Cherise - Psychology Tutor

IGCSE AS & A LevelsPsychology and Sociology Tutor | Counselling-Informed Learning Support

With a background in applied social science and over a decade of experience in education, Cherise supports learners by meeting them where they are academically and emotionally. Her approach prioritizes understanding, confidence-building, and independent thinking rather than rote performance.

Cherise has taught since 2014 across a variety of schools in South Africa and Namibia. She has received formal, in-house exam preparation training under the guidance of a school head, focusing on exam technique, assessment objectives, mark scheme interpretation, and preparing learners to meet examination standards effectively.

📚 Areas of Expertise

✔ Cambridge IGCSE, AS & A Level Psychology

✔ Cambridge IGCSE, AS & A Level Sociology

✔ Exam Preparation & Assessment Strategy

✔ Study Skills, Time Management & Academic Organisation

✔ Counselling-Informed Tutoring for Emotional & Learning Challenges

💡Support For

✔ Learners needing structured, supportive exam preparation

✔ Students developing critical thinking and self-awareness in humanities subjects

✔ Learners who benefit from a calm, adaptive, and relational teaching style

✔ Students balancing academic demands with wellbeing and routine

🧠 Counselling and Learner Support Experience

Cherise has completed supervised counselling practice through SACAP and CWIS, with formally logged hours and continued supervision. Her work also includes behavioural support, youth counselling, parent coaching, career guidance, and trauma-informed educational support. She brings this insight into her tutoring, creating learning environments where students feel supported, challenged, and empowered to grow.

🎓 Education and Professional Development

Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Social Science (Psychology & Counselling)

South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP)

Currently completing Honours in Psychology

Supervised Counselling Practice (SACAP / CWIS)

– Minimum 100 formally logged hours (estimated 240 hours in 2025)

– Supervised by Dr N. Bermadu (SACAP) & Samantha Ipsler (CWIS)

Registered with: The Counselling Association of South Africa

Safeguarding & Child Protection Training: Completed