Isla S - Tutor in Rondebosch
I am a female student in my third year at UCT studying a Bachelor of Science triple majoring in Genetics, Biochemistry and Human Anatomy & Physiology. I have over 4 years of experience tutoring learners from different schools and academic abilities. I have been described by my current students as both patient and professional, and able to explain complicated concepts simply. I have a passion for teaching and would love to help you reach your academic goals.
Tutor basics
Teaching places
Students Home, Public Place, and Online
Travelling distance
Isla will travel 7km from Rondebosch, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Languages spoken
Isla speaks English
Experience
Education
BSc Genetics, Biochemistry, Human Anatomy and Physiology - UCT
Deans Merit List (2019) Class Medal for Maths Course (2019)
Bachelor's Pass Certificate - Herschel Girls School
I achieved the following results for my NSC final examinations: -Mathematics, Core (92%) - IEB Advanced Programme Mathematics (93%) -English Home Language (96%) -Physical Sciences (96%) -Life Sciences (94%) -History (93%) -Life Orientation (90%) -Afrikaans First Additional Language (88%)
Subjects taught
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General Maths & Science
I am studying a Bachelor of Science at UCT, and have always had a passion for Chemistry and Physics. I achieved 96% for Physical Sciences and 92% for Maths in my final NSC examinations in 2018. I have experience tutoring learners in Physical Science through an outreach programme and have sound knowledge of all the concepts covered.
Isla teaches General Maths & Science at High School and Primary School level(s)
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Mathematics
I achieved 92% for core mathematics in my final NSC examinations as well as 93% for IB advanced programme mathematics exam. I also achieved 96% for my first year mathematics course for my Bachelor of Science at UCT, which meant I achieved the class medal for that course.
Isla teaches Mathematics at High School and Primary School level(s)
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Pure Maths
I achieved 92% for core mathematics in my final NSC examinations as well as 93% for IB advanced programme mathematics exam. I also achieved 96% for my first year mathematics course for my Bachelor of Science at UCT, which meant I achieved the class medal for that course.
Isla teaches Pure Maths at High School and Primary School level(s)
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Biology
I am currently studying a Bachelor of Science majoring in Genetics and Biochemistry and Human Anatomy at UCT and I am extremely passionate about the life sciences. I achieved 94% in the final NSC examinations in 2018 and thus have sound knowledge of all the concepts that need to be covered.
Isla teaches Biology at High School and Primary School level(s)
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Physical Science
I am studying a Bachelor of Science at UCT, and have always had a passion for Chemistry and Physics. I achieved 96% for Physical Sciences in the final NSC examinations in 2018. I have experience tutoring learners in Physical Science through an outreach programme and have sound knowledge of all the concepts covered.
Isla teaches Physical Science at High School and Primary School level(s)
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Grammar
I achieved 96% for English Home Language in my final NSC examinations in 2018, which was the 5th highest mark in the Western Cape and the top mark at my school, Herschel Girls, which was the top academically performing school in the western cape that year.
Isla teaches Grammar at High School and Primary School level(s)
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English Language and Literature
I achieved 96% for this subject in my final NSC examinations in 2018, which was the 5th highest mark in the Western Cape and the top mark at my school, Herschel Girls, which was the top academically performing school in the western cape that year.
Isla teaches English Language and Literature at High School and Primary School level(s)