Mihlali Ndoni

An organised professional with experience working as an English teacher in Japan. Possesses a strong track record for teaching effectively and skilled at communicating information in a simple and clear manner. Proven ability to adapt to different working environments having worked in both the private and public education sector in Japan. Looking to contribute my knowledge and skills in a position that will challenge me and offer an opportunity for growth and advancement.

Assistant Language Teacher at Joytalk English Conversation School (2023-01 – Present)

• Working in a support role at a Junior High School.
• Assisting three Japanese English teachers with creation of lesson materials, team teaching, and marking of tests.
• Planning and delivering lessons as a lead teacher to a class of Special Needs students.

English Teacher at iTTTi Japan Co.,LTD. Peppy Kids Club (2022-06 – 2022-12)

• Summarising and implementing lesson plans.
• Delivering creative and interactive activities to an average of 11 students between 4-16 years old.
• Taught English to students, providing additional support when needed, supporting students with learning difficulties to feel more confident in speaking English.
• Managing large class sizes, with varying needs and temperaments, to ensure a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and progress.
• Warm teacher presence that can elicit a level of confidence and understanding with the students I teach.
• Delivering enjoyable and informative lessons while creating a classroom environment that is balanced with work and fun.
• Delivering post-lesson feedback to parents.
• Offering and receiving feedback from fellow teachers to improve curriculum implementation and student progress.

Au-Pair at Au-Pair SA (2019-02 – 2020-03)

• Au-pair to an 8-year-old boy.
• Transporting to and from extra mural activities.
• Tutoring in Mathematics and English.
• Helping with homework and school projects.
• I was later asked back to work with the same family.

Bachelor of Social Science in Social Science – University of Cape Town (2015-02 – 2017-12)

Bachelor of Arts in Performance Art in Performance Art – University of Witwatersrand (2018-02 – 2019-07)

Level 5 Certificate of Completion in English Language Teaching – The TEFL Academy, UK (2020-11 – 2021-02)

Course in Writing – SA Writer's College (2023-08)

The College of Modern Montessori in Early Childhood Development (2026-03)