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Maryam | Geography and English Tutor Cambridge IGCSE AS A Levels – Pearson Edexcel

Maryam

Tutor based in South Africa

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Academic writingEnglish - Second LanguageEnglish Language & LiteratureEnvironmental & Sustainability StudiesGeography+1 more
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Maryam | Geography and English Tutor Cambridge IGCSE AS A Levels – Pearson Edexcel

Tutor based in South Africa

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Senior Phase & FET Specialist

Maryamis an experienced Geography and English Tutor specialising inBritish curricula,Pearson Edexcel, IEB, CAPS, Montessori, and Homeschooling. She teaches Senior Phase (Grades 7–9) and FET Phase (Grades 10–12), offering expert support inEnglish Home Language, English Second Language, First Additional Language, and Geography.

Maryam prepares students for theirPearson Edexcel IGCSE English Language examinations. She delivers the full curriculum, assigns and marks mock exams, provides detailed feedback, and monitors ongoing written practice. She has also supported spelling bees, speech programmes, enrichment activities, and has invigilated and moderatedCAPS matric examinations,including Geography papers.

Her lessons are visual, interactive, and participation-driven, designed to make learning enjoyable while strengthening key academic skills.

Maryam also brings specialised training in Inclusive Education, with supervised practical experience supporting learners with Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, ASD, ADHD, trauma-related challenges, speech and language difficulties, and emotional/behavioural needs. She is trained in safeguarding, confidentiality, and child protection, and is qualified to provide counselling and psychology support.

Students working with Maryam experience a calm, encouraging, and structured environment where they can grow academically while enjoying their learning journey.

📘 What She Teaches

  • English Home Language, English Second Language, First Additional Language
  • Essay Writing & Academic Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Reading & Listening Comprehension
  • Exam Writing Skills (IGCSE, NSC, IEB)
  • Geographic Research & Report Writing
  • Physical & Human Geography
  • Mapwork, GIS, Spatial Analysis
  • Environmental Studies, Climate, Human-Environment Interactions

📝 Exam Preparation Expertise

Maryam provides structured exam support across:

  • English Cambridge IGCSE (First & Second Language)
  • English Language Pearson Edexcel
  • English A-Level
  • IEB National Senior Certificate
  • CAPS NSC (Matric) – English & Geography
  • Spelling Bee Coaching & Literacy Competitions
  • Oxford Test of English
  • Cambridge English: B1, B2, C1, C2 levels

Her exam-preparation approach includes:

  • Baseline diagnostics
  • Curriculum mapping & personalised study plans
  • Mock exams with full marking & feedback
  • Mark scheme alignment
  • Past paper practice
  • Essay structure modelling
  • Revision guides, study packs & custom practice questions

🎓 Education & Professional Training

  • Honours in Inclusive Education— Stadio College of Education (2022)
  • PGCE— Uploaded certification
  • CELTA / ESL Certification— Uploaded certificate
  • Supervised SEN & counselling experience (1 year)
    • Home School – supervised by Yasmina Paruk & Dr. Suhaima Husain (Psychologist)

Subjects

  • Academic writing
  • English - Second Language
  • English Language & Literature
  • Environmental & Sustainability Studies
  • Geography
  • Arabic

Curriculum

  • CAPS (National Senior Certificate)
  • IEB (Independent Examinations Board)
  • Cambridge A-Level
  • Cambridge AS Levels
  • Cambridge IGCSE
  • Cambridge Secondary
  • Pearson Edexcel
  • Cambridge Primary
  • Homeschooling & Alternative Education

Inclusive Support

  • Dyslexia | Dyscalcula
  • Speech and Language support
  • Trauma-Informed Education (PTSD)
  • Autism Spectrum | Asperger’s Syndrome

Exam Preparation

  • Cambridge A Level
  • Cambridge IGCSE English (First or Second Language)
  • Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary, B2 First (FCE)
  • Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE)
  • Oxford Test of English

Reviews

3 reviews from parents and students

5.0

Review by

Student
December 22, 2025

I highly recommend her services! Maryam provides a great mix of listening, speaking, and practical learning activities. She always comes well-prepared for her English lessons, and she is a charismatic, polite, and professional tutor. Thanks to her effective study methods, I’m really making progress. Her communication skills and professionalism are truly excellent

Review by

Student
December 22, 2025

We have tried three different tutors and found Maryam to be by far the best, a motivated and effective Geography and English Tutor. Maryam is amazing; she is really patient.

Review by

Parent
December 22, 2025

The English lessons with Tutor Maryam were beautiful and full of positive energy, which made my son very happy and excited to learn more. Highly recommend 👍

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