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Tessa Coetzee

@tessacoetzee

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Copywriter - Editor - English Language Specialist - Translator.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a fast-paced role where I can write, edit, and proof content with SEO in mind. I want a team that values clear communication, deadlines, and quality—where I can keep improving how I research, craft copy, and collaborate.

I’m an Editor Copywriter who enjoys turning ideas into polished, publishable copy. I bring experience in copywriting and editing, including SEO functionalities, and I work confidently in high-pressure, fast-paced environments where meeting deadlines matters.

My background also includes teaching and training in multi-cultural settings abroad, which strengthened how I adapt, communicate, and collaborate—both in teams and independently. I’ve produced tourism and branding content through an editorial internship, handled material prep and lesson creation as an Assistant Language Instructor and English Language Instructor, and supported copy-focused work through translation, proofreading, and office copywriting responsibilities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Assistant Language Instructor

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Interac North

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Worked with teachers at a rural Japanese primary school to optimize English education for learners ages 6 to 12. Handled lesson creation and preparation and coordinated English activities and cultural engagement, including liaison support for foreign visitors.

Lesson Creation English Learners Support Cultural Ambassadorship Foreign Visitor Liaison

Office Manager

Theo Coetzee Consulting Engineers

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Ensured office necessities were available and supported day-to-day office facilities and supplies. Produced written work including editing and proofreading, official correspondence, and general copywriting.

Office Management Facility Supplies Editing Proofreading Copywriting

Head of Reception

Delfin Financial Advisors

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Managed office facilities and supplies and supported general office cleanliness. Handled visitor greeting, incoming calls, appointment scheduling, and filing.

Appointment Scheduling Filing Office Cleanliness

Editorial Intern

CapeTownMagazine.com (GetSmarter)

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)

Worked with copywriting and editing teams to produce publishable tourism and branding content for an online platform. Supported event sourcing and research and also produced proofreading and paid advertising copy using Microsoft Word and Excel.

Copywriting Editing Proofreading Paid Advertising Research Event Sourcing Microsoft Word Excel

English Language Instructor

British Hills

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Taught English to Japanese students (alone and in groups) and supported lessons through material preparation and new lesson creation. Covered topics such as grammar, creative writing, and travel/business English while providing general customer service.

ESL Teaching Lesson Planning Materials Preparation Creative Writing Travel English Customer Service