IGCSE AS, A Level English Language and Literature Tutor | AP Language and AP Literature | CAPS IEB

With a Master’s degree in English Literature and experience teaching and examining at university level, Kenau brings a deep understanding of how English essays are assessed across Cambridge and AP marking criteria. She trains students in how to structure arguments, interpret literary and non-literary texts, and write with clarity and confidence under exam conditions. She is an experienced in Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge AS & A Levels, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition, and CAPS & IEB English curricula.

Her lessons are learner-centred yet exam-focused, helping students move beyond surface-level responses toward clear, well-structured, and well-supported analytical writing. She works closely with high school students to develop strong essay-writing skills, textual analysis, and critical thinking, ensuring they understand both content and assessment expectations.

Cambridge English

• Cambridge IGCSE, AS A Level English Language
• Cambridge IGCSE, AS A Level English Literature

Advanced Placement (AP)

• AP English Language & Composition
• AP English Literature & Composition

South African Curricula

• CAPS English Home Language & First Additional Language
• IEB English Language & Literature

Kenau specialises in helping students improve through:

• Rhetorical analysis (AP English Language & Cambridge English Language)
• Literary analysis of prose, poetry, and drama (AP & Cambridge English Literature)
• Essay planning and structured academic writing
• Timed writing practice and exam preparation
• Feedback aligned with AP rubrics and Cambridge marking criteria
• Developing clarity, coherence, and critical argumentation

🎓Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in English Literature – Utrecht University (Netherlands)
• Bachelor of Arts (English & Philosophy) – Stellenbosch University
• 120-hour Advanced TEFL/TESOL Certificate
• Currently completing a PGCE (Teaching Qualification)