Identity is an ongoing journey; shaped by experiences, environment (physical, social, and cultural), and education. We evolve as a culmination of diverse influences.
With a five-year teaching background spanning primary, high school, and tertiary levels, I bring patience, empathy, and a keen listening ability to my educational approach. This extensive experience has equipped me with invaluable insights into effectively engaging individuals based on their unique levels, skills, and interests.
• 2015 - 2017 BA Linguistics & German Language and Literature (University of Cape Town)
• 2018 - BA (Honours) Linguistics
• Receiving two scholarships (NRF & Lestrade) to pursue my post graduate at the University of Cape Town.
Linguistics
I worked as a tutor for first year Linguistics students at the University of Cape Town. I have a BA degree majoring in Linguistics & German Language and Literature. Additionally a BA (Hons) Linguistics
English
My undergraduate focus in English Literature, coupled with experience as an English Teacher at EF Education First and expertise in Linguistics, uniquely qualifies me to teach English both prescriptively and descriptively.
German
I have a BA degree majoring in Linguistics & German Language and Literature. I have assisted in tutoring second year German students at UCT. Furthermore my post graduate thesis is a typological comparative study of German and Swahili.
English
I am a Linguistics major and postgraduate student specializing in the technical science of language, exploring its functions and usage in-depth.
German
I have a BA degree majoring in Linguistics & German Language and Literature. I have assisted in tutoring second year German students at UCT. Furthermore, my post graduate thesis is a typological comparative study of German and Swahili.
Derrick will travel up to 15km from Noordwyk, Midrand, Gauteng to you.
Approximate location and area of coverage.
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