Mateenah
Primary and Lower Secondary Tutor Social Sciences and English | CAPS, IEB
Why families choose Mateenah
SACE Registered Teacher
Science and English educator with primary and secondary teaching experience
Experience teaching in faith-based and culturally diverse educational environments
About Mateenah
Mateenah is a SACE-registered educator with over five years of teaching experience in both classroom and online settings. She holds a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) and a Level 5 TEFL qualification and is passionate about creating engaging, supportive learning environments where students feel encouraged to build confidence and achieve their academic goals.
She has experience teaching learners across primary and secondary school in subjects including English, Science, Geography, and History. Her teaching career has included classroom roles in South Africa and Saudi Arabia, as well as online teaching, giving her experience supporting students from a variety of educational and cultural backgrounds.
Alongside her classroom teaching, Mateenah has extensive experience teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to both children and adults. She enjoys helping learners develop confidence in their communication skills through personalised, engaging lessons that focus on practical language development and academic success.
Teaching Approach
Mateenah believes that every student learns differently and tailors each lesson to suit the learner's pace, ability, and goals. She creates structured, engaging lessons that encourage curiosity, participation, and confidence while helping students develop a solid understanding of the subject. Her supportive teaching style ensures students feel comfortable asking questions and making steady academic progress.
Subjects & Levels
English
- Primary English
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Conversational English
- Business English
Science
- Primary Science
- Natural Sciences
Social Sciences
- Geography
- History
Exam Preparation Focus
- Homework and assignment support
- Revision planning and study skills
- Building confidence and subject understanding
- Improving reading comprehension and written communication
- English language development for ESL learners
Achievements & Experience
- SACE-registered educator
- Level 5 TEFL certified
- Over five years of classroom and online teaching experience
- Experience teaching learners in South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and online
- Experience teaching in faith-based educational environments
Education
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) – STADIO Embury
Level 5 TEFL Certificate – The TEFL Academy
Currently studying Sports & Exercise Science
SACE Registered Educator
Reviews
1 review from parents and students
Shafia
ParentOne of the things I appreciate most about Mateenah is her patience. She has a lovely way of explaining things without making children feel pressured or embarrassed if they don't understand something the first time. She is kind, approachable, and encouraging, which has helped my children feel comfortable enough to ask questions and enjoy learning. It's clear that she genuinely cares about the children she teaches and she knows how to keep them engaged, makes lessons enjoyable and adapts to their individual needs. I have always felt confident leaving my children's learning in her hands.