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Frances Ngui

Summary

Compassionate and enthusiastic with more than a decade of teaching experience assisting students to accomplish their goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Private English Tutor

Self-employed
12.2013 - 05.2024
  • Conducted group learning and one-on-one (aged 12-21) in-class and online by planning and teaching customised materials.
  • Prepared students for standardized English tests such as Cambridge IGCSE or IELTS by focusing on test-taking strategies, time management techniques, and targeted practice exercises.
  • Ensured students’ progress by developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
  • Utilized multimedia resources to create interactive learning environments.

Relief Teacher

Woodlands International School
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Planned and implemented daily lessons to Year 1-4 and Year 10-11 students.
  • Established inclusive and supportive learning environment.
  • Devised term examination papers.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports, ensuring timely submission to administration for reporting purposes.
  • Collaborated with teaching staff to share resources and strategies, enhancing overall teaching quality.
  • Engaged parents and guardians in their children's learning process through regular communication and feedback.

English Tutor

CTS English Language Centre
01.2011 - 11.2012
  • Assisted students (aged 6-12) in acquiring English language by delivering engaging lessons that focused on the development of necessary skills.
  • Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
  • Encouraged parental involvement in students' learning journeys through regular communication and updates.

Freelance Document Design and Editing

Self-employed
03.2007 - 01.2010
  • Experienced in designing print and digital media.
  • Brainstormed design ideas and presented to clients.
  • Co-operated with project manager to complete the final product.
  • Proofread Master and PHD dissertations in preparation for final publication by revising the content, correcting styles or grammatical errors and arranging the document materials.

Education

Master - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages

University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ
07-2025

Certification - TESOL

The American TESOL Institute
Shanghai, China
01-2012

Bachelor of Arts - English

Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma, USA
05-2005

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Professionalism and punctuality
  • Interactive learning

  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Online tutoring

Timeline

Relief Teacher

Woodlands International School
01.2022 - 03.2023

Private English Tutor

Self-employed
12.2013 - 05.2024

English Tutor

CTS English Language Centre
01.2011 - 11.2012

Freelance Document Design and Editing

Self-employed
03.2007 - 01.2010

Master - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages

University of Canterbury

Certification - TESOL

The American TESOL Institute

Bachelor of Arts - English

Oklahoma State University
Frances Ngui