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Melissa C - Tutor in Equestria

I am a mother of a 6-year-old and studying part time through UNISA. I am currently completing my dissertation in MA Psychology. I am very patient and have excellent communication skills. I reside in Pretoria East.

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Teaching places

Students Home, Public Place, and Online

Travelling distance

Melissa will travel 15km from Equestria, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Languages spoken

Melissa speaks Afrikaans and English

Experience
01/02/2018 - 02/28/2019
Receptionist

Reception, switchboard, admin, data capturing, wages, assisting HR-department with administrative duties

08/29/2013 - 08/29/2019
Child Care

Parent to 6-year-old daughter

01/01/2015 - 03/31/2018
Volunteer

Baking Birthday Cakes for Mentally Disabled

07/31/2012 - 07/31/2013
Legal Clerk

(Legal Sector) General administrative duties, consulting with clients, scheduling appointments, managing case files, managing court files

07/31/2011 - 07/31/2012
Front Shop Assistant

(Medical/ Health care sector) Assisting clients, ordering and managing of stock, assisting pharmacists, cashing up

Education
01/02/2017 - 12/01/2020
Master of Arts in Psychology - University of South Africa

MA Psychology with specialization in Neuropsychology. Proposal module completed. Dissertation module in progress.

01/02/2016 - 12/01/2016
BA (Hons) Applied Psychology - University of South Africa

Research Methodology; Research Report; Psychopathology; Personology; Psychological Assessment; Business Psychology; Sport Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience

01/01/2010 - 12/31/2010
BA Languages and Literature - North West University

(1st year modules) Academic Literacy; English; French for Beginners; Translation and Editing; Creative Writing

06/01/2011 - 12/31/2015
BA Applied Psychology - University of South Africa

(Psychology; Law; Sociology; Industrial Psychology; English; Art) 3rd Year Psychology modules: Social Psychology; Abnormal Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience; Community Psychology; Research Psychology; Transformative Counseling

01/01/1998 - 12/31/2009
National Senior Certificate - Cullinan Combined School

Afrikaans Home Language; English Home Language; Mathematical Literacy; Life Orientation; Business Studies; Hospitality Studies; Life Sciences Physical Sciences

Subjects taught
  • English Literature

    I had English as home language up to grade 12. I also completed first year English at University level. I specifically focused on English Literature. I am very fond of reading and have an excellent understanding of literature.

    Melissa teaches English Literature at High School, Primary School, and Adult level(s)

  • Mathematics Literacy

    I got 93% for Mathematics Literacy on Matric level. I am very patient and understand what it is like to struggle with math. I can help students by teaching them that practice and repetition will lead to better results. I can teach them the techniques I used to get my high score.

    Melissa teaches Mathematics Literacy at High School and Primary School level(s)

  • Afrikaans

    Afrikaans is my home language. I have had the privilege to teach my daughter Afrikaans, from very basic words as a baby to a more formal use of the language for educational purposes. I got a distinction for Afrikaans Home language on matric level.

    Melissa teaches Afrikaans at High School, Primary School, and Adult level(s)

  • Biology

    I got a distinction for Life Sciences at 12th grade level. I further had cognitive neuroscience up to third year level, neuropscyhology up to 4th year University level and am currently completing my masters degree specializing in neuropscyhology. I have a sincere passion for life science and want to share this passion with students.

    Melissa teaches Biology at High School, Primary School, and Adult level(s)

  • Writing

    I had both Afrikaans and English as home languages up to grade 12. I passed creative writing at 1st year level. As I am currently in the progress of completing my dissertation, I am skilled in formal academic writing.

    Melissa teaches Writing at High School, Primary School, and Adult level(s)

  • Psychology

    I have a BA Honors degree in Psychology. I am currently in the process of completing my Masters degree in Psychology. I am thus highly qualified to teach any psychology modules. I passed both degrees with good marks.

    Melissa teaches Psychology at High School, Primary School, University/College, and Adult level(s)

  • English skills

    As stated previously, I had English as home language up to grade 12 and completed English 1st year at University level. As I have completed a BA and BA Honors degree, I have formal language skills in English.

    Melissa teaches English skills at High School, Primary School, University/College, and Adult level(s)

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