Jessica D - Tutor in Bellville
Animal Scientist turned tutor! A BSc graduate with a passion for education. I have been tutoring mathematics & science at a high school level for over 2 years. 40 students and about 600 hours of tutoring behind me, nothing beats the reward of instilling confidence in my learners. You never know what you're capable of, sometimes we all need a bit of guidance to achieve our goals. If I'm not preparing lessons, you'll find me playing frisbee or in the kitchen, as I love cooking up a storm.
Tutor basics
Teaching places
Online
Languages spoken
Jessica speaks Afrikaans and English
Experience
Mathematics & Science Tutor
Grades 8-12 (Between the ages of 13 and 20) Planning, preparation and presentation of lessons tailored to students’ individual needs, according to the CAPS curriculum and Cambridge syllabus. Equipping learners with the necessary tools and resources for improved study methods. Homework assistance, exercises, revision and assessment conducted throughout the school term. Alternatively, holiday ‘workshops’ or ‘crash courses’. Flexible and adaptive teaching approach covering all learning styles. Increase in learner’s confidence and an overall improvement of results.
Education
National Senior Certificate - Fairmont High School
Matriculation with academic honours (6 distinctions, a top A-aggregate) Compulsory Subjects: English First Language, Afrikaans First Additional Language, Life Orientation Chosen Subjects: Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Science & History Additional Subjects: Advanced Programme Mathematics & Mathematics Paper 3 (Statistics, Geometry & Probability)
BScAgric (Animal Science) - Stellenbosch University
Undergraduate Programme at Honours level in animal production systems. Modules included: Physics, Chemistry & Biology Biochemistry, Microbiology & Physiology Genetics, Animal Breeding Science, Agronomy & Nutrition Mathematics & Biometry (Statistics) Animal Management and Animal Product Science (Meat & Dairy) Scientific Communication Skills and Computer Skills
Subjects taught
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Mathematics
"If there are cracks in the foundation, the house will not stand strong". Often with my students, it is simply a lack of grasping the basics that let them down. I focus on the core principles of maths before progressing to complex problems. I always encourage my students to ask questions and consider the logical reasoning for each step. The recipe remains the same, but the ingredients change. I want them to be confident when approaching a test and apply their understanding to solve whatever comes their way.
Jessica teaches Mathematics at High School level(s)
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Physical Science
There is usually an imbalance in learning the theory and applying it in calculations. Often students may favour chemistry over physics or vice versa. I focus on showing how the theory and formulae are intertwined, always reinforcing the two throughout my lessons. "A picture is worth a thousand words". I enjoy drawing diagrams, using animations or creating quirky rhymes/acronyms - helpful tools for improved study methods. Consistent practice is crucial! I fortify clear examples which my learners can recollect from memory, to rely on and apply during assessments.
Jessica teaches Physical Science at High School level(s)