Bavuyise M - Tutor in Grahamstown
I am a Rhodes University Graduate, with a BA degree in Organizational Psychology, Politics and international Studies, i also have minor credits in In English, isiXhosa, Legal Theory and iiNtetho Zobomy (a philosophy credit). My schooling background includes History and Business Studies and Life Sciences. Growing up in the eastern cape in a poor area from an early age I have developed a deep passion for learning because i believed education leads to the eradication of poverty. I thought myself English from a very early age and the passion for the language has been a great influence in my learning. i strongly believe that languages give a lot of influence and we can overcome a lot of stereotypes in life simply by the use of language. The whole point of tutoring is to help people also find passion in not just the excellence of the subject that they are learning but also in the learning process itself. learning should not be intimidating but it should be relaxed and enjoyable.
Tutor basics
Teaching places
Students Home, Public Place, and Online
Travelling distance
Bavuyise will travel 7km from Grahamstown, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Languages spoken
Bavuyise speaks Zulu, English, and Xhosa
Experience
Radio Presenter
Working at Radio Grahamstown I hosted two shows between Sunday Morning (Breakfast talk show) and Monday night (Music show). This involved a lot of research, preparation and great multitasking. I had to interview guests and and basically be good with people.
Education
BA - Rhodes University
I have obtained a BA in Organizational Psychology and Politics and International Studies. I took a bit long in finishing as I had to take some time off school in order to sort out funding. I am however now looking to branch out into the field of education and i am currently doing my PGCE
Subjects taught
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English Literature
I have a First year credit in English literature. Literature also happens to be one of my greatest passions in life. This in an opportunity to learn not just books and poetry but, it is a great chance to broaden your understanding of different cultures and different contexts in the world. This is a door to travel to the past if you want to or even get a look at the future. In literature we also find the patterns of how the world works woven in different literature pieces.
Bavuyise teaches English Literature at High School, Primary School, and Adult level(s)
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History
History I believe is a subject that concerns our national identity. If we can learn history we can see patterns in how the world works and avoid making a lot of mistakes. having had amazing teachers of history in my life I would appreciate the opportunity to pass on what I know to others.
Bavuyise teaches History at High School level(s)
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Xhosa
It has been said that isiXhosa is one of the dying languages in South Africa, however we are in a province that predominantly speaks isiXhosa even if at times even Xhosa speaking people feel more comfortable with English. learning isiXhosa allows us to communicate better with the older generation that does not have the advantage of English, I strongly believe that if we can clearly communicate with each other using isiXhosa then we can better understand life in the Xhosa community.
Bavuyise teaches Xhosa at High School, Primary School, and Adult level(s)
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Reading
I strongly believe that if you give people an opportunity to read you are granting them an opportunity to fully participate in society. Reading has become essential in developing people who will be competent to just on an academic level but also they can be competent citizens. If people can read well they can understand well then they can ask the right questions and develop themselves.
Bavuyise teaches Reading at High School, Primary School, and Adult level(s)
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English Language and Literature
English become one of my greatest joys right through my school career. I went from a person who could barely have a short conversation to being really comfortable with the language and have a good command of the language.
Bavuyise teaches English Language and Literature at High School level(s)