Florie Newman

Teaching categories

English English conversation Literature

Teaching languages

English

Country

South Africa

School you graduated from

University of Pretoria

Major

Degree in Foundation Phase 1st Grader's and up to 4th Grader's

About me

I am an experienced ESL educator with 10 years of teaching both online and abroad. My approach combines engaging, student-centered lessons with proven methods such as TPR, storytelling, and differentiated instruction to build confidence and fluency. I created customized online lessons and assessments that improved learner progress and engagement. While teaching in China at Zibo International Academy, I developed creative ELA units for Grades 1–3 that strengthened literacy, boosted speaking confidence, and inspired a love for reading. Holding a Bachelor’s in Foundation Phase Education, TEFL, and TEYL certifications, I bring both academic expertise and practical classroom innovation. I am eager to contribute my skills to help your learners succeed in English.

Experience

Bachelor Degree in Foundation Phase Teaching ESL Teacher – Over 10 years of teaching experience (online and face-to-face). MPC Connect, Online ESL Teacher: May 2015 – November 2024. Zibo International Academy, China: ELA/ESL Teacher, 2017–2019, teaching Grades 1–3. International Teaching Experience: China, Indonesia, Vietnam and Laos. Online Teaching: Experience teaching children and adults through individual and group lessons. Bachelor’s Degree in Foundation Phase Education: 2013. TEFL Certificate: TEFL Professional Development Institute, 2017. TEYL Certificate (Teaching English to Young Learners): Global Language Training, 2017. Professional Experience: Curriculum development, phonics, literacy, reading comprehension, grammar, pronunciation, storytelling and differentiated instruction. Additional Recognition: Experience mentoring junior teachers and leading literacy initiatives.