Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
André Christian Charles  Winnaar

André Christian Charles Winnaar

Tutor Teacher
19 Dwesa Lane Sherwood Park Atlantis

Summary

Dynamic Tutor with extensive experience at Gems Academy, specializing in personalized instruction and student motivation. Proven ability to enhance learning outcomes through creative lesson planning and effective communication. Skilled in developing tailored educational strategies for diverse learners, fostering confidence and critical thinking while advocating for special needs students.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Tutor Teacher

Gems Accedemy
03.2023 - Current
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of subject matter by incorporating real-world examples into lessons.
  • Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
  • Established positive relationships with both students and parents, fostering open communication regarding academic progress and goals.
  • Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and problem-solving skills.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills through engaging activities and consistent reinforcement of complex concepts.
  • Implemented creative instructional techniques to address the unique challenges faced by students with learning differences.

Tutor, Special Needs Students

Atlantis Cape Town South Africa
03.2023 - 06.2024

Reading, writing speaking and listening

  • Conducted ongoing assessments of student strengths and weaknesses, adjusting instructional approaches accordingly to maximize each individual''s potential for success.
  • Developed strong relationships with students and their families, fostering open communication channels to address individual concerns and progress updates.
  • Enhanced learning experiences for special needs students by implementing individualized education plans tailored to their unique requirements.
  • Served as an advocate for special needs students, ensuring their voices were heard by school administrators and staff when discussing academic accommodations or intervention efforts.

Education

Emergency First Aid Responder Training Course

Western Cape Government Health EMS, Atlantis Cape Town South Africa
08.2025

Certificate

The Dory Code -An Unplugged Coding Solution

ORT SA CAPE EDUCATION , Cape Town South Africa
05.2025

Certificate

TEFL - Teaching English As Foreign Language.

Teacher Record , Cape Town South Africa
11.2024

Teacher, English vocabulary grammar, phonics reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Grade R up to adults. Including special needs kids

Certificate

English Education

IEB Foundational Learning Competence , Atlantis Cape Town South Africa
02.2015

Certificate

Certificate - Mathematical Literacy

IEB Foundational Learning Competence , Atlantis Cape Town South Africa
02.2015

Certificate

No Degree - Certificate

Atlantis Computer School , Atantis Cape Town South Africa
04.2006

Basic concepts of IT, file management, word processing, spread sheet, information and communication, job seeking skills.

Fitting And Machining

Proteus Technical High School , Atlantis Cape Town South Africa
12.1995

Grade 11

Skills

Time management ,Group tutoring ,Skills development ,Lesson planning ,Student evaluation ,Homework assistance, Creative thinking ,Active listening

Problem-solving skills ,Learning techniques ,Reading comprehension

Study plan development ,Records management, Verbal and written communication, Patience and empathy

Progress reporting ,Student motivation

Analytical thinking, Online tutoring

Collaboration and teamwork ,Confidence building ,Test preparation ,Creativity and innovation ,Teaching strategies

Online teaching ,Relationship building

Goal setting ,Creative writing ,Adaptable nature ,Study skills ,Team collaboration

Growth mindset ,Student assessment Essay writing ,Math skill evaluation

In-person tutoring ,Child development

Academic advising ,Research and analysis ,Self-directed learning

Parent-teacher communication

Technical writing ,Organization and preparation ,Task prioritization

Elementary education ,Assessment and evaluation ,Literacy development

Language acquisition ,Building blocks of learning ,Feedback and coaching ,Learning styles ,Special needs support

Writing assessments ,Writing tutoring

Proficient in software ,Project management ,Reading level analysis

Note-taking requirements ,Compliance

Composition writing ,Algebra building blocks ,Numeracy development

Data-driven instruction ,Special education ,Empathy and patience

Classroom management ,Critical thinking

Coaching and mentoring ,Social-emotional learning

Timeline

Tutor Teacher - Gems Accedemy
03.2023 - Current
Tutor, Special Needs Students - Atlantis Cape Town South Africa
03.2023 - 06.2024
Western Cape Government Health EMS - , Emergency First Aid Responder Training Course
ORT SA CAPE EDUCATION - , The Dory Code -An Unplugged Coding Solution
Teacher Record - , TEFL - Teaching English As Foreign Language.
IEB Foundational Learning Competence - , English Education
IEB Foundational Learning Competence - Certificate , Mathematical Literacy
Atlantis Computer School - No Degree, Certificate
Proteus Technical High School - , Fitting And Machining
André Christian Charles Winnaar Tutor Teacher