Melissa
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Melissa
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Other
Specialties
KidsBusinessUnlock Your Potential: Empowering Minds, Inspiring Growth, and Embracing the Joy of Learning!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Other
Specialties
KidsBusinessUnlock Your Potential: Empowering Minds, Inspiring Growth, and Embracing the Joy of Learning!
From South AfricaLiving in Other, South Africa (07:42 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 2, 2021Interest topicTechBusiness & FinanceTravelFoodHistory
Hello! I'm Melissa, your enthusiastic partner on this exciting learning adventure. I'm passionate about English education, with eight years of teaching experience and TEFL certification. I've honed my skills teaching Thai students in Thailand for two years and have been guiding Chinese students online for nearly six years. As a third-year university student, I bring fresh insights and a deep understanding of English's nuances. Let's make learning enjoyable and tailored to your needs!Me as a Teacher
Welcome to our cosy online English classroom, where learning is fun and mistakes are welcome. We'll explore every facet of English together at your pace, covering grammar, vocabulary, culture, and real-life situations. Our engaging lessons include stories, videos, and activities, from classics to the latest news. Join me for a complete English journey, and you'll gain confidence in all aspects of the language. Let's have fun while mastering English!My lessons & teaching style
Our class values collaboration and inclusivity. Questions and curiosity are welcome. I emphasize practical English skills and adapt teaching methods to suit your learning style. Learning is enjoyable, and the goal is to boost your English confidence. We're learning partners, celebrating successes and facing challenges together. You'll excel in English for real-world use.My teaching material
- Flashcards
- PDF file
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Text Documents
Certificates
TEFL with TEYL - Intesol worldwide - 2017I had to complete an array of assignments to receive my TEFL certificate. It enables me to teach young learners.
Certificate verified
Practitioners in Early Childhood Development - University of South Africa - 2017It was a 1-year program. There were various theoretical subjects I had to complete to obtain this certificate, such as orientation to creative teaching in Early Childhood Education, teaching and learning in the Early Childhood Phase, planning, developing and managing the Early Childhood Learning Program. I also had to complete a three week school practical period. It is an NQF5 certificate.
Certificate verified
Education
2020 - 2023
Bachelor’s - Education in Foundation Phase TeachingBachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching. The primary goal of this degree is to ensure that I can facilitate Foundation Phase teaching and learning in both rural and urban settings. My Bachelor of Education program focuses on developing and consolidating appropriate disciplinary, practical, pedagogical, and situational knowledge.
Work Experience
2017 - 2018
Thammasat Kindergarten ThailandI taught English to Thai – speaking students ages 2-6 and tutored students ages 2 - 15 after school and over weekends. I planned and taught six classes daily. I customized lessons to suit the needs of my students. I also Utilized a variety of methods to teach my students grammar, listening, writing and speaking.
2018 - 2018
Online ESL teacherIt was a remote position. I taught Chinese students from Tianjin.
My students' ages ranged from 3 - 10. I Prepared lessons using provided materials and using personal teaching materials. My main focus was on improving students speaking, listening and grammar.
2018 - 2021
Online ESL teacherIt is a remote teaching position. I am currently still with this company.
My students' ages range from 4 - 16. My responsibilities as a teacher is to prepare lessons using provided materials and using personal teaching materials. I focused on improving students speaking, listening and grammar, and reading, teaching students' pronunciation and expression. I also teach students phonetical spelling and phoneme awareness.
5.0
Rating
56
Students
793
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
36 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
English Lessons: Kids
A1 - C2Kids188 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 7% off
English Lessons: Conversational
A1 - C2Conversation535 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 7% off
English Lessons: Reading
A1 - C2Language Essentials34 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 7% off
Homework Assistance
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 6% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
25 Reviews
Nafisa
6 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Melissa is a truly wonderful teacher. She found the perfect approach to connect with my son, using engaging and effective materials that kept him motivated. Her patience and dedication were remarkable, and she even extended her time to ensure the lesson was complete, which pleasantly surprised me.
Sep 11, 2024
Yunyun
32 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Melissa is a very good teacher. My kids like to learn English with her.
Jul 11, 2024
김현희
47 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
아이가 재미있었다고 하네요~앞으로 수업도 잘부탁드려요
Apr 12, 2024
Nafisa
6 English lessons
Thank you for the most interesting lesson 🍀
Sep 18, 2024
Anastasiya Rukhadze
18 English lessons
Melissa is talented professional working with kids. My daughter enjoys her classes. Everything is well planned and organised to make her interested in learning English
Jun 6, 2024
Anastasiya Rukhadze
18 English lessons
Perfect! We enjoy the lessons
Apr 19, 2024
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