Lisa K

Online Teacher at Language Solutions Education Center

May 2022 - Present

• Teach private 1-1 classes to students based in Hong Kong over Zoom, covering different elements of the English language such as reading, writing, listening, grammar, etc.
• Create all lesson materials for students, taking into account their age, proficiency, strengths, weaknesses, and general interests.

Online Teacher at Lingua Learn

Apr 2022 - Present

• Work as a freelance teacher for a company based in the UAE.
• Teach mostly adults who are trying to improve their proficiency levels for work and travel over Zoom.
• Classes are either 1-1 or group sessions of up to 8 students.
• Classes are based on learner needs, but also follow a curriculum based on international standards.

CEO and Co-founder at Priestley Media Group

Jan 2022 - Present

• Run a media agency that specializes in social media management, event planning, digital marketing, brand management, crisis management, and design (branding, business cards, merchandise, etc.).
• Work with local brands including, but not limited to:
• Khula Cosmetics
• HICH South Africa
• MC Consulting
• Campo Consulting
• Bhotani Group

Online Teacher at Beils Türkiye

Aug 2022 - Feb 2023

• Work as an online teacher for a company based in Turkey that offers an after-school program for learners to engage in conversation around different topics and learn English in a fun and collaborative way.
• Teach lessons on Zoom with classes ranging from 6 students to 14 students at a time.
• Give written, individual feedback after each class.

Learning Designer at The Orchard Academy

Apr 2022 - Feb 2023

• Plan lessons for a company based in the UK that covers different subjects including English, Geography, Biology, and Science.
• Develop lesson plans for the British Curriculum, which is divided into blocks of years called 'Key Stages' (KS), as well as for the GCSE curriculum, which is for high school students in the UK.
• Create lessons on Canva that include a presentation, a student handout, and teacher notes for the lessons.
• Create lessons on a weekly basis and keep track of completed lessons on an Excel spreadsheet.

Learning Designer at LangCo

Feb 2022 - Feb 2023

• Create lesson plans for different levels, from beginner to advanced students.
• Create lessons on different topics that focus on a variety of target language and grammar structures.
• Add in visual aids like pictures, graphs, and videos, as well as interactive games such as quizzes, crossword puzzles, and role-plays.
• Stick to strict deadlines and proofread every lesson before submission.
• Lessons are used by the online teachers that the company employs.

Concessions Facilitator and Academic Tutor at BrightSparkz Tutors

May 2019 - Oct 2022

• Help special needs students who are struggling with auditory, visual, or physical impairments during their schooling and university assessments.
• Work as a reader, prompter, writer, or personal assistant.
• Also work as an academic tutor, teaching university students Corporate Communication, Persuasive Communication, Business Studies, and English Literature.

Online English Teacher at The Really Great Teacher Company
Nov 2021 - Apr 2022

• Prepared lessons and taught online English classes to beginner, intermediate, and advanced level students in private one-on-one lessons, group assessment classes, and group conversational classes
• Graded students and provided constructive verbal and written feedback to help students learn the language effectively and reach academic success
• Covered various topics including "Greetings and Farewells", "Conducting an Interview", "Economics", "Cooking", "The Environment and Natural Disaster", "Pollution", and more

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Graphic Designer at Cristal Capital
Apr 2021 - Apr 2022
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

• Completed design projects for a company in the FMCG industry and an academic institution in the higher education industry
• Met strict deadlines and adhered to client briefs
• Utilized design software such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva
• Created presentations using Canva and MS Suite

Social Media and Campaign Manager at GROOM A GIRL INITIATIVE
May 2020 - Dec 2020

• Created and scheduled content for social media pages
• Organized an online raffle competition and raised funds for monthly programs and workshops
• Networked to gain sponsorships for future events
• Increased following on all media platforms

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Online English Teacher at Acadsoc Limited
Jan 2020 - Jul 2020

• Taught general English and helped students prepare for IELTS exams
• Taught students ranging from 3 to 12 years old

Head of Design and Communications at HICH South Africa
Dec 2017 - Jul 2020

• Co-founded a company dedicated to raising awareness about animal cruelty through various designs
• Created clothing designs
• Managed customer and supplier relations
• Designed and wrote content for social media pages and website
• Wrote blog posts
• Planned events and organized photoshoots and video shoots

Radio Presenter at Bay-Fm 100.3 Community Radio
Dec 2018 - Jul 2019

• Hosted my own lunchtime radio show
• Created content for the show, chose playlists, and responded to listener requests
• Read the news and weather.