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Vinoshnee N.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$17/hr
5.0
19 jobs

My name is Vinoshnee and I am an English language expert. I have a bachelor's degree in education from the University of South Africa, and I have been teaching English to foreign students for seven years. I am passionate about the English language and its diversity and richness. I enjoy exploring the origins, evolution, and patterns of the language, as well as its social and cultural implications. I also like to share my knowledge and insights with others, and to help them improve their English skills and appreciation. I have a wide range of expertise and experience in the English language. I can teach and tutor English at different levels, from beginner to advanced, and for different purposes, such as academic, professional, or personal. I can also provide consulting and editing services for various types of texts, such as essays, reports, articles, etc. I have a friendly and professional personality. I aim to create a positive and productive learning environment for my students and clients. I also use various techniques and tools to communicate my ideas clearly and accurately, and to help them achieve their goals and potential.

  • Family & Education
  • Educational Exercise
  • Educational Leadership
  • Education Presentation
  • Conversational Fluency
  • Business Language Instruction
  • English Tutoring
  • Public Speaking
  • Leadership Coaching
Michelle C.

Haarlem, South Africa

$27/hr
4.9
139 jobs

I help postgraduate students, researchers, academics and nonfiction writers produce clear, rigorous, and submission-ready work that meets institutional, journal, and publisher standards — without losing the author’s voice. As an experienced academic coach, developmental editor, and copy editor, I work at both the content and language levels. This means I don’t just correct grammar; I flag structural, logical, and methodological issues that can strengthen your argument before final submission. Why work with me? • ✅ 20+ years of experience (since 2005) • ✅ 750+ master’s, doctoral dissertations, and peer-reviewed papers edited • ✅ Extensive experience with second-language English writers • ✅ Deep understanding of research methodology, both quantitative and qualitative, and academic evaluation Your document will be: • Clear, coherent, and logically structured • Grammatically precise and stylistically consistent • Aligned with institutional and journal requirements • A clean and polished reflection of your best scholarly work Areas of expertise • Psychology (clinical, research, social) • Education • Leadership • Social development (Other social science disciplines welcome, including economics and theology) Editing styles & services • Developmental editing (content, structure, argument flow) • Copy editing (clarity, grammar, academic tone) • Academic coaching and feedback • Style compliance: APA, Harvard, APS, Chicago, Vancouver Academic background I hold: • A PhD in Psychology • A Master’s in Research Psychology • A Master’s in Clinical Psychology • An Honours in Psychology I have: • Conducted corporate social research (archival & attitudinal) • Taught research methodology to undergraduate and postgraduate students at Rhodes University • Supervised master’s dissertations • Published in peer-reviewed journals (accepted without revisions) • Written academically informed blogs for my own websites Important note I do not ghostwrite or write assignments on behalf of students. My role is developmental and editorial — I help writers express their ideas more eloquently in their own voice, with integrity. If you’re looking for a meticulous, ethical, and experienced academic editor who understands both research and review expectations, I’d be glad to support your work.

  • English
  • Research Papers
  • Copy Editing
  • Technical Writing
  • Case Studies
  • Tutoring
  • Microsoft Word
  • Academic Editing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Grammar & Syntax Review
  • Track Changes
Danielle V.

Newcastle, South Africa

$13/hr
4.9
12 jobs

I’m a certified English teacher (TEFL/TESOL and Business English) with a strong passion for helping adult learners speak with confidence and clarity. I help adult learners speak English with clarity, confidence, and purpose—especially in professional environments. With experience teaching students from different backgrounds and industries, I focus on practical communication that you can use immediately at work and in daily life. My lessons are structured but relaxed, designed to help you speak more naturally without overthinking. I specialize in: Business and workplace communication Speaking with confidence and less hesitation Professional vocabulary and real-life scenarios Emails, meetings, and everyday conversations I also support learners who feel “stuck” at an intermediate level and want to become more fluent and expressive. My approach is simple: we focus on what you actually need to say, not just textbook English. If you’re looking to improve your English for work, grow your confidence, or communicate more clearly—I’d be glad to work with you.

