Izabel d - Tutor in Roodeplaat
Hi! My name is Izabel. I am a freelance artist/illustrator and tutor and I love all things creative. I have a Master's degree in Literature from the University of Cape Town, which is also where I did my Bachelor's degree. I'm a big book nerd who enjoys reading fiction, fantasy and I the odd bit of poetry. I recently spent a year abroad and learned a lot about myself and parts of Western Europe. I can speak and understand a bit of Dutch and a bit of Spanish. I enjoy cooking, spending time with friends and participating in alternative sports like climbing and slacklining. I also love a good film accompanied by some popcorn.
Tutor basics
Teaching places
My Home, Students Home, Public Place, and Online
Travelling distance
Izabel will travel 20km from Roodeplaat, Roodeplaat, Gauteng, South Africa
Languages spoken
Izabel speaks Afrikaans and English
Experience
Part Time Freelance Artist
Since leaving High school I have worked part-time as a freelance visual artist. Over the years I have painted realism style paintings of wildlife for lodges in Gauteng and KZN. I have done illustrations for a company and for private clients. I have sold personal work at group exhibitions. Each project is different and has its own timeline and criteria.
Tutor and Au Pair
I have experience as an Au Pair and tutor. I worked for a family who have a son with Down Syndrome. I used to fetch him from school and take him to his therapy sessions and help him with homework and do creative play together. I would also help his brother with homework when he arrived at home. I tutored the first and second year medical students Afrikaans at UCT for a few months. The lessons consisted of learning some basic Afrikaans to enable them to communicate with the Afrikaans speaking community in the Western Cape. I recently spent 13 months working as an Au Pair in the Netherlands as a cultural exchange, so I have a lot of recent experience with kids. I am patient and kind and can be goofy.
Education
Bachelor of Arts majoring in English and Afrikaans Language and Literature - UCT
Completed my Bachelors degree at UCT. It took me longer than I intended because I changed my subjects/majors along the line.
Bachelor of Arts Honours specialising in Afrikaans - UCT
Completed my Bachelors at UCT with coursework and a research essay.
Master of Arts specialising in Afrikaans - UCT
I completed my MA at UCT. I wrote a dissertation a 50 000 research dissertation focusing on the poetry of renowned Afrikaans poet Sheila Cussons.
Subjects taught
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History
I enjoy teaching and learning about History and I did well in High school. Throughout my University career there was a focus on History in the majority of subjects that I took. Social Anthropology, Religious studies, Philosophy and Politics all focused on history.
Izabel teaches History at High School and Primary School level(s)
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Afrikaans
I am a native Afrikaans speaker who is passionate about teaching Afrikaans as a language. I wrote my Master's dissertation on the work of an Afrikaans poet and I continue to read and promote Afrikaans literature and poetry amongst my (stubborn) friends and family. I know Afrikaans can seem hard and sometimes the coursework is bland, but it is most definitely a worthwhile subject that you can enjoy. I can help with that!
Izabel teaches Afrikaans at High School and Primary School level(s)
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Literature
I achieved top marks for English in High School and it was one of my favourite subjects. My English teacher thought I had potential as a writer...I'm still working on it. I am very passionate about literacy and I love reading. I am fluent in English and I have a neutral accent. I can help you stay interested and motivated!
Izabel teaches Literature at High School, Primary School, and Adult level(s)
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English Language and Literature
I achieved top marks for English in High School and it was one of my favourite subjects. My English teacher thought I had potential as a writer...I'm still working on it. I am very passionate about literacy and I love reading. I am fluent in English and I have a neutral accent. I can help you stay interested and motivated!
Izabel teaches English Language and Literature at High School, Primary School, and Adult level(s)