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Bio
I'm a hard-working and patient person with a passion for gaining and sharing knowledge. I have enjoyed working with, and caring for, students since I matriculated.
I have experience as an au pair and a tutor, I always build a good relationship with my students. I have also worked in various NPO's in the education sector, in leadership roles such as Social Outreach Systems Manager, Head of Administration, a Teacher, a Camp Leader and as a Chaperone and Mentor to high school students from SA and America. I currently tutor third year Psychology at UCT.
Education
• 2017-2020: Au-pairing
• 2017-2021: Psychology and Linguistics
• 2018-Present: Director of an NPO in the education sector
• 2023 (present): Masters (Linguistics)
• 2023 (present): Copywriter & Educator
My Proudest
Achievements
• Being the first female to represent South Africa in Excel at the Microsoft Office World Championships.
• Achieving 98% for mathematical literacy, 2 class medals, being on the Dean's List and a member of Golden Key.
• Graduating from UCT with a distinction in Linguistics.
Subjects
- School Tutoring
Mathematics Literacy
Grade 1 - Grade 12 IEBI thoroughly enjoy this subject. I came in the top 1% in 2016 for IEB mathematical literacy.
Mathematics
Grade 1 - Grade 5 IEB and CAPSI have tutored this subject for 3 years. I find it enjoyable, especially with the younger grades. I try to make the subject fun!
- Adhoc Tutoring
Microsoft Excel
Beginner - Intermediate and Advanced.I have a Microsoft Office Specialist certification in Excel. I placed first in SA in Excel for the Microsoft Office Specialist competition and in the top 16 at the World Championships.
- University Tutoring
Psychology
First Year - Second Year PSY1005S (89) and PSY2015F (75)I enjoyed both courses thoroughly. I received distinctions for my psychology modules.
Linguistics
First Year UCT undergraduate coursesI received my Bachelor of Arts degree with a distinction in Linguistics. I am currently completing my honours degree in the subject and I enjoy it very much.
Quantitive Methods
First Year - Third Year MAM1022F, MAM1016S, PSY2015F, PSY3007SI came top of the class in the MAM courses. I enjoy teaching the quantitative methods both with and without excel. I received a distinction for the second year PSY research course, that uses these methods. In addition, I am currently tutoring third year Research in Psychology.
Location
Kathrine will travel up to 5km from West Beach, Cape Town, Western Cape to you.
Approximate location and area of coverage.
Reviews from others
Kathrine is an excellent teacher I m satisfied with her teaching method.
— Syeda
Matthew is excited about English and always has a question to ask about anything language related! Katherine has helped enormously with that and his increased marks for English.
— Chloe
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