As a freelance online English teacher based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, I have been helping students achieve their language goals since September 2020.My teaching philosophy centers around creating a stimulating and positive learning atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop their unique abilities and learning styles, ultimately reaching their full potential. I offer one-on-one classes for students of all ages, from beginners to advanced levels, and specialize in a range of areas, including lessons based on internationally recognized course materials like Oxford Starlight Levels 1 to 6, Oxford Phonics World, National Geographic Reading Explorer, Oxford Discover Grammar, Wonders, Smart Junior, National Geographic Great Writing, New Concept English, and English for Everyone Business.Additionally, I provide guided freetalk oral practice, reading fluency exercises, and preparation for examinations, PET, KET, IELTS, competitions, special English events, and the Gaokao English (Chinese National College Entrance Examination). With a comprehensive range of class options, I tailor each lesson to meet the individual needs of each student.

As an experienced online English tutor, I have conducted one-on-one English classes to students of various ages globally. I utilize various teaching methods, depending on students’ needs, to improve their grammar, listening, reading, and speaking skills. I conduct thorough needs analyses and design personalized classes using personally developed teaching materials to ensure students receive tailored instruction that helps them achieve their language goals.One of my key strengths as a tutor is my ability to encourage students to speak English as much as possible, with a focus on correct pronunciation and building their confidence. By creating a supportive and engaging learning environment, I help students feel more comfortable practicing their English skills and making mistakes along the way.Furthermore, I design and develop comprehensive curricula that are tailored to individual students' needs and goals. These materials are designed to be engaging, effective, and reflective of the latest teaching methodologies and trends. I also take the time to evaluate student progress and adjust my teaching methods as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.

As an experienced online English teacher, I have taught one-on-one English classes to Chinese speaking students of all ages, from 3-year-olds to adults. Over the course of my tenure, I have taught over 3000 classes to Beginner to Advanced level students, utilizing various teaching methods to improve their grammar, listening, reading, and speaking skills.I design and teach engaging classes using provided materials and personally developed teaching materials, tailored to meet the individual needs of each student. One of my key strengths as a teacher is my ability to encourage students to speak English as much as possible, focusing on correct pronunciation and building their confidence.In addition to my role as an online English teacher, I also served as the Teaching Tips Editor for the Curriculum team at Dazao English. In this role, I wrote teaching tips for each slide to be used by other teachers to follow when they are teaching various courses, including Oxford Starlight, Smile Junior, PEP, Theme Class, Phonics, New Concept English, Speak Your Mind, and Express Yourself, and Cambridge Test of English.Furthermore, as a Voice Artist, I have read and recorded select stories for Listening to English Stories with Dazao English videos that are distributed to parents and potential new students on social media. By lending my voice to these videos, I help create a more engaging and immersive learning experience for students.

As an experienced online English teacher, I have conducted guided free talk one-on-one English classes to Chinese speaking students aged 4 to 16 years. I encourage students to speak English as much as possible, with a focus on correct pronunciation and building their confidence.In designing my classes, I utilize materials provided by the organization as well as my own personally developed teaching materials. I am committed to creating engaging and effective classes that help students improve their grammar, listening, reading, and speaking skills.My experience teaching young Chinese learners has taught me the importance of patience, creativity, and adaptability. I work hard to create a supportive learning environment that makes students feel comfortable and encourages them to practice their English skills.

PHOENIX HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT CONSULTING is a specialist recruitment agency matching high-calibre and suitably qualified hospitality individuals with top-tier career opportunities within the hospitality industry. Our clients are discerning hotels, lodges, estates, resorts and restaurants throughout select international locations. We are an extension of our clients' recruitment initiatives because we understand their industry and are masters in ours. Our candidates are respectable and highly accomplished hospitality professionals; career seekers and dynamic self-starters who are serious about crafting their future in the hospitality industry. Highly motivated, with strong success records in our own industry, as a team we strive for market leading excellence in sourcing, managing and presenting high calibre candidates from Chefs des Partie to Executive Chefs, Receptionists to Restaurant Managers, General Managers and more!We want to make a difference. We aim to build a brand instantly recognisable to our clients and candidates, synonymous with straight talking, forward thinking, professional and effective recruitment and talent sourcing solutions. The image we portray is just as important as the work we perform. PHOENIX HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT CONSULTING is a positive environment that fosters authentic leadership, creativity, mutual respect, divergent opinions and a genuine desire to enhance all the lives we touch.Specialties: PHOENIX HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT CONSULTING was founded by Ilse Phillips in 2009, with operational and Human Resource experience in premier 5* properties spanning over 20 years.

This is a premier 5* property, the flagship in the luxury resort portfolio of Three Cities hotel group. My portfolio included, but was not limited to: As a trusted people advisor, to understand people dynamics, to be business minded and to provide specialist knowledge to assist other members of the management team to make the most effective use of the human resources, which in turn ensures that our business remains competitive, profitable and a great place to work. To flexibly manage the Human Resource function for Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa within agreed budgetary limits, ensuring that staff members attain optimum performance and growth. To craft a shared mindset, aligning our image, corporate culture, vision, identity and purpose so that everyone works together, respects one another and to search for solutions which will benefit the company as a whole, not merely individual departments.To take an active interest in the welfare and development of staff in order to continually improve staff motivation, treating everyone with dignity and respect, as well as providing equal opportunities for all.

Part of the international NH Hoteles Group, and based at the 4* 196 roomed NH The Lord Charles Hotel, I was resposonsible for the entire HR function for this hotel as well as NH PLettenberg Bay.

Part of Legacy Hotels and Resorts International, The Commodore is a 5* 236 roomed hotel and The Portswood is a 4* 105 roomed hotel, situated in the heart of Cape Town's Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. I was responsible for the full HR function for both properties.