between suppliers and internal departments.

i2 International Institute of Education | Mianyang, China
ESL Teacher |May 2019 – Apr 2020
– Developed customized ESL lesson plans, including interactive games and worksheets for various proficiency levels[.
– Managed daily classes, emphasizing English usage in daily life to build student proficiency.
– Utilized a digital parent feedback system to report on student progress and learning plans.

Boston City College | Pretoria, South Africa
Marketing and Academic Delivery Specialist | Apr 2021 – Jul 2022
– Guided prospective students on academic pathways and promoted institutional programs.

Media Kids | Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
English Speaking Teacher |May 2017 – Sep 2017
– Facilitated conversational lessons to refine student speaking, listening, and comprehension skills.
– Created audio-visual learning materials and activities to encourage language acquisition.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
– ESL/TEFL (120 Hours): Stellenbosch University (2017).
– Bachelor of Arts: Television, AFDA Johannesburg (2013-2015).
– Early Childhood Development Coursework: Sol Plaatje University (In Progress)
REFERENCES SHARED UPON REQUEST