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Catherine C

Tutor in Bergvliet, Cape Town • 32 years old

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Bio

I am a professional teacher who is passionate about making the word a better place. I have endless patience and care for my learners.

It all starts with listening and caring. I have naturally been drawn to the fields of NGO volunteering/ organisation and education in one form or another. These experiences taught me invaluable skills such as empathy, enabling dignity and pride, collaboration, and skills building.

Education

• 2017 PGDip A. Ethics cum laude
• 2015 PGC Edu cum laude
• 2015 BScHons Psych cum laude
• 2013 BSc Life Sci & Psych
• Experience teaching:
• 2019 Nombulelo SS/ St Marys PS
• 2017-2018 Silikamva HS
• 2016 SUni tutor

My Proudest
Achievements

• - Achieving cum laude for my BScHons Psych, PGCE and PGD Applied Ethics.
• - My relationship with my fiance. We have been together for over half our lives.
• - Helping a few of my matric learners, who come from financially impoverished and violence-stricken contexts, gain access to University.

Subjects

  • School Tutoring

Life Sciences (Biology)

Grade 1 - Grade 12

I am a qualified Life Science teacher and I have taught Life Science at a public school from Grade 10-12 for the last 2 years. I also taught Natural Science last year and I am familiar with the curriculum for the lower grades.

Life Orientation

Grade 1 - Grade 12

I am a qualified Life Orientation teacher. I further have a BSc Honours in Psychology and have done significant volunteer work teaching life skills and related topics for many age groups.

Mathematics

Grade 1 - Grade 9

I am a qualified High School teacher and have 1 year experience teaching Mathematics at Grade 8 level at a public school. I will be tutoring mathematics daily in 2020 so I will stay up to date.

Natural Science

Grade 1 - Grade 9

I am a qualified Life Science teacher with a BSc. I taught NS at grade 8 level in 2017 at a public school. In 2020 I will be tutoring Natural Science daily so I will stay on track with the curriculum.

Additional Mathematics

Grade 1 - Grade 9

I completed Mathematics at 1st year university and I achieved distinction for Mathematics in Matric. I taught grade 8 Mathematics to a mixed-skill level class of 35 for 1 year and at grade 7 as a temp teacher for 3 months.

English

Grade 1 - Grade 12

I excelled in both a matric and in my postgraduate university studies. I specialise in tutoring writing skills and personally enjoy poetry. I taught FAL English at grade 9 level for 3 months as a temporary teacher, which I thoroughly enjoyed.

Technology

Grade 1 - Grade 9

I have taught Technology at grades 8-9 level over 2 years and 3 months. Having taught in schools, rather than just tutoring, means I have experience with the practical assessments as well as the subject context.

  • University Tutoring

Psychology

First Year - Fourth Year

I achieved cum laude during my own BSc Hons Psychology studies and have experience tutoring psychology for Stellenbosch University. There I facilitated tutorial classes for groups of 20+ first year students. Contact me to find out my specialisations.

  • Life Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Beginner - Intermediate

* Academic context: I have studied psychology for 4 years and have achieved a BSc honours in Psychology. I further studied philosophy during a PGD Applied Ethics. * Personal context: I am a survivor with cPTSD and have many messages to share about reflection, self-acceptance and communication.

Location

Catherine will travel up to 20km from Bergvliet, Cape Town, Western Cape to you.

Approximate location and area of coverage.

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