Amy T - Tutor in Melville
I am a first-year student at Wits, currently studying a BSc in Biological Sciences. I believe that a strong education is the most powerful tool in today's society- simply due to the vast array of opportunities it opens up. Because of this, teaching is one of my passions, and I believe that an effective tutor is someone who can explain a concept to students by linking ideas that are already understood to ideas that are yet to be understood. Learning is a personal process and it is very closely linked to one's self-esteem, I would like to help students find their confidence in their work. The subjects i currently take are Maths, Chemistry, Biology and Psychology.
Tutor basics
Teaching places
My Home, Students Home, Public Place, and Online
Travelling distance
Amy will travel 10km from Melville, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Languages spoken
Amy speaks English
Experience
Au Pairing
I worked for my first family for just over a year, I cared for two girls aged 5 and 7. My second family I worked for was also two girls, aged 5 and 8 for seven months before the lockdown for Covid-19 started. My responsibilities for both families included fetching from school, taking the girls to their extramurals and helping them with their homework.
Tutor
I have been working as a tutor for Teachme2 on a part-time basis for over three years now. I travel to the houses of students teaching Maths and English most commonly, and also teach online.
Education
BSc in Life Sciences (Physiology and Psychology) - University of South Africa (UNISA)
I am currently completing units in my second year, and I'm studying part-time so that I can continue working.
First year of BSc in Biological Sciences - University of the Witswatersrand
I completed my first year of my BSc at Wits. My modules were Introductory Life Sciences (Biology) major, Chemistry, Psychology and Auxiliary Mathematics. I moved to Unisa for my second year because they allow students to take modules cross-faculty- I'm interested in Psychology which is Humanities as well as Physiology, which is covered by the Health Science faculty. My aim is to study Neuroscience (the study of the brain).
National Senior Certificate - Bryanston High School
I completed matric in 2016 with six distinctions (English, Afrikaans, Biology, Mathematics, Drama and Life Orientation).
Subjects taught
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Mathematics
Maths is the subject that I'm most passionate about. I received 83% for maths in matric and completed Auxiliary Mathematics in first year. I have extensive experience and find fulfillment in sharing my love for the subject. I believe that no one is "bad" at Maths, they just haven't been given the basic tools on some level of understanding before the curriculum moves on without them. I am great at finding where each student's gaps are and helping them grow in their confidence.
Amy teaches Mathematics at High School and Primary School level(s)
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Chemistry
I received 76% for Physical Sciences in matric and completed Chemistry first year. Chemistry is a system that describes every substance known to humans. It centres around the periodic table, and if you understand the basic tenets you can build your understanding from there. I'd be a great tutor because I start from the foundation and work up from there.
Amy teaches Chemistry at High School and Primary School level(s)
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Biology
I received 82% for biology in matric and completed Introductory Life Sciences in first year. The structure of the human body is logical and incredible. I'm a great tutor for students wanting help with biology because I prioritize understanding, and finding the words to make concepts click. Once you have the structure you can start memorizing the terminology in a method that works for you, and I can help find which one.
Amy teaches Biology at High School and Primary School level(s)
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English Language
I received 86% for English in matric. English is my home language and the subject that I tutor second most after mathematics. I love reading, and find that encouraging interacting with a language as much as possible makes a massive difference. I use my own experience to make studing concepts from comprehension, to other important skills such as summary writing, visual literacy and interpreting literature more relateable.
Amy teaches English Language at High School and Primary School level(s)
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Drama
I received 94% for drama in matric. I love theatre, and the process of studying a play. Both the theory and practical work are challenging in their own way and it helps to have someone experienced with the style of questioning and examination.
Amy teaches Drama at High School and Primary School level(s)