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Jonathan M

25 years old

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21 RATINGS
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HOURS TUTORED
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Bio

I am your friend and your teacher, I always see the best in people. I am creative, open-minded and never back down from a challenge.

I have a desire to help others in whatever way I can and go out of my way to ensure I fulfill that desire. I have immense patience and love seeing people learn and understand new concepts. I am delighted when other people excel, but also know how to go about things when they don't. I am also able to tutor perfectly in both English and Afrikaans.

Education

• NSC with distinction
• BA Social Dynamics with majors: psychology, geography and Afrikaans
• 6 years tutoring experience grades 4-first year
• High school Cambridge curriculum geography and tourism teacher

My Proudest
Achievements

• I achieved third place for a national Biology Olympiad in 2016.
• I am a high school geography and tourism teacher.
• I was Chairperson for the Society of Afrikaans Students at Stellenbosch University for 2020

Subjects

  • School Tutoring

Mathematics

Grade 1 - Grade 12

I loved high school math. I took part in every mathematics Olympiad and even achieved merit certificates in the second round of the Harmony Olympiad. I have helped many of my friends with their math and most of them managed to achieve distinctions.

Afrikaans

Grade 1 - Grade 12

I have a great passion for Afrikaans, I plan on becoming a high school Afrikaans teacher. I excelled in Afrikaans literature and can easily teach both language and literature. I am also studying Afrikaans at university level.

English

Grade 1 - Grade 12

I thoroughly enjoy English. I helped many of my Afrikaans friends with their English and it was very evident in their results. I am also studying English at university level.

Geography

Grade 1 - Grade 12

My favourite high school subject was Geography. I immensely enjoyed Geography and was the top student in my class. I am also studying Geography at university level.

Life Sciences (Biology)

Grade 1 - Grade 12

Biology is truly a subject I am very passionate and knowledgeable about. I really enjoyed tutoring my friends in Biology and even just testing each other's knowledge.

Physical Science

Grade 1 - Grade 9

I have experience tutoring Science as many of my friends needed help throughout school. I would love to help others with this (sometimes rather complex) but fascinating subject.

  • University Tutoring

English Literature

First Year

I have a great love for English and have excelled at it in my first year at Stellenbosch University. My essays have all been awarded distinctions and I have received a distinction for English Studies 178.

Afrikaans

First Year

I have loved every second of Afrikaans and Dutch 178 and have excelled in the assignments and exams. I can write brilliant essays and have a vast understanding of the work discussed in Afrikaans en Nederlands 178.

Geography

First Year

Geography has always been a great love of mine and I have achieved distinctions in both semesters (125 and 154).

Psychology

First Year

I thoroughly enjoy psychology and understanding how the mind works, and human behaviour. I have excelled in my exams and done fairly well in my semester tasks.

Reviews from others

“Jonathan was well prepared, patient and explained the work in a professional manner. He is excellent in what he is doing and goes the extra mile to ensure you understand the work. ”

Brent

“I would like to thank Jonathan for being a great tutor. Thank you for your time and dedication in teaching me. You explained everything so well! You showed me what I am truly capable of and I’m more confident. Thank you! ”

Maria

“Jonathan is a patient and understanding tutor who helps brings out the best in me. He helps me to be more confident and makes learning fun and easier. He is flexible and adaptable. Thank you Jonathan.”

Lizzy

“I would like thank Jonathan for helping me with maths and because of him my math capabilities have improved and a it was really helpful going through concepts I didn’t originally understand. Jonathan is a great tutor.”

Tania

“He is very joyful and I can see he loves teaching . Every lesson is fun and enjoyable and he makes it fun to learn”

Michelle

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