Thando Mokwana

Dedicated Educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets goals within pre-determined timespan.

Online ESL Educator (Contract) at Burlington Live Speaking (2024-10 – Present)

• Teaching adults group classes.
• Helping immigrants feel more comfortable using the English language in a foreign country.
• Teaching group classes from grade 2-6.
• Conducting private lessons for both children and adults.
• Following learning material that is provided.
• Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
• Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.

Online ESL Teacher (Full-time) at Preply (2022-07 – Present)

• Boosted reading comprehension levels for struggling students through targeted tutoring and personalized lesson plans.
• Combined students' personal interests with lesson objectives to create student-specific activities.
• Utilizing various online tools and platforms.
• Giving out Homework.
• Efficiently managing time to balance multiple classes.
• Promoting cultural understanding and sensitivity in language.
• Provided instruction using textbooks, worksheets, games and visuals to help improve reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.

Online ESL Educator (Freelance) at Tutor Ocean (2023-08 – 2025-01)

• Assessing student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
• Conducting interactive online classes.
• Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
• Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-life examples into lesson plans.
• Evaluating students' progress.
• Utilizing various online tools and platforms.
• Efficiently managing time to balance multiple classes.
• Promoting cultural understanding and sensitivity in language.

Customer Service Consultant at Samsung Service Centre (2019-04 – 2021-12)

• Answering Phone calls.
• Handling customer inquiries.
• Bookkeeping.
• Stock- taking.
• Drafting quotations and invoices.
• Liaising with clients.
• Responding to emails.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology And Communications – Varsity College (2025-05)