Terence Govender

Experience

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  Self-employed private tutor

  Apr 2012 - May 2015

  Math and English tutor

  • Tutor high school Mathematics for O-level students• Tutor A-level Mathematics to students studying the Cambridge system• Teach basic, IGCSE and A-Level English to children and teenagers • Teach English skills specifically for TOEFL tests to adults

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  丛老师

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2014

  Mandarin Teaching Assistant

  Assistant Mandarin teacher for the beginner Mandarin course taught to police in Sandton as well as assisting the beginner and intermediate Mandarin courses taught to police in Cyrildene.• Assist police officers with pronunciation, clarification and enunciation using phonological methods • Demonstrate Chinese character writing with stroke order and give advice for Chinese character reading• Set written and oral exams to test knowledge gained from the learning section to see if goal outcomes were reached• Grade written exams and offer support• Encourage positivity when challenged by learning obstacles Show less

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  CallForce Outsourcing Specialists

  Aug 2016 - Nov 2016

  TEFL Language Consultant

  • Taught English to small groups of iTutorGroup students, both adults and children, via an online classroom• Established rapport with clients to foster relationships where the clients speak openly and confidently• Created a relaxed environment to aid in participation and discussion amongst clients• Maintained a high rating to get performance rewards and repeat clients• Prepared for lessons using visual aids, facts and questions to encourage clients to become interested in and form creative thoughts about subject matter• Actively tested self to ensure grammar, pronunciation and general knowledge are beyond satisfactory Show less

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  CHUNGDAHM Learning

  Jan 2017 - Feb 2018

  Expatriate English Teacher

  • Tasked with facilitating classes for the master’s level students within the first six months, which usually requires two years of experience with the company.• Developed and implemented lesson plans that met the needs of a diverse group of learners using interactive activities both digitally and using the whiteboard.• Tailored instruction to meet the needs of individual learners, which helped to raise the class average by more than 15% on the TOEFL IBT.

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  CHUNGDAHM April

  Sept 2017 - Feb 2018

  ESL Teacher

  • Teach phonics to kindergarten and elementary school students • Incorporate technology into interactive lessons for young learners• Test knowledge with simple questions after reading stories • Facilitate word, chunk and review tests• Oversee tests measuring reading and listening comprehension as well as writing and speaking ability• Report on each student's progress to target weaknesses and promote strengths• Maintain a dynamic and energetic atmosphere • Practice English songs and learn conversations using the new vocabulary words Show less

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  Gyeonggi Future Education Campus

  May 2018 - Dec 2020

  Instructional Designer & Adult Education Coordinator

  • Led a team of 20 driven specialists in designing and implementing new lesson content to meet the needs of adult learners and staff.• Created a space for open communication and constructive feedback and promoted the use of imagination and creativity to find innovative solutions.• Designed and developed curricula and content to fit the specific needs of clients, identifying skills and knowledge gaps to create effective learning material.• Focused on experiential learning with immersive curricula that allowed for students to actively learn skills and put theory into practice. Show less

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  Fatima Al-Fihri Open University

  Nov 2020 - Dec 2020

  Adjunct Professor

  • Created a curriculum along with the learning material required for a short course I named "Gamification for Educators".• Researched, recorded and edited lectures.• Prepared quizzes, additional reading and assignments.

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  Regenesys

  Aug 2021 - Feb 2024

  • Consult with faculty and instructional design teams to advance gamification implementation on the LMS and in the classrooms.• Conduct training sessions with over 100 academic staff to enhance their skills in creating practical learning experiences.• Collaborate with diverse faculty and student populations to create inclusive, evidence-based teaching and learning experiences.• Design and create innovative, game-based learning experiences for students, including short simulations using Articulate Storyline 360 and Articulate Rise.• Facilitate lectures on Research Fundamentals virtually via Microsoft Teams or Zoom.• Managed a cross-functional (design, creation, marketing) team and delivered over 20 successful projects ranging from games and escape rooms to professional short courses.• Secured a new collaboration opportunity with an international institute through innovative gameful approaches. Show less

  • Head: Instructional Technology and Serious Games

    Jan 2022 - Feb 2024

  • Instructional Technologist

    Aug 2021 - Jan 2022
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  Indiana University

  Jul 2023 - now

  • Create accessible courses and instructional materials using various tools and platforms, including Ally on the LMS and Adobe for PDF remediation.• Consult and train faculty on instructional technology available including GradeScope, PlayPosit, and more.• Suggest approaches for faculty to consider in online courses when deciding on assessments that align with learning outcomes.• Support SMEs throughout the development of asynchronous, large-scale, reusable courses using tools such as InScribe and CidiLabs templates. Show less

  • Instructional Technology Consultant

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Assistant Instructional Designer

    Jul 2023 - Jun 2024