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Patricia M - Tutor in Fourways

Dear Students, My name is Patricia Mphaphuli. I hold a Master's degree in Linguistic/Language Practice, obtained at Tshwane University of Technology. I have been tutoring face to face and online for about four years at TUT and Unisa. I have a great record of students who have performed very well under my assistance. I'm currently working as a Part-time lecturer at TUT. I am passionate about teaching and I enjoy interacting with students.

Tutor basics
Teaching places

Online

Languages spoken

Patricia speaks English, Northern Sotho, and Venda

Experience
2015-05-04 - 2018-03-29
3. Tutor

I had contact sessions with students from undergraduate to B. Tech level. I assisted students with test preparations and additional explanations of the learning material. I also used my e-mail and WhatsApp to provide support to students who could not make it for tutorial outside the classroom.

2018-03-05 - 2020-10-30
Applied English Language E-Tutor

I hold online sessions with students through myUnisa where I prepare and deliver lessons. Through this learning platform, I use various tools such as discussion forums, blogs, upload learning materials and post announcements to engage with students.

2019-07-01 - 2022-12-30
Lecturer

I hold contact sessions with level 1 (undergraduate) to level 4 (B. Tech) students. Apart from contact sessions, I engage with students through myTUTor which is an online teaching platform at TUT. I use this platform to post announcements, activities and assignments. I develop study materials and study guides for the modules that I teach. I also set tests, assignments and enter students’ marks on the system.

Education
2013-02-04 - 2015-12-31
National Diploma in Language Practice - Tshwane University of Technology

2017-01-23 - 2017-12-29
B.Tech in Language Practice - Tshwane University of Technology

2017-02-28 - 2019-10-09
Masters in Language Practice - Tshwane University of Technology

I obtained my Master's degree in the Department of Applied Languages. My study was aimed at investigating high school learners' attitude and awareness towards pursuing careers in the language field and to encourage them to consider pursuing such careers.

2020-01-27 - 2022-12-31
PhD in African Literature - University of South Africa

I am currently enrolled for my PhD. I am interested in examining power relation practices in African literature and how authors portray such practices in their literary work.

Subjects taught
  • English

    I have been tutoring English and Communications for the past four years. In 2016 and 2017, I taught 20 students Applied English at TUT who were struggling with the module, but with my assistance, 80% of the students improved their performance and passed the module with flying colours. I also have a great record of online students I have tutored (Foundation English) at Unisa who have performed very well and passed the subject under assistance.

    Patricia teaches English at University/College level(s)