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Mieke brings a vibrant and positive energy to her tutoring sessions, inspired by her experience volunteering with young people of diverse abilities. She is skilled at creating an engaging environment where learning is fun and encouragement is plentiful, drawing from her background in supporting children during horse riding activities. Parents can expect their child to benefit from her uplifting approach, which keeps students motivated and confident throughout each lesson.
Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mieke has developed excellent analytical thinking skills that translate directly into effective maths tutoring. Her studies demand precision and logical reasoning, qualities she shares with her students to help them tackle challenging problems. Mieke’s ability to break down complex concepts into manageable steps makes her especially effective for primary and high school learners seeking clarity in mathematics.
As a native speaker of both English and Afrikaans, Mieke adapts her communication style to suit each student’s needs, ensuring clear understanding no matter their background. Her patient nature was further honed through working one-on-one with children in volunteer settings, where she learned the importance of tailored support. Parents will appreciate how Mieke connects personally with every learner, building trust while helping them achieve their academic goals.
Recent Tutoring Comments:
Using the formula rise/run Understanding when it’s positive, negative, zero and undetermined (with practical understanding too) Seeing the change in x and y and ...
Using the formula rise/run Understanding when it’s positive, negative, zero and undetermined (with practical understanding too) Seeing the change in x and y and how to use it to determine the gradient
Simplifying fractions Understanding the difference between (0,1) and (1,0) - he always goes for (0,1)
Simplifying basic algebraic expressions Recalling the terminology used in Algebra
Simplifying basic algebraic expressions Recalling the terminology used in Algebra
Seeing common factors Factorising more complicated Algebraic expressions
Revision on fractions and percentages Simplifying algebraic expressions
Revision on fractions and percentages Simplifying algebraic expressions
Multiplication and division with 5 Algebraic equations
Reflecting on how the term went Understanding basic terminology in algebra Adding and subtracting
Reflecting on how the term went Understanding basic terminology in algebra Adding and subtracting
Multiplication Identifying terms