tutor avatar

Barbara d - Tutor in Founders Hill

I am analytical Economic Science Masters candidate (2022) with working experience of 7 years in turoring Accounting, Afrikaans, Business, Dramatic Arts, English, Geography, History, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Science at High School Level. Also experienced (3+ years) in tutoring University level (1st-3rd Year and Honours) Economics, Econometrics Political Science and Philosophy. Offering skills in economic science, policy analysis and development, conducting analytical research, analysing data and engaging people. A dedicated candidate who is action-oriented and committed to the progression of her career.

Tutor basics
Teaching places

My Home, Students Home, and Online

Travelling distance

Barbara will travel 15km from Founders Hill, Lethabong, Gauteng, South Africa

Languages spoken

Barbara speaks Portuguese, Afrikaans, and English

Experience
2013-01-01 - 2020-12-01
Private Tutor

Tutoring experience with over 10 students in all high school and University subjects

Education
2018-01-01 - 2019-12-31
BEconSci (Hons) - University of the Witwatersrand

Achievements: Distinctions in Advanced Econometrics and Research Methods Thesis: A South African Study of Female Inter-generational Educational Mobility Award for best Postgraduate Research Poster at the SEBS 7th Annual Postgrad Conference, competing against fellow Honours, Masters and PHD students STATA Software Training – Panel Dat

Subjects taught
  • Statistics

    78% in matric, and 82% at the University Honours Level in Econometrics. My focus is primarily on Econometrics and statistical applications in the field at the University level. I am currently studying towards my masters aligned to quantitative Economics.

    Barbara teaches Statistics at High School, Primary School, and University/College level(s)

  • Government and Politics

    I have completed my undergraduate degree in Political Science, Philosophy and Economics in 2017, achieving over 75% for political science. I am experienced in feminist politics, comparative politics, comparative change and development, public administration, classic and modern history of political science and development.

    Barbara teaches Government and Politics at High School, Primary School, University/College, and Adult level(s)

  • Portuguese

    I am a C2 level (Native) speaker, reader and writer in Portuguese, with 12 years of learning Portuguese as my home language with my grandmother, and receiving 85% for the subject at matric level. I have also had 1 year of working experience in Portuguese, managing the PALOP countries in Africa.

    Barbara teaches Portuguese at High School, Primary School, and Adult level(s)

  • Afrikaans

    I received 78% for Afrikaans in Matric and have been tutoring the subject for 7 years. I have a track record of helping students improve their vocabulary and practice all language skills, to improve marks by 15-20% in the first 6 months.

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

  • Economics

    I have my Undergraduate and Honours level degrees in Economic Science and am currently studying towards my Masters. I received 70% in my undergraduate overall and 72% for my Honours Degree at the University of the Witwatersrand.

    Barbara teaches Economics at High School, Primary School, University/College, and Adult level(s)

  • Biology

    Achieved 80% in matric for Biology and have tutored the subject for 7+ years. I am looking to teach students in high school or primary school to enable them to improve their marks in the subject. I have also studied two years of medicine, completing a first year level course in Biology and second year anatomy, physiology and molecular medicine.

    Barbara teaches Biology at High School and Primary School level(s)

  • English Language and Literature

    I have 7+ years of experience tutoring English at all levels other than University or College. I have a proven track record of helping students improve their grades by at least 20% in 3 months. I completed high school with an 82% grade for English.

    Barbara teaches English Language and Literature at High School, Primary School, and Adult level(s)