Joshua W - Tutor in Wendywood
I am an experienced tutor with over two-years background in tutoring students of all ages and skill levels. I have tutored mathematics, physics, chemistry and computer science(Information Technology) both at a private level and under a company. I believe I have something unique to offer as I can combine the techniques and methods that helped me to succeed at school with an in-depth understanding of these subjects from studying them further at a university level. Lastly, I am a committed and involved tutor that won't leave my students stranded after the lesson is over, instead, I will be available to answer any questions and clarify gaps in knowledge.
Tutor basics
Teaching places
My Home, Students Home, Public Place, and Online
Travelling distance
Joshua will travel 10km from Wendywood, Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
Languages spoken
Joshua speaks English
Experience
Private and institutional tutor
I have been a committed student and tutor for over two years now. Having taught a variety of students from primary school to matric in basic math, high school math ,physics and chemistry. I tutor at all different times of the day, on different days of the week and I will be able to help students even after our lesson with homework and projects. I hope to share the tips and tricks I have learnt as a student and as a tutor to make subjects as clear and enjoyable as possible.
Education
Completed second year university - University of the Witwatersrand
Majoring in computer science with electives in mathematics and philosophy. Completed a successful first year, achieving a position in Golden Key(top 15% in faculty) Studied the following subjects in my first year : Mathematics Computer Science Physics Computational and applied mathematics
Matric Certificate - Hyde Park High School(IEB)
Achieved an 85% average in the following subjects English Afrikaans Mathematics Life Orientation History Physical Sciences Information Technology With over 90% in information technology, physical sciences and mathematics Was Magna Cum Lauda( highest achieving student in matric)
Subjects taught
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Trigonometry
This was my favorite topic in high school mathematics and it was originally the topic I found the most difficult . I hope to show the student what bridged the gap between these two parallels, through the methods I found to be most effective and which areas to focus on to gain a more complete understanding in trigonometry.
Joshua teaches Trigonometry at High School level(s)
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Math
I have tutored students all at different skill levels, so I do believe we can find the perfect method to help any child reach their potential .Furthermore, this is one of my majors at university thus I can add another element to aid that student in building their understanding.
Joshua teaches Math at High School and Primary School level(s)
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Algebra
In teaching algebra I aim to explain through a two step approach. Firstly, a clear intuitive understanding of the laws of algebra and secondly through showing how each problem is related and by understanding a few fundamental ideas, algebra will become second nature.
Joshua teaches Algebra at High School and Primary School level(s)
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Calculus
We see calculus in the world around us everyday, when watching a car come to a stop at a traffic light or two soccer players sprint off for a ball, these examples portray the 'math of change'. Similarly, I aim to provide a clearer understanding of calculus through intuitive ideas and to explain calculus with a more graphical element involved.
Joshua teaches Calculus at High School level(s)
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Mathematics
I have tutored students all at different skill levels, so I do believe we can find the perfect method to help any child reach their potential .Furthermore, this is one of my majors at university thus I can add another element to aid that student in building their understanding.
Joshua teaches Mathematics at High School and Primary School level(s)
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Java
Through my experience in writing desktop programs, apps and solving problems in Java combined with my continued learning of the language at a university level I aim to give my students a clear and more in-depth understanding of their Java topics. Whether they are struggling with OOP or debugging a program I am equipped to help my students reach their goals.
Joshua teaches Java at High School level(s)
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Physics
I believe there is an Albert Einstein or Isaac Newton within every one of us. I reason this with the following example, if you are out playing catch with your friend before throwing the ball you do not need to stop and calculate the force and the angle that must be applied to the ball before throwing it. Nor do you take out a pen and paper to calculate the affect of gravity and air resistance on that ball while it is in the air, instead it is intuitive and taught through application. I aim to take the same intuitive approach to understanding physics. And in conjuncture with the fundamentals of physics. students will soon be solving the problems without my assistance.
Joshua teaches Physics at High School level(s)
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Computing and ICT
With my degree being focused on this topic and being generally passionate about computer science I aim to give my students a thorough understanding of the subject .My goal is to teach this subject through the fundamentals which it is built on, logic, thus making even the most complicated sections broken down and easier to understand.
Joshua teaches Computing and ICT at High School level(s)