The psychology of teaching and beyond, health, fitness and various sports
Gideon (Dean) Joubert
ESL Teacher/ Psychology (Willing to relocate)
Taoyuan City,Taoyuan
Summary
Skilled, patient and dedicated ESL Instructor versed in using effective and efficient methods of teaching while focusing on individual student needs. Experience teaching ESL at elementary and middle school grade levels for students from over 3 different cultural backgrounds. Leverages positive, affirming approaches to encourage learning and assimilation. Patient and dedicated to implementing methods to motivate students to want to learn English.
Overview
4
4
Languages
11
11
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher
Happy Marian School
Nan Kan, Taiwan
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Communicated with 30-40 students (primary and middle school students) daily for 2-2.5 hour classes using Google meet online learning platforms, webcams, headphones and digital white board accessories (Jamboard, Slides).
- Identified, selected and modified instructional resources to meet needs of each individual grade ensuring individual improvement in every student taught. 19 Students were below their current grade level.
- Provided instruction using textbooks, worksheets, games and visuals to help improve reading, writing, speaking and listening skills for grade 2,4,6,8 and 10 students.
- Identified and addressed problems with course content or technology.
ESL/EFL Teacher
Fuyong Middle School
Fuyong Town, Shenzhen 755, Baoan District
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Planning and delivering oral English classes to public middle school students for 30-40 students per class (age range 13-15 years old) to improve student's conversational abilities.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Instructed students in using visuals, games and textbooks to improve writing, speaking and reading skills.
- Developed and implemented "Frisbee club program" as PE activity twice weekly for 40-50 students.
Esl/EFL Teacher
Shin Shing International School
Taoyuan City, Taiwan, England
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to primary and middle school with average class sizes between 30-40 students.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Created quarterly academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations.
ESL/EFL Teacher
Success International School
Tianzhong, Changhua 520, Taiwan.
01.2009 - 12.2013
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students'(age 7-15 years) conversational, writing, reading and grammar abilities.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
ESL/EFL Teacher
I'm Near English School
Tanzih, England
01.2005 - 12.2008
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' (age 7-13 years old) conversational, reading, writing and grammar abilities.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
ESL/EFL Teacher
Buckley American School
FongYuan, Taizhong, Taiwan
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to primary and middle school students class sizes 15-30 students.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar, reading, writing and conversational speaking.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Created monthly academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations.
- Instructed students in using visuals, games and textbooks to improve writing, speaking and reading skills.
- Wrote and choreographed yearly school plays and performances.
Education
BA Psychology -
08.2009 - 12.2013
Up To Professional Stage Completed.(4years) -
01.1998 - 01.2002
BA Metallurgical Engineering - Metallurgical Engineering
01.1993 - 01.1996
-Four years completed/absent from final exams.
Skills
Proficient in Google Meet - Online Video Conferencing (Jamboard/Slides) and Power Point
16 Years experience as an ESL instructor
Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules
Testing and grading
Chinese intermediate level
Studied and lived abroad in London, England
Expertise in Metallurgical Engineering, Accountancy and Psychology of teaching and learning (Children and Adults)
1 Year military experience in the South African Airforce Reaction Force
Interests
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Additional Information
Willing to relocate to another country or city.
Reference letters for Fuyong Middle School and ShinShing International School available at your request including contact numbers.
Timeline
ESL Teacher - Happy Marian School
07.2019 - 07.2021
ESL/EFL Teacher - Fuyong Middle School
02.2018 - 01.2019
Esl/EFL Teacher - Shin Shing International School
05.2015 - 06.2017
UNISA - BA Psychology,
08.2009 - 12.2013
ESL/EFL Teacher - Success International School
01.2009 - 12.2013
ESL/EFL Teacher - I'm Near English School
01.2005 - 12.2008
ESL/EFL Teacher - Buckley American School
01.2002 - 01.2004
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - Up To Professional Stage Completed.(4years),
01.1998 - 01.2002
University of Pretoria (Tech Campus) - BA Metallurgical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering
01.1993 - 01.1996