Courtney v - Tutor in Dowerglen
My name is Courtney, I am 22 years old and I have recently completed my Honours Degree at the University of the Witwatersrand. I have spent the last few months teaching English in France, thus I have experience teaching in a formal setting. I am deeply committed to learning and teaching. I am a very helpful person and I will make it my mission in life to help you succeed!
Tutor basics
Teaching places
Students Home and Online
Travelling distance
Courtney will travel 10km from Dowerglen, Edenvale, Gauteng, South Africa
Languages spoken
Courtney speaks Afrikaans, French, and English
Experience
University Tutor
I currently tutor university students in International Relations, which includes marking weekly assignments and consulting with lecturers - this has allowed me to understand work from a teacher's perspective as well as a student's which enables me to teach work in a much more balanced way. I likewise have experience in tutoring over 50 students, which has shown me the many different ways students learn and understand work which enables me to aid students more effectively
Retail Assistant
I have been working for a luxury jewellery store for 2 years, which includes a vast knowledge of jewellery and luxury watches. I have likewise gained extensive experience with customer service which has allowed me to learn how to approach many different types of personalities. Working long hours has also taught me patience and the value of hard work and consistency.
Education
BA Honours Degree - University of the Witwatersrand
I have completed a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in French and International Relations. As part of the degree, I have studied teaching as a foreign language, therefore I have learned multiple teaching methods and I have subsequently taught English in France. This combined experience has allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of teaching which allows me to adapt depending on the student I am working with.
NSC (National Senior Certificate - Monument High School
I completed matric in 2016 with the following subjects: English Home Language, Advanced Programme English (focusing on academic writing and literature analysis), Afrikaans First Additional Language, Mathematics, Physical Science, Business Studies and Economics. All my subjects were graded with 70% or above and I was part of the Top 10 for the year.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - University of the Witwatersrand
I have completed a BA degree majoring in International Relations and French Studies. I have also studied English Literature, Spanish and Media Studies. I have subsequently received the Postgraduate Merit Award, and I am part of the Golden Key Honours Society as a result of high academic achievements during my studies.
Subjects taught
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English Literature
I have always been passionate about literature and I have a deep understanding of a variety of literary texts. I have studied Advanced Programme English and university-level English Literature, which means I can assist you with any literature, no matter the level.
Courtney teaches English Literature at High School, Primary School, University/College, and Adult level(s)
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Afrikaans
I am a native Afrikaans speaker and I received a distinction for it in high school. I have a thorough understanding of the language, as well as experience with many Afrikaans literary texts. I also understand the difficulty of learning another language in school and I can guide you in achieving your best!
Courtney teaches Afrikaans at High School and Primary School level(s)
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French
I have completed my degree in French Studies, and I have a B1 in French proficiency from the Alliance Francaise. I love languages, and I have learnt French as a foreign language, so I can use my personal experience to guide you.
Courtney teaches French at High School level(s)