Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
Community Service
Professional Development
References
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Sinenhlanhla Mntambo

English Teacher
Suwon

Summary

A versatile and dedicated educator with vast experience in teaching, tutoring, and training, skilled in fostering engaging and inclusive learning environments, with over two years of hands-on experience in multiple educational settings teaching English in South Korea. Developed and delivered creative and engaging lessons at a total of 5 elementary schools in the chungnam region, Hongseong city. Tutored a wide range of students for 6 months online. Strong background in curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment, I bring an international perspective into the classroom. This is further strengthened by my experience in sales, which has developed my communicative ability. Characterized by flexibility, imagination, and energy, I create learning experiences that are enjoyable but instructive, offering a supporting environment that fosters students' academic and personal development. Highly collaborative, dependable with the ability to make learning more fun and interesting.

Currently fulfilling roles as a kindergarten homeroom teacher and elementary language instructor at an English Academy. Committed to continuous professional development and passionate about nurturing student success.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

English Teacher

Charlies Big Red House
03.2025 - Current
  • Designed and implemented creative interactive lessons creating a safe learning environment that supports the academic needs of the students.
  • Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.

English Teacher

Geumdang Elementary School
02.2024 - 02.2025
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Employed multiple teaching methods, such as project-based learning, integrating technology, Total Physical Response, and differentiated instruction, to meet varied learning styles and abilities.
  • Actively collaborated with other teachers to devise cross-curricular activities that create a positive and cohesive school-wide culture.
  • Emission-classroom management: Proactive strategies identified clear expectations that promoted respect and productivity in the learning environment.
  • Successfully increased student engagement and participation through interactive activities and real-world applications.
  • Received positive feedback from colleagues regarding students' interaction with the language, the teaching styles implemented in the classroom, and creative lesson planning.

English Teacher

Geumma Elementary School
02.2024 - 02.2025
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
  • Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons.

English Teacher

Gyeolseong Elementary School
02.2023 - 02.2025


  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Designed and implemented creative interactive lessons for grades 1 through 6, creating a safe learning environment that supports the academic needs of the students.
  • Built strong relationships with students and healthy communication with the teachers to ensure student achievement and social-emotional well-being.
  • Infuse social-emotional learning activities into the curriculum that support the emotional growth of students, thus improving their interpersonal skills.


English Teacher

Yongbong Elementary School
02.2023 - 02.2024
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.

English Teacher

Deajeong Elementary School
02.2023 - 02.2024
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.

Sales Representative

Sharemont Investments
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Led sales initiatives and effectively managed a portfolio of clients, meeting and exceeding sales targets while building long-lasting customer relationships.
  • Developed exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, which have translated seamlessly into my teaching career to engage and inspire students.
  • Trained new sales staff, honing leadership and mentorship abilities, which further bolstered my confidence and organizational skills in the classroom setting.
  • Created persuasive presentations and product demonstrations, which developed my ability to present information clearly and compellingly to diverse audiences.
  • Built strong relationships with key clients, resulting in positive word-of-mouth referrals and expanded business opportunities.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resources Management

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
Johannesburg, Gauteng
02.2017 - 12.2019

Skills

Classroom Management

  • [Language] fluency

  • Differentiated instruction

  • Student-centered learning

  • Literary analysis

  • Student motivation

  • Problem-solving skills

  • Team teaching

  • Student support

  • Technology Integration

  • Lesson Planning

  • Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

  • Classroom Management

Certification

Bachelor of Commerce

Additional Information

Fluent in 3 South African languages., Intermediate in the Korean Language., Passionate about brain teasers, and cultural exchange.

Community Service

Attend language exchange gatherings in order to increase my vocabulary of the Korean language to better communicate with my students and share the English language outside the school as well.

Professional Development

Teaching and teaching styles, 01/01/23

Teachers workshop, 15/06/2023

References

Ms. Jo Seong-geon

Co-teacher

Gyeolseong Elementary School

Contact details:

Cell Phone: 01094939857

Office Phone: 0416428891


Ms. Kay

Principal

Charlies Big Red House

Contact details:

Cell phone: 010 2446 9609

Office Phone:


Mr. Munyaradzi Chinembiri

Campus Manager

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology

Contact details:

Cell: 083 432 9688Ms.


 Pauline Ndlovu

Economics Lecturer

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology

Contact details:

Cell:061 712 1477


Tell:011 595 4100

Mr. Harry Shokane

Public Relations Lecturer

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology

Contact details:

Cell: 063 615 3578

Timeline

English Teacher

Charlies Big Red House
03.2025 - Current

English Teacher

Geumdang Elementary School
02.2024 - 02.2025

English Teacher

Geumma Elementary School
02.2024 - 02.2025

English Teacher

Gyeolseong Elementary School
02.2023 - 02.2025

English Teacher

Yongbong Elementary School
02.2023 - 02.2024

English Teacher

Deajeong Elementary School
02.2023 - 02.2024

Sales Representative

Sharemont Investments
01.2021 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resources Management

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
02.2017 - 12.2019
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