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Christine J

Tutor in Essenwood, Berea • 27 years old

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Bio

I am passionate about teaching and helping learners to understand difficult concepts. I like reading, being creative and listening to music.

I am understanding, and patient and enjoy answering questions over and over again. I will also specialise in the learning content for the learner. I have specialised knowledge of teaching grades 4 to 9. I provide constructive feedback, highlighting the good aspects and showing room for improvement thereby keeping a record for parents to see progress.

Education

• Grade 000 - Grade 12: Maris Stella School
• 2016 - 2020: Interning at Maris Stella
• 2016 - 2023: Completed my teaching degree at UNISA
• 2022- 2023: Taught English FAL for The Really Great Teacher Company.

My Proudest
Achievements

• I graduated high school with 68 % and above marks in all subjects.
• I was awarded a selective SAMSTIP bursary to study teaching while interning part-time at Maris Stella School.
• I have achieved my Bachelor's degree in teaching.

Subjects

  • School Tutoring

Mathematics Literacy

Grade 1 - Grade 12 NSC, CAPS, IEB

I obtained 89% for Mathematical Literacy in Grade 12. I have an excellent understanding and knowledge of the subject. I have also taught this subjectt with great success on TM2

Natural Science

Grade 1 - Grade 9 NSC, CAPS, IEB

I have a deep passion for Natural Science, which drives me to create engaging and interactive lessons for my students. I allow the learner to discover concepts again with patience and creativity.

English

Grade 1 - Grade 12 NSC, CAPS, IEB (FAL)

I excelled in high school English, with strong reading and comprehension skills, enabling me to effectively guide learners through comprehension techniques and other aspects of the subject. I have also taught English as a FAL.

Life Sciences (Biology)

Grade 1 - Grade 10 NSC, CAPS, IEB

I love Natural Science and Biology. It was one of the main reasons I took it as a subject in grade 12. I am interested in the subject and I can make lessons fun and interactive.

Geography

Grade 1 - Grade 11 NSC, CAPS, IEB

I love the subject find the subject interesting and can make it a fun, interactive lesson for learners. I am familiar with the IEB syllabus having experienced it first hand as well as keeping up-to-date with the requirements needed.

Afrikaans

Grade 1 - Grade 8 NSC, IEB

I achieved a distinction for Afrikaans in Matric. I am also a qualified educator and have done Afrikaans at University level.

  • University Tutoring

Afrikaans

First Year Afk1501

I took Afrikaans throughout school and after in university to first year level. I thoroughly love the subject and listen to Afrikaans music often. I have a large vocabulary and enjoy tackling a problem together.

  • Language Tutoring

English

Beginner - Advanced

I have taught English as a first additional language online to Polish students at The Really Great Teacher Company for a year.

Reviews from others

“My daughter loves her and she enjoys her way of teaching ”
- Andile
“He’s become really confident about his exams and was very enthusiastic about the outcomes ”
- Reneiloe
“Christine excels at being interesting, to get Vihaan interested in the lesson. She is not a boring Afrikaans Teacher. Will love to continue with her, for Vihaan's 2025 year.”
- Sohana
“I think Christine is best teacher as I was also listening to the way she was explaining and encouraging my son. I will definitely refer my friends ”
- Nelly
“Tshiamo achieved 29/30 in class assessment last week, she is very happy! Thanks to Christine”
- Japhta
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