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Bio
Passionate to equip young students to be able to serve their community. Really enjoy listening and explaining concepts in simple ways.
I ran a youth leadership program called iProject at DF Malan High School in my 1st and 2nd year of University. I am geared towards bringing out the potential in young individuals in all ways, academic as well as their dreams, calling and purpose.
Education
• 2017-2020 (BSc in Physiotherapy at Stellenbosch University)
• 2021- (Completed Expert Level TEFL course through Global Language Training)
• 2021-(Volunteer at LIV school as assistant PE teacher)
My Proudest
Achievements
• I ran a youth leadership program for my high school for 2 years where we focused on leadership training and personal development,
• A few friends and I did tutoring for Gr 8 and 9 when we were in Gr 11 and 12.
Subjects
Life Sciences (Biology)
Grade 1 - Grade 12 NSCI am studying BSc Physical Therapy (currently in my 4th and final year of studying). I really found Biology extremely fascinating especially the human body. I would see it as a privilege to share the knowledge I have.
Physical Science
Grade 1 - Grade 10 NSCI am a 4th year BSc. Physiotherapy student. I really enjoyed Physical science at school and I also had Physics as a module in my first year of University. I had Physical Sciences as a subject till gr. 12 and a few friend I gave tutoring for Physics.
Mathematics
Grade 1 - Grade 10 NSCI had Math as a subject till Gr. 12. I really enjoyed it as well as to explain it in simple applicable ways to my peers as well as a group of younger students in my high school after school for a year and a half during my Gr. 11 and 12 year.
Geography
Grade 1 - Grade 12 NSCI had Geography till Gr 12 as a subject and I really enjoyed it during my high school course. I am really excited to give any knowledge and help where I am able.
Afrikaans
Grade 1 - Grade 12 NSCI was born and raised speaking Afrikaans and I have experience tutoring native English speakers. My passion is communication. Like Mandela rightly said, if you speak to a man in his mother tongue, you speak to his heart!
English
Grade 1 - Grade 12 NSCI have a passion for communication and helping students excel at being able to communicate in all mediums to a person's heart. I did a TEFL course and have experience tutoring students for exam preparation focusing on comprehension, grammar and creative writing.
French
BeginnerI took French for 2 years in school and I really enjoyed it. I know how much it means to someone if they can speak their home language, so if anyone is wanting to learn French I would be able to help in the basic conversation and comprehension.
Xhosa
BeginnerI had Xhosa as a module at University for a year. I enjoy speaking it with my friends and strangers that I meet that are able to speak Xhosa. I am a Physiotherapy student at Tygerberg Hospital and use my Xhosa to communicate with patients often.
Guitar (Contemporary)
Beginner (Grades 1 - 3)I started playing guitar when I was 9 years old. I really enjoy teaching guitar to my friends specifically to the degree that they can teach themselves. I also had 2 years of classical guitar training (Trinity College syllabus) for theory background.
Location
Waldo will travel up to 20km from Elardus Park, Pretoria, Gauteng to you.
Approximate location and area of coverage.
Reviews from others
“He is gotten to know Matthew well and the fact that he deals with many kids that he is very accurate with points made as we feel the same. He interacts with Matthew very well and even though Matthew doesn't always make the effort Waldo is complimentary irrespective and positive on all levels. Such an amazing guy and the patience that he portrays comes with a lot of emotional intelligence. Matthew is very fond of Waldo too.”- Samantha
“Waldo has been such a blessing, I am incredibly grateful to him for persevering with my son”- Karen
“Listening and observing Siliziwe's interaction with Waldo during the sessions is quite impressive and she is always looking forward to them.”- Pakama
“Waldo was excellent in changing up the lesson midair to adjust to my understanding. He made the sessions fun and easy to understand.”- Reece
“Waldo is an absolutely amazing tutor and his and my sons efforts are showing in the increase in my sons Afrikaans and Maths marks!”- Claire
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