Maryam, Academic writing tutor

IGCSE AS A Levels Geography and English Tutor Pearson Edexcel

Senior Phase and FET Specialist

Maryam is an experienced Geography and English Tutor specialising in British curricula, Pearson Edexcel, IEB, CAPS, Montessori and Homeschooling. She teaches Senior Phase (Grades 7–9) and FET Phase (Grades 10–12), offering expert support in English Home Language, English Second Language, First Additional Language and Geography.

Maryam prepares students for their Pearson Edexcel IGCSE English Language examinations. She delivers the full curriculum, assigns and marks mock exams, provides detailed feedback and monitors ongoing written practice. She has also supported spelling bees, speech programmes, enrichment activities and has invigilated and moderated CAPS matric examinations, including Geography papers. Her lessons are visual, interactive and participation-driven, designed to make learning enjoyable while strengthening key academic skills. Maryam also brings specialised training in Inclusive Education, with supervised practical experience supporting learners with Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, ASD, ADHD, trauma-related challenges, speech and language difficulties and emotional/behavioural needs. She is trained in safeguarding, confidentiality and child protection and is qualified to provide counselling and psychology support.

Students working with Maryam experience a calm, encouraging and structured environment where they can grow academically while enjoying their learning journey.

📘 What She Teaches

• English Home Language, English Second Language, First Additional Language
• Essay Writing & Academic Writing
• Creative Writing
• Reading & Listening Comprehension
• Exam Writing Skills (IGCSE, NSC, IEB)
• Geographic Research & Report Writing
• Physical & Human Geography
• Mapwork, GIS, Spatial Analysis
• Environmental Studies, Climate, Human-Environment Interactions

📝 Exam Preparation Expertise

Maryam provides structured exam support across:

• English Cambridge IGCSE (First & Second Language)
• English Language Pearson Edexcel
• English A-Level
• IEB National Senior Certificate
• CAPS NSC (Matric) – English & Geography
• Spelling Bee Coaching & Literacy Competitions
• Oxford Test of English
• Cambridge English: B1, B2, C1, C2 levels

Her exam-preparation approach includes:

• Baseline diagnostics
• Curriculum mapping & personalised study plans
• Mock exams with full marking & feedback
• Mark scheme alignment
• Past paper practice
• Essay structure modelling
• Revision guides, study packs & custom practice questions

🎓 Education & Professional Training

• Honours in Inclusive Education — Stadio College of Education (2022)
• PGCE — Uploaded certification
• CELTA / ESL Certification — Uploaded certificate
• Supervised SEN & counselling experience (1 year)
• Home School – supervised by Yasmina Paruk & Dr. Suhaima Husain (Psychologist)