Donna | English, Humanities and Business studies Tutor – Cambridge IGCSE AS and A Levels

Foundation, Intermediate & Senior Phase Tutor | Child Counsellor | Academic + Emotional Support 🧠🎓

• Grades 4-6 | All Subjects
• Grades 7 – 9 | English, Afrikaans, Natural Sciences, History, Social Sciences, Neurodiverse Learners Support
• Grades 10 -12 | English Literature, Afrikaans, Business Studies, History, Geography, Biology, Religion studies, Essay and Thesis Writing.
• Cambridge Exam preparation for University Entry
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Donna is an experienced Foundation, Intermediate & Senior Phase Tutor with a background in psychology, counselling, andCambridge IGCSE, AS and A levelandExam preparation in all core subjects. She brings over 8 years of teaching experience across South Africa and Europe, and is deeply passionate about empowering students in both their academics and emotional development.

For Grades 4–12, she tutors English Literature, Essay Writing, and Thesis Development. She is particularly skilled in preparing students for Cambridge exams aimed at University entry. Donna’s approach is tailored to help students develop strong analytical and writing skills, equipping them to succeed in both their school assessments and higher education preparation.

Her approach is warm, creative, and structured — combining her knowledge of theCambridge IGCSE AS and A Levels,Foundation and Intermediate Phase curricula, as well as IEB, and CAPS.With her training in counselling, ABA, and trauma-informed education. She specialises in working with neurodiverse learners, particularly those with ADHD, ASD, dyslexia, anxiety, and emotional or behavioural challenges. With her, students feel seen, heard, and supported. Beyond working with learners, Donna also offers support for mothers and caregivers, helping them understand and respond to the emotional, behavioural, or learning challenges their children may be facing. Her sessions often include guidance on building stronger parent-child connections, managing stress, and advocating for their children’s needs within and beyond the classroom.

📚Tutoring Expertise

✔ Cambridge IGCSE AS and A Levels – English Language Development & Reading Comprehension, Essay Writing, and Thesis Development (Grades 4–12)

✔ Mathematics Basic Foundations Grades 4-7 | Arithmetic, Fractions, Decimals, Geometry, Intro to Algebra

✔ Life Skills, Public Speaking & Emotional Intelligence (Grades 4–12)

💡Support For:

✔ Exam Preparation & Study Techniques

✔ Confidence Building & Emotional Regulation

✔ Parent Support & Guidance – especially for mothers

✔ Trauma-Informed Education & Safe Learning Spaces

✔ Social Skills, Communication & Motivation

🎓Education & Training

• B.Soc.Sci in Psychology – University of the Free State
• TEFL Certificate (150 Hours) – IARC
• ABA Certificate (Childcare Worker 101, 202, 303)
• Mind Moves 5-in-1 Core Workshop
• Counselling Training (in progress) – STREPCO, with supervised hours completed
• Child Safeguarding & Confidentiality Training