Juanita
Mathematics, English and Afrikaans Tutor | Intermediate, Secondary & Advanced Support
Why families choose Juanita
10+ years teaching experience
Strong foundation-building in Maths and languages
Experience supporting 500+ learners and professionals
IELTS preparation trained
About Juanita
Juanita is an experienced tutor specialising in Mathematics for foundation and lower secondary levels, along with English and Afrikaans support up to higher secondary levels.
With over 10 years of teaching experience and a 27-year background in training and education, she is highly skilled at breaking down complex concepts into clear, structured steps that students can easily understand.
She also offers IELTS exam preparation, supporting students in building strong language skills, confidence, and effective exam techniques.
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 Maths and language
- Developing independent thinking and problem-solving
- Improving confidence across all levels of learning
Subjects & Levels
Primary & Intermediate (Grades 4–8)
- Mathematics
- Mathematical Literacy
Languages (Grades 4–12)
- English First Additional Language
- Afrikaans
- Life Orientation
Higher Secondary & Advanced Support
- Accounting & Taxpayer education
- English & academic writing support
- IELTS Exam Preparation
Curricula Covered:
Cambridge (Pre-IGCSE & IGCSE), CAPS, IEB, Pearson Edexcel
Exam Preparation Focus
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, including Pre-IGCSE and lower secondary exams.
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
- Advanced Diploma in TEFL (Level 5, 420 Hours) | Specialised training in IELTS Exam Preparation, online teaching, and structured lesson delivery
- Generative AI for Educators Certificate (Google & MIT RAISE) | Focused on integrating AI tools into modern, interactive teaching practices
- Professional Qualification in Taxation (NQF Level 6, Distinction) | The Tax Faculty / South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT)
- 27 Years of Experience in Training & Education | Extensive background in technical training, coaching, and mentorship
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.