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
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 – 2020Administered 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 dateProvides 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 – 2017English, Afrikaans, History, Art Theory, and Speech & Drama (at school).
Highbury & Highbury Prep School
Educational Support & Remedial Therapist | Extracurricular Teacher
1984 – 20161998 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 – 2021Lessons provided at home classroom and online. Previously taught at campus.
St Mary’s DSG, Kloof
Head of Department (HOD), English | English Teacher
1977 – 19821979 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
20083-year postgraduate degree | Specialised in academic support/remediation in English & Afrikaans, designing individual learning programmes and counselling.
BA (Hons) English Language & Literature
UNISA
19934-year postgrad degree.
Higher Education Diploma
University of Natal
1975Subjects: English | Afrikaans | Speech & Drama | History.
BA
University of Natal
1974Subjects: English | Afrikaans | Speech & Drama | History.
Matric / Senior Certificate
Durban Girls’ College
1971
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