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Arno M - Tutor in Randburg

I am an experienced teacher with a passion for helping learners realise their full potential. I live with two teenagers (aged 16 and 18) and therefore appreciate the pressures and challenges that high school represents. I understand that no two individuals are alike. What works for one person does not necessarily work for another. Therefore, I always try to tailor my approach to the specific needs and challenges of the individual. First we figure out where you are and what you need and then we start building on that. I am a patient and completely non-judgemental teacher. I will guide you in a considerate and respectful manner until you start to feel in control of the material that you are challenged with. You can be sure that I will bring commitment and dedication to the table. If you do the same, there is no academic goal or challenge that we cannot meet together.

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Teaching places

My Home, Students Home, Public Place, and Online

Travelling distance

Arno will travel 10km within Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Languages spoken

Arno speaks Afrikaans and English

Experience
2003-03-15 - 2003-03-17
Guest Lecturer

Delivered introductory lectures on Art and Aesthetics to students in the School of Engineering.

2002-02-15 - 2004-11-30
Adjunct Lecturer at University of Pretoria

Developed a new course on Art History and Aesthetics for students outside of the Faculty of Art and Design. Presented weekly lectures on course material. Lead excursion to local art museums to introduce students to the principles and ideas that inform local art production. Evaluated students' mastery of course material via weekly written assignments and exams.

2007-09-03 - 2008-06-30
External examiner, School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)

Conducted workshops with fine art students to discuss and evaluate their studio work. Provided constructive feedback on students' work to facilitate their professional development. Graded students' work for examination purposes.

2010-02-15 - 2012-11-30
Adjunct lecturer at University of Johannesburg (UJ)

Developed and wrote a new curriculum in Aesthetics for third year engineering students. Presented weekly lectures and small group tutoring sessions on course material. Evaluated student's mastery of course materials via written assignments and exams.

Education
1991-02-15 - 1993-11-30
Baccalareus Artium, SUMA CUM LAUDE - University of Johannesburg

1994-02-15 - 1996-11-30
Baccalareus Divinitatis, SUMA CUM LAUDE - University of Pretoria (UP)

2003-02-15 - 2005-11-30
Magister Artium, SUMA CUM LAUDE - University of the Witwatersrand (WITS)

Subjects taught
  • English Literature

    I have a proven track record of academic accomplishment, having received distinctions all the way from matric to Masters level at University. Literature is one of my passions - one that I love to share with learners. Literature has a lot to say about what it is like to be human and what it all means. It does not matter what you end up doing with your life, sooner or later you will end up grappling with the big issues. E.g., is life worth living and if so, why? What is a good life? Are we all ultimately alone? Is love real or is it an illusion? What motivates people to do good or bad things? People have always grappled with these kinds of questions. Literature offers the key to a rich world of human thought and reflection. It is a resource that you can always draw on as you try to make sense of your own experiences. Literature confirms that as far as the human journey through life is concerned, you are never alone. Let's explore!

    Arno teaches English Literature at High School, Primary School, and Adult level(s)

  • English as a foreign Language

    I am an experienced teacher with excellent verbal and written communication skills. I also have extensive experience in language editing and academic tutoring. Having lived on three continents, I appreciate how empowering it can be to gain access to a foreign language. I am an enthusiastic and respectful teacher who will patiently guide you to your learning goals.

    Arno teaches English as a foreign Language at High School, University/College, and Adult level(s)

  • Afrikaans

    I am an experienced university level teacher and lecturer. I am fully bi-lingual with excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Afrikaans. I am an enthusiastic and respectful teacher who will patiently guide learners of all ages and levels of expertise towards their chosen learning goals.

    Arno teaches Afrikaans at High School, Primary School, University/College, and Adult level(s)

  • Vocabulary

    I have excellent verbal and written communication skills. I have lectured at university level and have written dissertations up to Masters level. I also have extensive language editing and academic tutoring experience. I appreciate that vocabulary is one of the crucial building blocks of true communication in any language. I love to empower learners with the tools they need to express themselves freely and effectively.

    Arno teaches Vocabulary at High School, Primary School, and Adult level(s)

  • English Language and Literature

    I have a proven track record of academic accomplishment, having received distinctions all the way from matric to Masters level at University. I am also an experienced teacher and academic tutor. English language and literature count high among my passions and I love to share it with learners. We quite literally live in the languages that we think, talk and write in. The world is only available to us as a series of concepts. Only that, which has been named, exists for us. This is why the mastery of a language is so empowering. It quite literally gives us a higher resolution access to reality. The better one's command of language, the fuller and richer one's experience of the world. As such, it is worth the effort of mastering it. Literature has a lot to say about what it is like to be human and what it all means. It does not matter what you end up doing with your life, sooner or later you will end up grappling with the big issues. E.g., is life worth living and if so, why? What is a good life? Are we all ultimately alone? Is love real or is it an illusion? What motivates people to do good or bad things? People have always grappled with these kinds of questions. Literature offers the key to a rich world of human thought and reflection. It is a resource that you can always draw on as you try to make sense of your own experiences. Literature confirms that as far as the human journey through life is concerned, you are never alone. So let's explore together!

    Arno teaches English Language and Literature at High School, Primary School, and Adult level(s)