Adele
Cambridge IGCSE & CAPS English, Afrikaans Tutor - Grades 4-11
Why families choose Adele
English and Afrikaans IGCSE to A Level tutor
Over 20 years of educational experience
Homeschooling & Cambridge Educational Specialist
Experienced curriculum developer
About Adele
Adele is an experienced educator, school founder, and homeschooling specialist with over two decades of experience supporting learners from early childhood through to Cambridge AS Level. As the Founder and Executive Director of Woodbury Private School, she has extensive experience in curriculum development, learner-centred education, and Cambridge International teaching.
She specialises in English and Afrikaans language education, creating engaging lessons that develop critical thinking, communication skills, and academic confidence. Adele is passionate about helping every learner reach their full potential through personalised instruction, innovative teaching methods, and a supportive learning environment.
Teaching Approach
Adele believes that every learner thrives when education is personalised, meaningful, and engaging. Her teaching combines brain-based learning principles with experiential activities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and independent thinking.
Her lessons focus on:
- Developing confidence and independent learning skills.
- Encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Using real-world applications to deepen understanding.
- Creating engaging, student-centred lessons.
- Supporting learners through personalised feedback and goal setting.
- Integrating technology where it enhances learning.
She is particularly experienced in working with homeschool learners and students who benefit from an individualised approach to education.
Subjects & Levels
English Cambridge International | IGCSE English (0500)
Afrikaans Cambridge International
- IGCSE Afrikaans (0548)
- AS Level Afrikaans (8679)
English & Afrikaans Language Support
- Primary School
- Lower Secondary
- High School
Homeschool Support
- Curriculum guidance
- Academic planning
- General learning support
- Parent support and mentoring
Exam Preparation Focus
- Cambridge IGCSE English (0500)
- Cambridge IGCSE Afrikaans (0548)
- Cambridge AS Level Afrikaans (8679)
- Essay writing and language development.
- Reading comprehension and language analysis.
- Examination techniques and revision strategies.
- Confidence building for assessments and examinations.
Achievements & Experience
- Over 20 years of educational experience across homeschooling, classroom teaching, and school leadership.
- Founder and Executive Director of an independent Cambridge International school.
- Extensive experience teaching Cambridge IGCSE English and Afrikaans, as well as Cambridge AS Level Afrikaans.
- Former Intermediate Phase Head of Department with experience teaching CAPS Grades 5 and 6.
- Long-standing leader within South Africa's homeschooling community.
- Established multiple homeschooling support groups and chaired the Eastern Cape Homeschooling Association for seven years.
- Experienced in curriculum design, teacher mentoring, and educational leadership.
- Integrates brain-based learning and learner-centred teaching strategies into her lessons.
Education
BProc (Law)
University of South Africa
Reviews
3 reviews from parents and students
Julie
ColleagueAdele is dependable, punctual and consistent. She engages deeply with her students and is very approachable, patient and supportive. She can use many learning styles and thinks out of the box. Her communication style is very effective, being clear and professional.
Sharon
ColleagueAdèle was the Directress of the school I am teaching at. Alongside running the school, she also taught a number of classes in different age-groups. She is passionate about Education and enjoys building her own knowledge bank and sharing this with others. She appreciates building relationships with students and is willing to have fun with them and encourage hard work.
Trudy
Pre-school EducatorAdele is a very dependable person, she can be trusted with important tasks and sensitive student knowledge. She has shown consistency in her leadership and management as directress of her school. She interacted with students, colleagues, and parents in a very patient manner, allowing them to feel heard and supported.