CAPS IEB English, Social Sciences and Mathematical Literacy Tutor

English Home Language and English as a Second Language (ESL) Support

Faith is a dedicated and compassionate CAPS IEB English, Social Sciences and Mathematical Literacy Tutor for CAPS & IEB with 5 years of teaching experience, supporting both school and university students across a range of learning needs. She holds a Bachelor of Social Science from the University of Cape Town, where she has also been actively involved in tutoring, mentoring, and academic support programmes.

She holds a Bachelor of Social Science from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and has a strong academic background in Law, which informs her structured, analytical, and language-focused approach to teaching. Faith specialises in English language development, with a strong focus on English as a Second Language (ESL) learners. She works comfortably with both local and international students, helping them improve their communication skills, academic English, and overall confidence in using the language.

Her exposure to legal studies strengthens her ability to support learners with critical reading, essay writing, argument development, comprehension, and academic reasoning — key skills required across English and humanities subjects.

Faith has been actively involved in tutoring, mentoring, and academic support programmes at UCT, where she supported students in developing academic literacy, confidence, and study skills.

📘What Faith Teaches

Mathematical Literacy CAPS & IEB (Grades 6-9)

English Home Language CAPS & IEB (Grades 6-12)

English First Additional Language CAPS & IEB (Grades 6-12)

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Sociology CAPS & IEB (Grades 6-12) – social transformation, inclusivity, human rights, social justice

History and Global Studies CAPS & IEB (Grades 6-12)

🤝Faith supports learners to:

• Strengthen academic English and subject-specific language skills
• Improve conversational English and everyday communication
• Develop presentation skills and confidence in oral assessments
• Build confidence in speaking, listening, and comprehension
• Support homework planning and academic organisation
• Encourage critical thinking through discussion-based learning
• Study readiness for high school or university

🎓Education and Training

• Bachelor of Social Science University of Cape Town
• University Academic Tutor & Mentor (UCT)
• English Home Language, English First Additional Language, and English as a Second Language (ESL)

🏆Awards and Academic Recognition

• Outstanding Tutor Leadership Award
• Mentorship Leadership Award
• UCT Plus Bronze Award (35 hours of role-modelling leadership through tutoring)
• Academic distinctions in Sociology courses
• Academic achievement award for GPA above 70%