Mr. S van der Merwe
University Lecturer at Australia Education Management Group (AEMG)- Claim this Profile
Click to upgrade to our gold package
for the full feature experience.
-
English Native or bilingual proficiency
-
Afrikaans Native or bilingual proficiency
-
Chinese Limited working proficiency
Topline Score
Bio
Credentials
-
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Training Qualifications UKApr, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Certified Member (CM)
Golden Key International Honour SocietyJan, 2010- Sep, 2024
Experience
-
Australia Education Management Group (AEMG)
-
Australia
-
Education Administration Programs
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
University Lecturer
-
Sep 2020 - Present
Lecturer for IELTS Speaking & Writing courses at 2 Universities (NEFU & CUMT) Academic Reading (Oxford & Cambridge Textbooks) EAP course Teacher (Including Drama) Designed IELTS “Listening & Reading Comprehension” courses Evaluating Speaking tests, Marking of assignments, writing Monthly Reports Lecturer for IELTS Speaking & Writing courses at 2 Universities (NEFU & CUMT) Academic Reading (Oxford & Cambridge Textbooks) EAP course Teacher (Including Drama) Designed IELTS “Listening & Reading Comprehension” courses Evaluating Speaking tests, Marking of assignments, writing Monthly Reports
-
-
-
Houhai English
-
China
-
Education
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
English Teacher
-
Aug 2021 - Present
Speaking, Reading, Listening & Writing skills Improving comprehension, vocabulary, accuracy & fluency Textbooks include: National Geographic, Wonderful World & various Novels Ages 7-13 (Pre-Teens) Primary & Middle School Levels Providing 'Full Class Feedback' for each Individual student. Speaking, Reading, Listening & Writing skills Improving comprehension, vocabulary, accuracy & fluency Textbooks include: National Geographic, Wonderful World & various Novels Ages 7-13 (Pre-Teens) Primary & Middle School Levels Providing 'Full Class Feedback' for each Individual student.
-
-
-
Self-employed
-
Real Estate
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Online Tutor
-
Feb 2020 - Apr 2022
My focus is mostly on improving 'Overall English Understanding and Confidence in Speaking' I help kids with Phonics, Reading, and Daily Communication skills I help Students improve Language/Communication and Writing (Vocabulary + Grammar) I also assist Adults with Business English in the workplace. My focus is mostly on improving 'Overall English Understanding and Confidence in Speaking' I help kids with Phonics, Reading, and Daily Communication skills I help Students improve Language/Communication and Writing (Vocabulary + Grammar) I also assist Adults with Business English in the workplace.
-
-
-
ONE ENGLISH
-
Switzerland
-
Education Management
-
English Language Instructor
-
Jul 2020 - Aug 2020
I was the English Language Teacher for their Summer Holiday Program. I taught "Jolly Phonics" and "Reading/Comprehension" Courses. All classes were done online from July 6th - August 28th I was the English Language Teacher for their Summer Holiday Program. I taught "Jolly Phonics" and "Reading/Comprehension" Courses. All classes were done online from July 6th - August 28th
-
-
-
Jining Confucius International School
-
China
-
Primary and Secondary Education
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Primary School Teacher
-
Aug 2019 - Jun 2020
Primary Grade 3-6 (UK: Year 4-7), KS 2/3 + Homeroom teacher of 2 classes. Test & Curriculum development, Class management, Creative lessonplanning. • Marking and Analyzing of all writing, listening and speaking tests. • Hosted Parent-Teacher conferences & One-on-one student Tutoring • I developed and held online classes via WeChat / VooV during COV-19. • Proofreading and Writing of Chinese “Flag raising Ceremony”(FRC) speeches. • Speech & Presentation Coaching for kids doing the FRC. • 24 Lessons per week: English, Science, Reading, Activity and PE. • Provided 3 reports per semester, plus continuous feedback to parents. • Collaboration with co-teacher & Chinese homeroom teacher • Participated in ECA: sports, drama/culture & field trips. • Inspection and follow up of the student’s homework. Show less
-
-
-
BE.U
-
Malaysia
-
Financial Services
-
English Second Language Teacher
-
Oct 2019 - Feb 2020
SpokenEnglishtoAdults.(Aged30-45) CATTI ‘Translation’ Course (Training young adults) IELTS Exam Preparation for Students (Age 17-20) Cambridge Ver.12/13 Secondary Level English Tutor (Aged 14-18) SpokenEnglishtoAdults.(Aged30-45) CATTI ‘Translation’ Course (Training young adults) IELTS Exam Preparation for Students (Age 17-20) Cambridge Ver.12/13 Secondary Level English Tutor (Aged 14-18)
-
-
-
-
Head Of English Department
-
Sep 2017 - Jul 2019
