Duran Juan Williams
Shanghai, China
Summary
I am a qualified intermediate phase educator with 5+ years of teaching experience in South Africa and China. I am experienced in teaching learners aged 4–13, specialising in English Home Language, English FAL, and ESL. I have strong classroom management skills with proven leadership experience, including subject head and sports coordination roles. I’m very adaptable, culturally aware, and committed to learner-centred teaching.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
English language teacher
Kids Castle
Shanghai, China
01.2025 - Current
- Teach ESL to learners across KW1–JIRC levels
- Plan and deliver interactive, communicative English lessons.
- Prepare teaching materials and assessments.
- Support learner confidence in speaking and listening skills.
- Implement innovative teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and improve overall comprehension.
- Assess students progress through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback to guide improvement.
Teacher
Wellington Primary School
South Africa
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Taught Grade 6–7 English, Afrikaans, History, and Creative Arts.
- Creative Arts Subject Head.
- Deputy Sports Coordinator & Rugby/Cricket Coordinator.
- Member of School Safety, Infrastructure, and Project Committees.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations for targeted feedback.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-curricular projects and initiatives.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and address concerns.
Teacher
Klapmuts Primary School
South Africa
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Taught Grade 6–7 Social Sciences and ICT
- Managed classroom teaching and assessments
- Implemented classroom management techniques to foster a positive learning environment.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Teacher
Ebenezer Primary School
South Africa
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Taught Grade 5 English FAL, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate interdisciplinary teaching methods.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs of students.
Education
TEFL Certificate -
TEFL universal
01-2023
Bachelor of Education - Intermediate Phase
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
South Africa 01-2020
Skills
- Managed classroom dynamics to cultivate an engaging and productive learning environment
- Facilitated engaging ESL instruction to foster language proficiency among diverse learners
- Assisted coaching staff in creating training programs for players Supported team strategies during practice sessions
- Attained Boksmart Level 8 certification, demonstrating advanced knowledge in safety protocols
- Applied critical thinking skills to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions
- Assisted in developing lesson plans to meet educational standards
- Facilitated communication between parents and teachers to support student development
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to address diverse learning needs
- Facilitated student-centered learning initiatives to enhance engagement and comprehension
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate student performance and learning outcomes
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Timeline
English language teacher
Kids Castle
01.2025 - Current
Teacher
Wellington Primary School
01.2023 - 01.2025
Teacher
Klapmuts Primary School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Teacher
Ebenezer Primary School
01.2021 - 01.2021
TEFL Certificate -
TEFL universal
Bachelor of Education - Intermediate Phase
Cape Peninsula University of Technology