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Mukumbi Michael Minganja

Mukumbi Michael Minganja

LUSAKA

Summary

A native English Teacher from Zambia with 5+ years' experience in English tutoring, Language Coaching and One on One Teaching. Highly proficient in English Conversation and Business English, and IELTS Exam preparation. I am TESOL Certified, Business English certified and certified as an IELTS Specialist with a solid commitment to improving my students. I have experience teaching basic English and Business English both online and on a one-on-one basis. I have also taught group classes.

Dedicated instructor and tutor possessing strong English language skills paired with excellent instructional abilities. Encouraging and motivational individual polished in helping students understand various grammatical rules and functions of English. Experienced working with diverse set of students in private one-on-one tutoring environments.

Well-merited English Tutor offers tutoring and instructional support in English and Language Arts academic or occupational areas to help students progress academically while promoting independent learning and self-reliance. Assists in developing and improving English competency by integrating and applying effective study skills, active reading and note-taking and test-taking strategies. Tutors students in creative writing labs and provides distance learning tutoring services to develop time management, self-discipline and organizational skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private English Tutor

Italki
10.2020 - Current
  • Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
  • Tutored students to develop deeper comprehension of IELTS examination materials and better understanding of each type of test in the exam to improve academic success.
  • Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
  • Taught students study techniques and strategies for succeeding on grammar and composition tests.
  • Evaluated student performance, identified improvement areas and set tasks to aid goal achievement.

Teacher

Preply
09.2021 - 06.2024
  • Online Teacher for Preply
  • Developed content for teaching material in English
  • Taught Business English, Conversation practise and IELTS Preparation
  • Over 100 students taught, Over 800 lessons
  • Taught students at beginner, intermediate and advanced level
  • Used pre-written curriculum to teach students English via remote video conferencing.
  • Reviewed homework assignments to better gauge students' learning progress and grasp of new concepts.
  • Maintained schedule of appointments and worked up to 45 hours each week.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.

Trainer

Empire State of mind (Empire Skills Academy)
07.2018 - 04.2020
  • Organized various experienced trainers to consistently provide English language training in grammar, Speech, Sentence Construction and Pronunciation exercises to Adults over 40 who needed these skills but couldn't afford and trained over 20
  • Organized paid trainings in Business English at the University of Zambia and have thus far trained over 100 participants
  • Successfully developed online platforms to training and have trained over 250 participants across the country
  • Created and oversaw 10 training programs for operations.
  • Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.

Education

Master of Arts - Business Administration

The University of Lusaka
Lusaka, Zambia
10-2025

Certificate - Business English

Global TEFL
United Kingdom
10-2024

Certified IELTS Specialist -

01.2023

TESOL Certified - undefined

01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology & Genetics

The University of Zambia
01.2018

Grade Twelve Secondary Certificate - undefined

David Kaunda Tech. High School
01.2012

Skills

  • Public Speaking
  • Implementing lesson plans
  • Oral communication
  • Lesson planning
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Language proficiency
  • Collaboration
  • Business English
  • Online Video Conferencing
  • Creating and designing lesson plans and materials
  • IELTS examination and assessment
  • Microsoft Office package

Accomplishments

  • Successfully prepared over 20 students meet their goals in the IELTS examinations
  • Received over 10 referrals from satisfied and successful students in their interviews after interview preparation lessons.
  • Attained the rank (tag) of super tutor by outstanding performance On Preply according to preply standards


Personal Information

Title: English Teacher

Affiliations

  • International Open Academy
  • Online English Teacher

Certification

  • [120 hour TESOL], [International Open Academy] -
  • [Business English], [Global TEFL UK] - [No expiry]
  • [Language Teaching Certificate], [Preply] - [No expiry]
  • [Global TEFL IELTS Specialist] Training - [No expiry]

Timeline

Teacher

Preply
09.2021 - 06.2024

Private English Tutor

Italki
10.2020 - Current

Trainer

Empire State of mind (Empire Skills Academy)
07.2018 - 04.2020

TESOL Certified - undefined

Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology & Genetics

The University of Zambia

Grade Twelve Secondary Certificate - undefined

David Kaunda Tech. High School
  • [120 hour TESOL], [International Open Academy] -
  • [Business English], [Global TEFL UK] - [No expiry]
  • [Language Teaching Certificate], [Preply] - [No expiry]
  • [Global TEFL IELTS Specialist] Training - [No expiry]

Master of Arts - Business Administration

The University of Lusaka

Certificate - Business English

Global TEFL

Certified IELTS Specialist -

Mukumbi Michael Minganja