Ellerinn Cook

Educator / Events Coordinator / Wellness Facilitator

A dedicated, creative and culturally responsive educator with 20 years of classroom/facilitation experience. South African Council of Educators (SACE) certified. Currently working as an EAL Specialist and ESL/English B Teacher at an international school in Singapore. Strong interpersonal skills. Excel in curriculum- and assessment standard development. A flexible and adaptable individual with sound work ethic.

I am a certified Events Coordinator with over 15 years of experience. I'm known for my extraordinary imagination and unwavering commitment to making every event a resounding success. My journey in the world of event planning began in a rather unconventional manner, as I started my professional career as an Officer in the South African National Defence Force (Defence Intelligence), where my meticulous attention to detail and impeccable organisational skills were first honed. I transitioned seamlessly into the dynamic field of part-time events coordination.

From 2012 to 2019, I served as the Chairperson of SAKorNet (South Africans in Korea Network) - a nonprofit organisation. During this time, I worked closely with the South African Embassy in Korea to assist members of the organisation with consular, personal and general issues of expat and work life. SAKorNet organised social gatherings for esprit de corps and to celebrate national events. We also organised and participated in charity events.

In 2019, I briefly served as the Events Coordinator of the South African Chamber of Commerce (SAfCham) in South Korea where I lived for 12 years.