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FreelanceConversion Copywriter
Jun. 2022For all you coaches (of all kinds!), health practitioners & marketing geniuses out there who make a massive difference in other people's lives...I help you win over ideal prospects with authentic copy that's *actually* talks to your dream prospect (and not just *at* them). Copywriting that's rooted in common values, beliefs, struggles & dreams between you and your dream client build trust & credibility...and convince your future clients that you're their go-to person. I'd love to help you achieve that! If you want to know more about how we can collaborate, DM me and let's chat.
LingoLoop, Inc.Conversation Tutor
Dec. 2021 - May. 2022Guiding adult foreigners living in America with developing natural conversation skills. By broadening their vocabulary and learning correct grammar, they're able to build more confidence with speaking English in their daily lives.
Tutlo.comESL Tutor
Apr. 2021 - May. 2022
EF Education FirstAdult English Teacher
Oct. 2020United KingdomTeaching adult students of all levels, from beginner to advanced, through the EF's educational platform. Students come from all cultural & language backgrounds. The group classes are a great way for students to learn new vocab, practice their spoken English and interact with other learners. I'm teaching private students as well through the platform, and this is a perfect way for them to get undivided attention & assistance without the pressures of a well-paced group class.
Self-employedPrivate English Conversation Tutor to Italians
Jan. 2020 - May. 2022OnlineMeeting Italian students online, 1 on 1, I guide them through 45 minute lessons of English conversation. Focusing on topics and language points that THEY enjoy, learning doesn't feel like learning! Encouraging them to talk as much as possible, very soon the shyness and discomfort disappears, and when they're more relaxed, they learn and retain so much more. Understanding Italian means I understand how Italians translate and the obstacles they face in learning English - but these are easily overcome with a bit of patience and commitment to practice. A rewarding activity for both of us!
Costa Crociere S.p.A.Hospitality Senior Service Specialist / International Hostess
Apr. 2017 - Dec. 2020ItalyIn this key position aboard Costa ships, I was responsible for all English speaking guests, regardless of national origin or language proficiency. I was available for them from the start of the cruise, until the very end, presenting public seminars sharing information about the ship's amenities and excursions available. Available every day for complaint and query management, as well as supporting the Reception team with any dealing with English speaking guests. I escorted my guests on excursions for quality control and to make sure everyone was taken care of. The evenings comprised of attending multi-lingual events as well as PR at parties and in the lounges. A well-rounded job, this also included doing written translation work from Italian to English for distribution amongst the guests.
Shine LiteracyLiteracy Tutor
Jan. 2016 - Mar. 2016Cape Town, South AfricaAs a volunteer with SHINE I assisted in their schools programme where students who have been identified as struggling with reading and writing skills require one on one attention in order to increase their ability and confidence. Often in poorly subsidised and overcrowded schools teachers are not always able to give the necessary individual attention to each student. Tutors such as myself provide this attention through creative language games and exercises that encourage learning. As a tutor, I had the opportunity to work with the same students each week, working together through areas of struggle, whether that be spelling, writing, pronunciation or reading, as for most students English is not their first language. The focus is on creating a calm and supportive environment in order for children to have the confidence to try their hand at reading and writing, and to facilitate independent engagement with books.
Oranjezicht City FarmExcursion Asssistant
Dec. 2015 - Feb. 2016Cape Town, South AfricaThis organic inner city farm often hosts school groups (ages between 5 and 10) who come for outings in order to educate them on the wonders of growing food. As an excursion assistant, it is our responsibility to facilitate the education aspect of the history of the farm and the concept of organic food, through play, treasure hunt exercises, story telling, as well as allowing them to pick and eat a seasonal vegetable from the farm gardens. Group management is key and this is achieved through a balance in the teacher / student dialogue, allowing them to draw on their own frames of reference in order to understand and contribute to the experience. Pace is important too - the ability to read the group and know when they are ready to move on to the next chapter of the excursion, as boredom encourages misbehaviour which in turn, creates distraction. Most children only understand food within a supermarket context, and so by engaging them in a fun and stimulating way through play and a tour of the farm, allowing them to touch and smell and taste things for themselves, ask questions and give answers and reason creatively, we bring their awareness to the origins of food and the excitement of understanding.
FreelancePerformer & Dance Teacher
Jan. 2013 - Dec. 2017Cape Town, South Africa / Basel, Switzerland / London, United KingdomSince graduating from University of Cape Town in 2009, I have performed for various dance companies in Cape Town and London. My primary focus has always been ballet, but I have had the privilege of working with many contemporary choreographers on a variety of independent projects. This opportunity of moving between differing companies and choreographers created versatility and the ability to adapt to the creative and practical needs of that current environment, extending myself physically, mentally and creatively. Teaching is a means of exploring my own experience of dance, in conjunction with sharing my knowledge and passion so that others may nurture their relationship with dance. My passion is for teaching teenagers and adults, not only introducing them to ballet, but also working on a higher level of personal coaching. I taught predominantly in Cape Town (children through to adults) as well as in Surrey and Kent (children through to adults) and in Basel, Switzerland teaching open advanced ballet classes.
Ballet on KloofCo-Founder & Teacher
Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2013Cape Town Area, South AfricaFounded this growing adult ballet school to create a means for adults to discover or return to the wonder of ballet and dance in an intelligent, fun and nurturing environment. Stressing the importance of the connection between the mind and body, as well as the tangible possibility of being capable of doing ballet (when many see it as unreachable), the focus of my classes was not only to teach technique, but to challenge the mind and build a foundation of positive affirmation. This leads to a sense of self belief and achievement relative to something that is seen as elite, intimidating and often unattainable. Creative progression through creative structuring encourages interest and commitment, motivation and enjoyment. I left the School in the capable hands of my colleague as I moved to the United Kingdom at the end of 2013, to further my performing career.
LSC International Dancewear Senior Dancewear Consultant and Designer
Jan. 2006 - Sep. 2016Cape Town, South AfricaSenior retail consultant to dancers of all ages as well as to dance teachers, assisting them in finding what they require for their chosen dance discilpline and educating them on the different brands available to them depending on requirement, age level, budget and discipline specifications. Highly trained as a pointe shoe fitter, I worked with first-time pointe shoe wearers through to professional dancers, all who require an individual and highly personal service in order to learn and work comfortably and free from injury. I facilitated training of new staff members, as well as of potential stockists at their respective locations, guiding them on brand specific information as well as customer interaction and service delivery. I designed a range of South African manufactured leotards which continue to be currently sold through LSC's retail outlets.
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