Gemma W - Tutor in Rondebosch
Hi, I'm Gemma :) I am a friendly, down-to-earth person and I'm passionate about science and education. I have a BSc Hons (first class) in Biological Sciences from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and I'm currently studying towards a masters in Conservation Biology (also at UCT). I grew up in Malawi and went through the IGCSE and A-level system, graduating with A's in Biology, Chemistry, Geography and Maths. I have several years of varied teaching experience. I am a trained CELTA (English as a foreign language language) teacher with 1 year of teaching experience, and during my undergrad I worked as a tutor for first year Biology courses. I have experience teaching all ages from young primary school children through to mature adults. I believe in student-centered teaching and enjoy developing lessons that are fun, engaging, and suit the learning styles and needs of my students. I look forward to working with you!
Tutor basics
Teaching places
Students Home, Public Place, and Online
Travelling distance
Gemma will travel 25km from Rondebosch, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Languages spoken
Gemma speaks English
Experience
Tutor
During my Honours year I tutored on an undergraduate first year Biology course.
EFL Teacher
In 2017 I obtained my CELTA (English as a foreign language) teaching qualification and worked at a language school in the UK for several months. I primarily taught highschool students and adult learners in a classroom setting but also did some one-on-one tutoring. In 2018 I worked as a volunteer English teacher at a primary school and nearby eco-lodge in Ecuador.
Researcher
I worked as researcher for a Macadamia company, where we were looking into possible biological control measures (i.e. more environmentally friendly alternatives to chemical insecticides) for one of their major insect pest species.
Education
CELTA level 5 Certificate - University of Kent
Cambridge English level 5 certificate in teaching English to speakers of other languages (CELTA) (QCF)
MSc Conservation Biology - UCT
I'm currently completing my masters degree in Conservation Biology
BSc Hons Biological Sciences - UCT
Honours degree in Biological Sciences
BSc in Genetics, and Ecology & Evolution - UCT
Undergraduate degree double major in Genetics, and Ecology & Evolution
Subjects taught
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English as a foreign Language
I am a trained CELTA (English as a foreign language) teacher with 1 year of teaching experience. I have worked with both adults and children in one-on-one and classroom settings. I've worked at a language school in the UK and most recently I worked as a volunteer teacher at a school in the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle! I am most comfortable working with beginner and intermediate level students but have some experience working with more advanced students.
Gemma teaches English as a foreign Language at High School, Primary School, University/College, and Adult level(s)
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Biology
I am passionate about Biology! I have a BSc Hons (first class) in Biological Sciences (with undergrad majors in genetics, and ecology and evolution) and I'm currently working towards a masters in Conservation Biology at the University of Cape Town. I have worked as a tutor on undergraduate biology courses and love making biology fun and easy to understand.
Gemma teaches Biology at High School, Primary School, University/College, and Adult level(s)
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Molecular and Cellular Biology
I am passionate about Biology! During my undergrad I majored in Genetics, and Ecology and Evolution. I also have a BSc Hons (first class) in Biological Sciences, and I'm currently working towards a masters in Conservation Biology at the University of Cape Town. I have worked as a tutor on undergraduate biology courses and love making biology fun and easy to understand.
Gemma teaches Molecular and Cellular Biology at High School, Primary School, University/College, and Adult level(s)