Heloise Anne Jacobs
+61 049 3644 623
loistasmania@gmail.com
Personal Profile
I’m a South African citizen, 68 years old, healthy, fit, and full of stamina. English is my first language.
I am an experienced and well-travelled self-starter with significant experience as an ESL teacher. I am always keen to experiment with new ideas to keep the students engaged and provide an entertaining learning experience.
Qualification/Education/Training
High Diploma in Education University of North West Jan 1976 – Dec 1980
Diploma in Public Relations Damelin College March – November 1983
Diploma in Community Journalism UNISA (Univ. of SA) March – November 2009
TEFL Cape Town TEFL Training Institution March 2007
Various Computer Courses
Level 1 Certificate in Off-Road Driving
An introductory course in Wine Tasting Cape Wine Academy
Official Tour Guide for Swaziland
Volunteer Work
ESOL Teacher in Swaziland
Wildlife conservation and rehabilitation sanctuary – Naan Ku Se in Namibia
PRO work for The Hibiscus Animal Welfare Society in South Africa
Work Experience
Aug 2025 – Now.
My mother’s last sister is 80 years old and is terminally ill in South Africa. I returned to South Africa to spend some time with her and other family members in this very difficult time of caring for her.
Teacher Sept 2024 – July 2025
Employed by Phoenix to teach English as a second language to Grade 3-6 students in 3 Elementary schools in Huwei, Yunlin County in Taiwan and at the Yunlin English Village twice a week.
Teacher Aug 2022 – Sept 2024
When the Australian borders opened for tourists after COVID-19, I left Taiwan to visit my family in Australia. I have applied for residency in Australia and due to restrictions on my application, I was not allowed to work formally in Australia. But I did start recycling used jeans and other denim items by turning them into useful items like tote bags, handbags, placemats, aprons and “room tidies” for artists and children’s rooms.
Teacher April 2017 – July 2022
Various schools in the countryside of Tainan and Taichung districts of Taiwan
Nan Hua Junior High School; Belioa Elementary School; Yusan Elementary School.
Hu-Nei Junior High School
Heping Junior High School and Heping Elementary School
Responsibilities:
Teaching English as a second language to all the students in elementary schools and junior high schools.
CLIL: Content and Language Integrated Learning. The subjects where I taught CLIL were PE, Art, Cooking, Social Studies, and Science.
Approaches involve teaching students English skills, such as listening, reading and speaking
Classroom work consists of pronunciation techniques, videos and computer lessons
Combine studies with real-life interactions involving language use
Awareness of cultural differences that affect a student’s ability to learn
Ensuring suitable learning resources for students
Preparing lessons
Lecturer March 2013 – May 2016
University of Ha’il, Saudi Arabia
Responsibilities:
Teaching English as a second language to female students in the Preparatory Year level
Approaches involve teaching students English skills, such as listening, reading, writing and speaking
Classroom work consists of pronunciation techniques, quizzes, textbooks, videos and computer lessons
Combine studies with real-life interactions involving language use
Awareness of cultural differences that affect a student’s ability to learn
Ensuring suitable learning resources to students
Monitor progress
Preparing lessons
Analysing and testing language abilities
Journalist/Photographer March 2008 – Aug 2012
The Witness Group, South Africa
Responsibilities:
Reporter and photographer for the community newspaper – The South Coast Fever – a multilingual newspaper
Identify needs from the community and sourcing information for publishing, connecting people and discussing local issues
Reporting on community news and events to the editorial staff and management of the newspaper
Attending events to provide accurate news information to the editorial staff
Sourcing key issues impacting the community, shooting videos, capturing images and preparing stories for digital and print
Follow up on leads and interview people for news stories
Tour Guide/Guest House Supervisor Jan 2002 – Feb 2008
Swaziland
Responsibilities:
Start-up and management of a guest house in Swaziland
Operated as a tour guide for foreign visitors to Swaziland
Marketing strategies to promote the business
Customer service – providing exceptional service to ensure repeat business
Management of staff – training and development
Management of all aspects of the guesthouse, kitchen, accommodation, tours, bookings etc
Journalist and Public Relations Officer Sep 1994 – July 2001
Various Newspapers and Trade Magazines
Responsibilities:
Reporter and photographer for the Witzenberg Herald – covering a huge local area
Correspondent for the trade magazines published by Shorten Publications: SA Irrigation, IMIESA, ReSource, SA Emergency Services
Public Relations Officer for an agricultural company, Ceres Irrigation. Tasks included compiling a regular newsletter that was sent to all clients and potential clients, organising farmers’ days and small workshops for staff and clients
Chief Librarian Mar 1987 – Aug 1994
Municipal Libraries
Chief Librarian of the two community/council libraries and managing the tourism office
Teacher Jan 1981 – Sep 1986
Teaching Geography Year 8 – 12 – Empangeni High School, KZN
Referees available:
Ms. Erin erin48801077@gmail.com Director Heping Junior High School Taiwan
Ms Anne chunghsiaohui@yahoo.com.tw Director Heping Elementary School Taiwan
Mr. Brian s915009@tn.edu.tw Director Yusan Elementary School Taiwan
Ms. Anita Potgieter teachnow42morrow@gmail.com Supervisor Hail University Saudi Arabia
