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Bio
I am a creative, friendly, and patient person who enjoys writing. I am passionate about learning and teaching, especially languages.
My strength when it comes to helping is my ability to assess the person or situation I am aiding and see where I am most needed. I try my best to help and enjoy seeing results. I am very patient and can find creative ways to help.
Education
• 2020 BSocSci (African studies and social development) with distinction, UCT
• 2017 Gap year: tutoring and then travelling
• 2014-2016 St Cyprian's School
• 2009-2014 German International School Cape Town
My Proudest
Achievements
• Paperight Young Writer's Anthology Short Story Competition
• 8 Matric Distinctions
• Traveling for 5 months in Europe and Morocco
Subjects
- School Tutoring
French
Grade 1 - Grade 12 IEB, NSCI have spent ten years developing my French, starting with Grade 7 to third-year level university courses. My approach is systemic and thematic, working to develop language, comprehension, and grammar skills simultaneously. I have taught a number of students to improve their fluency in the language.
History
Grade 1 - Grade 12 IEB, NSCMy skill in history was recognised with both the Grades 11 and 12 History Subject Prizes at school. I have tutored matric history to a couple of students by developing critical thinking skills through practical examples and formulating essay structures and responses. I majored in African studies.
Afrikaans
Grade 1 - Grade 12 IEB, NSCAs demonstrated by my receipt of an Afrikaans prize at school, I have a thorough grasp of the language. I teach systemic skills that help to decode texts, in addition to building a solid grammar and vocabulary foundation. I have helped a number of students improve their confidence and fluency.
- Language Tutoring
French
Beginner - IntermediateI have spent ten years developing my French, starting with Grade 7 to third-year level university courses. My approach is systemic and thematic, working to develop language, comprehension, and grammar skills simultaneously. I have taught a number of students to improve their fluency in the language.
- University Tutoring
French
First Year - Second Year SLL2061S, SLL2060F, SLL3060FI have spent ten years developing my French, starting with Grade 7 to third-year level university courses. My approach is systemic and thematic, working to develop language, comprehension, and grammar skills simultaneously. I have taught a number of students to improve their fluency in the language.
Reviews from others
“Jenna has been an absolute asset to Joshua in helping him understand Afrikaans better and his increased confidence in the subject is because of her excellent tutoring. Thank you Jenna.”- Deryn
“I really enjoy Jenna's lessons and I like the way she explains the work, as it makes me more confident in the sections that I did not understand ”- Viloshnee
“She is very patient with Teya and I think persistence will pay off. I’d love to continue lessons with Jenna for the year as I think she is a great and very capable teacher.”- Kate
“She has a lot of patience with me and try to set my "overwhelmedness" to ease. She helps me and I feel free to ask if I don't understand.”- Lanri
“She has helped my daughter improve her comprehension skills”- Basani
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