Helen R
40 years old
4.9
144
4.9
144
Bio
I'm a Joburg-born student, completing a PhD in Philosophy, and plan to follow a career in lecturing/academia. Both of my parents were teachers and apparently the apple doesn't fall far from the tree!
I always think that the best way to teach a subject is to find a way of explaining it that makes sense to the individual student. Much of the teaching that I've done has involved trying to find ways of explaining difficult and complex concepts that will make them simple, understandable - and interesting! I also like to be very patient - no matter the level.
Education
• Present: PhD candidate in Philosophy (UCL)
• 2008 - 2010: MPhil Stud in Philosophy (UCL)
• 2006 - 2007: MA in Philosophy (Wits)
• 2002 - 2005: BA (Hons) in Philosophy and English (Wits)
My Proudest
Achievements
• While studying for a Master's degree overseas, I was the recipient of a couple of prestigious awards along with being chosen to present at a joint conference in the United States.
Subjects
- School Tutoring
English
I have a Bachelor's degree in English Literature (Wits) and completed my Grade 12 certificate in English with distinction.
Afrikaans
I completed my Grade 12 certificate in Afrikaans with distinction.
Mathematics
I completed my Grade 12 certificate in Mathematics with distinction, and enjoy the subject very much.
Physical Science
I completed my Grade 12 certificate in Physical Science, passing with just under a distinction.
Music Theory
I completed my Grade 12 certificate in Music Theory with distinction.
- University Tutoring
English
I have a Bachelors degree in English Literature (Wits).
Linguistics
I passed 1st and 2nd year Linguistics with distinction (Wits).
Philosophy
I have two Master's degrees in Philosophy, am currently a PhD student in Philosophy, and have had a number of years of tutoring and lecturing in Philosophy.
Reviews from others
“Very helpful and intuitive. Fran enjoyed her approach enormously!!”
Dianne
“Tshiamo is very happy and enthusiastic about his lessons with Helen..He loves every minute of it”
Patricia
“She is fun and makes all the lessons enjoyable. She also teaches in such an amazing way that getc me to grasp the content.”
Theo
“She is nice, humble, gentle and patient tutor and that worked well with my daughter given her natural introverted nature.”
Khosi
“She is good with kids,fhulufhelo enjoy every minutes he spend with Helen,and learn more and confident.”
Fhatuwani
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