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Linda C.

USD $7/hr
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TEFL-certified English tutor with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, 4+ years of experience, and a passion for helping students gain confidence and fluency. Let’s make learning fun

5 hours

$30
5 hours Package

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10 hours

$50
10 Hours package

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15 hours

$67.5
15 hours package

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Informations du tuteur

À propos

I am a TEFL-certified English tutor with a Bachelor's degree in [your field] and over four years of experience teaching students of all ages and levels. My expertise includes conversational English, business English, grammar, vocabulary, exam preparation,sentence structure,building confidece in English and preparing for interviews . I specialise in creating engaging, student-centered lessons tailored to individual needs, helping learners improve fluency, pronunciation, and confidence. My interactive approach makes learning both effective and enjoyable, ensuring students stay motivated and achieve their language goals

Emplacement

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Langue

English, Shona, Xhosa

Fuseau horaire

Africa/Blantyre

Niveaux

Elementary
Middle School
High School
College/University
Professional

Éducation

Regenesys Busiess College

2020 - 2023
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration Ecoomics Major
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Regenesys Business College, where I gained valuable knowledge in business management, leadership, and organisational skills. This background allows me to teach business English with a practical, real-world focus, helping students build communication skills for the corporate environment.

Expérience professionnelle

Preply

November 2024 - present
ESL tutor
As an ESL Tutor at Preply, I provide personalised online English lessons to students from diverse backgrounds, helping them improve their grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversational fluency. I design customised lesson plans tailored to each student’s learning goals, whether for academic purposes, business communication, or general English proficiency. I conduct interactive sessions that encourage active participation, using multimedia resources, real-life scenarios, and engaging exercises to enhance understanding. I assess student progress through quizzes, assignments, and structured feedback, making necessary adjustments to ensure continuous improvement. Additionally, I assist students in preparing for English proficiency exams like IELTS by providing targeted practice and test-taking strategies. By fostering a supportive and motivating learning environment, I help students build confidence in their English skills while continuously refining my teaching approach to meet their individual needs.

LiveXP

January 2024 - March 2025
ESL tutor
As an English Tutor at LiveXP, I provided one-on-one online lessons to students of all levels, focusing on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and fluency. I tailored lesson plans to individual goals, integrating interactive exercises and real-life scenarios to enhance learning. I assessed student progress through quizzes, assignments, and structured feedback, adjusting lessons to meet their evolving needs. Additionally, I prepared students for English proficiency exams like IELTS by offering targeted practice and test-taking strategies. By incorporating multimedia resources and fostering a supportive environment, I helped students gain confidence in English while refining my own teaching methods to be more adaptive and student-centered.

TutorSA

March 2022 - November 2024
Face to face and online English tutor
During my time as an English Tutor at Tutors SA (March 2022 – November 2024), I provided personalized and engaging English lessons to students of various proficiency levels. My role involved both one-on-one and group instruction, ensuring that each student received the support they needed to improve their language skills. I conducted interactive lessons that focused on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversational fluency. My approach encouraged students to actively participate in discussions and exercises to enhance their confidence in using English. To meet individual student needs, I designed tailored lesson plans, adapting my teaching methods to different learning styles. I played a key role in exam preparation, assisting students in getting ready for academic exams, IELTS, and other English proficiency tests by providing targeted exercises and practice materials. Student progress was assessed through regular quizzes, assignments, and feedback sessions to ensure continuous improvement. To create an engaging learning experience, I incorporated multimedia resources, online platforms, and interactive exercises. Through discussions, real-world scenarios, and role-playing activities, I helped students develop their critical thinking and communication skills. Additionally, I fostered a motivating and inclusive virtual classroom where students felt encouraged to actively participate and express themselves confidently in English.

Steers Debonairs Bothasig

May 2010 - November 2024
Restaurant Manager
As a seasoned Restaurant Manager, I successfully oversaw daily operations, driving sales growth, customer satisfaction, and team excellence. My key responsibilities included: - Managing front-of-house and back-of-house staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment - Coordinating inventory management, ordering supplies, and controlling costs - Developing and implementing effective sales strategies, promotions, and marketing initiatives - Ensuring exceptional customer service, addressing concerns, and resolving issues - Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and safety - Analyzing sales data, making informed decisions, and adjusting operations accordingly - Recruiting, training, and developing staff to enhance performance and retention I consistently delivered results-driven performance, improving customer satisfaction, increasing sales, and reducing labor costs.

T Mobile

February 2008 - March 2010
Customer Service Representative
During my tenure, I developed strong communication and problem-solving skills, ensuring seamless customer interactions. At T-Mobile, I: - Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues via phone, email, and chat - Addressed billing, technical, and general service-related concerns - Provided product and service information, promoting sales and upgrades - Utilized troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical issues efficiently - Collaborated with internal teams to resolve complex customer issues I consistently met or exceeded customer satisfaction targets, demonstrating my ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a customer-centric approach

Pretclem Enterprises

January 2001 - January 2007
Bookkeeper
I'm a seasoned Bookkeeper with 7 years of experience managing financial records and transactions. In my previous role as a bookkeeper , I was responsible for preparing financial statements, managing accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring compliance with accounting regulations. I also assisted with budgeting and forecasting, and maintained accurate and up-to-date financial records.