Milana Van Zyl
Designer/ Teacher
seongnam,Kyonggi-do
Summary
Dedicated and diligent individual with a passion for the next generation and design. Excels in stable work environments, readily adapting to changing circumstances and workloads. Strength lies in fostering collaborative teamwork while offering creative insights. Delights in engaging in creative tasks and gravitates towards opportunities that require creativity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
Work History
English as a Second Language Teacher
KDLP
11.2023 - Current
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Designed interactive lessons to engage all learning styles and promote active participation.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Designed Worksheets for various learning fields
- Designed and planned monthly schedule based on monthly themes.
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Self-empolyed
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with clients to understand their branding and design requirements, ensuring clear communication and client satisfaction
- Conceptualized and designed creative logos and merchandise, aligning with client brand guidelines
- Produced visually appealing and effective marketing materials, including brochures, posters, and digital content
- Created and curated engaging content for social media platforms to enhance brand visibility
- Scheduled and posted content, strategically targeting key audience segments
- Maintained regular communication with clients, addressing their feedback and evolving project requirements
- Engaged in brainstorming sessions to develop innovative design and marketing concepts.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Conceptualized creative designs for print materials, banners, and signs.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHER
Joylab English
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Instructed students aged 4 to 10, tailoring lessons to accommodate diverse age groups
- Prepared meticulously for each class, ensuring a structured and engaging learning experience
- Collaborated with fellow educators to arrange class schedules and coordinate curriculum
- Provided personalized feedback for each student after class, fostering individual growth
- Fostered a stimulating and enjoyable learning environment for students through interactive play
- Dedicated to creating a space that was both fun and conducive to learning
- Organized and managed class materials to optimize the educational experience
- Ensured a safe and inclusive environment for all students, including those with learning disabilities.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Conceptualized, constructed and prepared crafts for art classes.
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Nimbler
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Leveraged expertise in social media design to create visually compelling and brand-aligned content for clients
- Designed and crafted customized graphics and visuals for social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn
- Ensured brand consistency across all social media assets, maintaining a cohesive and professional online presence
- Tailored designs to suit various industries and niches, adapting to different visual styles and aesthetics as required by clients
- Stayed up-to-date with the latest design trends, incorporating fresh and innovative design concepts into social media content.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Improved client satisfaction by creating visually appealing and impactful graphic designs for various marketing materials.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHER
드림아이유치원
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Instructed Kindergarten to Elementary level students
- Planned, organized, and executed classroom lessons
- Prepared and maintained teaching materials to enhance the learning experience
- Actively participated in school meetings and professional development sessions
- Engaged in and contributed to special events and school activities
- Provided a warm and welcoming environment by greeting students in the morning
- Ensured the safety and well-being of students by supervising pick-up and drop-off procedures
- Assisted in caring for students during special occasions and events.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHER
드림아이어학원
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Instructed Kindergarten to Elementary level students in various subjects
- Subjects taught included Art, Essay Writing, Musical English, Phonics, and Reading
- Managed homeroom responsibilities, ensuring a structured and supportive learning environment
- Took attendance daily
- Supervised morning writing activities
- Assisted students with packing and unpacking their bags
- Administered medication when necessary
- Prepared and served meals for students
- Developed weekly lesson plans for Elementary students
- Tailored lesson plans to meet the specific needs of each subject taught.
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING MANAGER
Nimbler
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Collaborated with internal teams to develop engaging social media strategy and content, meeting needs of key stakeholders and target audience.
- Managed multiple social media platforms for increased engagement and audience growth.
- Created engaging multimedia content including graphics, videos, and blog posts to enhance user experience.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop cohesive marketing plans and messaging.
- Analyzed performance metrics to optimize content strategy and improve overall reach.
- Maintained a consistent brand voice across all channels, fostering trust among followers and customers.
- Increased website traffic through effective content creation and search engine optimization strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Ideation
Inscape Education Group
Pretoria, South-Africa 01.2015 - 05.2018
Skills
Adaptability: Demonstrate the ability to quickly adjust to changing situations and environments, effectively responding to new challenges and requirements
Languages
English, Bilingual
Proficient
C2
Afrikaans, Bilingual
Advanced
C1
Korean, Conversational
Intermediate
B1
Certification
Sustainability Core Concepts
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Software
Illustrator
Photoshop
InDesign
Microsoft Office
Powerpoint
Word
Imovie
Canva
Adobe Express
Websites
Timeline
Sustainability Core Concepts
09-2024
Design Thinking: Understanding and Implementing the Process
09-2024
English as a Second Language Teacher
KDLP
11.2023 - Current
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHER
Joylab English
11.2022 - 11.2023
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Nimbler
09.2022 - 04.2023
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Self-empolyed
10.2021 - 12.2023
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHER
드림아이유치원
09.2020 - 10.2021
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHER
드림아이어학원
04.2019 - 09.2020
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING MANAGER
Nimbler
06.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Ideation
Inscape Education Group
01.2015 - 05.2018
Similar Profiles
Jorjah HorvathJorjah Horvath
Field Technician at KDLPField Technician at KDLP
Jaeyeon ShinJaeyeon Shin
Director of Sales at Fairmont Ambassador SeoulDirector of Sales at Fairmont Ambassador Seoul
Jihyun ParkJihyun Park
Bank Teller at Hana BankBank Teller at Hana Bank
Seonjoo NamSeonjoo Nam
Project Manager, Life Science Production Team at TRANSPERFECTProject Manager, Life Science Production Team at TRANSPERFECT
Sharon HensonSharon Henson
English Teacher/English as a Second Language Teacher at Liberty Union High School DistrictEnglish Teacher/English as a Second Language Teacher at Liberty Union High School District