Bio
I am a teacher who has a passion for the subjects I teach, and it is my mission to create in my students the same enthusiasm. I believe that a positive, motivated child is a successful student.
I am a positive and enthusiastic educator, dedicated to planting in every student the seed of self-belief and a genuine love for the subject I teach. I tailor my classes to each student’s unique needs and abilities, ensuring every lesson inspires confidence, curiosity, and a sense of achievement.
Education
• Earned a BA (HOD).
• Gained teaching experience at a secondary school.
• Providing one-to-one tutoring, tailoring lessons to individual student needs.
• Over 1700 tutoring hours
My Proudest
Achievements
• I take pride in seeing my students’ marks improve and in helping a once-reluctant student confidently speak Afrikaans. With a BA (HOD) and secondary school teaching experience, I bring both knowledge and practical expertise to inspire and support every learner.
Subjects
- School Tutoring
Afrikaans
Grade 1 - Grade 12 CAPS, IEB & CAMBRIDGEIt is my passion to transfer Afrikaans to my students, in such a manner that they would see this language as an asset and appreciate it as an effective manner of communication. Assessing each child, I adapt my class to find an effective way to make my student master the language.
History
Grade 1 - Grade 12History shapes who we are and connects us all. I am passionate about bringing history to life for my students, making it engaging and memorable, so they not only learn the facts but also feel the stories that have shaped our world
English
Grade 1 - Grade 9 TEFL & SACE (FAL)Equipped with a TEFL certificate, I'm passionate about teaching English as a second language. With 30 years in the business industry, English became our primary form of communication.
- Language Tutoring
Afrikaans
Beginner - AdvancedEach student I teach/tutor is a person with the potential to master Afrikaans. I assess each student and adapt my lessens accordingly to fit the needs of the student to make this path a successful one.
Reviews from others
"Maria is an exceptional tutor with a deep understanding of Afrikaans. I truly admire her teaching ability—she is patient, dedicated, and excellent at what she does. She has far surpassed our expectations and feels like an angel sent to guide me and my son."
— Eunice
Mariaan’s patience with Nkanyezi is truly admirable. She is an amazing teacher with a passion for what she does.
— Sbonga
Patient; Interactions with mj and willing to engage in all possible activities to accommodate mj’s learning patterns
— Charisma
She is patient and dynamic, always willing to accommodate our lives and we are noticing improvement on the language from Tsakisa.
— Nelly
Maria has helped Mias confidence in the subject.
— Colleen
Suggested books that will help improve his learning. Giving the opportunity to construct sentences on something that he loves. He is enjoying the subject ever since she started tutoring him.
— Callinah
She take her work very serious as a tutor,she come prepared and right on time. we love her very much also she take her time to explain where th student is lacking . She is excellent
— Ms
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