Jen E
Tutor in Rondebosch, Cape Town • 25 years old
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3.0
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Bio
I am a two-time UCT graduate and qualified SP & FET teacher. When I'm not studying or working as a music teacher I enjoy baking, crocheting and exploring interesting places around Cape Town!
I have struggled in some subjects and know that hard work and a good teacher can change things for the better. My best attributes are patience and kindness, and I ensure that I apply those to any situation I am in. Each person's struggle is unique and I always try to understand from another's perspective. Your success is our success, and I do my best to work with you to reach your goals.
Education
• 2019-current: teacher at Marimba Jam
• 2019-21: BA (UCT), residence tutor, House Committee & Res Council member, Staff Writer and Editor at HerCampus
• 2022: PGCE (UCT), Jakes Gerwel Candidate Fellow
My Proudest
Achievements
• I am a Jakes Gerwel Candidate Fellow, and part of the Graduate Teaching Fellowship.
• I graduated from UCT with distinction and a place on the Dean's Merit List.
• I was voted into several leadership positions in my residence and councils at UCT.
Subjects
- School Tutoring
English
I achieved a distinction in grade 12, have a degree in English from UCT, and am a qualified English teacher. My understanding of literature at university level will enable me to tutor primary and high school students to a satisfactory standard.
Afrikaans
I speak Afrikaans fluently as my second language and have achieved consistently high marks in school (94% in grade 12) and external Olympiads. My personal experience with learning languages will come in handy, as I have my own techniques that helped me remember vocabulary and complex grammar rules.
History
I achieved a distinction in grade 12, have a History degree from UCT, and am a qualified History teacher. History requires contextual understanding and good essay writing, both of which I can assist with improving through dedicated lessons on structuring source-based questions and essays.
Mathematics Literacy
I started Maths Lit in Gr.12 and excelled (94% NSC, 3rd in province). Having a background in pure maths, I can approach the content from a different perspective and ensure that problem solving is done simply, but thoroughly.
Consumer Studies
I really enjoy Consumer Studies - if I wasn't a teacher, I'd have become a chef! I tutored my classmates and achieved high marks from Grd.10-12. I have an excellent understanding of the practical and theory requirements, boosted by my Life Sciences knowledge and interest in food science.
German
I took the SLL1062F/1063S courses at UCT and achieved 82% and 92% respectively. I have been maintaining my language skills and am confident in tutoring basic vocabulary, grammar, reading and speech.
Life Sciences (Biology)
I took Life Sciences until grade 12 and achieved consistently high marks. I have tutored this subject before and thoroughly enjoy the content.
Life Orientation
I believe that Life Orientation is an essential subject to teach necessary life skills. I briefly majored in Psychology and later majored in Gender Studies, both of which give me a well-rounded perspective and ability to tutor this subject.
- Language Tutoring
German
I took the SLL1062F/1063S courses at the University of Cape Town and achieved 82% and 92% respectively. I have been maintaining my language skills and am confident in teaching beginners basic vocabulary, grammar, reading and speech.
Location
Jen will travel up to 10km from Rondebosch, Cape Town, Western Cape to you.
Approximate location and area of coverage.
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