Simone Davids
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Simone Davids
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
German
Certified TEFL Teacher with 30 years of teaching experience. Let's start on your level. Young or old
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
German
Certified TEFL Teacher with 30 years of teaching experience. Let's start on your level. Young or old
From South AfricaLiving in Cape Town, South Africa (10:23 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 11, 2020Interest topicMedical & HealthcareFilms & TV SeriesTravelEnvironment & NaturePets & Animals
My name is Simone Davids. I am a proud South African citizen. Teaching is my passion for the last 30 years. I live in a forever changing environment and I can speak 3 languages. I started learning English at the age of 6 years old because it is part of my education in my country. I started learning German at the age of 10. My hobbies are listening to music, watching documentaries of different countries and traveling to the Far East. The latest news in the world interest me. I have been traveling to Thailand ten times and couldn't get enough. I thrive on learning about people's culture and diversities. My Motto is: LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL no matter what happens in my life.Me as a Teacher
I am a qualified Foundation Phase teacher. My last qualification is an Honours Bachelor of Education in Education management. I have 30 years of teaching experience. My core responsibilities are teaching students who have learning challenges in English, and Afrikaans. They are young students. The progress of every student as an individual is vital because each one is unique and special in their own way. My learners are diverse on every level. My approach as a teacher is a value-based approach that includes differentiation and respect. I teach English as a foreign language to our foreign learners. I have learned to have patience with my students. I train teachers on a termly basis.My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are based on the student's level. The lesson would include conversation and inform the student what the lesson is for the day. Students get immediate feedback from me as it is vital for their learning. Feeling at ease is key during the lesson. My strength is patience with my students and I promote never to give up. I follow an integrated planning which includes speaking, pronunciation, writing and vocabulary. The lessons are quite interactive and fun. Connecting with my students is vital because I plan according to their ability. TPR is the most important teaching style, especially for those who are beginners. I enjoy theme related vocabulary lessons especially work related.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TEFL - TEFL ACADEMY - 2018Teaching English Vocabulary
Speaking and Writing
Understanding English Grammar
Lesson planning for Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Young Learners
Listening and reading
Use Resources effectively when Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Teaching English Grammar
Materials and Aids for Teaching as a Foreign Language
Principals of Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Teaching Pronunciation of English
The History of TEFL
Certificate uploaded
Education
2011 - 2013
Bachelor’s - Education Management
Work Experience
2003 - 2024
Deputy PrincipalCore duties
- Remedial in math - Gr R, Gr 1, Gr 2 and Gr 3
- Remedial in English - Gr1, Gr 2 and Gr 3
- TEFL for our foreign learners who attends our school
- Curriculum Advisor for all grades
- Homework programme administrator
- Mentor and trainer for new teachers
- Staff development especially wellness
- Teachers Union member
- Creates auditory perceptual programme for special needs students.
- Question paper moderator for English and Afrikaans
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5.0
Rating
177
Students
1,916
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
111 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Introduction and daily routine. Student and teacher get to know each other. Assessment and the plan forward.
A1 - B2General1,805 lessons completed
USD 13.00
Availability
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205 Reviews
Vilma Stasiulienė
147 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I am very satisfied with the English lessons, which are very professional, positive and supportive. It is because of these qualities that the classroom strikes a balance between effective learning and a stress-free environment.
Mar 21, 2024
Anna Contro
101 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Simone ist top professionell teacher. Sie can teach children in the very partient und love way. You can see how she enjoy to teach and love the children. She can also teach adults from the beginner with the highest quality and competents. She ist top expert as a teacher.
Jan 29, 2023
Carolina Lima Alves
53 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
As aulas com Simmy säo como bater um papo com um bom amigo, simplesmente flui, ela tem um jeito muito especial de ensinar ingles, estou encantada!
Nov 16, 2021
Przemek Galeski
12 English lessons
Simone is a very nice person. He is also an excellent teacher.
Nov 25, 2023
Przemek Galeski
12 English lessons
Simone is amazing.
Nov 11, 2023
Trial Lesson
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