Natasha Ntlhasinye
@nntlhasinye
I am a bi-lingual (English/French) corporate marketing and communications, hospitality management and international education professional.
What I'm looking for
I am an EAL, English and Learning Support teacher. I recently worked at George Washington Academy in Casablanca, providing small-group and 1:1 differentiated English instruction for K–2 students and assessing language levels using WIDA testing.
Previously, I supported grades K-8 in Math, ELA writing, and French instruction, introduced measurable MTSS learning plans, and collaborated with parents and outside specialists. My international career also includes English teaching, learning-support coordination, corporate marketing at Standard Lesotho Bank, and hotel marketing and events management at Sun International.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
*Provide small-group and 1:1 differentiated English instruction (push-in/ pull-out)
for students in grades K-2 according to measurable language learning plans
*Periodically assess students' language levels using WIDA testing
*Provided small-group and 1:1 differentiated instruction (push-in/ pull-out)
in Math,ELA writing and French (FLE) for about 20 students (grades 1-5)
*Introduced measurable learning plans in line with MTSS framework
*Increased identification of students using MTSS flagging system
*Increased receipt of evaluation documentation through collaboration with
parents and outside specialists
Worked as Hospitality Consultant at Freelance.
Middle School English Teacher
Aug 2018 - Jul 2021 (2 years 11 months)
English Instruction for grade 6
Learning Support Coordinator and ESL Teacher
Aug 2015 - Jul 2021 (5 years 11 months)
Worked as Learning Support Coordinator and ESL Teacher at American International school of Lesotho.
Strategic marketing and communication practices that supported the growth of the Personal and Business Banking (PBB) business through the promotion of the Standard Lesotho Bank brand and products and services; among customers, employees, investors, communities, government and all stakeholders.
ESOL Teacher & Publications Coordinator
Jan 2010 - Jul 2012 (2 years 6 months)
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (IGCSE and IB) and publishing quarterly newsletters and annual yearbook.
Coordinated marketing, communications and special events for 120 room hotel; overseeing a monthly budget of ZAR 130K and a 9 member team. Direct brand management, media relations, brand positioning, Food and Beverage and casino promotions, sales collateral, trade show marketing (specifically Indaba Tourism Expo, Durban, South Africa). Acted in the absence of the Banqueting Coordinator.
Proof-reading and editing of all stories for the weekly publication in accordance with newspaper guidelines and house-style. Collaborated with design and layout team on copywriting, headlines and overall layout.
Worked in a supporting role to the Front Office Manager in overseeing daily operations of Front Office Department
* Reservations- Individual, Group, Conference and Special Events, Diplomatic and VIP
* Customer care- queries, compliments and complaints
* Front Office accounting procedures and night audit
* Staff management (team of 7 receptionists)
* On-the-job training for one intern and two staf
Banqueting Coordinator- Lehakoe Recreational and Cultural Centre
Oct 2004 - Apr 2005 (6 months)
Established and operated the Banqueting Department, including establishment of banqueting client base from scratch.
* Managed the coordinated corporate and special events and functions
* Performed all financial functions relating to the banqueting department
* Hostessing and public relations (particularly for special events)
* Promotion of the establishment through guests tours and marketing promo
Managed reservations and guest flow, and assisted in ensuring guest satisfaction.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Central University of Technology, Free State
Diploma in Hospitality Management, Hospitality Administration/Management
2002 - 2005
Hospitality Management
Ryerson University
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Hospitality and Tourism Management
2000 - 2001
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Diálogo Language School, Salvador, Brazil
Certificate in Portuguese- Beginner’s Workshop (80 hours), Portuguese Language and Literature
1999 - 1999
The New School for Social Research: The Adult Division, New York, U.S.A.
Certificate in Master Class in Cooking, Culinary Arts/Chef Training
1999 - 1999
The New School for Social Research: The Adult Division, New York, U.S.A.
Certificate in Restaurant Management, Hospitality Administration/Management
1998 - 1998
Concordia University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art History
1995 - 1998
Art History
University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History
1994 - 1994
Rosebank Progress College
National Senior Certificate (South Africa Matric), High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
1993 - 1993
Machabeng International College, Maseru, Lesotho
IGCSE, IGCSE
1989 - 1992
Collège international Marie de France
1984 - 1989
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