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Leah N

Tutor in Northdale, Pietermaritzburg • 23 years old

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Bio

I am a recent graduate and a student teacher. I take great pride in successfully imparting my knowledge to others to help them succeed.

The acquisition and exchange of knowledge is a continuous source of my personal accomplishments. My educational psychology background and excellent communication skills have allowed me to teach students of all ages from around the world successfully.

Education

• 2018 - 2020: Bachelor of Social Sciences (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
• 2021: Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
• 2022: English teacher (Education First)

My Proudest
Achievements

• Obtained my Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours degree with 10 distinctions.
• Awarded the UKZN PG Scholarship award in 2021 in recognition of excellent academic performance.
• Joined the Golden Key International Honours Society for academic excellence, and placed in the top 15% at my university.

Subjects

  • School Tutoring

English

Grade 1 - Grade 12

I obtained a distinction in Matric, and a merit award for English at university. I have experience teaching English to students of all ages worldwide. I am confident in my ability to help students excel in the subject and achieve excellent results. To excel, or not to excel? That is the question!

Afrikaans

Grade 1 - Grade 10

Afrikaans is my second language and I can speak it fluently. I have experience teaching the Cambridge, IEB and CAPS syllabi. I would like to help students in adopting the correct approach for this subject so that they can excel in Afrikaans.

Geography

Grade 1 - Grade 10

Geography came naturally to me in high school and I have enjoyed teaching it to other students and helping them excel. I would love to help students who aren’t comfortable with Geography and mapwork to no longer be intimidated by it but rather help them feel confident to approach the subject!

Life Sciences (Biology)

Grade 1 - Grade 10

After self-studying most of the work in depth and excelling in the subject, I would like to use my knowledge to help others who struggle with BIOLOGY to excel!

Life Orientation

Grade 1 - Grade 12

Life orientation has always been a great interest, leading me to study psychology at university. I would like to help others develop a comprehensive knowledge of the core concepts and a passion for the subject.

Human and Social Sciences

Grade 1 - Grade 9

I would like to help students in adopting the correct approach for this subject, so that they become comfortable with and able to excel in human and social sciences.

Natural Science

Grade 1 - Grade 9

I have always been fascinated by science, which led me to learn biology and physical science until I completed school. My university thesis was also science related. I would like to help others to develop a comprehensive knowledge of the core concepts and a passion for the subject.

  • University Tutoring

Psychology

First Year - Postgrad

I have obtained my Undergraduate and Honours degrees specialising in Psychology at UKZN with an average of 77%. I want to help students who aren’t comfortable with Psychology and Statistics to no longer be intimidated by it, but rather help them feel confident and ready to approach the subject!

English

First Year - Third Year

I obtained a distinction in Matric and a merit award for the highest percentage in my English class at university. I am confident in my ability to help students excel in the subject and achieve excellent results. To excel, or not to excel? That is the question!

  • Language Tutoring

Conversational English

Beginner

I obtained a distinction in Matric, and a merit award for the highest percentage in my English class at university. I have experience teaching English to students of all ages worldwide. To excel, or not to excel? That is the question!

English

Beginner - Advanced

I obtained a distinction in Matric, and a merit award for English at university. I have experience teaching English to students of all ages worldwide. I am confident in my ability to help students excel in the subject and achieve excellent results. To excel, or not to excel? That is the question!

Afrikaans

Beginner

Afrikaans is my second language, and I can speak it fluently. I hope to help both non-Afrikaans speakers and Afrikaans speakers master and appreciate the language.

IELTS

Beginner - Advanced

I am a qualified ESL instructor (beginner to advanced) including IELTS and Business English. I am able to successfully create lessons based on upur needs.

Location

Leah will travel up to 5km from Northdale, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal to you.

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Reviews from others

“Leah has been an excellent teacher. I really enjoyed her classes. She is knowledgeable and willing to pass the information to someone else. I can recommend her to anyone. ”

Thobile

“Gugulethu is always looking forward to her lessons.I have also noted an improvement on Gugulethu on her understanding especially when reading text.”

Phakamile

“She’s guides me to the right answer and let’s me work my brain which really helps :) ”

Lelani

“Excellent tutor!”

Vongai

“She is excellent in teaching her student, she is also patient”

Prince

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