LETA

Roné is a Master’s graduate from the University of Cape Town, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree. During her studies, she gained extensive teaching experience as an Academic Mentor and Tutor. She also taught English for Academic Purposes and Academic Writing to Second Language Speakers at the University of Cape Town. Roné’s journey in EFL/ESL started in 2016 when she moved to South Korea to teach American English full-time for a year. Upon returning to South Africa, she assisted with the organization of the 19^th ASSITEJ International World Congress and ITYARN Conference in Cape Town. Her experience working and living in Korea the previous year was invaluable in welcoming the delegation from Korea specifically, and making them feel at home. Roné was subsequently invited to teach as a guest lecturer at the University of Cape Town, and in 2018 she was appointed as the Head of the Junior Drama Department at the prestigious Waterfront Theatre School – a vocational college in Cape Town. Roné also completed her TEFL and CELTA qualification with distinction (Pass A). She also taught adults and working professionals on both Elementary and Intermediate levels. Roné’s experience working with young learners, teenagers, university students, and adults alike, has given her a sensitivity towards cultural and age differences, the skills to anticipate a client or learner’s language needs, and a passion for building a positive rapport with every individual she works with. She is a very dedicated teacher and believes in delivering high standards of work, and goes above the call of duty to make sure her students succeed.

Hillary Meikle is a certified English language Trainer (TESOL certificate from the Wits Language School) and has a Diploma in Dramatic Art and Stage Technique with the New Era Academy in London, and has more than 20 years of experience in the Expressive Arts and Facilitation in the fields of Effective Communication, Voice Training and Drama. Her early career was in television production and research, where she worked in South Africa for the SABC and in the UK for ITV on various genres of TV shows, from educational programmes to documentaries, news and current affairs. Back in South Africa, Hillary has worked as a Voice and Communication Skills Facilitator for the Voice Clinic, teaching various communication and public speaking skills.  Further,  she also adjudicated at Public Speaking Competitions in various schools and put on public performances and musical drama and dance showcases. She has also done proofreading, research and speechwriting for various private and corporate clients over the years. Hillary’s passion is to teach and guide people in order to make a difference in their lives by equipping them with valuable communication and English language skills. She is experienced in working with people of all ages and from all walks of life and is equally comfortable teaching adults across various spectrums. Some of the clients she worked for at LETA were individual clients and the likes of Norton Rose Bright Headquarters Johannesburg.