Bio
I am a nature lover who loves spending quality time with friends and family. I love the outdoors but also understand the importance of settling down to study.
I have a patient personality which enables me to help others for extended periods of time. I also find kindness an extremely important act which can be perpetuated through the service of tutoring.
Education
• Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism Management at the University of Pretoria.
• Volunteer work at Bushfellows Private Game Reserve and Rehabilitation Center
• Three years of tutoring with Teach Me 2.
My Proudest
Achievements
• Bursary exchange semester to Konstanz, Germany
• 78 hours of signed community service.
• Chairperson of the Environment Committee at De La Salle Holy Cross College in 2014.
• First team tennis from Grade 11.
Subjects
- School Tutoring
Mathematics
Grade 1 - Grade 10 IEBI enjoyed assisting my peers with Algebra and Trigonometry as I was confident in these two sections. I enjoy Maths as it is challenging, yet extremely rewarding at the same time.
English
Grade 1 - Grade 10 IEBI was in the top class for English in High School. My greatest skills in English lay within Speech Writing and Grammar.
Afrikaans
Grade 1 - Grade 10 IEBMy Afrikaans marks steadily increased throughout my High School career. I feel capable in the Grammar section because the rules are rigid and don't involve much interpretation.
Geography
Grade 1 - Grade 10 IEBI am a lover of nature and thus have an innate interest in Geography. I have spent extended periods of time in the bush, thereby enabling me to see much of the Geography syllabus in physical form.
Music Theory
Grade 1 - Grade 9 Trinity Music CollegeI completed my Grade 6 Piano Theory exam in 2014 and achieved a Merit. I thoroughly enjoy this subject as it enables you to see the technical side of music, whilst still enjoying yourself.
German
Grade 1 - Grade 12 IEBI lived in Germany for five months whilst conducting a bursary exchange semester in a small town called Konstanz. This bursary was granted to me based on my proficiency in the German language (I have reached level B2.2)
- Language Tutoring
Afrikaans
BeginnerMy Afrikaans marks steadily increased throughout my High School career. I feel capable in the Grammar section because the rules are rigid and don't involve much interpretation.
English
BeginnerI was in the top class for English in High School. My greatest skills in English lay within Speech Writing and Grammar.
German
Beginner - AdvancedI lived in Germany for five months whilst conducting a bursary exchange semester in a small town called Konstanz. This bursary was granted to me based on my proficiency in the German language (I have reached level B2.2)
Reviews from others
“Joy is an excellent tutor! She is very patient but also gets the best out of you!”- Regardt
“Theo really enjoys working with Joy; she is able to explain the language in a way he understands and is able to use effectively; also speaking it using the correct grammar terms. Overall it's working really well! ”- Anja
“Joy is always punctual and is committed to teaching and ensuring you learn to the best of her ability.”- Chinwe
“Joy is kind, which appeals to Noah's sensitive personality. He has gained his confidence again and knows his work. I am very impressed.”- Kim
“I enjoyed Joy's lessons very much. She is focused and diligent, and she managed to find teaching materials that made the lessons fun and interesting. I also appreciated her punctuality. ”- Pauline
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