Christiaan Botes
School Teacher
Moscow
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong ability to understand and meet the unique needs of children and families, ensuring a nurturing and stimulating environment. Committed to maintaining confidentiality while fostering a caring atmosphere that promotes growth and development. Extensive experience complemented by exceptional communication skills and keen observational abilities, enabling effective management of daily activities. Proactively seeks opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the lives of pupils, enhancing their educational experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Private Academic Tutor
Moscow (Private Individuals)
09.2024 - Current
- Private individual students and working as a governor.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress, addressing any concerns or areas requiring additional support.
- Travelling to Maxima Estate to conduct playful English lessons with students and educating them in various topics
- Travelling to individuals’ private estates to conduct lessons
- Going for walks, Teaching students how to ride a bike, fishing, catching, and kicking a ball, flying a kite and any sort of outdoor activity
- Teaching kids how to play chess and boardgames
- Creating a friendly working environment where everyone feels welcome and comfortable
- Accompanying students to activities in and around the city
- Picking up kids from school with driver
- Empowered students with essential study skills such as note-taking, test preparation strategies, and effective research methods.
- Provided targeted support in specific subject areas where students struggled the most, enhancing overall academic success.
Head English Teacher
KTG Private American Preschool
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Creating a friendly warming classroom environment where everyone felt welcome
- Conducted new student interviews and did counseling with students to assess progress and development of conversational ability.
- Created and implemented lesson plans focused on improving overall English proficiency.
- Conducted various training and quiz sessions to evaluate students’ strengths and weaknesses
- Planning summer camp schedules
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized attention and feedback on assignments.
- Enhanced language skills in students by utilizing diverse media sources for authentic listening and reading practice.
- Reduced discipline issues by creating an inclusive classroom culture that respected all learners'' needs and backgrounds.
English Teacher
Native Class and ITEC
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Teaching students how to read, write and speak English in a large and successful comprehensive. Providing a classroom presence and contributing to the positive ethos of the school. Putting students first by demonstrating energy, vision and creativity.
- Helping pupils to improve their conversational English.
- Tailoring English teaching methods to suit the needs of individual students.
- Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to a range of English classes.
- Managing pupils’ behavior in the classroom and on school premises.
- Preparing coursework for students and the class.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Elementary/Primary Education
Crown University
05-2012
Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language
Global Tefl
01.2016
BBA - Management
University of South Africa
South Africa 01-2012
Skills
Curriculum design
Classroom Management
Differentiated Instruction ( adapting teaching methods for diverse learners)
Student Tracking and Reporting
Parent-Teacher Communication
Patience & Adaptability
Strong communication skills
Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
Leadership & Decision- Making
Time Management and Organization
Certification
NEBOSH: Management of International Health and Safety
References
- Olga, +79099716768, Native Class
- Viktoria, +79600717710, Itec
- Private Students - References on request
- Kate Domes, +1614 651 8666, KTG, WhatsApp
Timeline
Private Academic Tutor
Moscow (Private Individuals)
09.2024 - Current
Head English Teacher
KTG Private American Preschool
09.2021 - 09.2024
English Teacher
Native Class and ITEC
02.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Education - Elementary/Primary Education
Crown University
Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language
Global Tefl
BBA - Management
University of South Africa