Science
Jalene Van Zyl
Teacher
Hong Kong,Hong Kong
Summary
Teaching has been a passion and curriculum development rigorous. Planning, creating, updating, and teaching ongoing lessons have met student and company needs. The English teacher accountability track record and exam preparation success rate have been excellent.
Overview
2
2
Languages
6
6
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Native English Teacher
English Excel or Excel Top (Hong Kong) Limited
Hong Kong , China
2019.09 - Current
- Provided instruction for students ranging from age three to sixteen years old in speaking, comprehension, phonics, writing, and drama (four students per class)
- Prepared students for Trinity Graded Exams in Spoken English (GESE), who achieved mostly A grades, sometimes B grades
- Performed various instructional methods using various resources and instructional tools
- Planned and adapted graded language and activities to accommodate students' capabilities
- Increased students' self-expression, communication, and teamwork daily
- Created, proofread, and updated various curricula within team
- Organised extracurricular activities regularly, including outings and cooking classes
Private Tutor
Self-employed
Strand , Western-Cape, South Africa
2019.03 - 2019.08
- Created lessons based on Cambridge curricula for various subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics)
Teaching Assistant
Biochemistry Department at Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch , Western-Cape, South Africa
2010.05 - 2014.12
- Lectured second-year biochemistry class of 30 students
- Delivered third-year biochemistry tutorial to 20 students
Skills
Lesson Planning
undefinedInterests
Art, illustration, writing, music
Rollerblading, surfing, hiking
Education
Online 180-hour Highfield Level 5 Ofqual Regulated TEFL Diploma
2023.08 - 2024.02
Online 120-hour Advanced TEFL Course
2019.03 - 2019.05
Master of Science - Computational Systems Biology (Biochemistry)
2011.01 - 2013.03
- Awarded NRF Scarce Skills scholarship
- Developed effective public speaking skills
- Member of Complexity Colloquiums of STIAS where scientists and philosophers discussed popular topics
Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences
2007.01 - 2009.12
- Awarded honorary Golden Key International Honour Society life-long membership (2008)
- Developed understanding of developmental psychology
- Elected class representative of psychology (2009)
Timeline
Premier TEFL - , Online 180-hour Highfield Level 5 Ofqual Regulated TEFL Diploma
2023.08 - 2024.02
Native English Teacher - English Excel or Excel Top (Hong Kong) Limited
2019.09 - Current
Private Tutor - Self-employed
2019.03 - 2019.08
Premier TEFL - , Online 120-hour Advanced TEFL Course
2019.03 - 2019.05
Stellenbosch University - Master of Science, Computational Systems Biology (Biochemistry)
2011.01 - 2013.03
Teaching Assistant - Biochemistry Department at Stellenbosch University
2010.05 - 2014.12
Stellenbosch University - Bachelor of Science, Life Sciences
2007.01 - 2009.12
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