Shannon H

English

I achieved 1st place in English throughout High School. I competed in national creative writing and debating competitions and I was placed 2nd in the National SACCEE Language challenge. I also have my TEFL Level 5 certificate.

Life Orientation

LO can be a very interesting subject if one can apply the skills that are taught, in real life. I always enjoyed LO and achieved top marks throughout high school for the subject.

History

History was my favourite subject in high school and I have maintained by keen interest for South African and natural history after school. I have a special talent for essay writing, and I often achieved 100% for my essays in high school.

Mathematics

I have a lot of experience teaching Primary School Maths. I enjoy making Maths fun, through the use of colour, flashcards and inventive number games. I passed Maths 1 in University with Distinction.

Life Sciences (Biology)

Life Sciences is most definitely a passion of mine. I enjoy relating the syllabus to real-life and I encourage students to notice the Life Science all around them. I use diagrams, flow-charts and colour to make Life Science "come-alive".

Music Theory

Music is my greatest passion- I play three instruments.I really enjoy music history and theory because it opens a whole world to you once you know the theory and historical relevance behind a piece of music.

Afrikaans

I am fluent in Afrikaans and I am able to teach the subject in a fun, but methodical way, to improve the learner's spoken and written skills. I have tutored Afrikaans with Foundation Phase learners in the past.

Natural Science

Natural science is a passion of mine. I took Life Science until Matric and I excelled in this subject. I have a keen interest in the outdoors and nature, and I am able to relate the theory of the subject to examples in the South African context.

Social Science

History and Geography have been two of my favourite interests throughout my life. My knowledge of international and South African history and my interest in the outdoors, allows me to relate the theory of these subjects to real-life examples.

Homework

Being an au pair and tutor for many students through the years has made me a professional homework-helper! I enjoy helping students to get things done and to get them to organise their work themselves.

Tenor Saxophone

I have my Advanced Certificate (with Distinction) in tenor sax. I have competed in numerous national competitions and played in the SA National Youth Orchestra from 2015-2018. I have strong theory skills too,and I achieved 90 % for music in Year 12.

Economics

I have completed my undergrad at UCT in Politics, Philosophy and Economics, achieving an 80% GPA and 85% across my Economics subjects. I have taken my aptitude for Economics and my passion for the field into my Honours studies. My specialities include Environmental Economics and Microeconomics.

English

I am a certified TEFL tutor and I have taught many learners, from a variety of backgrounds, speaking, written and comprehension skills in English.