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Preshema S - Tutor in Crawford

Im a qualified social worker, with experience in counselling and child protection. I am a professional bollywood dancer and an artist :) I have tutored English and Biology at Each1Teach1. Im currently completing my Masters degree at UCT. Subjects: English, Psychology, Sociology, History

Tutor basics
Teaching places

Students Home, Public Place, and Online

Travelling distance

Preshema will travel 20km from Crawford, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Languages spoken

Preshema speaks Afrikaans and English

Experience
2011-02-01 - 2012-05-25
English Tutor

During my undergraduate studies at the University of Cape Town, I was a English tutor at Each 1 Teach 1. I tutored high school learner in Fisantekraal, an impoverish community outside Cape Town. I also hosted life skill workshops.

2013-07-02 - 2018-08-03
Social Worker

I was a child protection social worker for abused and neglected children in the Cape Flats (Manenberg, Hanover Park, Heideveld and Athlone). Referrals came from hospitals/ schools or concerned community or family members. I had 24 hours to conduct an investigation, as to whether I must remove the child. This process was done via Children's Court, where my reports were deemed as an expert witness. I also counselled children and parents.

Education
2013-02-05 - 2013-12-06
SocSci (Hons) Social Policy and Management - University of Cape Town

I was awarded the A. W Mellon Foundation Scholarship to pursue my post-graduate studies. I decided to study Social Policy, so that my work will affect not only people on a micro level, but a macro level. My dream is to run my own NGO, and therefore pursued my studies in Management of NGOs.

2010-02-02 - 2012-12-15
Bachelor of Social Work - University of Cape Town

I transferred from UNISA to UCT in my 2nd year, where I completed my Bachelors in Social Work, due to my passion for helping people, specially children.

Subjects taught
  • English Literature

    I am an avid reader and English literature was my favourite subject. I am one to always look for deeper meaning and create dialogue through analysing themes. I have a background in psychology and sociology, which adds depth of the discussion.

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

  • Grammar

    With reading as a past time hobby, I have developed a keen eye for grammatical order. I have editted a PHD thesis for a fellow colleague and six undergraduate thesis submissions. I am at my Masters level within the Humanties department, and therefore naturally indulge in a fair amount of reading and writing.

    Preshema teaches Grammar at High School, Primary School, and University/College level(s)

  • Psychology

    I am a qualified social worker, who majored in psychology at the University of Cape Town. I graduated in 2012. I have been a statutory child protection social worker at Child Welfare for five years. I have real life experience with assessing clients with psychological disorders.

    Preshema teaches Psychology at High School, Primary School, and University/College level(s)