Amkelwa M
Tutor in Saint Michaels, Cape Town • 26 years old
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Bio
I am a UWC Master’s student majoring in Biotechnology. I am passionate about teaching students. I enjoy helping them understand the basics and developing their unique studying style.
I am a person who goes all out when doing something. That has always been something that my students appreciate. I am very patient and believe in basics and building a unique style that works specifically for the students.
Education
• 2016 - 2018: BSc Biotechnology (University of the Western Cape)
• 2019: BSc Honours Biotechnology(University of the Western Cape)
• 2020 - present: MSc Biotechnology (University of the Western Cape)
My Proudest
Achievements
• My first proudest achievement was when I received a Gold Math National Olympiad certificate in Grade 7 and achieved 3 Matric distinctions. My other proudest achievements have to be getting my BSc degree and getting a distinction for my Honors thesis.
Subjects
- School Tutoring
Mathematics
I have tutored high school and primary students in math around my community for the past 3 years. My sessions always incorporate fundamental understanding basics and slowly build up to more complex questions. I work through past papers as this helps with building confidence.
Life Sciences (Biology)
Being a scientist myself, I have helped students from different levels with study techniques for Life sciences (Biology) over the past years. In my sessions, I help students find their study style for the subject and take them through how to answer questions in the exam.
Natural Science
Over the years I have tutor primary and high school learners Natural Sciences. My lessons are structured in ways of equipping the student with the skills of answering questions and study techniques for the subject. I also try breakdown concepts and use examples of things that they are familiar with
- University Tutoring
Biochemistry
I have an Honours degree in Biotechnology and have been a Biochemistry tutor for first and second year UWC students.
Physics
I did conceptual Physics in my first year which mainly covered high school Physics. I have used these basics to help both high school Physical Science students and 1st-year Physics students improve their marks.
Research
I am a Masters Student and I have been assisting both undergraduate and Honors students with their research. I have also attended multiple workshops over the years that have helped in knowing how to research and write scientifically.
Location
Amkelwa will travel up to 5km from Saint Michaels, Cape Town, Western Cape to you.
Approximate location and area of coverage.
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