Lara J

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Hello, I’m Lara, and I’m excited to introduce myself as your tutor. I hold a Bachelor of Psychology degree, which has equipped me with a deep understanding of human behavior and the importance of fostering positive emotional development. During my matric year, I achieved excellent academic results, including one distinction, with an impressive 90% in art, reflecting my passion for creativity and self-expression.

My journey as an educator began back in 2012 when I started volunteering at the Lefika Art Therapy Centre. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of teaching life skills classes to underprivileged children in our community. These experiences have taught me the power of patience, active listening, and genuine empathy when working with young minds. I derive immense satisfaction from watching children grow, and my goal is to inspire them to pursue careers that bring them joy and fulfillment.

Outside of tutoring, I enjoy spending time outdoors, especially taking long walks to appreciate nature’s beauty. I also cherish quiet moments with my family, which reinforce my belief in the importance of building strong, supportive relationships. My passion for working with kids goes hand in hand with my interest in teaching them how to love themselves, helping them develop into confident, self-assured individuals. I look forward to embarking on this educational journey with your child and contributing to their personal and academic growth.

Ansela B

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I’m Ansela! I did really well at the end of my Matric final year and received 6 out of 7 distinctions. These include having passed with 89% in Afrikaans, 88% in English, 92% in LO, 97% in Drama, 88% in Biology and 83% in Physical Science. I have since completed studies in BA Drama and Theatre studies with an English major. I then Obtained my PGCE and have been working as a teacher – both online and in person – ever since.

I have a sunny personality and a lot of patience as I also have experience tutoring neurodiverse students and other learning challenges. I especially love the challenge of helping learners understand not only the learning material, but the learning process – empowering students to use their time productively.

In my spare time, I enjoy singing and painting.

Michael T

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Hello, I’m Michael. I hold a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Psychology from the University of the Witwatersrand. During my matric year, I achieved four distinctions, including impressive scores of 83% for geography and 83% for drama.

Working with people and helping students who are struggling with their academics is a genuine passion of mine. My commitment to assisting others has grown through my experience as a tutor and my studies in psychology. My goal is to support students academically and help them achieve their goals while creating a comfortable learning environment. I strive to be a mentor to my students, providing guidance and support not only in their academic pursuits but also in their personal growth.

During my Honours year, I had the opportunity to tutor first-year Psychology students, which further solidified my passion for helping others. My academic strengths lie primarily within language, as I am a skilled writer and presenter. I have extensive experience in writing essays and conducting research. In my free time, I enjoy playing football/soccer and engaging in any form of exercise. Additionally, reading is a beloved hobby of mine.

Steph-Mari M

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Hi, my name is Steph-mari and I completed my final year of Matric with 3 Distinctions. I have since gone on to study towards a BA Live performance degree and currently standing on an 80% average and above report; I also study Musical theater part time at The Stage. Helping others is my passion. I have helped people with subjects throughout my highschool year and I am willing to go above and beyond to help learners to prestige in their subjects. In my spare time, i enjoysinging and dancing and writing scripts.

Lubabalo K

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I am an artist and educator. I adopted the nickname “Jeffrey” when I was in a metal band in high school, which is where I discovered my passion for sharing information and understanding with others. This is also where I gained my first experience as a tutor in my boarding house. I am now currently studying toward a PGCE qualification as I believe that I can offer a lot to the next generation both in the classroom, and as a tutor. I’ve also been certified by SACE, discovered I’m as good as I think I am when it comes to football coaching and improved the marks of all my tutees. n my free time, I enjoy Art (visual, theatrical, cinematographic), hiking, politics and philosophy.

Jade E

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The experience I have acquired has allowed me the opportunity to develop a variety of skills that make me a well-rounded educator. These skills include; being a confident leader, direct and clear communicator, patient listener, classroom management, lesson plan construction, encouragement and a quick learner. I believe that my passion keeps me motivated and enthusiastic as a tutor which inspires a productive atmosphere for my students. I strive to give my students the freedom to develop their individualism and admire opinionated students who can explore and voice their ideas. Some of my other interests include drawing, painting and yoga.