Remedial Therapist & Specialised Private Tutor

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Online tuition available for domestic and international learners

Are you tired of hearing your children complain that they don't understand what's going on? Is school “boring”? Are your youngsters unmotivated, underachieving, and frustrated? Send them to me. Whether they are ‘A’ students or are just scraping by, I will work with them to improve their competence and build their self-esteem.

Strengths

  • I have 47 years’ expertise in teaching, motivating and inspiring learners.
  • I am thoroughly qualified and specialised in crucial subjects (English, Afrikaans, History, Speech & Drama), as well as other language- based subjects, from prep to matric. I am equally driven to help high performers secure several ‘A’s, as well as to boost slower learners’ abilities.
  • I manage learners’ schedules effectively, by prioritising their focus around tests, projects & exams.
  • I am passionate about unleashing potential, to build insight and understanding whilst producing top academic results.
  • I customise each lesson to the needs of every learner, to ensure that assignments are well understood and executed accurately.
  • I am charismatic, personable and approachable. I provoke enthusiasm and energy among my learners, and approach learning & attention difficulties empathetically.
  • I am creative and versatile, and apply strong analytical and problem-solving acumen to address learning difficulties, and to expand the horizons of gifted learners.
  • I have extensive counselling experience and provide every learner with understanding and confidentiality.

Experience

  • Curro Hillcrest High

    Academic/Educational Support & Remedial Therapist
    2016 – 2020

    Administered student-specific academic support to learners at school or online (due to Covid-19 lockdowns).

  • Private Practice (own classroom at home)

    Academic/Educational Support & Remedial Therapist
    2007 to date

    Provides extensive remediation/academic support to pupils of varying ages from numerous schools (with diverse curricula): Kearsney, St Mary’s, Curro HCA, Waterfall College, Thomas More, St Charles and more. Syllabuses taught are DBE, IEB, Cambridge IGCSE/AS/A levels and USA GED.

  • St Mary’s DSG

    Specialised Teacher: Academic Support
    2007 – 2017

    English, Afrikaans, History, Art Theory, and Speech & Drama (at school).

  • Highbury & Highbury Prep School

    Educational Support & Remedial Therapist | Extracurricular Teacher
    1984 – 2016

    1998 to 2016: Provided Afrikaans and English academic support and remediation to primary school learners. 1984 to 2016: Gave extracurricular Speech & Drama lessons for 32 years.

  • Kearsney College

    Teacher & Remedial Therapist
    1997 – 2021

    Lessons provided at home classroom and online. Previously taught at campus.

  • St Mary’s DSG, Kloof

    Head of Department (HOD), English | English Teacher
    1977 – 1982

    1979 to 1982: Appointed as English HOD within 2 years. Taught English, Speech & Drama and Religious Instruction. 1977 to 1978: English Teacher.

  • Westville Girls’ High

    Afrikaans Teacher
    1976

Qualifications

  • B.Ed Honours Inclusive Education

    UNISA
    2008

    3-year postgraduate degree | Specialised in academic support/remediation in English & Afrikaans, designing individual learning programmes and counselling.

  • BA (Hons) English Language & Literature

    UNISA
    1993

    4-year postgrad degree.

  • Higher Education Diploma

    University of Natal
    1975

    Subjects: English | Afrikaans | Speech & Drama | History.

  • BA

    University of Natal
    1974

    Subjects: English | Afrikaans | Speech & Drama | History.

  • Matric / Senior Certificate

    Durban Girls’ College
    1971

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