Layne Leaf

Passionate and adaptable professional with strong communication skills and a love for cultural exchange. Experienced in hospitality and skilled at building positive relationships, I bring creativity, patience, and dedication to helping learners grow. Highly motivated, resilient, and eager to contribute to a dynamic teaching environment while continuously developing both personally and professionally.

Online Teacher at Lion Line (2024-02 – Present)

Deliver engaging virtual lessons to international students, focusing on improving their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Adapt teaching methods to suit individual learning styles, provide constructive feedback, and create a supportive environment that encourages confidence and growth in English communication.

• Deliver engaging virtual lessons to international students
• Focus on improving speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills
• Adapt teaching methods to suit individual learning styles
• Provide constructive feedback
• Create a supportive environment that encourages confidence and growth in English communication

Junior Lodge Anchor at Rhino River Lodge (2023-01 – 2024-12)

Assisted in the daily operations of the lodge, including guest relations, front-of-house coordination, and activity scheduling. Supported management with administrative duties, ensured smooth guest experiences, and maintained high standards of hospitality. Collaborated with staff across departments to deliver exceptional service in a dynamic environment.

• Assisted in the daily operations of the lodge
• Managed guest relations and front-of-house coordination
• Handled activity scheduling
• Supported management with administrative duties
• Ensured smooth guest experiences
• Maintained high standards of hospitality
• Collaborated with staff across departments

Volunteer at Project Purpose (2010-01 – 2015-12)

Contributed to community-focused programs by assisting with youth development activities, organizing events, and providing support in daily operations. Engaged with participants to create a positive, uplifting environment while promoting teamwork, learning, and personal growth.

• Assisted with youth development activities
• Organized events
• Provided support in daily operations
• Engaged with participants to create a positive, uplifting environment
• Promoted teamwork, learning, and personal growth

TEFL Qualification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language – Teacher Record (2024-02 – 2024-02)

Grade 12 – Skills Academy (2024-01 – 2025-12)

Grade 11 – Northlands Girls High (2019-01 – 2020-12)