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Lwazi P - Tutor in Parkrand

I am Mechanical Design Engineer at Denel Vehicle Systems. I am busy with my Masters in Mechanical engineering(majorinh in ballistics. I am passionate about maths and teaching it. My in depth background in calculus allows me to be able to tutor maths from high school, right up to university level. I love running and I have completed the Comrades marathon once.

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Teaching places

Students Home and Online

Travelling distance

Lwazi will travel 100km from Parkrand, Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Languages spoken

Lwazi speaks English and Xhosa

Experience
2015-03-02 -
Mechanical Design Engineer

I design vehicle subsystems on military vehicles using a 3D CAD system.I carry out calculations to verify and improve the designs and produce manufacturing drawings. I am involved in researching and developing new cutting edge products for the company.

Education
2009-02-02 - 2014-12-15
BSc Mechanical Engineering - University of Cape Town

I was a part of a wonderful organization, Khan Academy, whereby I would assist underprivileged students by translating maths videos into Xhosa.

Subjects taught
  • Calculus

    I studied calculus for 3 years at the University of Cape Town. I then took advanced numerical methods in my final year. I am a passionate high energy individual who is willing to go the extra mile to ensure my students can go from a C symbol to an A symbol.

    Lwazi teaches Calculus at High School and University/College level(s)

  • Pure Maths

    I passed my matric maths exam with a 90% symbol. I have taught high school maths throughout my university career and all of my students significantly improved their grades. My main focus is always on getting the students to understand maths without the need to remember concepts.

    Lwazi teaches Pure Maths at High School level(s)