Mikayla D

I am a friendly, Intermediate Phase Education student and I am currently working towards completing my degree in a few years. In Matric I received two distinctions in History and Visual Arts and thereafter completed a 3-year course in discipleship school. I have had experience in tutoring Life Sciences and Maths, as well as Au Pairing. Some of my greatest achievements so far include having illustrated a children’s book, having lead an outreach project in some local schools, and having met all my academic goals for my BEd studies. In my free time, I love to be creative through painting and writing songs.

Lubabalo K

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

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.

Lauren A

I have had an incredibly successful schooling career. In Matric, I received 5 distinctions overall and did exceptionally well in Life Science, History, Visual Arts, and English. I completed my undergraduate degree in Humanities at the University of Cape Town where I majored in History and Psychology. From there, I did my Postgraduate Certificate in Education with the method subjects of History and Life Orientation. Both of my degrees were awarded with distinction. I am a newly qualified high school teacher who is currently interning at a special needs school in Cape Town. Personally, I have a huge interest in printmaking and digital product creation.

James H

I completed Matric at an IEB school with distinctions for 7 of the 9 subjects I took, with my highest mark being Mathematics. I am now currently in the penultimate year of a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering at University. I have 2 years of experience tutoring Mathematics, English, Accounting and Science for Grades 8-12, both online and in person. In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball and games with friends, as well as cooking, hiking, and baking.

Daniella S

I have always loved working with children, even before I had completed my studies in BSc Sport Science and a Postgraduate degree in BSc Kinderkinetics at University. I have also worked as an au-pair for 5 years which included academic tutoring and academic support, in addition to my extensive experience as a tutor mainly for children in grades 0 – 9. I have worked with babies, toddlers, primary school children as well as children with special needs in therapy and coaching environments. I love creating fun and safe spaces where I can teach new skills and inspire children to become confident and enjoy academics. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, camping and being at the ocean.

William B

I completed my final year of Matric with great results including having passed with 5 distictions in English, Afrikaans, History, LO and Xhosa! I then went on to study a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in English, History, and Politics as well as completing my Post Grad. I love teaching; my passion for the subjects I teach drives me to share them. I am a patient and good-humoured guide through academic preparation and I want to cultivate good attitudes towards scholarly work. Some of my other interests include playing the guitar, gardenig and following current global trends.

Kiara J

I received an 83% average in Matric, as well as Honours for full colours in academics, culture, and service. I’ve completed a BA degree at University, with a triple major in History, Political Science & Applied English Language Studies. I am currently completing my Post Graduate Certificate in Education which will qualify me to teach English & History to Grade 10 -12 learners. I have tutored English and History with BrightSparkz, I have also worked as a student teacher, au pair, and babysitter for many years. I have experience in teaching children with ADHD, as well as students who struggle in large classrooms. I understand the unique difficulties that young students face, and I enjoy working together to find a productive solution!

Derryn W

I received 6 distinctions in my Matric year for several subjects, some of which included – Mathematics, Physical Sciences, English, History and Afrikaans. In addition to this, I received the award for Top 3 Highest Mathematics marks in Matric, I was appointed as a prefect and awarded full colurs for public speaking colours and recieved 1st place for it in the South African Literacy Association. I’ve since gone on to study and am currently completing my BEng in Industrial Engineering. Throughout the years, I have tutored multiple students in a variety of subjects including Maths, Science, and English – with all of them unanimously experiencing an increase in their marks and gaining a better understanding of the subject. In my spare time – I enjoy baking, reading, and walking my dog.