Sarah Morrison

Sarah Jessica Morrison _____________________________________________ Dedicated ESL teacher experienced in teaching children and adults from a diverse range of cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Fluent in English, over ten years of teaching experience with the ability to teach in person and online. A positive educator who takes pleasure in building productive relationships with students and families. __________________________________________________________________________________ Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal 3610-- __________________________________________________________________________________ Teaching Experience ESL Teacher – 3 Years Content Developer & HOD – 1 Year In-person Teacher & HOD – 7 years Qualifications 120 Hour TEFL Certification Early Childhood Development Diploma – Teachers college / University Early Childhood Development Certificate – Teachers college / University CPR Certificate __________________________________________________________________________________ ESL Experience Individual & Group Classes, Adults & Children, Conversation English, Grammar & Pronunciation, IELTS exam preparation, Business English. __________________________________________________________________________________ I have developed an extensive range of skills during my time in the education sector, this includes IELTS Exam preparation, I feel confident in my ability to add considerable value towards any existing team or start-up & would love the opportunity to demonstrate this. I look forward to hearing from you soon. __________________________________________________________________________________ Work Experience ESL Teacher Self Employed – Remote Based 2020 to present Online Teacher, key responsibilities include : • Communicate with students using an online learning platform. • Ability to adapt lessons to meet the unique needs of each student. • Establish a positive learning environment that feels welcoming and conducive to learning. • Foster positive relationships with students and families. • Provide detailed feedback to parents after each lesson. • Administer frequent formal assessments to evaluate student progress. • Implement lesson plans covering required course topics within a specific time frame. • Provide individual instruction using a variety of techniques such as TPR, and visual aids to help improve and promote reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. • Encourage and motivate students to engage in levelled appropriate conversations. • IELTS Exam preparation • 1 to 1 tutoring • Group classes • Business English lessons • Children • Adults Content Developer & HOD Prestige Durban North – Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal 2017 to 2017 Content developer & HOD for start-up, key responsibilities include : • Policy, guideline & process creation & implementation. • Creating content for lessons to be delivered in person & remotely. • Moderating daily, monthly & annual lessons & lesson material, ensuring that guidelines & rules are adhered to. • Weekly, Monthly & Yearly reporting & engagement with stakeholders. • Attend to all other relevant & applicable administrative tasks. Teacher & HOD Little Footprints – Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal 2011 to 2017 Lead teacher of various age groups, key responsibilities include : • Initially appointed as lead teacher for the 2-3 year age group. • Promotion - The role of Director of Arts & Culture was incorporated into my existing responsibilities, • Management of Arts, Crafts & Cultural activities across all age groups, this included major events such as the annual art auction, the year-end musical performance/concert, annual sports day & any ad-hoc fund raising events. • Migrated to the role of 3-4 year old teacher, thereafter 5-6 year old. • Promotion – The role of HOD, Lesson planning and Management was incorporated into my existing responsibilities. • Moderating daily, monthly & annual lessons & lesson material, ensuring that guidelines & rules are adhered to. • Weekly, Monthly & Yearly reporting & engagement with Principal. • Attend to all other relevant & applicable administrative tasks. • First point of contact for all new and potential applicants. Education 120 Hour TEFL Certification TEFL Professional Development Institute – Online Diploma in Early Childhood Development Embury Teachers College (STADIO Higher Education) – Morningside, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Certificate in Early Childhood Development Embury Teachers College (STADIO Higher Education) - Morningside, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Certificate in CPR Provider Unknown Expired but able to re-acquire where necessary Skills • Management & Moderation • Process Ownership • Content Creation • Customer Service & Support • Data Capturing & Analysis • Facilitation • Remote Work • Team Work • Independent Work • Tech Savvy