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Vasti Sennett
4.9
South Africa
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9:33 PM (GMT+02:00)English
31
180
English
31
180
Speaks
English
Native
,Afrikaans
Native
,Dutch
B2
About Me
Hello future student! I am a qualified middle school and junior high school teacher, as well as a TESOL English Coach. I am currently doing my Honors in Educational Support at Stellenbosch University. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Education and a 120 hour in-class TESOL qualification. My main teaching goal is to help and encourage you with your spoken English, and with any other language skills you may like to improve. I do this by strengthening your vocabulary and, developing conversational skills through the introduction of topic-based discussions. I have seen that many students have anxieties around learning a new language. I try and help them break down these barriers, through encouragement and realistic goal-setting, so as to reach their full potential. My lessons are customized to my students’ individual language needs and I adapt them to each student's desired outcomes, whether these be in spoken or written English, formal or conversational speech. My lessons are fun, engaging and interactive and I try to energize students in order to make the learning process a positive learning experience, rather than a chore.
My students have shared that I conduct my English lessons with warmth, patience and passion. I am also fluent in Afrikaans, and throughout my teaching career I have witnessed the joy and success my students have felt when they succeed in learning a second language.
Based in the southern tip of Africa, the city of Cape Town is alive with vibrant and friendly people. I have been teaching English and other school subjects like Geography, History and Mathematics for the past 6 years at various schools in and around Cape Town.
In 2020, I was a part-time dance teacher, teaching dance to young children over Zoom during the pandemic. This brought these isolated children immense joy. The dance forms which I taught included ballet, hip-hop, freestyle, jazz, African and contemporary. I believe having a balanced lifestyle is paramount to happiness, especially in the fast-paced world we live in. Hobbies and interests form a key part in my life and help keep me sane! My biggest passion is ballet, but I also enjoy yoga and pilates. I played team tennis for my university a few years ago and still play recreationally. My favorite tennis player is Roger Federer because he moves gracefully like a ballet dancer on the court, especially at Wimbledon. On weekends you can find me walking on the beach or hiking up our beautiful Table Mountain.
I would love to hear about your interests, culture and goals :)
I hope to meet you and help you in improving your English!
Warm regards,
Vasti
Read MoreMy students have shared that I conduct my English lessons with warmth, patience and passion. I am also fluent in Afrikaans, and throughout my teaching career I have witnessed the joy and success my students have felt when they succeed in learning a second language.
Based in the southern tip of Africa, the city of Cape Town is alive with vibrant and friendly people. I have been teaching English and other school subjects like Geography, History and Mathematics for the past 6 years at various schools in and around Cape Town.
In 2020, I was a part-time dance teacher, teaching dance to young children over Zoom during the pandemic. This brought these isolated children immense joy. The dance forms which I taught included ballet, hip-hop, freestyle, jazz, African and contemporary. I believe having a balanced lifestyle is paramount to happiness, especially in the fast-paced world we live in. Hobbies and interests form a key part in my life and help keep me sane! My biggest passion is ballet, but I also enjoy yoga and pilates. I played team tennis for my university a few years ago and still play recreationally. My favorite tennis player is Roger Federer because he moves gracefully like a ballet dancer on the court, especially at Wimbledon. On weekends you can find me walking on the beach or hiking up our beautiful Table Mountain.
I would love to hear about your interests, culture and goals :)
I hope to meet you and help you in improving your English!
Warm regards,
Vasti
Trial Lesson
One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
Within a few hours
5 years ago
100.00%
180
8.4 lesson average
4.9
Schedule
Teaching Expertise
Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
American English
British English
South African English
Résumé
Education
2014 - 2017
BA in Education
Stellenbosch University - Stellenbosch, South Africa
Focus in middle school and junior high school teaching
Work Experience
2019 - 2020
Dance Teacher
DM Dance Company - South Africa
Teaching Dance to children ranging from 15 months to 18 years
2019 - 2019
Grade 5 Language and Science Teacher (classroom teacher)
De Villiers Graaff Primary School - Villiersdorp, South Africa
Mathematics, Science, Afrikaans, Art and Physical Education Teacher
2018 - 2018
Social Science Teacher
De Villiers Graaff Primary School - Villiersdorp, South Africa
History and Geography Teacher for Grade 6 and Grade 7 students
2018 - 2018
Study Centre Assistant
Krista Loubser Study Centre - Cape Town, South Africa
Assisting with homework, study methods, special needs and ADHD learners.
2017 - 2017
Lecturer's Assistant at Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University Faculty of Education - Stellenbosch
Setting up tests, marking student papers and completing administration tasks.
2017 - 2017
Educational Psychology Tutor
Stellenbosch University - Stellenbosch
Tutoring and guiding 15 first year Bachelor of Education students in Educational Psychology.
2017 - 2017
Assistant Language Teacher
Stellenbosch High School - Stellenbosch, South Africa
Afrikaans Teacher and Geography Teacher
2016 - 2016
Assistant Language Teacher
Melkbosstrand High School - Cape Town, South Africa
English Teacher, Geography Teacher, Afrikaans Teacher
2015 - 2015
Student Teacher
Stellenbosch Primary School - Stellenbosch, South Africa
General subjects - Geography, Natural Science, Afrikaans, History
2015 - 2015
Assistant Language Teacher
Table View Primary School - Cape Town, South Africa
English Teacher and Afrikaans Teacher
Certifications
2019 - 2019
In-class 120 hour TESOL Qualification
Cape Town English Language Institute - Cape Town, South Africa
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages/ Teaching English as a Foreign Language