Malefo Evelyn Resume

MALEFO EVELYN
Profile
Fully licensed, SACE-registered Primary and Lower Secondary Educator with 4 years of international teaching experience across South Africa and South Korea. Specialized in delivering outcomes-based frameworks (CAPS) and utilizing high-impact ESL/EAL methodologies to accelerate language acquisition for English Language Learners. Proven track record in fostering inclusive, high-engagement classrooms and implementing data-driven formative assessments to ensure robust student development.
Personal Details
• Address: Yecheon-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of South Korea
• Phone: +82 10 2168 5970
• Email: malefoevelyn@gmail.com
• Nationality/Citizenship: South African
• Date of Birth: 1989/09/24
• Marital Status and Dependents: Single, 1 dependent child (Age 6)
• Availability to move abroad: August 2026 / January 2027/1 Month Notice
Education
Teacher training and University degree:
• /06/2016 – 12/2022 Degree: Bachelor of Education (BEd) – Intermediate and Senior Phase
o University: University of South Africa (UNISA)
o Country: South Africa
Teacher Registration/certification details:
• Professional Teaching License: SACE Registered Professional Teacher (Active Status)
• Certifications: 120-Hour TEFL Certification (Teacher Record)
Teaching Work History
• /02/2024 – Present
o Job Title: English Teacher / ESL Instructor
o School: Yecheon Girls’ Middle School & Partner Middle Schools
o Country: South Korea
o Description: Delivered high-engagement English language and literature lessons to middle school learners, within a highly collaborative, multicultural public school setting. Partnered closely with Korean co-teachers to seamlessly align curriculum goals with national standards. Designed tailored, student-centered learning activities to differentiate instruction for diverse language proficiency levels, significantly improving student speaking confidence. Maintained regular formative and summative assessments to track and report individual language development benchmarks.
• /01/2021 – 12/2023
o Job Title: Intermediate Phase Teacher
o School: Ezazi Primary School
o Country: South Africa
o Description: Executed comprehensive, outcomes-based instruction following the national CAPS curriculum framework for Intermediate Phase learners (Grades 4–7). Specialized in teaching Social Sciences (History & Geography) alongside other foundational subjects, emphasizing critical thinking, literacy, and global awareness. Established a structured, positive classroom environment that maximized student engagement and minimized behavioral disruptions. Managed precise academic records, analyzed data-driven learner progress, and provided transparent feedback to school leadership and parents during academic reviews.
Other Work History
Title: Classroom Assistant (Department of Education Initiative)
02/2011-10/2015
• School / Employer: Tshimollo Primary School
• Country: South Africa
• Description: Served as a classroom assistant within an official Department of Education program prior to entering university teacher training. Assisted the lead educator with daily classroom logistics, prepared learning materials, and managed student behavior. Supported primary learners by providing targeted homework assistance, reinforcing fundamental literacy skills, and guiding small-group remedial study sessions.

Other Relevant Training courses
• 120-Hour TEFL Academic Training Course (Focus on Young Learners, Classroom Dynamics, and Phonetics).

Interests and skills
• Skills: Classroom Management, CAPS & British Curriculum Framework Alignment, Differentiated Instruction, EAL/ESL Student Support, Formative Progress Tracking, Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Inquiry-Based Learning.
• Interests: Long-distance fitness walking, personal finance and low-risk investment strategies, property management, exploring diverse international cultures, and community-based education mentorship.

References
• Reference 1 (Current Employment)
o Name: Jihye Yoon
o Title: Head of English
o School: Yecheon Girls’ Middle School
o Email: jihey28@naver.com
o Phone Number: +82 10 6613 1344
o Relationship: Current Direct Supervisor/ Co-Teacher

• Reference 2 (Past Employment)
o Name: Rakgetse Bridgett
o Title: Head of Department (H.O.D)
o School: Ezazi Primary School
o Email: Bridgettrakgetse@gmail.com
o Phone Number: +27 78247 4883
o Relationship: Previous Department Head