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Amber L - Tutor in Highlands North

Hello! My name is Amber. I am 27 years old and I live in Johannesburg. I am a tutor as well as a professional photographer. I am TEFL certified and have experience tutoring various subjects. I see myself as a very patient, kind and bubbly person who will try to make learning fun! I believe that we learn best in a positive environment where students are supported as much as possible with what they need tutoring in. I will make sure you are comfortable and I will be somebody you can count on to help you to the best of my ability. I hope to be working with you soon!

Tutor basics
Teaching places

Students Home, Public Place, and Online

Travelling distance

Amber will travel 40km from Highlands North, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Languages spoken

Amber speaks Afrikaans and English

Experience
2012-08-08 - 2020-07-24
Photographer

Photographer for weddings, maternity, newborn, showers and other events

2012-01-01 - 2020-07-24
Amanuensis/ Scribe

Writing and reading out exams for children at a remedial school.

2013-08-09 - 2020-07-24
Au Pair/ Baby Sitter/ Tutor

Ages of children ranging from newborn to 15. Educational stimulation Tutoring Exam preparations Fetching from school Homework Basic errands Baby sitting

Education
2019-12-09 - 2020-01-28
TEFL Certificate - Global Language Training

Teaching English as a foreign language

2012-01-01 - 2013-12-31
Higher Certificate in Photography - Vega School

Business Practice Entrepreneurship Characteristics of Light: Theory and Techniques Digital Imaging Introduction to Visual Communication for Photographers Introduction to Photography Photography Assignments

2002-01-01 - 2011-12-31
IEB Matric - St Mary's School for Girls, Waverley

IEB Matric Subjects: English Home Language Afrikaans First Additional Language Mathematical Literacy Life Orientation Dramatic Arts Visual Arts History

Subjects taught
  • Afrikaans

    I did Afrikaans for Grade 12 and have been brought up with it. I can teach reading, writing and spoken Afrikaans. I can do from the basics to high school level where there are poems, set work books and essays/stories.

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

  • Biology

    I have tutored Biology and Science at this level for six years from the ages of 8 to 15. I have gone through tutoring exams at this level and will make sure you are confident in the subjects covered.

    Amber teaches Biology at Primary School level(s)

  • Primary School

    I have tutored all subjects from grade 1 to grade 7 for over six years now. I can cover numeracy (math) , literacy (English), natural science, social science, EMS and design and technology. I am able to help with tests, studying techniques and being able to understand the subject matter.

    Amber teaches Primary School at Primary School level(s)

  • Drama

    I did drama for Grade 12. I can help with the theory behind the subject such as plays, playwrights and how to write essays for tests and exams. I can also help you with your practicals with vocal work, learning your words and giving tips for improving your performance. I can also help with stage fright or not being able to do things for an audience.

    Amber teaches Drama at High School and Primary School level(s)