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Yolandie P

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Bio

I am a dedicated educator with 23+ years’ experience teaching up to postgraduate level. I hold four degrees, including a PhD, and have studied for 14 years.

I have 23 years of teaching experience, helping struggling learners succeed and top achievers excel. With 14 years of university study and a PhD in Education, I am a lifelong learner, up-to-date with educational developments, and a purpose-driven educator who never gives up on any student.

Education

• 1995-1998:HED (English; Afrikaans; African Languages)
• 2004:B.Ed (Hons) Cum Laude: Education management; -systems; -law
• 2005-2008:M.Ed: Education Law
• 2009-2012: PhD: Teaching, Learning & Ed Law

My Proudest
Achievements

• I received the Best Educator Award in Gauteng (2015) and earned four degrees, including a PhD over 14 years. I taught nearly 1,000 Grade 12 students with zero failures and almost 200 distinctions, and served as a national NSC examiner and senior marker.

Subjects

  • University Tutoring

English

First Year - Postgrad

I have taught university students English and gained valuable experience at the NWU Faculty of Education, where I contributed to academic development and supported student learning.

Law

First Year - Postgrad

I have experience lecturing Introduction to Law to Honours students at NWU, which included teaching Constitutional Rights and Fundamental Rights, providing students with a solid understanding of key legal principles.

Afrikaans

First Year - Second Year

I have over 23 years of experience as an Afrikaans language educator and have also lectured languages at the university level, combining extensive classroom expertise with higher education teaching.

Communication Science

First Year - Postgrad

I taught Communication for four years at a University of Technology and also taught English as a main subject at university, developing strong skills in guiding students and enhancing their language proficiency.

Research

First Year - Postgrad

I hold a PhD and have spent hundreds of hours in the research field, gaining extensive experience in experimental design, data analysis, literature review, and problem-solving. I understand what rigorous research entails and excel in applying these skills effectively.

  • School Tutoring

English

Grade 1 - Grade 12 CAPS, IEB & CAMBRIDGE

I have taught nearly 1,000 Year 12 students, with around 200 achieving distinctions in English. I have served as an English HL and FAL National Examiner and moderator, and I annually assess Year 12 papers for the DOE.

Life Orientation

Grade 1 - Grade 12 CAPS, IEB & CAMBRIDGE

I have trained Life Orientation educators and helped develop worksheets for the subject. Awarded Best LO Educator in 2015, I also served as an External Moderator and possess extensive knowledge of Life Orientation.

Afrikaans

Grade 1 - Grade 12 CAPS, IEB & CAMBRIDGE

I have been a successful language educator in both Afrikaans and English for over 23 years. I possess extensive experience and remain actively involved in teaching and developing these subjects.

Exam Preparation

Grade 1 - Grade 12

I have 22 years of experience assessing national exam papers and have served as a national examiner. For over 8 years, I have been a senior marker, also taking roles as Chief Marker and Moderator, gaining excellent experience in preparing learners for exams.

Homework

Grade 1 - Grade 12

With 22 years of teaching experience, I am highly qualified and confident in my ability to assist learners with their homework, providing guidance, support, and clear explanations to ensure understanding and success.

  • Language Tutoring

English

Beginner - Advanced

I have had the opportunity to teach English across all levels, including primary and secondary school learners, tertiary students, and adults, adapting my approach to suit each group’s unique learning needs.

Afrikaans

Beginner - Advanced

I have been a successful language educator in both Afrikaans and English for over 23 years. I possess extensive experience and have been actively involved in teaching and nurturing students in both subjects.

Reviews from others

Yolandie was very clear in her explanation of what I was required to do and broke down each section in manageable chunks, with examples of what I should be doing. She worked at a pace that I found easy to understand and covered a lot of material despite our initial hiccups of the technology. I like Yolandie and look forward to working with her again. Thank you so very much for pairing me with her. She’s fantastic! ☺️

— Celine

Yolandie is truly an amazing and patient tutor.

— Kumesh

Yolandie is always willing to help my daughter excel in every aspect of Afrikaans , which I truly appreciate. It takes the pressure off us as parents as well knowing she genuinely wants her to do well.

— Nelisha

She had so much guidance and did it in a way that was easy to understand.

— Lékin

Couldn't have asked for a better Afrikaans tutor! Yolandi is great!

— Sage

Personal attention to Liam’s studies.

— Conor

We are very happy with Yolandie's tutoring

— Vernon

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