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Armin S.

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Experienced TEFL Certified English Teacher. Assist with Exams, Conversational Skills, Career Opportunities and more.

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About

Experience I am a TEFL-certified English teacher dedicated to helping students of all ages achieve their learning goals. As a native English speaker, I am currently teaching English online to Ukrainian students, focusing on improving their fluency and conversational skills through engaging lessons. I am also fluent in Afrikaans and have a basic understanding of Portuguese, which enhances my ability to connect with students from diverse backgrounds. I graduated from The TEFL Academy in August 2025, where I completed my Level 5 TEFL Certificate, a Business English Certificate, and a certificate for Teaching English to Young Learners. My training included highly-reviewed demo lessons and 10 hours of hands-on teaching practice with 21 adults in Cape Town. I am skilled at adapting my lessons to suit diverse learning styles and proficiency levels and am comfortable using various virtual classrooms, communication platforms, and learning management systems (LMS). I am passionate about making a difference in my students' lives while gaining valuable experience and insights into different cultures.

Location

Still bay, Western Cape, South Africa

Language

English, Afrikaans, Portuguese

Timezone

Africa/Blantyre

Levels

Elementary
Middle School
High School
College/University
Professional

Education

The TEFL Academy

2025 - 2025
N/A, Level 5 TEFL Certificate
The Level 5 TEFL course with The TEFL Academy is a fully accredited program equivalent to a university-level qualification. It covers key areas like lesson planning, teaching methodology, grammar, phonology, and classroom management, along with practical guidance for both online and in-person teaching. One of the biggest benefits is the emphasis on creating adaptable lesson plans for different learning styles, plus completing assessed teaching practice and assignments that build real-world skills. Overall, it gave me confidence to teach learners of all ages and levels effectively and opened doors to international and online teaching opportunities.

Cooking and Hospitality School

2020 - 2021
N/A, Hospitality and Culinary
I completed a one-year Culinary and Hospitality certificate program, gaining hands-on experience in cooking, baking, table service, flower arrangement, and wine courses, along with learning about hospitality operations, restaurant history, and farm-to-table practices. I also worked with catering companies, high-end restaurants, and events—including large corporate functions and at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town—developing practical skills and real-world experience in both kitchen and front-of-house operations. Afterwards, I worked for a catering company for several years, but at the start of 2025, I decided to pursue teaching, drawn by my passion for education and the desire for greater stability.

PHS

2014 - 2019
N/A, High School
Imagine spending your high school years with a breathtaking view of the sea from the school grounds. That's one of the first things you'd notice about PHS. It's a bilingual school, so you'd be immersed in both Afrikaans and English, making it a culturally rich environment. The school prides itself on a "values-driven approach," which means the focus is on instilling core values like respect, responsibility, honesty and caring, rather than just enforcing rules. You feel part of a community that aims to develop you as a whole person—not just academically, but also culturally and in sports. I enjoyed my time here and set the foundation for the years that came after.

Work Experience

EnGIN

August 2025 - present
Volunteer Tutor
I am currently teaching English to Ukrainian students, improving their fluency and conversational skills, while creating engaging lessons. I joined shortly after completing all my courses. This allows me to make a difference in their lives while gaining valuable teaching experience and insights into Ukrainian culture. I am comfortable using various virtual classrooms, communication platforms, and LMS. I am a native English speaker, also fluent in Afrikaans, and have a basic understanding of Portuguese

The TEFL Academy

April 2025 - August 2025
Graduate (Experience/Non Working Position)
I am a passionate and enthusiastic TEFL-certified English teacher dedicated to helping students of all ages achieve their learning goals. I am skilled in adapting lessons to suit diverse learning styles and proficiency levels. My background has enhanced my communication skills in real-world settings and soft skills. I recently completed the: Level 5 TEFL Certificate, Business English Certificate, and Teaching English to Young Learners. In addition I did several demo lessons which were highly reviewed by English teachers and completed 10 hour teaching practice in Cape Town to 21 adults.