Tanya | Psycho-educational practitioner & English-Afrikaans literature – Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A levels

Therapeutic insight, and a genuine passion for supporting learner growth

Psycho-educational Practitioner

Tanya connects with learners of all ages through creativity, compassion, and curiosity. She tailors every lesson to meet students where they are—using engaging resources, flexible approaches, and a deep understanding of how minds grow. Her goal is to spark confidence, independence, and joy in learning.

Tanya holds aMaster’s degree in Guidance and Counsellingand is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as aPsychometrist, and with the ASCHP as a Specialist Wellness Counsellor, with her focus on counselling children and young people. In her initial teacher training, Tanya majored in English and Life Orientation, giving her strong curriculum knowledge in both language and personal development. Her Honours in Special Needs Education and subsequent Master’s degree enable her to offer holistic learning support that integrates emotional development, barrier identification, study planning, and a full range of strategies needed to help a learner succeed—both educationally and psychologically.

📚Areas of Expertise

✔ English & Afrikaans Language and Literature – Curriculum Support & Exam Preparation

✔ Philosophy & Critical Thinking (Grades 10–12)

✔ Study Skills, Time Management, and Executive Functioning Support

✔ Life Orientation – Curriculum Support & Exam Preparation

✔ NSC, GED, and SAT Preparation

✔ Counselling-Informed Tutoring for ADHD, ASD, Anxiety, and Dyslexia

🤝What Tanya Offers as an Educational Psychometry

Tanya works with students, families, and schools to better understand a learner’s unique cognitive profile, academic strengths, and developmental needs. Using standardised psychometric tools and insight into learning theory, she provides individualised guidance to support both academic progress and personal growth.

✅Services Tanya Provides

• Academic Achievement Testing: Measure core academic skills like reading, writing, and mathematics to pinpoint areas of strength or concern.
• School Placement & Support Recommendations: Offer expert advice on subject selection, academic accommodations, and school readiness based on assessment results.
• Aptitude Testing: Helping students discover where their natural abilities lie — whether academic, technical, creative, or interpersonal.
• Cognitive & Learning Assessments: Identify intellectual strengths, processing styles, memory function, and attention span to better understand how a student learns.
• Learning Difficulty Screening: Screen for early signs of learning challenges such as ADHD, dyslexia, or processing delays.
• Career Guidance: Supporting high school students in choosing subject paths or career directions that align with their strengths and interests.
• Personality Evaluation: Using psychological tools to better understand how a learner thinks, feels, and learns — empowering them to succeed on their own terms.
• Standardised Assessments: Offering insights into a learner’s overall psychological and educational functioning, including readiness for specific careers, further education, or workplace environments.

She also has extensive experience working with students who face ADHD, anxiety, ASD (Autism Spectrum), dyslexia, trauma, and executive functioning challenges. Her approach blends clear structure with personalised strategies for growth, helping each student develop resilience, independence, and critical thinking skills.

🎓Education & Professional Qualifications

• Master’s in Guidance and Counselling
• B.Ed (Hons) in Special Needs Education, UNISA
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) – English & Life Orientation
• Accredited Gestalt Therapy Course
• Registered Psychometrist (HPCSA)
• Registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor (ASCHP)
• 1300+ Hours of Supervised School-Based Counselling Practice