David Boshoff Email & Phone Number

Germany

Teaching ESL and business English to adult learners from all over the world.

Germany

Providing online ESL training for adult learners from all over the world.

Stellenbosch - Cape Town

Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Putra Heights, Kuala Lumpur

Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

HRSelected accomplishments:• I created and designed staff appraisal documents and induction programs for new staff members. • I designed job descriptions and got our HR department to advertise for filling the vacancies. • I did the screening and the scheduling of the interviews as well as facilitating the impromptu activities of applicants. ESLTeach and guide to a number of students whose first language is not English. Apply highly effective methodologies to improve individuals’ vocabulary, grammar, as well as reading comprehension and writing skills. Train students for acquiring confidence in speaking English, using mainly the communicative approach, assign materials, check tests, and evaluate progress.BoardingHighlights achieved in boarding program:When my wife and I started working at the current boarding school there were very few systems in place. We created different procedures and systems to improve the boarding program. Below are some examples thereof.* House groups - (Created for need of belonging to a group)* Daily Schedules* Boarding House Activities (Team building activities, fitness, talent shows, celebrations of different cultural holidays etc.* Weekend Activities (Workshop activities, outings to different amusement parks and historical places)* Boarding House Handbook (All guidelines in the handbook are based on values as opposed to rule based guidelines. The emphasis is on the care and love for the student and how to guide him/her to make wise choices in life within and beyond the boarding house)* Status System (Created to encourage and reward positive involvement and leadership in the boarding house)* Boarding House Council (Created to provide a voice for students in the boarding house)* Induction Program for new staff and students (Created to ensure new staff and student settle in as quickly as possible). * Short Stay Handbook * Progress Reports/Tutor Reports

Ipoh And Kuala Lumpur

Improved the English proficiency of 92 primary and secondary Malaysian teachers to become confident users of the English language at least to C1 level of CEFR. Developed and implemented lesson plans incorporating a range of skill building activities in the four areas of language learning: speaking, writing, reading, and listening. The emphasis leaned a lot towards grammar teaching, because of the lack of exposure these teachers have had to an English-only environment.I also trained/mentored/facilitated primary, public school teachers in Malaysia in improving their English proficiency and their pedagogical skills. This was done through conducting workshops, demonstration lessons, team teachings and observations.Selected accomplishments:• Led the teachers from A2/B1 to C1 (CEFR) in eight months by organizing seven-hour long workshops once a week with each of four groups of around 20 teachers.• Achieved the best progress in the group with many teachers achieving the required results and financial rewards for that. They continue to correspond with me and I still help them with grammar questions. • Many teachers understood grammar points better and have introduced these into their lesson planning.• A significant number of them acquired C1 results (CEFR) and received financial rewards for that. They continue to correspond with me and I still help them with grammar questions, even though 3 years later.

Penang, Malaysia

Skilfully taught English to Japanese and Korean groups as well as Year 3 ESL students for one year. Managing the co-ed group of 18 boarders together with my wife and interacted with them as their second father, arranging outings, attending their sport activities and supporting them wherever needed. Maintained a fatherly presence in the dorm during days and evenings.Selected accomplishments:• The Japanese group increased from 2 to 21 over the years.• The Korean group returned to Penang annually during December to attend my teaching,• My Year 3 students moved into the mainstream first language classes before the end of the academic year.

Taichung City, Taiwan

Established reputation as an exceptional ESL Teacher of Adults, Elementary and High School Students with Washington Elementary School, Glory English School, Columbia Consulting Group, Eaton English and Paradise kindergarten in Taichung, Taiwan. (2001 to 2006).

Free State - South Africa

HR manager and practitioner at a Town Council of 420 employees. Guide to all staff of HR procedures and the roles of these in the organisation. Selected accomplishments:• Compiled detailed job descriptions of all the junior jobs and sent those for job evaluations.• Designed a set of complete and effective disciplinary code and procedures• Advertised in local and national newspapers for vacant positions.• Administration and accommodation allocation of newly appointment staff.• Designed lead interview questions for the town council and led them during interviews of potential senior staff. • Held impromptu meetings with union regional and local representatives to discuss issues of conflict Represented the city council at the industrial council in times of industrial conflict• Addressed grievances of employees and found amicable solutions• Arranged and acted as advisor at hundreds of disciplinary hearings with and without union representations. • Worked narrowly together with employer association’s representatives at industrial council, during illegal strike handling and followed up with sanctions against the strikers. • Attended HR conferences and seminars. • Was the treasurer of the Free State Municipal Personnel Institute. • Attended all town council meetings twice a month presenting HR.

Virginia Area, South Africa

Worked at this gold mine (around 5000 employees) for almost five years with quality exposure to administration, training and industrial relations. Selected accomplishments:• Interviewed admin staff and did their admin• Advertised in local and national newspapers for vacant administrative positions.• Interviewed applicants (together with HOD) and did the administration and house allocation of the successful ones.• Supervised my nine assistants and was responsible for the staffing of the nine sections on the shaft (3000 employees).• Was responsible for the smooth running of the consultative committee system on the mine.• Was responsible for the briefing of all employees on the mine.• Did induction training on HR related topics with newly appointed employees.

Bcom Personnel Management, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

The degree covered all about HR in general.

225 Hour Tesol Certification, Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor

Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor

Two Certificates: 1. Early Childhood and business English 2. Extended English Grammar