Deneesher P - Tutor in Wierdapark
I am an assistant lecturer in Visual Studies at the University Of Pretoria. I have been lecturing for 4 years. My specialist topics are 19th-century European art, film theory, visual activism, history of design and visual communications. I am currently a PhD student in digital culture and media researching images in social movements.
Tutor basics
Teaching places
My Home, Students Home, and Public Place
Travelling distance
Deneesher will travel 30km from Wierdapark, Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
Languages spoken
Deneesher speaks English
Experience
Online English Tutor
Facilitated online English lessons via interactive presentations to Chinese and Taiwanese students. Experience with both adults and children.
Assistant Lecturer
I have been an assistant lecturer with the University of Pretoria in the Visual Studies department for the past four years. My duties include lecturing visual communication subjects (semiotics, history of art and design, feminism in the arts, film theory, colonialism and postcolonialism). I have also marked papers and provided assistance for students struggling to achieve in Visual Studies.
Education
BA Visual Studies - University of Pretoria
Completed cum laude with a minor in Drama and Film Studies.
BA Hons Visual Studies - University of Pretoria
Completed a mini-dissertation on the role of affect in Steve McQueen's 12 Years A Slave. Dissertation completed with distinction.
MA Visual Studies - University of Pretoria
Completed a dissertation on the role of images online in the formation of Fees Must Fall, Rhodes Must Fall and Black Lives Matter.
Subjects taught
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Writing
I have a strong grasp of the English language and have had both local and international education. I can write at doctoral level, and I am happy to guide students to their best writing ability. The lesson plan will be based on the student's needs.
Deneesher teaches Writing at High School, Primary School, University/College, and Adult level(s)
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Media Studies
I can assist with tutoring on this topic at a university level. I have a Masters degree in visual communication and teach this subject at the University Of Pretoria. I am able to teach about art, film and digital media.
Deneesher teaches Media Studies at University/College level(s)
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History of Art
I am passionate about art history and do my best to instill my love for the subject in my students. I teach this topic at university level. I guide my students by teaching them the social context first, so that they understand why artworks were created.
Deneesher teaches History of Art at University/College level(s)
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English skills
I have received training in teaching English as a second language and can assist non-native speakers with tutorials. I will also provide tips to the student as to how to put across their ideas academically and in the most concise way possible.
Deneesher teaches English skills at High School, Primary School, University/College, and Adult level(s)