Ryan Otto
@ryanotto
I’m an ESL teacher and creative digital marketer, delivering A1–C1 English learning with confident classroom leadership.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I’m an ESL teacher with deep experience delivering English instruction from A1–C1 to both adults and children across international and multicultural environments. I bring strong classroom management, adaptability, and a disciplined schedule, combining pronunciation, grammar, and phonics coaching with conversational fluency development.
Alongside teaching, I strengthen learning through structure and assessment—conducting business English proficiency testing (PVET) and performance evaluations, and providing detailed feedback based on regular testing. I also contribute creatively with Adobe Creative Suite, storyboarding, and digital marketing/web design skills, helping teams communicate clearly and engage learners in fast-paced settings.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business English Teacher
Mein Segelwind GmbH
Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Taught Business English (A1–C1) to adult learners in international corporate environments, covering technical English, business communication, and professional vocabulary. Conducted PVET and performance evaluations and coached students on workplace and management communication skills.
ESL Teacher
Babble
Jan 2021 - Jan 2024 (3 years)
Delivered English lessons (A1–C1) to adults and taught advanced grammar, phonics, and pronunciation with a focus on real-world fluency. Managed both one-on-one and group classroom dynamics to support consistent learning progress.
ESL Teacher (Children)
ScholaKids
Nov 2019 - Jan 2024 (4 years 2 months)
Taught English to children (ages 5–15) across varying proficiency levels, focusing on reading comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary development. Designed lessons targeting verb tenses and sentence structure, and provided testing and detailed feedback to improve performance.
ESL Teacher
Tiger Read
May 2019 - May 2020 (1 year)
Taught foundational English reading and vocabulary to young learners using interactive online educational games. Planned engaging activities to build core reading skills and learner participation.
ESL Teacher (Virtual)
Ehello
Apr 2019 - Sep 2019 (5 months)
Conducted English lessons for large groups of children in virtual classrooms. Applied play-based learning techniques to improve comprehension and participation.
ESL Teacher
ABC360
Sep 2016 - Apr 2019 (2 years 7 months)
Delivered customized English lessons to children (ages 5–15) with instruction centered on grammar, pronunciation, and concept-based learning. Developed lesson plans emphasizing tense formation and fluency through phonics.
Online English Teacher
Raz-Kids
May 2016 - Sep 2016 (4 months)
Led reading and pronunciation sessions for young learners using digital materials. Supported learner development through structured, tech-enabled language practice.
Comic Book Letterer
Strika Entertainment
Jan 2010 - May 2016 (6 years 4 months)
Lettered Supa Strikas monthly comic books and weekly strips for international distribution. Applied translated scripts across corporate comic projects and supported flat colouring, clean-up, and finishing to maintain production standards.
Graphic Design Intern
Seeff
Jan 2010 - Present (16 years 4 months)
Retouched images and designed promotional flyers and window displays. Supported marketing teams with creation and editing of visual materials.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Shaw Academy
Diploma (Distinction), Web Design
2018 -
Grade: Distinction
Completed a Diploma (Distinction) in Web Design.
Shaw Academy
Diploma (Distinction), Digital Marketing
2016 -
Grade: Distinction
Completed a Diploma (Distinction) in Digital Marketing.
Shaw Academy
Diploma (Distinction), Social Media Marketing
2016 -
Grade: Distinction
Completed a Diploma (Distinction) in Social Media Marketing and Online Reputation Management.
Udemy
Storyboarding for Film and Animation, Storyboarding
Completed the Udemy course Storyboarding for Film and Animation.
Friends of Design
Finishing Art Course, Finishing Art
Completed a Finishing Art course with Friends of Design.
Global Language Training
150-Hour TEFL Course, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
2015 -
Completed The Master 150-Hour TEFL course.
Teflink
140-Hour TEFL Course, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
2012 -
Completed The Master 140-Hour TEFL course.
Buffalo City College
N6, Drawing, Graphic Design, Photography & Art History
Completed N6 studies in drawing, graphic design, photography, and art history.
Stirling High School
Matric Certificate, General Education
Completed the Matric certificate.
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