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Bio
I am a hardworking and resilient human being with a love for all things new and exciting.
I possess a keen awareness of each student's distinct learning styles and comprehension abilities. This insight equips me with the proficiency to effectively tutor individuals, particularly in subjects where they encounter challenges. By tailoring my approach to accommodate their specific needs and preferences, I aim to facilitate a more comprehensive understanding and foster academic growth.
Education
• 2021 - 2023 Bsocsci in Psychology and German (University of Cape Town)
• 2024 - Current BA Hons in German (University of Cape Town)
My Proudest
Achievements
• In 2023, I achieved a position on the Dean's merit list, marking a significant milestone in my academic journey.
• Being the first member of my family to obtain a degree.
Subjects
German
Grade 1 - Grade 12 NSCGuten Tag Studieninteressierte! I studied German during high school and have my bachelor's degree in German and Psychology. I have an immense love for the language and teaching it to others. I can tutor both beginners as well as more advanced students.
Afrikaans
Grade 1 - Grade 12 NSC (HL)I grew up in a bilingual household, namely, Afrikaans and English. I also had Afrikaans as a subject during high school which has given me a more complex understanding of the language structure and how to teach it to others.
English
Grade 1 - Grade 10 NSCI am a native English speaker who is well-versed in teaching the intricacies of this universally used language. My tutoring approach is tailored to meet your individual needs, ensuring a personalized and effective learning experience.
Xhosa
Beginner NSCMolweni Bafundi! I took a year-long elective course in isiXhosa at university during my undergrad and have since expanded my knowledge of the language during my time. I would love to assist students in learning the basic building blocks of this language.
German
Beginner - AdvancedGuten Tag ! I have 8 years of experience reading, writing and speaking this language. I have spent one year in Germany, where I improved my speaking and teaching capabilities. I feel that all this experience has equipped me with the necessary tools to teach this language.
English
Beginner - IntermediateI am a mother tongue speaker of the language and have experience teaching the language to students. I feel that not only does my background give me an unique understanding on how to teach the language but also how to properly relay the fun useful nature of this lingua franca.
Location
Miriam will travel up to 5km from Observatory, Cape Town, Western Cape to you.
Approximate location and area of coverage.
Reviews from others
“Very understanding and accommodating. Well prepared lessons.”- Suveena
“Miriam is very knowledgable and excellent at communicating and teaching. She is very patient when it comes to helping me better understand certain points and has no issues with me making the occassional mistake. Very impressed with the lessons so far and look forward to every session.”- Christina
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