RESUME
Keep scrolling for an overview of my teaching experience, qualifications, other career paths, and personal information.
You can download a copy of my full resume here.
TEACHING & TUTORING
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3rd & 4th Grade Homeroom Teacher in Japan 2024 - present (IB PYP)
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1st Grade Homeroom Teacher in Myanmar 2023-2024 (Common Core)
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Pre-K Teacher at International Kindergarten in South Korea (2022-2023)
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Teaching ESL 2010-2011, 2021-2022 in South Korea
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Undergraduate tutor in social sciences at Rhodes University in South Africa.
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TEFL instructor at the Acorn Institute in Grahamstown, South Africa.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
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Masters in Education: Curriculum and Instruction from Southeastern Oklahoma University (July 2025)
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IB PYP Category 1 Workshop (January 2025)
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Teacher Certification from Moreland University, Washington DC (April 2023)
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Bachelor (Hons) Degree from Rhodes University in Anthropology and Sociology
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Advanced 120 hour TEFL Certificate from Global Language Training UK - 2021
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First Aid Level 1
You can download a copy of my full resume here.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
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Hospitality industry.
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Restaurant and bar back-office.
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Travel and rental car agent.
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Retail - bookseller
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Social media management
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Data capture and analysis
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Audio transcription
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Creative Writing Editor
More about me...
- Background -
I was born and raised in South Africa, in a sleepy coastal town in the Eastern Cape. After completing high school in Grahamstown, I attended Rhodes University to explore my passion for the social sciences.
After taking a break from my studies to teach English in South Korea, I returned home and started a family. Since then, I have decided to pursue my dream to become a professional teacher. I returned to South Korea, studying after-hours to get my certification. I became the 1st grade teacher at an international school in Myanmar, and have since made my way to Japan. I am currently the 4th grade homeroom teacher, and having a blast!
- Future Plans -
I have just completed my Masters Degree in Education, so I hope to continue my professional development into a more specialized subject area, such as English Literature. I may also pursue administration and leadership positions. I would like to deepen my IB PYP experience, as Inquiry is a subject that I really enjoy learning and teaching!
- Hobbies and Interests -
I am interested in anything creative! Crafts, painting, drawing, writing, baking, crochet and knitting, playing musical instruments - anything creative that I can do with my hands excites me! I'm pretty good with graphic design programs like Photoshop CS and Canva, and frequently put my skills to use making flyers, posters, worksheets, and art for my classroom.
I'm an avid gamer (or used to be before I became a very busy mom!) and started learning to code Python with the hopes of one day creating my own video game or app, especially one that can be used in the classroom. In the past, I have run coding clubs and educational video game clubs at school.
I enjoy quiet, solitary activities that allow me to recharge my batteries, especially since teaching is such an extroverted activity. I love hiking, yoga, working out alone at the gym, or curling up on the sofa with a good book. My #1 priority for the next while is to learn Japanese! よろしくお願いします!
