Nomathamsanqa Zono
Senior English Teacher
Changning,Shanghai
Summary
Highly-qualified Senior Teacher focused on improving classroom instruction, discipline and course material. Skilled in planning and delivering lessons, KPI tracking and reporting. Collaborates with students, administrators, and faculty to deliver engaging curriculum. Committed to professional development. Offering three years of education experience and motivated to learn, grow and excel in international education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Teacher
EF English First
Shanghai, China
05.2021 - Current
- Assisted the Director of Studies by tracking teacher KPIs.
- Assisted the sales team by conducting demo lessons and oral placement tests for potential customers.
- Assisted the service team by responding to academic related queries timeously.
- Mentored junior teachers to improve teaching, classroom management and disciplinary strategies.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on lesson planning and activity organization.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
International English Teacher
EF English First
Shanghai, China
07.2019 - Current
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional development.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Worked with progress advisors on behavioral issues to support the needs of all students.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required lesson objectives in person and via remote video conferencing.
- Helped colleagues with day-to-day work and complex problems by applying practical solutions and motivational strategies.
- Established positive working relationships with colleagues, managers and customers through regular communication and effective anticipation of needs.
Office Administrator
Sizanane Property Consulting
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information and directed to desired staff members.
- Supported logistics for programs, meetings and events, including room reservations, agenda preparation and calendar maintenance.
- Transcribed meeting minutes for recordkeeping and submitted to senior management.
- Liaised with assorted base of customers and stakeholders, addressing requests and inquiries via phone or email.
- Coordinated board and committee meetings, including information preparation and distribution.
- Produced high-quality documents and spreadsheets for internal and customer-facing needs using Microsoft Office suite.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Rhodes University
Grahamstown, South Africa 01.2015 - 12.2017
CertTESOL - Teaching English As A Second Language
Trinity College London
London 01.2021 - 07.2021
Certificate - Introduction To Management
EF English First TRT
Online Via Motivis 01.2022 - Current
Skills
Documentation and reporting
References
1. Will Carter - Senior Production Manager
tel: +86 18221408907
email: will.carter@ef.cn
2. Julia Liu - Centre Director
tel: +86 18918318589
email: peixin.liu@ef.cn
3. Serene Shen - Director of Studies
tel: +86 13601935304
email: serene.shen@ef.cn
Timeline
Certificate - Introduction To Management
EF English First TRT
01.2022 - Current
Senior Teacher
EF English First
05.2021 - Current
CertTESOL - Teaching English As A Second Language
Trinity College London
01.2021 - 07.2021
International English Teacher
EF English First
07.2019 - Current
Office Administrator
Sizanane Property Consulting
06.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Rhodes University
01.2015 - 12.2017
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