Shalene

Shalene is a highly experienced Business Studies Tutor with over 10 years of international teaching experience across South Africa and the United Kingdom. She specialises in Business Studies across multiple exam boards, including Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel, BTEC, and A-Level programmes.

She holds a strong academic background in Business Studies and Psychology, along with advanced professional teaching qualifications. Shalene has taught learners across a wide range of abilities and consistently focuses on improving academic performance, exam confidence, and subject understanding.

Her career includes senior academic leadership roles such as Subject Coordinator and Head of Faculty, as well as extensive experience teaching both online and in-person.

Shalene delivers interactive, structured, and student-centred lessons designed to ensure full engagement and measurable progress. She adapts her teaching style to individual student needs and uses a variety of digital tools to enhance learning.

Her approach focuses on:

• Active student participation
• Clear explanation of complex business concepts
• Exam-focused practice and application
• Continuous feedback and performance tracking
• Use of online platforms, breakout rooms, and digital learning tools

She is particularly skilled at helping students improve their grades through targeted exam preparation and structured revision techniques.

Business Studies and Information and Communication Technology.

• Cambridge Lower Secondary (Stages 7–9)
• Cambridge IGCSE (Years 10–11)
• International AS Level (Year 12)
• International A Level (Year 13)
• AS Level
• A2 Level
• Pearson Edexcel A-Level Business Studies

• Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies exam preparation
• Edexcel AS & A Level Business Studies
• BTEC Level 2 & Level 3 Business
• Exam technique and structured essay writing
• Case study analysis and application skills
• Past paper practice and mark scheme training
• Grade improvement strategies and performance tracking

Over 10 years of international teaching experience

Extensive experience teaching UK and South African curricula

Senior leadership roles including Head of Faculty and Subject Coordinator

Consistent high pass rates, including strong A*-C performance

Curriculum development, moderation, and teacher mentoring experience

Postgraduate Diploma in Education – University of the Western Cape

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies & Psychology – University of the Western Cape

Higher Education Diploma – University of the Western Cape

Qualified Teacher Status – General Teaching Council for England