Bio
It has always been a pleasure to teach and tutor primary school children. It is my passion! I am honest, hardworking and empathetic. I always strive to do my best to help a pupil achieve their goals!
My greatest gift at helping children is patience! I worked with thousands of children over the years and many of them from wheelchair pupils, learning disabled and very bright pupils have been successfully helped. I also have attention to detail, empathy and I am very focused. I have also designed my own techniques, programs to develop the child. What a joy it is to see a child improve!
Education
• I studied a Teaching Diploma - H.Dip.Ed. - 4 years
• I studied a Bachelors Degree part time over 6 years
• Graduated Cum Laude.
• Graduated top of the class - Dale Carnegie Course
• Speeches and PR
My Proudest
Achievements
• These 3 pupils were special!
• Muhammed, had a terminal illness. I gave him a reason to get up in the morning and learn. He loved the classes.
• James had Cerebral Palsy. I designed and taught a special syllabus for him.
• Ratile had a learning disability and learned to read and write - a great goal!
Subjects
Mathematics
Grade 1 - Grade 8 Government Syllabus South AfricaI have taught Mathematics from Grade 1 to Grade 7 in schools and tutored privately for 34 years. It is wonderful and rewarding to see the pupils improve especially the remedial pupils. I have designed and used special techniques to achieve these results! I have also tutored Grade 8's positively!
English
Grade 1 - Grade 7 Government Syllabus South ArficaEnglish is a fabulous subject to tutor. It is such a diverse subject - from reading, spelling, comprehension, grammar and story writing. it is wonderful to see the pupils grow from strength to strength as they develop in this subject. there is always a lot to teach them.
Afrikaans
Grade 1 - Grade 7 Government syllabus South AfricaIt is a wonderful subject to teach - especially from the beginning stages and as a second language. They start knowing nothing and they can spell and read and write it when you have worked with them. Very rewarding!
History
Grade 1 - Grade 7 Government Syllabus South AfricaVery interesting subject! Interesting to teach them about the past. And also teach them learning techniques. How to answer questions and do projects.
Geography
Grade 1 - Grade 7 Govenment Syllabus South AfricaGeography is about the present and what happens in the world around them. Very exciting to impart it to them. Fun to work on projects, tests, assignments and watch them grow. To develop their learning techniques is rewarding!
Natural Science
Grade 1 - Grade 7 Government Syllabus South AfricaVery interesting subject. Teaching understanding and learning methods - very rewarding to see them master this subject. They can also learn good learning techniques here.
Life Orientation
Grade 1 - Grade 8 Government Syllabus South AfricaThis is a fabulous subject to teach as pupils learn about people and their traditions. They learn how to understand other cultures and religions. They learn about drugs, the bodies etc. Working through the projects, assignments and questions is very exciting! Teaches them to think!
Study skills
Grade 1 - Grade 8 CAPSI have loved helping learners study for tests and exams! Especially with History and Geography! It is wonderful to see them grow and watch their marks improve! They also understand the subject better! Every learner can get positive results!
Reviews from others
“Leigh is an enthusiastic, patient, and cheerful tutor. She is extremely helpful with my son and he has enjoyed all his lessons with her, despite struggling with mastering the Afrikaans language! ”- Clare
“Leigh is caring and Owethu has grown and his confidence has improved.”- Blossom
“She is naturally a teacher ”- Gideon
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