A self-certified future vanguard in the transformation of education in South Africa, with a fervent passion for teaching, learning and contributing positively to the people and community around me.
My natural predilection towards emotional intelligence enables me to empathise and relate well with people, thus helping me to establish sustainable rapport. Having experience in working with students from all backgrounds and ages makes me adaptable and adept at assisting a wide gamut of people. But, ultimately, what makes me great at helping others is because I really, really want to.
• 2012: Matriculated with 6 Distinctions
• 2016: Completed BA degree in Linguistics & Psychology at UKZN
• 2017: Completed BA Honour's degree in Linguistics at UKZN
• 2021: Enrolled for PGCE program at UKZN
• Ranked 3rd academically in the entire College of Humanities at UKZN in undergrad.
• Invited to join the Golden Key International Honours Society in 2015.
• Graduated summa cum laude (aggregate of 80% and above) for both Bachelor's and Honours degrees.
Life Sciences (Biology)
I did Life Sciences from Grade 10 up to Matric and achieved 85% as an overall Matric mark. It is one of my favourite subjects to tutor as I enjoy learning and teaching about biological processes; and I have been doing it now for over 4 years.
English
I did English as a home language from Grade 1 up to Matric and achieved 96% as an overall Matric mark. I minored in English in undergrad and majored in Linguistics (using English as a framework) in both undergrad and Honours. I have been tutoring English for over 5 years.
Zulu
I did IsiZulu as an additional language from grades 5 to 9 and ,as a home language IsiZulu speaker, I speak, write and read it fluently. I have over 4 years' experience tutoring IsiZulu as a second language.
Afrikaans
I did Afrikaans as an additional language from Grades 6-12 and achieved a 90% at the end of matric. I attended two semi-Afrikaans schools for a combined period of 5 years and did Afrikaans public speaking in high school. I have been tutoring Afrikaans for over 5 years.
Life Orientation
I did Life Orientation throughout my school career and continued on to major in Psychology in university, which forms an integral part in how we interact with others and ourselves. I have a keen understanding of life, its issues and behavioural tendencies.
Mathematics
Although Mathematics is not my strongest subject, I can tutor this subject up to grade 5 level, given my informal tutoring of primary school children in the past.I did Mathematics up to Matric level.
Study skills
I have worked as a study skills coach and mentor for over 3 years, delivering individual and group seminars to students in primary and high school and university. I have travelled extensively around KZN, working with private and public schools delivering study skills programs.
Natural Science
I did Natural Sciences up to Grade 9, continued with Life Sciences from Grade 10 up to Matric and achieved 85% as an overall Matric mark. It is one of my favourite subjects to tutor as I enjoy learning and teaching about biological processes; and I have been doing it now for over 4 years.
English Literature
I achieved 96% as an overall Matric mark for English Home Language, minored in English in undergrad and majored in Linguistics (using English as a framework) in both undergrad and Honours. I have been tutoring English for over 5 years, including as a second language to international students.
English
I achieved 96% as an overall Matric mark for English Home Language, minored in English in undergrad and majored in Linguistics (using English as a framework) in both undergrad and Honours. I have been tutoring English for over 5 years, including as a second language to international students.
Linguistics
I majored in Linguistics in both undergrad and Honours, and graduated summa cum laude (aggregate of 80% and above) for both degrees. I am an avid lover of language and have great interest in linguistic exploration and study, and how this interacts with and can benefit our society.
Psychology
I majored in Psychology in my undergrad degree and graduated summa cum laude. I also have extensive interest in the Psychology, the human mind and the history of the study of the human psyche.
Silindile Nwabisa will travel up to 40km from Sea View, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal to you.
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