Sylvia W

Swahili Tutor

May 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 2 mos

Successfully taught students from multiple countries, helping them communicate confidently in Swahili. Developed customized learning materials that improved student engagement and retention. Helped beginners progress to conversational Swahili within a few months of lessons. Maintained high student satisfaction and repeat bookings through engaging and supportive teaching methods. Built a strong online tutoring presence across platforms such as Preply, Fiverr, and Upwork. Assisted travelers, expatriates, and professionals in learning practical Swahili for daily communication in East Africa.

ESL Tutor

Aug 2022 - Present • 3 yrs 11 mos

Successfully taught students from multiple countries, improving their English communication skills for work, study, and travel. Developed engaging lesson materials and conversation-based activities that increased student participation and confidence. Helped professionals improve business English communication for meetings, presentations, and interviews. Maintained high student satisfaction and repeat bookings through personalized teaching approaches. Improved students’ pronunciation, grammar accuracy, and listening comprehension through targeted practice exercises. Built strong cross-cultural communication skills by teaching learners from different industries and backgrounds.