Faith
Expert English & Academic Literacy Tutor | Social Sciences - CAPS, IEB, ESL - School to Adult Learners
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Why families choose Faith
Expert in English language development (Home Language, First Additional Language (FAL), and English as a Second Language (ESL),Proficient in exam preparation, essay writing, critical reading, and academic reasoning across various humanities subjects
Provides English language instruction for adult learners, ranging from beginner to advanced levels in ESL.
About Faith
Faith is a dedicated and compassionate CAPS IEB English, Social Sciences and Mathematical Literacy Tutor for CAPS & IEB with 5 years of teaching experience, supporting both school and university students across a range of learning needs. She holds a Bachelor of Social Science from the University of Cape Town, where she has also been actively involved in tutoring, mentoring, and academic support programmes.
She holds a Bachelor of Social Science from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and has a strong academic background in Law, which informs her structured, analytical, and language-focused approach to teaching. Faith specialises in English language development, with a strong focus on English as a Second Language (ESL) learners. She works comfortably with both local and international students, helping them improve their communication skills, academic English, and overall confidence in using the language.
Teaching Approach
Faith’s teaching style is supportive, structured, and student-centred. She focuses on building both skills and confidence, particularly in:
- Critical reading and comprehension
- Essay writing and academic structure
- Argument development and analytical thinking
- Language fluency and expression
- Exam preparation and performance strategies
Her experience in university-level mentoring allows her to guide learners in developing strong academic literacy and independent study skills.
Subjects & Levels
- English Home Language CAPS & IEB
- English First Additional Language CAPS & IEB
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Mathematical Literacy CAPS & IEB
- Sociology CAPS & IEB – social transformation, inclusivity, human rights, social justice
- History and Global Studies CAPS & IEB
English for Adult Learners (Beginner to Advanced)
Supports adults speaking English in professional and social settings:
- Everyday communication and confidence
- Workplace and professional English
- Pronunciation and speaking fluency
- Writing emails, reports, and formal communication
- Interview preparation and conversational skills
Exam Preparation Focus
Faith provides targeted support for students preparing for exams, including:
- Past paper practice and exam technique
- Essay structure and timed writing skills
- Comprehension strategies and critical reading
- Language accuracy and grammar improvement
- Confidence building for oral assessments
- Study planning and academic organisation
Achievements & Experience
- Outstanding Tutor Leadership Award
- Mentorship Leadership Award
- UCT Plus Bronze Award (35 hours of role-modelling leadership through tutoring)
- Academic distinctions in Sociology courses
- Academic achievement award for GPA above 70%
Education
- Bachelor of Social Science University of Cape Town
- University Academic Tutor & Mentor (UCT)
- English Home Language, English First Additional Language, and English as a Second Language (ESL)
Reviews
3 reviews from parents and students
Naledi Moagi
ParentESL EnglishWe started lessons with Faith because our son was becoming quite shy about speaking English at school. Although he understands a lot of English, he was hesitant to speak and would often look for the easiest words rather than expressing himself properly. Faith has been fantastic at getting him to talk and participate without making him feel self-conscious. The lessons are relaxed but still structured, and she always finds ways to make the topics interesting to him. We have already noticed that he is speaking more confidently and using a much wider vocabulary. It has made a real difference to his attitude towards English.
Clara Bustamante
ParentESL English & EntrepreneurshipFaith has been wonderful with our son Felipe. He is in Grade 7 and Spanish is his first language, so we wanted to find someone who could improve his English while also keeping him interested in the lessons. Faith has taken such a creative approach by combining ESL with entrepreneurship and using business ideas to help him learn and practise English. Felipe really enjoys the lessons because he is learning English through topics that feel relevant and exciting to him. We have noticed a big improvement in his confidence when speaking and his ability to express himself in English. It has been lovely to see him become more comfortable.
Emihle
StudentI had the opportunity to benefit from her academic guidance, dedication, and genuine passion for tutoring. As a result I ended up getting distinctions in Sociology. Beyond her academic knowledge Faith was patient, approachable, and consistently supportive. She created a comfortable learning environment where questions were encouraged and took time to ensure that students fully grasped the material.