Joe v - Tutor in Wonderboom South
I am a retired educator/HR Practitioner who had taught English, Afrikaans History and Mathematics for 26+ years to different grades, specifically from Grade 7 to Grade 12 (the previous Standards 5 to 10). I later entered the corporate world in the field of human resources, and I was in this profession as HR Manager for over 17 years. Furthermore, I was a part-time lecturer in Copywriting at the Open Window University of Arts (Centurion) for five months in 2013, and I am currently still free-lancing in the field of skills development as Skills Development Facilitator, Assessor and writer of outcomes-based training manuals. In terms of formal qualifications, I possess a 4-Year Diploma in Education, a B.A. degree in the humanities (with majors History and Afrikaans-Nederlands via the University of the Free State), a Certificate in Advanced Labour Relations (via the University of Pretoria), a Certificate in Hiring and Recruitment Practices (Unisa), a Certificate in Basic Bookkeeping (Damelin) and various skills development courses. I'm currently employed as an Accounts Supervisor for a cost consulting entity. I am also still validly registered as an educator with the South African Council of Educators (SACE). I have always been an educator at heart, and now, in my retirement, I still have the desire to transfer knowledge, skills and expertise to a younger generation.
Tutor basics
Teaching places
Students Home and Online
Travelling distance
Joe will travel 40km from Wonderboom South, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Languages spoken
Joe speaks Afrikaans and English
Experience
Educator (inter alia, Senior Educator & Head of Department)
EDUCATIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Class teaching: (In summary: over a period of 26½ years I have taught Mathematics, English, Afrikaans and History from Standards 4 to 10 (i.e. Grade 6 to Grade 12). • The mentoring and training of junior educators. • All administrative matters in respect of running a large school effectively, including the management of school funds. • Performance assessment and staff appraisals of teaching staff. • Planning and coordinating fundraising initiatives and projects. • Arranging and managing cultural activities (eisteddfods, drama, choral festivals, school expos and school concerts). • Coaching and administrating school sports (specifically soccer and athletics) at local and regional levels. ELUCIDATION Being an educator is an all-encompassing activity; it poses continual challenges and I can humbly state that I could always live up to those challenges. Statistically speaking: over a period of more than two and a half decades I could make a positive difference in the lives of well over 5,000 individual young people. I am currently still registered as a duly qualified educator with the South African Council for Educators (SACE) (Registration number: 11197282)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - University of the Free State
In my degree course my majors were: ~ Afrikaans-Nederlands I, II & III ~ History I, II & III The Ancillaries were: ~ Biblical Studies I & II ~ Anthropology I ~ Psychology I
Higher Diploma in Education - Perseverance College of Education
The above is a teaching qualification after four years of study.
Subjects taught
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Mathematics
I taught Mathematics for 26+ years to the Junior Secondary Phase, namely from Grade 7 (Standard 5) to Grade 10 (Standard 8). My approach to teaching the subject had always been ensuring sound knowledge and understanding of the basics of the subject, as well as rectifying comprehension deficiencies through remedial assistance.
Joe teaches Mathematics at High School and Primary School level(s)
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Afrikaans
Afrikaans is my moedertaal, en ek het die taal as vak nagenoeg 12 jaar lank op matriekvlak onderrig. Die hoofvak in my voorgraadse studie was Afrilaans-Nederlands, en ek doen op aanvraag steeds proeflees- en redigeringswerk, asmede vertaalwerk in Afrikaans.
Joe teaches Afrikaans at High School, University/College, and Adult level(s)
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English skills
Throughout my schooling, tertiary studies and work environments I dealt with all the aspects of the English language, be it in speaking, understanding, teaching and writing. My knowledge of the language was not only obtained empirically, but is currently my home language. I have a thorough knowledge of, and a feel for the nuances of the language. I still perform proofreading, editing and translation work in English on request.
Joe teaches English skills at High School, University/College, and Adult level(s)