Litha Magocoba
Teaching English As A Foreign Language
Fort Beaufort
Summary
Language teaching professional with proven track record in facilitating language acquisition and student engagement. Adept at creating interactive and immersive educational experiences that promote language development. Known for effective collaboration with colleagues and ability to adapt to evolving educational needs, ensuring consistent and impactful learning outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6083
6083
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Native English Teacher
Phetpadungwiangchai School
07.2024 - Current
- Developed strategies for managing multi-level classes, differentiating instruction based on individual needs while maintaining a cohesive learning environment for all students involved.
- Contributed to the improvement of school-wide TEFL programs by participating in curriculum planning committees and sharing innovative ideas with other faculty members.
- Utilized various teaching methods and approaches to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring individual student success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, providing a comprehensive educational experience for students.
- Assessed student performance regularly using formative and summative assessments, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Promoted creativity and critical thinking by assigning group projects that required problem-solving and collaboration among classmates.
- Mentored struggling students through personalized tutoring sessions, reinforcing concepts taught in class and building foundational skills.
- Organized extra-curricular activities such as English clubs or conversation groups to provide additional practice opportunities for interested students outside of regular classroom hours.
- Enhanced students'' reading and writing skills by implementing diverse literature selections and creative writing exercises.
- Incorporated cultural awareness into lessons, encouraging students to appreciate diversity while improving their language skills.
- Boosted student confidence and proficiency in speaking English through engaging conversational activities and real-life scenarios.
English Teacher
Beaconhouse Yamsaard School
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Teach grade 1 English
- Organise class material
- Make lesson plans
- Create powerpoint presentations
- Do homework club
- Book marking and checking
- Do word dictations to build vocabulary
- Write narratives
- Support weak students and follow up on unfinished class work
- Ensure display boards are up to date
Team Manager
UFH Frisbee Team
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Follow up on outstanding documents or payments
- Assist with functional and administrative tasks and procedures
- Ensure player documents are updated and eligible to play
- Organize season and game schedule
- Ensure player stipend is payed on time
- Identify and resolve player queries and problems timeously
Teacher/ Educator Assistant
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Assist with teaching and learning in schools
- Typing documents
- Invigilating
- Photo copying papers
- Marking and counting marks
- Assist with class activities
Call centre Assistant
University of Fort Hare
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Assist students with following issues:
- Addressing student queries and responding promptly
- Providing excellent service to students
- Responding to incoming and outgoing calls
- Forward calls to the relevant personal
- Consolidate the record sheets on calls received for the monthly reports
Student Representative Committee Assistant
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Assist students with following issues:
- Course selection & registration
- Financial aid related matters
- Accommodation & meals
Student Assistant
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Assist students during registration
- Typing documents
- Take and direct calls to departments in the faculty
- Deal with student queries
- Assist faculty by answering questions and providing information
- Providing basic and initial assistance to students with questions about classes, registration, permissions, etc
- Using established guidelines (Faculty prospectus)
- File documents
- Photocopying
Education
Honours - Industrial Psychology
University of Fort Hare
South AfricaBachelor of Commerce - Economics & Management
University of Fort Hare
South Africa11-2021
Hudson Park High School
South Africa 04.2001 - 01.2014
120 hour Advanced TEFL certificate -
TEFL Universal
07-2023
Skills
Excellent Telephone etiquette
Good communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Team dynamic
Report writing
Minute taking
Computer literacy skills
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Projects
Accomplishments
- I was selected to represent the University of Fort Hare Blues in the varsity shield ruby campaign., 2017-2018
- Leadership award from Team Lee foundation in Media and Publications. Team Lee is a non-profit organisation that seeks to help under privileged children. Its main branch is in East London and has various branches across the country., 2019
- On 06 March 2021, my team and I organized gender-based violence march to raise the awareness of gender based related issues which was a success., 2021
- Currently I am doing a Sanitary towel drive to assist young women in remote location who miss school due to the lack of sanitary towels., 2021
- I was elected to be the ward committee member of Raymond Mhlaba municipality (ward 20)., 2022-2026
Personal Information
- Ethnicity: Black
- Date of Birth: 12/11/96
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: C1 (code 10)
Hobbies
Jogging,
Gyming,
Politics and engagement in community work.
Timeline
Native English Teacher
Phetpadungwiangchai School
07.2024 - Current
English Teacher
Beaconhouse Yamsaard School
09.2023 - 07.2024
Teacher/ Educator Assistant
11.2021 - 03.2022
Call centre Assistant
University of Fort Hare
05.2021 - 11.2021
Student Representative Committee Assistant
02.2021 - 04.2021
Team Manager
UFH Frisbee Team
01.2019 - 12.2022
Student Assistant
01.2019 - 12.2019
Hudson Park High School
04.2001 - 01.2014
Honours - Industrial Psychology
University of Fort Hare
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics & Management
University of Fort Hare
120 hour Advanced TEFL certificate -
TEFL Universal
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