• Team Management, Delegating tasks, Setting Targets & Expectations • Provided support and feedback to my immediate Manager • Communication & Tutoring to individuals • Creating Lesson plans, documenting process and overseeing classes. • Hosted (MC) the Christmas & Halloween Celebrations (2017 & 2018 • Designing and presenting Educational material. • Planning and Performing DEMO lessons to various age groups • Designing Reading / Writing comprehension & listening exercises. • Preparation of Tests, Grading & Feedback • Trained students for English Speaking competitions & presentations Show less
-
-
-
BRD CONSTRUCTION
-
United States
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Financial Manager
-
May 2017 - Jun 2017
-
-
-
THOMAS FAMILY TRUST
-
United States
-
Dairy Product Manufacturing
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Commercial Property & Business Manager
-
Mar 2017 - Apr 2017
Property portfolio Management Financial Management of Company & Trust Operations Management – Properties and all leasing agreements. Oversee employees: Managing task achieved. Filing, documenting & processing of paperwork Property portfolio Management Financial Management of Company & Trust Operations Management – Properties and all leasing agreements. Oversee employees: Managing task achieved. Filing, documenting & processing of paperwork
-
-
-
Dölberg Group
-
South Africa
-
Financial Services
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Investment Specialist
-
Apr 2015 - Feb 2017
The management of Investments for individual clients. Frequently Consulting Clients. Proving in depth investment advice Observing Fund Managers: buying and selling of shares + asset allocations. Conducting various Financial Analysis’s Creating saving plans for new investors Long-term investment planning & Monitoring Explaining “in very simple terms” why investing is important. Knowledge in Tax implications and Capital Gains Tax Ensure full compliance in accordance to the FSB regulations Show less
-
-
-
Quintiles
-
Spain
-
Clinical Data Coordinator
-
Feb 2012 - Mar 2015
Pharmaceutical Industry Experience in Global Trails Phase III and III (b) in various studies. Worked as a CDC on a Rheumatoid Arthritis program. My Responsibilities were performing various processes for cleaning data, including: Administration, listing review, conducting data review, writing data clarifications, discrepancy management, locking casebooks, developing and maintaining a good communication and working relationship with the Clinical Data Management (CDM) Team. Became CDC on a Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 program (Dec 2012) Became a Process Lead (PL) in one of the Rheumatoid Arthritis programs. (Sep 2013) Became a CDC on an Alzheimer’s disease program. (Jan 2014) Show less
-
-
-
JIKA
-
Translation and Localization
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Assistant Project Manager
-
Jun 2014 - Nov 2014
Temporary applicant to evaluate a Small Entrepreneurial Business that was situated in Bloemfontein. This formed part of my Entrepreneurial Management class (EBUS 84408) Compiling questionnaires, conducting interviews, analyzing staff and Financial evaluations. I received a mark of 82% for the Presentation on JIKA. Temporary applicant to evaluate a Small Entrepreneurial Business that was situated in Bloemfontein. This formed part of my Entrepreneurial Management class (EBUS 84408) Compiling questionnaires, conducting interviews, analyzing staff and Financial evaluations. I received a mark of 82% for the Presentation on JIKA.
-
-
-
The South African Breweries
-
South Africa
-
Food and Beverage Services
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Event Promotions Coordinator
-
Jan 2011 - Jul 2013
Represented SAB in Promotions with: Castle Lite, Brutal Fruit and Black Label. Head Promoter for the Varsity Cup (2011, 2012 & 2013) Head Promoter: Gariep Kunstefees (2011 & 2012) WINNER – Best Male Promoter (2011 & 2012) Represented SAB in Promotions with: Castle Lite, Brutal Fruit and Black Label. Head Promoter for the Varsity Cup (2011, 2012 & 2013) Head Promoter: Gariep Kunstefees (2011 & 2012) WINNER – Best Male Promoter (2011 & 2012)
-
-
-
Ellies Electronics (Pty) Ltd
-
South Africa
-
Wholesale
-
300 - 400 Employee
-
Marketing Intern
-
Feb 2013 - Jun 2013
Formed part of the practical work in my New Venture Creation class (EBUS 89408) Doing Company Related Research and Evaluations I developed a Business Plan for Ellies on (Skill development of the staff members) I received a mark of 80% for the Business Plan Formed part of the practical work in my New Venture Creation class (EBUS 89408) Doing Company Related Research and Evaluations I developed a Business Plan for Ellies on (Skill development of the staff members) I received a mark of 80% for the Business Plan
-
-
Education
-
University of Nottingham
Post Graduate Certificate in Education, International and Comparative Education -
University of the Free State
Master's degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations -
University of the Free State
Bachelor’s Degree, Mathematics and Statistics -
University of the Free State
Bachelor’s Degree, Finance and Financial Management Services