Jennifer
Tutor based in South Africa
Grades
Subjects
English First language, Second Language & Literature
Jennifer is an experiencedCambridgeIGCSE and A Level English tutorwith over 8 years of teaching experience. She has a unique ability to make lessons engaging and approachable, quickly building rapport with students while creating a relaxed yet focused learning environment to succeed in English Language and Literature exams. Her teaching style blends strong subject foundations with practical language skills, including vocabulary development, grammar, reading and listening comprehension, academic writing, creative writing, and literature analysis.
Jennifer has taught in both South Africa and Portugal, delivering lessons inEnglish as a first language,English as a Second LanguageandEnglish Literatureto students aged 13–18.
She is dedicated to preparing students for Cambridge and IGCSE exams, helping them achieve academic success while fostering a love for English.
📚Curriculum Expertise:
- Cambridge IGCSE – Core & Extended
- Cambridge AS & A Level
- CAPS & IEB
- Homeschooling curricula
Subject/Skill AreaExpertiseEnglish (Home Language / ESL)Conversational & cultural contexts, idiomatic expressions, reading & listening comprehension, grammar, vocabulary development, accent reduction & pronunciationWriting SkillsAcademic writing, creative writing (fiction, poetry, scripts) LiteratureLiterary theory, cultural contexts, comparative studies📝 Exam PreparationCambridge IGCSE English (First & Second Language), A-Level English, Cambridge AS Level English
🎓Education
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)— University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
- Specialisation: Social Studies, Education, Psychology
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate— University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
- NQF Level 5, 190 Notional Study Hours, full-time on-campus course including teaching practice
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB, postgraduate)— University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)— University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
- Majors: International Relations, Politics, Law
Subjects
- English - Second Language
- English Language & Literature
Curriculum
- CAPS (National Senior Certificate)
- IEB (Independent Examinations Board)
- Cambridge A-Level
- Cambridge AS Levels
- Cambridge IGCSE
- Cambridge Secondary
Exam Preparation
- Cambridge A Level
- Cambridge AS Level
- Cambridge IGCSE
- Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary, B2 First (FCE)
Reviews
1 review from parents and students
Emma
English Department Team LeaderIn her role as a Cambridge IGCSE and A Level English tutor, Jennifer consistently demonstrated reliability and commitment. Her consistency in lesson preparation, follow-up communication, and timely submission of reports reflected her strong sense of responsibility and dedication to her work. She engages with students, colleagues, and families with patience and empathy. Her approachable and supportive nature creates a positive and inclusive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and expressing themselves.
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