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Sylvie G - Tutor in Hout Bay

My name is Sylvie. I matriculated from St Cyprian’s School in 2019. Currently, I am a Bachelor of Science student at UCT. I am very passionate about education and helping others. I received academic half colours in Grade 12, along with other awards. I very am reliable and approachable. I have a warm approach and patience, which I think is what can help when tutoring.

Tutor basics
Teaching places

Students Home, Public Place, and Online

Travelling distance

Sylvie will travel 20km from Hout Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Languages spoken

Sylvie speaks English

Experience
2019-07-01 - 2020-12-31
Private Tutor

Private mathematics and science tutor for High School students.

2015-01-01 - 2020-12-31
Lifeguard

Lifeguard at Clifton Surf Lifesaving Club. Work duty on weekends and public holidays and assist in water emergencies/incidents.

Education
2015-01-01 - 2019-12-31
Grade 12 - St Cyprian's High School

Subjects: Mathematics AP Mathematics Biology Physical Sciences History Afrikaans English Life Orientation

2020-01-01 - 2022-12-31
Bachelor of Science - UCT

Current Subjects: CEM100W - Chemistry MAM1000W - Mathematics PSY1000 - Psychology BIO1000 - Biology

Subjects taught
  • General Maths & Science

    I naturally very good at maths and have a knack for the subject. On top of this, I enjoy doing it and have had success in communicating with other students to assist them in understanding. I did AP Maths throughout my High School career and achieved commendably. I worked hard to achieve in both Chemistry and Physics. I am currently studding a Bachelor of Science at UCT, and Chemistry is one of my subjects. I have a solid understanding of Physics, due to my skills in Mathematics mostly. I achieved well in my grade 12 results.

    Sylvie teaches General Maths & Science at High School and Primary School level(s)

  • Mathematics

    I naturally very good at maths and have a knack for the subject. On top of this, I enjoy doing it and have had success in communicating with other students to assist them in understanding. I did AP Maths throughout my High School career and achieved commendably.

    Sylvie teaches Mathematics at High School and Primary School level(s)

  • History

    I enjoyed learning history throughout my schooling career, and chose it as a subject in Grade 10. I have developed a great understanding of essay writing and forming an argument. I believe I have a good grasp on the content, and achieved well in Grade 12 finals.

    Sylvie teaches History at High School and Primary School level(s)

  • Afrikaans

    I have a great understanding of the language rules and have had many years of applying them and learning them during my schooling. I have a great understanding of poetry and know the type of information required to answer these sort of questions. I achieved well in my matric finals for Afrikaans.

    Sylvie teaches Afrikaans at High School and Primary School level(s)

  • Science

    I worked hard to achieve in both Chemistry and Physics. I am currently studding a Bachelor of Science at UCT, and Chemistry is one of my subjects. I have a solid understanding of Physics, due to my skills in Mathematics mostly. I achieved well in my grade 12 results.

    Sylvie teaches Science at High School and Primary School level(s)

  • Biology

    Biology is very important in our everyday life and is something that everyone should understand. I have a great understanding of it and study it in depth at university. I have always had an interest in it and my results in metric reflect the hard work and understanding I have.

    Sylvie teaches Biology at High School and Primary School level(s)

  • English Language and Literature

    I am passionate about English literature and enjoy reading. I am able to dive into poetry and understand the deeper meaning behind the poem. Some of the set work I did was, Antony and Cleopatra, The Dream House, Lord of the Flies and Macbeth. I have a good understanding of language rules and my experience in History has given me the ability to structure essays well. I worked hard in English and my results show the effort.

    Sylvie teaches English Language and Literature at High School and Primary School level(s)