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
English
First Year - PostgradI 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 - PostgradI 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 YearI 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 - PostgradI 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 - PostgradI 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.
English
Grade 1 - Grade 12 CAPS, IEB & CAMBRIDGEI 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 & CAMBRIDGEI 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 & CAMBRIDGEI 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 12I 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 12With 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.
English
Beginner - AdvancedI 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 - AdvancedI 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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