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Bio
I am a Chemical Engineer (M.Sc, B.Sc, UCT) with tutoring experience since 2003 in high school and university Maths, Physics and Chemistry. I also have experience tutoring GMAT and SAT preparation.
Each learner is different, so I take a patient, individualised approach. I first seek to understand the learner's objectives and identify the specific gaps behind their difficulties. I then adapt my teaching accordingly, focusing on the root of the problem rather than just the symptom, while building stronger problem-solving skills, understanding and confidence.
Education
• BSc Chemical Engineering, University of Cape Town (2006)
• MSc Chemical Engineering, University of Cape Town (2013)
• Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry tutor since 2003
• High school & university tutoring
My Proudest
Achievements
• I am always encouraged by a learner's "eureka" moment. Some of my proudest moments have been seeing learners who initially felt overwhelmed achieve their goals — from moving from a fail to a pass, to achieving marks they did not initially believe were possible.
Subjects
- University Tutoring
Chemical Engineering
First Year - Second YearIn addition to excelling in the subject, I was a teaching assistant for 1st and 2nd year Chemical Engineering at Wits University and UCT, and I have been tutoring 1st - 3rd year students for more than 10 years.
Chemistry
First YearI achieved the highest grade in the Cambridge A levels, and excelled in chemistry as part of my chemical engineering degree. With over 10 years tutoring experience, I focus on building up both the knowledge base of the student as well as confidence in approaching and solving problems.
Engineering
First Year - Second Year UCT Chemical EngineeringIn addition to excelling in the subject, I was a teaching assistant for 1st and 2nd year Chemical Engineering at Wits University and UCT, and I have been tutoring 1st - 3rd year students for more than 10 years.
GMAT
First YearI have been assisting students with GMAT preparation for the past 8 years. I ensure that the student is comfortable with the basic Maths concepts, as well as advanced problem solving required to develop strategies for efficiently answering the questions.
Mathematics
First YearI achieved the highest grade in the Cambridge A levels, and excelled in Mathematics in both high school and university. With over 10 years tutoring experience in Mathematics, I focus on building up both the knowledge base of the student as well as confidence in approaching and solving problems.
Physics
First YearI obtained a distinction in my first year at University, and excelled in Physics in both high school and university. With over 10 years tutoring experience in Physics, I focus on building up both the knowledge base of the student as well as confidence in approaching and solving problems.
- School Tutoring
AS Cambridge syllabus
Grade 1 - Grade 12I obtained a distinction for my 'A' Levels, with Mathematics as my favourite subject in high school. Since then, I have done more than 300 hours of tutoring from high school Mathematics to graduate tutoring.
Chemistry
Grade 1 - Grade 12I achieved the highest grade in the Cambridge A levels, and excelled in chemistry as part of my chemical engineering degree. With over 10 years tutoring experience, I focus on building up both the knowledge base of the student as well as confidence in approaching and solving problems.
Mathematics Literacy
Grade 1 - Grade 12 CambridgeI have tutored Maths Literacy at high school level, incorporating my education and knowledge of Pure Maths as well as commercial subjects at high school and university. I am passionate about Maths education and enjoy tutoring this subject.
Physical Science
Grade 1 - Grade 12 CambridgeI achieved a distinction in both Physics and Chemistry in my 1st year at University, and excelled in both subjects at high school. With over 10 years tutoring experience, I focus on building up both the knowledge base of the student as well as confidence in approaching and solving problems.
Mathematics
Grade 1 - Grade 12 NSC, IEB, CAMBRIDGEI obtained a distinction for my 'A' Levels, with Mathematics as my favourite subject in high school. Since then, I have done more than 300 hours of tutoring from high school Mathematics to graduate tutoring.
Location
Tawanda will travel up to 20km from Kenilworth, Cape Town, Western Cape to you.
Approximate location and area of coverage.
Reviews from others
Tawanda has been an excellent mentor and has helped me learn and understand concepts that I’ve battled with. My marks and feedback from the university reflect the huge impact that he’s had. Thank you so much for the efforts and going the extra mile every time
— Kayleigh
Thoughtful and excellent knowledge of A level system. Just what we needed.
— Justine
Tawanda has excellent grasp of the GMAT requirements, and has guided me to new problem solving strategies which are tailored to the GMAT style of questioning and the time pressure experienced during the GMATs. I would recommend Tawanda as both a mathematics tutor and a GMAT tutor.
— Tyrone
Tawanda is excellent in the way he explains and has patience when one does now understand something. He will carefully go through a problem until you understand it.
— Richard
Twanda has patience and explains mathematical problems clearly and concisely. He also has a great sense of humor and is overall a very likable person. Thanks for all help so far!
— Bronwyn
Tawanda has shown serious commitment to his tutoring. Was always on time and he is very gentle in his teaching. Tawanda is knowledgeable and made difficult math look easy. it was really a pleasure working with him.
— Violette
He is very helpful and he explains the theory well in a way that I can understand. He gives good tips on how to make calculations more accurate and easy
— Louise
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