Sunet C - Tutor in Sunninghill
For the more science, math, business and art orientated students language skills might not come naturally. Luckily I have a proclivity for languages - particularly English . From essays, speeches, literary analyses to grammar, I have the skills to sharpen you up linguistically. With high achieving grades for both English and Afrikaans in Matric I decided to continue down the path of languages by pursuing a tertiary education in creative writing. After graduating from UNISA with a BA degree in Creative Writing with English and Theory of Literature as my two majors I enrolled for an honours degree in English Studies which is what I am currently working on. I am continuously advancing my skill set and would love to help you out in the process.
Tutor basics
Teaching places
Students Home, Public Place, and Online
Travelling distance
Sunet will travel 15km from Sunninghill, Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
Languages spoken
Sunet speaks Afrikaans and English
Experience
Tutor
I tutored over 7 students in English, Biology, and Afrikaans course materials. I counselled students with anxiety disorders, mental illnesses and learning disabilities. I also prepared lesson plans to meet goals identified in students' individualized study plans. I participated in training classes to improve tutoring practices and learn new tutoring techniques on a monthly basis. I interacted with parents, students and co-workers to build support networks and enhance student success.
Autistic Behavioral Tutor
I implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, educational and vocational areas. I provided support to help the individual adjust to learning and social environments. I collaborated with parents and teachers to ensure the best possible outcome for individual's development. I offered complete instructional support for individual when unable to attend regular classes.
Au Pair
I developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development. I observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns. I managed safety and security of all children under care ranging from ages 3 to 16.
Education
BA Creative Writing - UNISA
A BA Degree in Creative Writing with majors in English and Theory of Literature
Subjects taught
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English Literature
One of the fields I majored in at university was theory of literature. In those three years I covered everything from classic novellas to politically orientated South African plays. I absolutely love poetry, especially unraveling and deciphering its deeper meaning. I know every single feature related to literature and have an absolute passion for explaining and teaching it to students.
Sunet teaches English Literature at University/College level(s)
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Afrikaans
Afrikaans is my mother tongue and was also my strongest academic achievement in high school . Although I practically only communicate in English these days I still have a high aptitude and love for Afrikaans. It is such a sweet and to some strange language. It can seem intimidating to non-speakers which is why my approach is to start with the absolute basics and to focus on aspects such as pronunciation and comprehension that will help you achieve better results.
Sunet teaches Afrikaans at Primary School level(s)
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Writing
I obtained a BA degree in Creative Writing which taught me how to write poetry, narratives, screenplays, dramas, news articles, book reviews, academic journal pieces and more. I am also a practicing freelance writer, so it is something I am constantly practicing and perfecting.
Sunet teaches Writing at University/College level(s)
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Reading
When I was nine my primary school awarded me with the "best grade 3 reader" achievement. Although it is quite an insignificant award to mention it did propel my love for reading and performing literature. I understand the difficulties some students and even adults experience with reading as I have worked with dyslexic, autistic and ADHD students who experienced great difficulty with reading. Reading is absolutely critical in life as it is the instrument necessary to gain knowledge. It is thus extremely important to spend time bettering and improving your reading abilities and which is why I want to help.
Sunet teaches Reading at University/College level(s)
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Grammar
English grammar can sometimes baffle and confuse people. It is a skill that unfortunately takes time and practice to master. Luckily there are a variety of assistance platforms you can use to aid you in your grammar. These platforms however, can only help you to a certain degree. Learning first hand from a tutor or teacher will help improve your grammar faster and more efficiently.
Sunet teaches Grammar at University/College level(s)