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ESL educator
Khet Rat Burana
Summary
I'm a South African ESL educator with over 10 years of experience teaching both online and in-classroom settings. I'm a successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. An expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.
Overview
3
3
Languages
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
Work History
Primary School English Teacher
BEACONHOUSE YAMSAARD SCHOOL IEP
Thung Khru, Bangkok
04.2024 - Current
- I teach 24 - 27 students in a class, P1 -P3, each class averaging above 95 percent for tests and above 90 percent for end of term results
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians regarding student progress, addressing concerns proactively to foster positive relationships.
- Reduced classroom disruptions by establishing clear expectations and consistent routines, fostering a productive learning environment.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Assessed student progress regularly, adapting instruction to meet individual needs and promote growth.
ENGLISH TEACHER
MANTANUSORN SCHOOL - THAILAND
Chumphon, Thailand
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Created a welcoming atmosphere for young learners, fostering meaningful relationships between teacher and student for optimal success. About 30 learners in a class. Aged 3- 4 years old.
- Promoted critical thinking among students by implementing inquiry-based learning tasks that required problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
Online English Teacher
AMAZING TALKER
Pretoria, South Africa
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Worked with students between ages 4 and 40 years old on grammar, pronunciation and sentence construction.
- Boosted student confidence through tailored feedback and individualized support in areas of improvement.
- Gently corrected student pronunciation and grammar to improve conversation skills.
- Used pre-written curriculum to teach students English via remote video conferencing.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
ENGLISH TEACHER
KID CASTLE EDUCATIONAL CORP.
Xi'an, China
02.2016 - 10.2020
- Taught 4 - 12 year old students in a language school using Kid Castles Curriculum, which is technologically advanced and appeals to the current generation. I was also a foreign trainer for 4 campuses.
- Implemented creative strategies for maintaining student engagement during lessons, such as incorporating multimedia resources and facilitating group projects.
- Strengthened student understanding of grammar rules through targeted exercises and clear explanations, resulting in improved writing skills.
- Served as a mentor for new ESL teachers by sharing insights on effective teaching techniques and classroom management strategies, promoting professional growth within the team.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
ONLINE ENGLISH TUTOR
TUTORABC/QUEST STAFFING SOLUTIONS
Cape Town, South Africa
10.2014 - 12.2015
- Taught English to adults and children Conversational English, Approximately 7-8 classes per day with 1-5 students per class.
- Night shift supervisor liaising with iTutorGroup in Taipei
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing engaging multimedia resources during online lessons.
- Motivated learners through consistent encouragement, praise, and constructive criticism during tutoring sessions.
ENGLISH TUTOR
ENGLISH FIRST (EF)/ PANGEA OUTSOURCING SERVICES - CAPE TOWN
Cape Town, South Africa
10.2012 - 10.2014
- Taught conversational English to adults from across the globe I also taught Business English
- Group classes 2-7 learners in a class from different countries such as Germany, China, Brazil, Saudi Arabia etc)
- Private classes ,1 learner from any country
- My teaching rate throughout my years at EF was 4.9/5
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
SIAM TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE
Bangkok Yai, 1002.2028
Certificate - Mandarin for Beginners
JIAOTONG UNIVERSITY - COURSERA
Shanghai01.2021
Certification - TEFL/TESOL
GLOBAL LANGUAGE TRAINING UK
United Kingdom04.2014
College Diploma (NQF 6) - Public Relations
IIE VARSITY COLLEGE CAPE TOWN
Cape Town05.2013
High School Diploma -
HOWICK HIGH SCHOOL
Howick01.2009
Skills
Educational session design
Adaptive learning techniques
Patience and empathy
Adaptability and flexibility
Problem-solving
Goal setting and motivation
Tracking development milestones
Interests
Photography
Reading
Certification
Excellence in Classroom Management, Kid Castle, Xi'an- 2018
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Zulu
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Software
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Canva
Zoom
Google Classroom
Quote
Your life isn't about the big break, it's about one significant life transforming step at a time.
Tim Storey
Timeline
Primary School English Teacher
BEACONHOUSE YAMSAARD SCHOOL IEP
04.2024 - Current
ENGLISH TEACHER
MANTANUSORN SCHOOL - THAILAND
05.2022 - 03.2023
Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Beginners
05-2022
Online English Teacher
AMAZING TALKER
11.2020 - 11.2022
Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners
12-2019
Excellence in Classroom Management, Kid Castle, Xi'an- 2018
12-2018
ENGLISH TEACHER
KID CASTLE EDUCATIONAL CORP.
02.2016 - 10.2020
ONLINE ENGLISH TUTOR
TUTORABC/QUEST STAFFING SOLUTIONS
10.2014 - 12.2015
ENGLISH TUTOR
ENGLISH FIRST (EF)/ PANGEA OUTSOURCING SERVICES - CAPE TOWN
10.2012 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
SIAM TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE
Certificate - Mandarin for Beginners
JIAOTONG UNIVERSITY - COURSERA
Certification - TEFL/TESOL
GLOBAL LANGUAGE TRAINING UK
College Diploma (NQF 6) - Public Relations
IIE VARSITY COLLEGE CAPE TOWN
High School Diploma -
HOWICK HIGH SCHOOL