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Gires Kibwana F - Tutor in Blairgowrie

Gires is tenacious, resolute and astute; currently completing his master's degree in chemical engineering while specializing in mineral processing. He is able to tutor mathematics core in both English and French. With over 4 years of tutoring experience spanning varsity and high school levels, He is adept at identifying weaknesses or learning difficulties and providing the effective remedy. Gires enjoys stimulating, coaching and motivating learners to develop a positive attitude towards maths. " The secret to being successful in mathematics is simple: UNDERSTAND and MASTER the rules..." Tutoring Experience: 1. Varsity ( 2 years) 2. High School (2 years) - Chemical Engineering Technology 2 - Mathematics Core grades 8 to 12 - Chemical Plant 3 - Mathematics Literacy grades 10 to 12 - Process Control 3 Available to tutor: - Mathematics Core: grades 8 to 10 - Mathematics Literacy: all grades - Microsoft Excel & Advanced Excel - French

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Teaching places

Students Home, Public Place, and Online

Travelling distance

Gires Kibwana will travel 3km from Blairgowrie, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Languages spoken

Gires Kibwana speaks French and English

Experience
2012-03-19 - 2013-11-01
Student Tutor

- Conducted tutorials with an average of 35 students. Tutored subjects include chemical engineering technology 2, chemical plants 3A and process control 3. - Marked tasks, provided feedback to students and facilitated process control laboratory practical.

2018-01-22 - 2018-10-31
Tutor

Provided a one-on-one after school assistance in mathematics core and physical sciences to high school learners from grades 9 to 12 with extra lessons, homework, remedial, study skills, enrichment, tests, and exams time management. ACHIEVEMENT Proven record of students' grade improvement at Enriching Minds; a grade 12 student in term 1 from 7% to 54% after 6 sessions, a grade 11 student in term 3 from 13% to 64% then 72% after 12 sessions of one hour per session and a grade 10 student from 37% to 51% then 80% in terms 1 to 3 respectively.

2019-01-21 - 2020-01-31
Maths Tutor (on-going)

- Planning weekly and daily lessons, tutoring high school mathematics grades 9 to 11 in lessons of a maximum of 4 students. - Identifying students’ weaknesses and strengths, liaising with house managers to uplift the education level, setting and marking assessments. - Invigilating tasks and taking minutes in tutors’ meeting.

Education
2013 - 2013
Bachelor's (other) Chemical Engineering - Cape Peninsula University of Technology

2009 - 2009
BSc Chemical Engineering - Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Subjects taught
  • Mathematics

    - Chemical engineering master's student. - Having done a higher maths curriculum (Belgian) than CAPS. - Being knowledgeable and having over 4 years of experience. - Proven track record of students' achievements. - Having achieved a distinction at university. - Having the ability to identify students' learning issues and knowing exactly how to remedy. - It's all about passion and stimulating students to develop a positive attitude towards maths.

    Gires Kibwana teaches Mathematics at High School level(s)

  • Pure Maths

    - Having done a higher maths curriculum (Belgian) than CAPS. - Being knowledgeable and having over 4 years of experience. - Proven track record of students' achievements. - Having achieved a distinction at university. - Having the ability to identify students' learning issues and knowing exactly how to remedy. - It's all about passion and stimulating students to develop a positive attitude towards maths.

    Gires Kibwana teaches Pure Maths at High School level(s)

  • French

    - Having been born and bred in French background. - Being privileged to have top french teachers in high school. - Passionate to teach the language to English speakers. - Being fluent (speaking, reading, and writing ) and able to switch at will.

    Gires Kibwana teaches French at High School, University/College, and Adult level(s)