Bio

I am a qualified Chemical Engineer with 14 years experience in Maths, Physics and Chemistry tuition. I focus on providing guidance and support, assisting learners in developing problem solving skills

Each learner is unique, and I personalize each tutoring experience by understanding the learner's objectives, challenges and personal learning style. This allows for exercising patience, and better use of my knowledge of the content to assist the learner in building their confidence, enhancing their approach to each problem and subject, and offering encouragement and support.

Education

• BSc in Chemical Engineering (2006)
• MSc Chemical Engineering (2013)

My Proudest
Achievements

• I am always encouraged by every eureka moment from a learner. Over the years I have had a number of proud moments when learners who seem overwhelmed at the start call or send a message of appreciation when they meet their objectives - from moving from a fail to a pass, to achieving good scores.

Subjects

University Tutoring

Chemical Engineering

First Year - Second Year

In addition to excelling in the subject, I was a teaching assistant for 1st and 2nd year Chemical Engineering at Wits University and UCT, and I have been tutoring 1st - 3rd year students for more than 10 years.

Chemistry

First Year

I achieved the highest grade in the Cambridge A levels, and excelled in chemistry as part of my chemical engineering degree. With over 10 years tutoring experience, I focus on building up both the knowledge base of the student as well as confidence in approaching and solving problems.

Engineering

First Year - Second Year UCT Chemical Engineering

In addition to excelling in the subject, I was a teaching assistant for 1st and 2nd year Chemical Engineering at Wits University and UCT, and I have been tutoring 1st - 3rd year students for more than 10 years.

GMAT

First Year

I have been assisting students with GMAT preparation for the past 8 years. I ensure that the student is comfortable with the basic Maths concepts, as well as advanced problem solving required to develop strategies for efficiently answering the questions.

Mathematics

First Year

I achieved the highest grade in the Cambridge A levels, and excelled in Mathematics in both high school and university. With over 10 years tutoring experience in Mathematics, I focus on building up both the knowledge base of the student as well as confidence in approaching and solving problems.

Physics

First Year

I obtained a distinction in my first year at University, and excelled in Physics in both high school and university. With over 10 years tutoring experience in Physics, I focus on building up both the knowledge base of the student as well as confidence in approaching and solving problems.

School Tutoring

AS Cambridge syllabus

Grade 1 - Grade 12

I obtained a distinction for my 'A' Levels, with Mathematics as my favourite subject in high school. Since then, I have done more than 300 hours of tutoring from high school Mathematics to graduate tutoring.

Chemistry

Grade 1 - Grade 12

I achieved the highest grade in the Cambridge A levels, and excelled in chemistry as part of my chemical engineering degree. With over 10 years tutoring experience, I focus on building up both the knowledge base of the student as well as confidence in approaching and solving problems.

Mathematics Literacy

Grade 1 - Grade 12 Cambridge

I have tutored Maths Literacy at high school level, incorporating my education and knowledge of Pure Maths as well as commercial subjects at high school and university. I am passionate about Maths education and enjoy tutoring this subject.

Physical Science

Grade 1 - Grade 12 Cambridge

I achieved a distinction in both Physics and Chemistry in my 1st year at University, and excelled in both subjects at high school. With over 10 years tutoring experience, I focus on building up both the knowledge base of the student as well as confidence in approaching and solving problems.

Reviews from others

“Tawanda has been an excellent mentor and has helped me learn and understand concepts that I’ve battled with. My marks and feedback from the university reflect the huge impact that he’s had. Thank you so much for the efforts and going the extra mile every time”

- Kayleigh

“Thoughtful and excellent knowledge of A level system. Just what we needed.”

- Justine

“Tawanda has excellent grasp of the GMAT requirements, and has guided me to new problem solving strategies which are tailored to the GMAT style of questioning and the time pressure experienced during the GMATs. I would recommend Tawanda as both a mathematics tutor and a GMAT tutor.”

- Tyrone

“Tawanda is excellent in the way he explains and has patience when one does now understand something. He will carefully go through a problem until you understand it.”

- Richard

“Twanda has patience and explains mathematical problems clearly and concisely. He also has a great sense of humor and is overall a very likable person. Thanks for all help so far!”

- Bronwyn

“Tawanda has shown serious commitment to his tutoring. Was always on time and he is very gentle in his teaching. Tawanda is knowledgeable and made difficult math look easy. it was really a pleasure working with him. ”

- Violette

“He is very helpful and he explains the theory well in a way that I can understand. He gives good tips on how to make calculations more accurate and easy ”

- Louise

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