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Alana B

Tutor in Nietgedacht 535-Jq, Gauteng • 24 years old

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Bio

I am a Psychometrist with a strong passion for teaching and learning. Let me help you achieve your highest potential and bring enthusiasm and excitement to your educational journey!

I have been in leadership positions throughout my life; as a sports captain and prefect at various levels. However, more recently, I have been highly involved in student welfare as an Academic mentor at IIE MSA. I believe my experience in this field, coupled with my compassionate yet driven nature, enable me to be an effective tutor, facilitating academic excellence - one student at a time.

Education

• Studies:
• 2023: BPsych (Psychometry) (UJ)
• 2022: BSocSci (Hons), Psychology (IIE MSA).
• 2019 - 2021: BSocSci, Psychology and Development Studies (Monash Uni).

• 2017 - current: Tutoring

My Proudest
Achievements

• 1. I completed my Bachelor of Social Science degree with an excellent academic record.
• 2. I was selected for an academic excellence scholarship in 2019 and managed to maintain it throughout my degree programme.
• 3. I secured and completed my first psychology internship at a rehab facility in 2021.

Subjects

  • University Tutoring

Research Methodology

First Year - Fourth Year

I hold a BSocSci degree in Psychology and Development Studies. I completed five research modules throughout my undergraduate career. I have three years of academic tutoring, mentorship and student services experience, plus practical research exposure at the postgraduate level.

Statistics

First Year - Second Year

I hold a BSocSci degree in Psychology and Development Studies. I completed two core statistics modules in my undergraduate career (81.5% average in Statistics). I have been tutoring Stats for the last three years, and I would love to assist other learners in approaching Stats confidently.

Research

First Year - Fourth Year

I have 3 years of academic tutoring, mentorship and student services experience, plus practical research experience at postgraduate level in the subject matter. I find I am able to explain difficult concepts in a way people can understand, making their learning more enjoyable and successful

Psychology

First Year - Fourth Year

I hold a BSocSci degree in Psychology and Development Studies. I completed ten psychology modules (78.4 % average). I have a good understanding of Psychology and am excellent at problem-solving. I would love to assist other learners in gaining more insight into the subject matter.

Creative Writing

First Year - Third Year

I have been assisting students with their essay writing for four years, and I can help you achieve your academic goal and improve your writing skills. I love helping students reach their educational goals and build on their strengths.

  • School Tutoring

Homework

Grade 1 - Grade 9

I hold a BSocSci degree in Psychology and Development Studies. I completed my IGSCE with 1 A* , 6 Bs and 2 Cs. I have 3 years of academic tutoring and mentorship experience, including homework and exam preparation.

Exam Preparation

Grade 1 - Grade 10

I hold a BSocSci degree in Psychology and Development Studies. I completed my IGSCE with 1 A*, 6 Bs and 2 Cs. I would like to help students in adopting the correct approach for exams so that they become comfortable with and able to excel in their examinations.

Development Studies

Grade 1 - Grade 12

I hold a BSocSci degree in Psychology and Development Studies, with a 76% average in Development Studies modules. I want to help students who aren’t comfortable with Developmental Studies to no longer be intimidated by it, but rather help them feel confident and ready to approach the subject!

Mathematics

Grade 1 - Grade 9

I have experience with maths, both as a student and a tutor. I help students by breaking down complex concepts to understand them easily. I would love to help students master this subject and gain confidence.

Location

Alana will travel up to 15km from Nietgedacht 535-Jq, Gauteng to you.

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Reviews from others

“Alana is extremely patient with me, knows the content well, and it is a real pleasure working with her, I always look forward to our lessons because I know that Alana will be able to guide me in the areas that I have difficulty.”

Angelina

“Alana is so helpful in Tutoring and is able to explain things in a way that makes sense. She is an amazing tutor. ”

Allison

“Alana is so patient with my daughter and my daughter loves working with Alana. ”

Nomsa

“Alana is patient and a very good tutor. Her advice and guidance has been so helpful and Kenisha has thoroughly enjoyed her classes with Alana and Kenisha has made major improvement. Thank you.”

Thevi

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