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Michael-John R - Tutor in Rondebosch

Teaching should be an interactive learning experience, which caters to more than just the criteria for the next test or exam. Learning is lifelong, and teaching should reflect that! My name is M-J Reeler. I am an LLB(Hons) graduate, have over 5 years of tutoring experience, and a 120-hour TEFL certificate. I have an incredible passion for both teaching and learning, and can't wait to get to know more people and help them understand and learn more. Thanks for your consideration!

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Teaching places

My Home, Students Home, Public Place, and Online

Travelling distance

Michael-John will travel 15km from Rondebosch, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Languages spoken

Michael-John speaks Afrikaans and English

Experience
2015-01-01 - 2020-03-01
Private Tutor: Anelich Tutortopia

While at university, I tutored a multitude of students of mostly high-school age, in English, Maths and Science. My lessons were an hour long, where students would come to my house and learn. I made sure that the teaching approach was adapted to fit the differing learning styles, and all students reported an increase in marks as lessons went on.

Education
2010-01-01 - 2014-12-31
Matric - Pretoria Boys High School

While at high school, I took Music, History and Physical Science from Grade 10 onwards. I received 4 Distinctions in matric, and participated in a plethora of extra-curricular activities, such as drama, theatre, and choir.

2015-01-01 - 2019-12-31
LLB(Hons) - University of Pretoria

I spent 5 years at university, studying law. I learned an incredible amount there, and my perceptions shifted drastically, opening my mind up to the world and to people, teaching me invaluable skills of analysis, critical thinking and communication. While I was at university, I also sang in the University of Pretoria Camerata, a prestigious choir. I was also a member of the choir committee for my final choir year, and was a voice group leader, responsible for teaching new music.

Subjects taught
  • English Literature

    I received an A for English in high school, for all three papers - literature, creative writing, and vocabulary. I also took English literature and vocabulary in my first year of university. I absolutely love English. I have over 5 years of English tutoring experience. Teaching literature is a unique experience in which real understanding can be cultivated, and in which philosophy, current events, societal analysis, and critical thinking can be activated.

    Michael-John teaches English Literature at High School, Primary School, and Adult level(s)

  • English as a foreign Language

    I possess a 120-hour TEFL certificate and am officially certified to teach English as a foreign language. I received an A for English in high school, for all three papers - literature, creative writing, and vocabulary. I also took English literature and vocabulary in my first year of university. I absolutely love English. I have over 5 years of English tutoring experience.

    Michael-John teaches English as a foreign Language at High School, Primary School, and Adult level(s)

  • Law

    I possess an LLB(Hons) bachelor's degree from the University of Pretoria. Studying law has opened my eyes and mind to new experiences, and helped me see life, people and the world in an entirely new way. Law helps broaden horizons, widen perceptions, and understand others much more effectively, in order to truly hear and communicate with them. Teaching this knowledge would be nothing short of an honour for me.

    Michael-John teaches Law at High School, Primary School, University/College, and Adult level(s)

  • Mathematics

    I received an A for Mathematics in every year of my school career, and grew up in a family of mathematicians, on my father's side. Maths has always fascinated me as a subject that is connected to the world around us in a unique way. Teaching skills of conceptualisation and problem-solving is invaluable to me. I have over 5 years of maths tutoring experience.

    Michael-John teaches Mathematics at High School and Primary School level(s)

  • History

    I received an A for History in high school, and was incredibly passionate about the subject. History is a window into the lives of others who came before, and a lens through which we can analyse modern behaviour and try to fix problems that repeat themselves. I would thoroughly enjoy teaching history to others.

    Michael-John teaches History at High School and Primary School level(s)

  • Music

    I received an A for Music in every year of my school career. I possess Grade 5 in UNISA and ABRSM theory, and a Grade 8 in ABRSM piano, with a final score of 91%. My passion for music is one of my greatest in life. Music is so deeply interconnected to the way people think and feel, and that connection is something I would be immensely invested in teaching.

    Michael-John teaches Music at High School, Primary School, and Adult level(s)

  • Physical Science

    I have over 5 years of Physical Science tutoring experience. Science, like maths, is a unique subject in that its governing concepts revolve around the nature of life as we know it. Learning about that, and imparting that knowledge onto others while discussing the way the world works within it, is something I am eager to do.

    Michael-John teaches Physical Science at High School and Primary School level(s)

  • Vocabulary

    I received an A for English in high school, for all three papers - literature, creative writing, and vocabulary. I also took English literature and vocabulary in my first year of university. I absolutely love English. I have over 5 years of English tutoring experience. Vocabulary is key to communication in any language. I make it a habit to always communicate as accurately and effectively as possible.

    Michael-John teaches Vocabulary at High School, Primary School, and Adult level(s)

  • Writing

    I received an A for English in high school, for all three papers - literature, creative writing, and vocabulary. I also took English literature and vocabulary in my first year of university. I absolutely love English. I have over 5 years of English tutoring experience. I have spent almost my entire life writing, be it academic papers, journal articles, or fiction and fantasy. I have a real passion for it.

    Michael-John teaches Writing at High School, Primary School, University/College, and Adult level(s)

  • Reading

    I received an A for English in high school, for all three papers - literature, creative writing, and vocabulary. I also took English literature and vocabulary in my first year of university. I absolutely love English. I have over 5 years of English tutoring experience. I have been reading avidly for my entire life. My law degree at university prepared me for reading on a far more advanced level, and I find teaching others to read a gratifying experience, with how much knowledge might be absorbed in just a few pages.

    Michael-John teaches Reading at High School, Primary School, University/College, and Adult level(s)