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Katherine J

Tutor in Newlands, Cape Town • 26 years old

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Bio

I am 23 and I grew up as a "third culture kid" in the UAE. I study dance at UCT, a passion of mine, and I love getting to know others and their passions, and aiding this development in young children.

I have experience privately tutoring ages 7-16, and teaching bigger classes age 5-13, learning along the way the skills required for various class sizes! I am patient, calm, and adaptable, able to take charge and lead a room when required. I value responsibility and loyalty, qualities I take seriously in my own teaching practice, and I take great pride in seeing my students' individual successes.

Education

• 2018-2021: BA(Hons) Theatre & Performance, UCT
• 2017: Assistant Music teacher for Grades R-9, Maths tutor for Grades 9-12, LIV Village, Durban
• 2014-2019: Free-lance maths tutor to Grades 1-10, Dubai

My Proudest
Achievements

• Pursuing my passion for dance to university level
• Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro with my dad (2019)
• Receiving the Best Overall Student award at Quest Africa, Zimbabwe (2016)

Subjects

  • School Tutoring

Mathematics

Grade 1 - Grade 12

I have experience tutoring in maths from ages 7-16 over the last 7 years. Younger students: my focus is developing mental math skills to aid future progression within the subject. Older students: my experience is in algebra, calculus, and geometry.

English

Grade 1 - Grade 12

My focus is English Literature, having done the subject in Cambridge A-Level and at 1st year university level. I teach the basics of reading and studying literature for younger learners, and assist with essay writing at a higher level.

History

Grade 1 - Grade 9

My focus in history is on essay construction and writing, from understanding and inferring from sources to the final written product.

Music Theory

Grade 1 - Grade 7

I have experience teaching music theory up to Grade 7 in schools. I am a proficient music student, learning piano and music theory through the ABRSM syllabus, as well as studying Music at Cambridge GCSE level.

Drama

Grade 1 - Grade 10

My focus is monologue coaching. I have experience working with LAMDA students up to Level 5, as well as personal experience studying A-Level Drama, and I am currently in my third year of studying Theatre & Performance at university level.

  • Music Tutoring

Piano (Classical)

Beginner (Grades 1 - 3)

My focus is teaching younger students, or overall beginners, assisting them as they begin to learn their way around the piano, understanding the different elements of music, and learning how to read sheet music.

Location

Katherine will travel up to 10km from Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape to you.

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Reviews from others

“Katherine has been patient with our son, and we have seen an improvement in his marks. ”

Nicole

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