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Nicole L - Tutor in Tamboerskloof

Do you want to study with a tutor who is engaging, creative and brings learning to life? Do you want a tutor who can help you build confidence in your skills? If so, then I can help you! With over twenty years experience as both a teacher and an educational writer, I know how to make learning fun and interesting! I can help with you English, Writing, Drama, Public Speaking, Social Sciences, Art and other subjects. I have experience teaching children and adults. Age doesn't matter! If you are willing to learn, then I am passionate to teach you! With a love of teaching, I can translate my skills to tutor a variety of content. My professional experience includes working as a professional writer, and prior to that as an English and Drama teacher to adults and children, and storytelling. I have a MA degree in Creative Writing; BA in Drama, English and Psychology; Performers Diploma in Speech and Drama and Diploma's in Teaching English as a Foreign Language and Journalism.

Tutor basics
Teaching places

My Home, Students Home, and Online

Travelling distance

Nicole will travel 6km from Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Languages spoken

Nicole speaks English

Experience / Education
2007-2019: Working as a professional freelance educational writer, reading tutor, storyteller, and children's book author. Clients range from publishers, to online learning videos, and NGO's 2002-2006: Worked in Australia teaching English as a Foreign Language and completed an MA in Creative Writing at the University of New South Wales, Sydney 1995-2001: Worked as a freelance drama teacher and educational theatre director at a variety of schools and theatres in Cape Town
Subjects taught
  • English Literature

    As a professional educational writer and published children's book writer , who has read widely and developed critical reading skills, I have the experience and passion to help you learn and love English Literature. I have published six children's picture books, over ten readers, English textbooks, and written several play scripts. I have a BA degree in English, Drama and Psychology, BA (Hons) in Drama and an MA in Creative Writing. I have five years experience teaching English and thirteen years experience as a professional writer. In addition, I have taught children to read, and worked on remedial reading programmes for children. If you want to gain, confidence and skills in your reading, comprehension and appreciation of English Literature, then I can help you!

    Nicole teaches English Literature at High School, Primary School, University/College, and Adult level(s)

  • Humanities

    With A University Degree to an MA level, and having helped my own children learn the humanities, as well as 15 years teaching experience, I am able to adapt my teaching skills to teach all subject in humanities, to help read critically, and learn how to write a well structured essay on a given topic.

    Nicole teaches Humanities at High School, Primary School, University/College, and Adult level(s)

  • Writing

    As a professional educational writer and published children's book writer, I have the experience, passion, and expertise to help develop your writing skills. I have published six children's picture books, over ten readers, English textbooks, and written several play scripts. I have a BA degree in English, Drama, and Psychology, BA (Hons) in Drama and an MA in Creative Writing. I have five years experience teaching English and thirteen years experience as a professional writer. If you want to gain, confidence in your writing skills and want to write originally and creatively, then I can help you!

    Nicole teaches Writing at High School, Primary School, University/College, and Adult level(s)

  • English skills

    I can tutor all skills in English; writing, grammar, literature, vocabulary and reading skills. I have a BA degree in English, Drama and Psychology, BA (Hons) in Drama and an MA in Creative Writing. I have five years experience teaching English and thirteen years experience as a professional writer. In addition, I have taught children to read, and worked on remedial reading programmes for children. If you want to gain, confidence and skills in your English language abilities, then I can help you find your brilliance!

    Nicole teaches English skills at High School, Primary School, University/College, and Adult level(s)