Neno - Geography (HL/SL) Tutor

Neno is a dedicated and engaging tutor specialising in Humanities and academic skills, supporting students across middle and senior school levels. She has experience working with learners in Cambridge (IGCSE & AS Level), IB MYP, and IEB, helping them build confidence, clarity, and strong academic performance.

With an interdisciplinary academic background in environmental science, psychology, and geography, Neno brings a well-rounded approach to learning, helping students understand connections between subjects and apply their knowledge effectively.

Neno provides additional support in Life Sciences, particularly in areas such as ecology, human biology, and environmental systems. She helps students strengthen understanding, organise their thinking, and approach exam-style questions with more confidence.

Neno uses a student-centred, discussion-based approach that encourages active engagement and deeper understanding. She focuses on:

• Developing critical thinking and analytical skills
• Helping students structure arguments and written responses effectively
• Breaking down complex topics into clear, manageable ideas
• Teaching students how to read with understanding and purpose

Her lessons are supportive and interactive, creating a space where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring ideas.

Neno specialises in a wide range of subjects including:

Humanities (Core Focus)

• Geography
• Environmental Management: Climatology and Geomorphology
• Psychology
• Social Studies / Interdisciplinary Humanities
• Life Sciences (IEB / Cambridge Biology)
• GIS & Spatial Sciences

Levels Supported

• Middle School
• Cambridge IGCSE, AS level
• IB MYP

Neno has experience supporting university-level teaching and assessment, including marking a range of student work such as essays, short-answer questions, multiple-choice assessments, and practical tasks. She has worked with both online submissions (via university platforms and Turnitin) and in-person exam scripts, giving her a solid understanding of how academic work is evaluated.

This experience allows her to guide students in understanding marking criteria, improving their written responses, and developing clearer, more structured answers.

• Graduated with Cum Laude honours in Environmental Sciences
• Completed an MPhil at Stellenbosch University, specialising in Disaster Risk Science and Development
• Experience supporting university-level teaching and assessment, including marking and feedback

• MPhil in Disaster Risk Science and Development - Stellenbosch University (2022–2023)
• BSc Honours in Environmental Sciences (Cum Laude) - North-West University (2021)
• BA in Psychology, Geography & Environmental Management - North-West University (2018–2021)
• Cambridge Curriculum Schooling Mountain Cambridge High School (2013–2017), Mountain Cambridge Primary School (2003–2012)