I'm an academic and linguist who dedicates her time to tutoring and mentoring students. I have been tutoring for over seven years and also hold a certification in academic coaching.
My unwavering passion for assisting others has had a profound impact on my students. I strive to provide support and dedication, augmenting their learning journey and fostering growth across all learning areas. I pride myself on my exceptional listening skills, and I remain steadfastly patient while collaborating with my students.
• 2019 BCom Financial Accounting: Rhodes University.
• 2022 Diploma in International English Language Testing: Austin Pay State University.
• Received academic recognition from Golden Key in my first year of studies at Rhodes University.
• Cofounded an NPO called 'MyTreasure Foundation' focusing on sustainability and education empowerment.
Accounting
I'm a Financial Accounting major graduate. I completed Grade 12 with 95% in accounting. I have also tutored 1st, 2nd and 3rd year accounting students mainly those in the Chartered Accountant stream, making me well vested in all accounting modules.
Business Studies
I have vast experience in this subject. I did it in high school and achieved 91% in my high school-leaving results. I continue to read and write business articles. I have also tutored business studies and business management from high school to university level.
Economic Management Science (EMS)
I have vast experience in Commerce subjects. I tutor EMS at both intermediate and senior phase, assisting learners prepare for assessments and homework.
Economics
I'm an Accounting major graduate who is fascinated by the field of Economics and Finance. I'm very good at Economics. I tutor high school students and university students who are studying economics and also wish to pursue a career in the field.
Mathematics
I obtained good marks for this subject both in high school and university and have an in-depth theoretical background in Mathematics and Statistics. I have been tutoring Maths for over 7 years now.
Tourism
I did tourism in high school and scored a distinction in matric. I have been tutoring high school students for the past 5 years.
Geography
I did Geography in high school and scored a distinction. I have been tutoring high school students for the past 5 years.
English
I have in-depth understanding of English Language structure and conventions, and I have tutored both primary and high school level learners for the past 5 years.
Life Orientation
I did Life Orientation in high school and scored an A for it in Grade 12 and I've been tutoring it since 2014.
Homework
I have established an NPO assisting kids with homework. I have been doing this since 2014, assisting all grades with their homework both online and in person.
Financial Accounting
I'm an Accounting major graduate. I tutored Accounting in my first year at high school level and now specialize in the subject until postgraduate level. I have vast experience in Accounting, especially the CA (SA) stream.
Taxation
I am an Accounting major graduate. I tutored university students from 1st to 4th year majoring in tax or simply taking tax as an additional course. I've been doing Tax for over 5 years now, and as a certified business accountant, I deal with taxes every day.
Accounting
I majored in Financial Accounting at university. I Have been tutoring accounting for the past 5 years. I have tutored students who want to be Chartered Accountants, Professional Accountants, Auditors, and Tax Practitioners, and Finance Specialists.
Economics
I did micro and macroeconomics in university and did exceptionally well at it. I have tutored undergraduate BComm students taking economics in university.
Auditing
I have tutored both auditing and internal auditing in university at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Through experience in academia my focus in this subject has advanced, covering all areas of compliance and assurance.
Management Accounting
I did financial management in university. I have tutored financial management from 1st year to 3rd year.
Internal Auditing
I did Auditing at university and achieved good marks for it. I have vast experience in both external and internal auditing, especially the CA (SA) stream. I studied a BCom in Accounting at Rhodes University and I also received academic recognition as a Golden Key accredited member.
Commercial Law
I did commercial law in first year as part of the BComm accounting degree and did well in all modules. I have been tutoring commercial law to university students for the past 3 years.
Financial Management
I did financial management in university and currently doing it at post grad level. I have been tutoring this subject at undergraduate level for over 4 years.
Zulu
Zulu is my home language and have tutored grade 7 pupils who took Zulu as their 2nd additional language. I also tutor adults who wish to learn Zulu for recreational purposes and have a developed a structed course that focuses on all language technicalities.
Conversational English
I have been tutoring conversational English online to non English speakers and those who wish to learn it at an advanced level, I have been tutoring it for the past 5 years. I also hold an international diploma in English Language Testing.
English
I am a certified English tutor with a Diploma in International English Language Testing System, and have recently started tutoring English at all levels.
“Valerie is an excellent tutor, she explains the rules in a way that is easy to understand and grasp, she is also very interactive and interested which keeps the lessons engaging”
Justin
“Valerie is amazing. She’s very patient, and she explains a lot of my problem areas to me which helps me work further and then if I don’t understand some thing she’ll go back and explain it. Learning a second language is hard but I like that she will repeat things slowly and explain rules to help me understand my lesson. I’m very thankful that she’s my tutor and I’m looking forward to continue learning.”
Amy
“I would have failed without Valerie! The support and effort she puts into every lesson is amazing! She has such a vast knowledge and explains everything clearly. She has prepared me for my course far more than I expected. ”
Kayla
“Zanele is always available and is always understandable when I change my times for lessons etc. She has also helped me hugely in understanding the set work and with my assignments. ”
Mark
“Valerie is very patient and has an amazing way of explaining things so that I understand them clearly”
Veronica
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