Online ESL Teacher Available to Start Immediately

Nozipho Shongwe
Johannesburg, South Africa | +27 61 956 8632 | nozishongwe38@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Passionate and student-focused ESL educator with experience teaching English, communication, and media studies to diverse learners. TESOL-certified with strong verbal and written communication skills, cross-cultural awareness, and experience facilitating online and in-person training. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments and helping students build confidence in English communication.
Core Skills
• Online English Teaching
• Lesson Planning & Student Engagement
• Business English & Communication
• Cross-Cultural Communication
• Classroom Management
• Student Assessment & Feedback
• Written & Verbal Communication
• Relationship Building
• Patience & Emotional Intelligence
• Virtual Training & Online Platforms (Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Zoom)
Professional Experience
Operations Specialist – Kimoscape t/a Curves Africa
December 2021 – Current
• Conduct online and in-person training sessions for franchise owners and their employees.
• Develop English communication templates and training materials.
• Provide coaching and support to teams across multiple locations.
• Strengthening customer relationships through effective communication and problem-solving.
• Annual and monthly goal multiple location franchisee planning and execution supervision.
• Franchisee KPI (Key Performance Indicator) tracking and management.
Independent Contracting Communications Lecturer – Rosebank College
March 2013 – December 2013
• Taught English, Business Communication, and Media Studies to tertiary students.
• Prepared lesson materials and facilitated classroom discussions.
• Assessed assignments and provided constructive student feedback.
• Supported students in improving communication and academic writing skills.
Tutor – University of the Witwatersrand
January 2011 – December 2012
• Tutored students in English Literature and Media Studies.
• Assisted students with essay writing and comprehension skills.
• Guided students academically and marked assignments.
Group Public Relations Officer – Multotec (Pty) Ltd
October 2015 – November 2019
• Managed written communications, proofreading, and content coordination.
• Developed professional communication materials and digital content.
• Strengthened presentation and communication skills through stakeholder engagement.
Education & Certifications
• 120 Hour TESOL Certificate – International Open Academy (2020)
• Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Media Studies – University of the Witwatersrand (2012)
• Bachelor of Arts Degree majoring in Media Studies and African Literature – University of the Witwatersrand (2011)
Languages
English (Fluent), Zulu, SiSwati, Sotho
Additional Information
• Experienced working with learners from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Passionate about education, language learning, and student development.
• Comfortable using online communication and virtual learning platforms.
• Experienced facilitating online training and communication through Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom.