Juanita - English First Additional Language Tutor
Foundational English specialist | IELTS Exam Preparation
Why families choose Juanita
27+ Years Experience in Training & Education
English Language Foundation Specialist
Experience Supporting 500+ Learners & Professionals
IELTS Exam Preparation Trained
About Juanita
Juanita is a highly experienced English tutor specialising in foundational and lower secondary levels, as well as Afrikaans support. With over 10 years of teaching experience and a 27-year background in training and education, she brings a depth of expertise that allows her to break down complex concepts into clear, structured, and accessible steps.
Her approach focuses on building strong language foundations, confidence, and independent learning skills, ensuring students not only understand the material but can apply it effectively.
In addition to general English support, Juanita offers targeted IELTS preparation, helping students develop language accuracy, exam technique, and the confidence needed to perform successfully.
Teaching Approach
Juanita’s teaching style is built on Supportive Accountability, creating a positive, engaging environment while maintaining clear expectations for effort and progress. Her lessons are structured, interactive, and tailored to each student’s learning style. She uses a step-by-step, scaffolded approach to break down challenging concepts, ensuring students fully understand before moving forward.
As a CLIL-based educator (Content and Language Integrated Learning), she integrates subject knowledge with language development, helping students strengthen both comprehension and communication. She focuses on:
- Building strong foundations in English language
- Developing independent thinking and problem-solving
- Improving confidence across all levels of learning
Subjects & Levels
- English First Additional Language
- English & academic writing support
- IELTS Exam Preparation
Strong for:
Young learners
ESL students
Students preparing for IELTS
Exam Preparation Focus
IELTS Preparation (Core Strength)
- Writing
- Speaking
- Reading
- Listening
- Exam strategy
Her approach focuses on:
- Strong concept understanding to reduce reliance on memorisation
- Exam techniques and answering strategies tailored to each subject
- Practice with past papers and structured revision plans
- Time management and exam readiness skills
She is trained in IELTS Exam Preparation (TEFL Level 5 Diploma) and supports students preparing for school-level assessments.
Achievements & Experience
Her background includes technical facilitation, mentorship, and high-level client education, where clarity and precision are essential. Skills she applies directly in her tutoring.
Juanita works with students who require additional support, including:
- ADHD / ADD
- Anxiety and low confidence
- Learning difficulties
- Time management and study skills
Education
27 Years of Experience in Training & Education | Extensive background in technical training, coaching, and mentorship
Advanced Diploma in TEFL (Level 5, 420 Hours) | Specialised training in IELTS Exam Preparation, online teaching, and structured lesson delivery
Reviews
2 reviews from parents and students
Dawn
ClientJuanita has a natural ability to connect with people. She is caring, patient and kind, and was a firm favourite. She is quickly able to build a rapport with new clients, and they all had great confidence in her within a short period of time. Clients regularly commented that she was a great communicator and explained complex concepts in an enthusiastic, supportive, clear and gentle manner. They found her always very approachable.
Lauren
ClientI believe Juanita is highly suited to support school-age learners in an online setting. She possesses the clarity of speech and the patience required for virtual instruction. Her ability to "make the content her own" suggests she can adapt complex information into engaging, age-appropriate lessons that hold attention in a digital environment. She breaks down information logically and simply. She maintains a professional yet warm and encouraging tone and she was always quick to address concerns and adapted her teaching style to meet the needs of the group.