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Nompumelelo Sylvia Thwala

English Language Tutor
Rhodes University

Summary

Accomplished English Language Tutor at Rhodes University, adept in teaching strategies and online tutoring, significantly enhanced students' language proficiency. Leveraged multimedia integration at Preply, boosting confidence and rapport among diverse age groups. Demonstrated exceptional writing proficiency and motivating students, achieving notable progress in their academic and communicative skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

English Language Tutor

Rhodes University
05.2023 - 10.2024
  • Academic Support: Help students improve their English language skills, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
  • Language Skills Development: Provide targeted help with grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and fluency to enhance students' communication skills.
  • Individualized Learning Plans: Create and tailor lessons or exercises to meet each student’s specific needs, identifying areas for improvement and setting goals to track progress.
  • Exam Preparation: Help students prepare for exams, including English language proficiency tests like university-level exams, by teaching test-taking strategies, reviewing material, and providing practice exercises.

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  • Collaborative Projects and Presentations: Assist students in improving group collaboration skills, organizing thoughts, structuring presentations, and boosting confidence when presenting in English.
  • Workshops and Group Sessions: Lead workshops on specific topics, such as academic writing, critical reading, or conversational English, to provide additional resources to multiple students at once.
  • Feedback and Progress Tracking: Regularly evaluate students' progress, provide constructive feedback, and keep records of their improvement over time to tailor future sessions effectively.
  • Resource Sharing: Recommend learning materials, online resources, and tools to encourage independent practice outside tutoring sessions.

Fieldworker Supervisor (Census)

Statistic South Africa
01.2020 - 06.2022
  • Mapping & Navigation: Utilized maps and GPS to locate households, adhering to designated survey areas to achieve representative data collection.
  • Problem-Solving & Reporting: Reported challenges, including non-responses or vacant households, and communicated updates to supervisors for resolution and improved data gathering strategies.
  • Confidentiality Management: Upheld strict confidentiality protocols, handling sensitive information ethically and responsibly to protect respondent privacy.
  • Adaptability & Cultural Sensitivity: Worked effectively with diverse populations, adapting communication styles to suit various cultural and social backgrounds.

Online English Teacher

Preply
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Worked with students between ages 8 and 40 on grammar, pronunciation and sentence construction.
  • Boosted student confidence through tailored feedback and individualized support in areas of improvement.
  • Enhanced students'' language skills by focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities.
  • Gently corrected student pronunciation and grammar to improve conversation skills.

Education

TEFL 120-HOUR

E-Online
Teacherrecord
11-2024

Post Graduate Certificate in Education - PGCE

Rhodes University
Grahamstown, South Africa
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Arts Education

University Of Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Nyeyeza Secondary School
Mpumalanga
04.2001 -

Skills

    Teaching strategies

    Writing proficiency

    Online tutoring

    Multimedia integration

    Motivating students

    Building rapport

References

  • Rhodes Univerity

s.nkosi@ru.ac.za

  • Statistic South Africa

+27 66 348 4325

Timeline

English Language Tutor

Rhodes University
05.2023 - 10.2024

Online English Teacher

Preply
01.2021 - 06.2021

Fieldworker Supervisor (Census)

Statistic South Africa
01.2020 - 06.2022

Post Graduate Certificate in Education - PGCE

Rhodes University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Arts Education

University Of Mpumalanga
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Nyeyeza Secondary School
04.2001 -

TEFL 120-HOUR

E-Online
Nompumelelo Sylvia ThwalaEnglish Language Tutor