Eperthea Linden
Berlin
Summary
Versatile Teacher with Bachelor of Education degree and highly diverse teaching background. Excelled in elementary school classroom instruction, private adult tutoring practice and education delivery. Exceptional communications and adaptability skills enabled achievement of positive outcomes. Teaching in a natural and fun way. Skilled ESL Instructor versed in using effective and efficient methods of teaching while focusing on individual student needs. Experience teaching ESL at elementary grade levels for students from different cultural backgrounds. Leverages positive, affirming approaches to encourage learning and assimilation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Online ESL Teacher
Linguarium Online
07.2020 - Current
- Provided instruction using textbooks, worksheets, games and visuals to help improve reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
- Communicated with students using online learning platforms, webcams and headphones.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Combined students' personal interests with lesson objectives to create student-specific activities.
- Identified, selected and modified instructional resources to meet needs of each individual student.
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
Leighan Waterston
01.2010 - 12.2025
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.
- Cultivated language skills through use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes and riddles to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary and love of language.
- Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
Private English Teacher
Titi
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Green Star MLB
12.2017 - 05.2020
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
Kindergarten English Teacher
Little Elephant Kindergarten
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
Au Pair
Cultural Care Au Pair
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Kept children's areas neat and clean.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Shopped for food.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Made healthy snacks and meals for two children.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Langusges
PAris University of International Education
France03.2023
No Degree - Teaching English As A Second Language
I-to-i LoveTEFL
South Africa11.2017
High School Diploma -
Ben Voster High School
South Africa12.2008
Skills
- Creative Learning Strategies
- Interactive Media
- Personalized Instruction
- English as a Second Language
- Language Skills
- Interactive Teaching
- Sentence Structure
- Educational Software
- Certified ESL Instructor
- Language Skills Development
- Vocabulary Enrichment
- Different Learning Styles
- English Tutoring
Pole dancing
I started pole dancing whilst living in Vietnam. My goal was to enter a competition but Covid had other plans. I practice at home for my mental and physical health now but would love to eventually (when the time is right) enter a competition again.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Online ESL Teacher
Linguarium Online
07.2020 - Current
Private English Teacher
Titi
03.2019 - 09.2021
Kindergarten English Teacher
Little Elephant Kindergarten
01.2018 - 07.2018
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Green Star MLB
12.2017 - 05.2020
Au Pair
Cultural Care Au Pair
01.2016 - 07.2017
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
Leighan Waterston
01.2010 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Education - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Langusges
PAris University of International Education
No Degree - Teaching English As A Second Language
I-to-i LoveTEFL
High School Diploma -
Ben Voster High School
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