  • English Tutoring
  • Tutoring
  • Teaching Mathematics
  • ESL Teaching
Billie Megane T.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$18/hr
4.7
9 jobs

Hello! I'm a dedicated English Teacher and IT Support Technician with several years of experience helping people communicate effectively and solve technical problems efficiently. As an English teacher, I specialize in teaching students of all levels, from beginners to advanced learners. I create engaging and personalized lessons focused on conversation skills, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, business English, interview preparation, and professional communication. My goal is to help learners gain confidence and achieve their language goals in a supportive and enjoyable learning environment. Alongside my teaching experience, I have worked as an IT Support Technician for over three years. My responsibilities have included troubleshooting hardware and software issues, managing ticketing systems, logging and resolving support requests, assisting users remotely, installing and configuring applications, and providing excellent customer service. I am comfortable working with remote support tools and maintaining clear communication with clients and team members. My unique combination of teaching and technical expertise allows me to communicate complex information clearly, provide exceptional customer support, and adapt to the needs of diverse clients. Whether you need an experienced English tutor, customer support professional, virtual assistant, or IT support specialist, I am committed to delivering high-quality work, professionalism, and outstanding results. I look forward to helping you achieve your goals!

  • Teaching English
Maryanne J.

Cape Town, South Africa

$20/hr
5.0
7 jobs

With a rich background spanning over seven years, I am a seasoned English teacher who has honed the art of educating a varied student demographic, encompassing a wide array of cultural backgrounds such as China, Korea, Latvia, Dubai, Czech Republic, Germany, Russia, Poland, and South Africa. My expertise lies in pinpointing and overcoming learning challenges, ensuring that the classroom atmosphere remains lively and captivating. I take pride in my ability to craft bespoke lesson plans tailored to the individual requirements of each student, thereby guaranteeing a personalized and effective learning experience.

  • Teaching English
  • English
  • Life Coaching
  • US English Dialect
  • Articulate
  • British English Dialect
  • English Tutoring
  • ESL Teaching
  • Conversational Fluency
Heidi B.

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

$20/hr
5.0
11 jobs

I am fully bilingual, fluent in Afrikaans as well as in English and I also have an excellent grasp of the Dutch language. I hold, amongst other qualifications, a Proofreading and Editing Diploma, a BA & Honours degree in Languages & Linguistics, a Post-Graduate Certificate of Education and a CELTA diploma. Having always been a voracious reader, I have an extensive knowledge of various literary genres and writing styles and spend a lot of my time on creative writing myself. Although I have always enjoyed teaching a wide variety of subjects and students, my main passion is language. Therefore, I always return to the written word. At present, alongside my full-time position as Class Teacher and Grade Head, I am also editing and proofreading books, reports, documents and academic essays, translating and writing children’s stories on a freelance basis and writing articles for two local newspapers. I have over 26 years of teaching experience, having worked in a variety of full-time and part-time positions within the education sector in South Africa and the UK, as well as in a freelancing capacity. My years of working in an educational setting allowed for lots of opportunities to extend and sharpen my writing, editing and proofreading skills. I have taught students from as young as four years of age to adults. I also ran my own private tutoring company for five years in North London and Oxford in the UK. While I was doing private tutoring I, amongst other things, prepared students for 7+ & 11+ exams for entrance to prestigious private schools in London (UK) and supported students with a variety of academic subjects and learning difficulties, with specific focus on story writing and formal writing. During this period, I also successfully taught and prepared adult students for Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) in the UK, supplemented by a variety of English Language teaching, with specific focus on correct use of grammar, fluency in spoken language and developing English written skills. Years of writing and proofreading educational and various other documentation, as well as creative writing from various genres, gave me the necessary skills to write, edit and ultimately deliver documents with precision spelling, punctuation and grammar usage. Contact me if you need: - your documents, websites or essays flawlessly and perfectly presented; - impeccable translating work done – English to Afrikaans and vice versa; - creative writing done or improved upon; - poems written or edited.

  • Teaching English
  • Essay Writing
  • ESL Teaching
  • Typing
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certification
  • Written Language
  • Lesson Plan Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Ghostwriting
  • Content Writing
  • Translation
  • Proofreading

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