I am a dedicated and passionate educator with a Bachelor’s Degree majoring in English and Psychology and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) specializing in Inclusion and English. I bring 14 years of experience teaching Business English to professionals and 7 years of experience teaching English as an additional language (EAL) and English as a Second Language (ESL) to adults and children. I am committed to helping students develop effective communication skills and a love for the English language.

Anila Pillay

I am a dedicated and passionate educator with a Bachelor’s Degree majoring in English and Psychology and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) specializing in Inclusion and English. I bring 14 years of experience teaching Business English to professionals and 7 years of experience teaching English as an additional language (EAL) and English as a Second Language (ESL) to adults and children. I am committed to helping students develop effective communication skills and a love for the English language.

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I am a dedicated and passionate educator with a Bachelor’s Degree majoring in English and Psychology and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) specializing in Inclusion and English. I bring 14 years of experience teaching Business English to professionals and 7 years of experience teaching English as an additional language (EAL) and English as a Second Language (ESL) to adults and children.
I am committed to helping students develop effective communication skills and a love for the English language.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Learning Support Assistant – Individual Needs Department at Wesley College
April 23, 2025 - Present
Support for all Year 7 to 10 students especially those on the Individual Needs Case load with learning disorders, ASD and ADHD diagnosis. Support for I & S, English, Science and Design classes. Assist teachers with one-on-one tuition with students with learning disabilities as well as students who are learning English as an additional language. Track interaction with students with student notes that assist IN Teachers in NCCD. Supervision for SAC examinations and Term examinations. One-on-one language intervention classes with students on the caseload.
Teaching Assistant, Special Needs and Mainstream Schools at ANZUK – Melbourne, Victoria
May 29, 2024 - April 23, 2025
Provided individualized and group support to reinforce classroom learning. Assisted with lesson planning, material preparation, and student mentoring. Supported special needs students with tailored learning strategies. Maintained a safe and engaging classroom environment. Yard duty to relieve teachers during recess and lunch. Worked at several Mainstream and special education school throughout Melbourne.
Business English Tutor at MANCOSA – Management College of South Africa
February 10, 2020 - October 20, 2020
Tutored postgraduate and undergraduate students in Business English. Focused on language etiquette and comprehension of course material. Marked and moderated assessments and exams.
Preschool Teacher at Little Angels Montessori Pre School
January 15, 2017 - December 30, 2019
Taught Grade 00 and 0 students (ages 4–6) in English, life skills, and maths. Created interactive and age-appropriate lesson plans.
Learning and Development Facilitator at Telkom South Africa (PTY) LTD
February 20, 1998 - January 31, 2016
Conducted training workshops for retail staff and new recruits. Delivered leadership seminars and female development programs. Taught business language, etiquette and Telkom systems. Conducted in house training to retail staff on new product launches. Prepared lesson plans and marketing material for the marketing team.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University Of South Africa
January 28, 1996 - June 30, 2005
Postgraduate Certificate in Education at Varsity College, South Africa
February 15, 2023 - December 15, 2023
Grade 12 at Westcliff Secondary
January 20, 1990 - December 15, 1994

Qualifications

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
February 15, 2023 - December 15, 2023

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Other