Bronwyn Engelbrecht
Chorzów,24
Summary
Talented, personable ESL Teacher with Linguistics degree and familiarity with diverse cultures. Delivered high-level business English instruction to international professionals. Exceptional communications skills helped clients to increase vocabulary, fluency and cultural understanding.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher (online)
Twoj Start Up
10.2021 - Current
- Teaching Business English online for various clients (Accent for Professionals - AON, Shell, State Street).
- Enhanced students' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Supported language development for non-native speakers by providing one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs for several private adult students.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
ESL Teacher (online)
English Wizards
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Teaching children and teenagers online (Kliny English), and additionally teaching business English professionals online (Accent for Professionals - AON, Shell, Integer, Herbalife)
Business English Trainer (online)
BridgeEnglish Chile
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Conducted group lectures and small-group instruction to teach and reinforce concepts.
- Enhanced students'' business communication skills by developing customized lesson plans tailored to their professional needs.
- Bridged communication gaps for non-native English speakers in professional settings by providing targeted vocabulary training and pronunciation coaching.
Communications Editor
Wolf
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Created visual content for a staffing platform, and wrote accompanying articles and announcements
- Enhanced publication quality by diligently proofreading and editing articles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
ESL Teacher
ELC Language Institute
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Teaching an 18-day English course on a monthly basis to different levels of students
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
- Evaluated student progress using standardized tests, quizzes, and oral assessments to modify teaching strategies as needed.
- Strengthened students' writing abilities through comprehensive essay assignments and detailed evaluation of grammar, punctuation, and style.
Teacher
East-West International School
10.2017 - 06.2019
- 2017-2018: Social Studies (Grade 7), ICT (Grades 2 & 3) and English 2nd Language Cambridge IGCSE (Grade 9)
- 2018-2019: Teaching Grade 4 as a classroom teacher (IPC curriculum)
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Provided individualized support to struggling students through targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Improved classroom management by setting clear expectations for behavior and implementing consistent consequences for inappropriate actions.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Produced a theatrical performance in 2019 with senior secondary school students.
ESL Teacher
Intamoleepratan School
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Teaching English Phonics and Conversation to Grade 1 and English Phonics, Grammar and Conversation to Grade 2 students, and English Conversation to Grade 6 students
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced language acquisition through interactive games, group activities, and multimedia resources.
Project Manager
Sabinet Online (in cooperation with Ingenta, UK)
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
Product Coordinator
Sabinet Online
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Coordinated the functionalities of 4 literary products (SAePublications, African Journal Archive, African Digital Repository and ISAP)
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams within Sabinet to develop innovative product solutions, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Enforced strict quality control procedures throughout the production process, guaranteeing consistent excellence across all products under coordination.
Ejournals editor
Sabinet Online
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Responsible for overseeing the metadata indexing of the journals on SA ePublications, ensuring an efficient workflow
- Enhanced editorial quality by developing and implementing content strategies and guidelines.
- Reviewed published content for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines before release.
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Established and implemented workflows to streamline editing processes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics, Anthropology
Rhodes University
Grahamstown, South Africa04.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Publishing (Honours)
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa12.2012
Certificate - Project Management
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa02.2015
Certificate - Teaching English As A Foreign Language (TEFL)
International TEFL And TESOL Training (ITTT)
Remote08.2017
Certificate - Teaching Business English 40-hours
Bridge Education Group
Santiago, Chile06.2020
Certificate - International Women's Health And Human Rights
Stanford University Online
Remote08.2023
Skills
- ESL teaching methods
- Extensive English grammar knowledge
- Online Teaching
- Communicative Approach
- Authentic Materials
- Cultural Sensitivity
- E-Learning Platforms (MS Teams, GoogleMeet, Zoom, WebEx)
- Business Vocabulary
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Organizational Skills
- Pronunciation coaching
- Error Correction
Languages
English
Native language
Afrikaans
Proficient
C2
Spanish (beginner)
Beginner
A1
Polish (beginner)
Beginner
A1
Other work experience
- Volunteer, Las Cometas Hostel, Jerico, Colombia, July-Sept 2019 : Reception checking in guests using Front Desk Master, assisting guests with tours and information about the town, general maintenance of the hostel. Assisted with project management of a new ecolodge in Jerico.
- Freelance editor, Management Today, 2011 - 2012 : Proofreading and editing magazine articles in English, and occasionally writing short industry-related articles.
- Proofreader, Sabinet Online, 2007 - 2017 : Proofreading and editing a government gazette over the weekends.
References
- On request
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel
- Reading
- Documentaries
- Yoga & mindfulness
- Arts & crafts
Timeline
ESL Teacher (online)
Twoj Start Up
10.2021 - Current
ESL Teacher (online)
English Wizards
02.2021 - 10.2021
Communications Editor
Wolf
08.2020 - 02.2021
Business English Trainer (online)
BridgeEnglish Chile
02.2020 - 03.2021
ESL Teacher
ELC Language Institute
10.2019 - 01.2020
Teacher
East-West International School
10.2017 - 06.2019
ESL Teacher
Intamoleepratan School
05.2017 - 09.2017
Project Manager
Sabinet Online (in cooperation with Ingenta, UK)
02.2016 - 04.2017
Product Coordinator
Sabinet Online
01.2015 - 04.2017
Ejournals editor
Sabinet Online
01.2008 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics, Anthropology
Rhodes University
Bachelor of Arts - Publishing (Honours)
University of The Witwatersrand
Certificate - Project Management
University of Cape Town
Certificate - Teaching English As A Foreign Language (TEFL)
International TEFL And TESOL Training (ITTT)
Certificate - Teaching Business English 40-hours
Bridge Education Group
Certificate - International Women's Health And Human Rights
Stanford University Online