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Cavin offers a discount of 25% on their first / introductory lesson!
Biology |
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Primary | R 1,000.00 |
High School | R 1,000.00 |
Exam Prep | R 1,000.00 |
Adult | R 1,000.00 |
Chemistry |
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Primary | R 1,000.00 |
High School | R 1,000.00 |
Exam Prep | R 1,000.00 |
Adult | R 1,000.00 |
Geography |
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Primary | R 1,000.00 |
High School | R 1,000.00 |
Exam Prep | R 1,000.00 |
Adult | R 1,000.00 |
Physics |
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Primary | R 1,000.00 |
High School | R 1,000.00 |
Exam Prep | R 1,000.00 |
Adult | R 1,000.00 |
Science |
Price Guide |
Primary | R 1,000.00 |
High School | R 1,000.00 |
Exam Prep | R 1,000.00 |
Adult | R 1,000.00 |
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Personal Description:
I am a UK based Specialist Online Tutor and expert examiner and moderator with Pearson - Edexcel UK and I am currently Head of Biology in a Sixth Form College and I also run an Online tutoring company. I am interested in group lessons so if you are a group of students interested in receiving quality online lessons at a reduced cost of around R250 per student minimum 4 students. I have a good understanding of the South African Curriculum. With 21 years of tutoring experience, I consider myself to be an elite tutor and I am probably the best online Tutor in South Africa and my record speaks for itself. I have a track record of success with most students achieving well. I have taught Primary, Secondary and High School Science and Maths Biology and for many years and I have helped many students with study skills, revision techniques, assignment writing, and exam preparation. Past tutees have obtained excellent results; see feedback from my current and former tutees. I have crafted, refined, and fine-tuned my tutoring approach over many years and I now believe I am at the top of my game.
Selecting the right tutor with the right expertise can make a huge difference in confidence, skills set, and grade obtained by a student. This can also make a huge difference to a student's choice of A levels, University or even a career and I believe this is where excellent structured and strategic tutoring can help. I have successfully tutored students who have in the past three years entered the University of Oxford, University of Warwick, University of Nottingham, Kings College, and many others. For tried and tested quality tutoring contact me now.
I am an expert examiner with Edexcel and OCR exam boards. I have an excellent knowledge of the techniques and styles required to do well in exams. I also have an excellent understanding of the different specifications/syllabuses AQA, EDEXCEL, OCR, and IB. I have a BSc and an MSc in Science. At the moment I am working on my PhD which I hope to complete within the next five years. I have an interest in nature photography, love outdoors, and traveling.
Tutoring Experience:
I have over 4500 hours of private tutoring. I am an Expert and premier tutor in KS2/KS3/KS4/GCSE/IGSCE Double/Triple Science and AS/A2 Biology.
Expert and premier tutor in KS3/KS4/GCSE/IGSCE Double/Triple Sciences and AS/A2 Biology and Chemistry
==========SUMMER 2023 RESULTS==================
A levels
Ashlin Bio Final grade - B (predicted D)
Tim Bio Final Grade - A* (predicted B)
Theo Chem Final––––––––––– (predicted D)
Kelsey Chem Final- B (predicted C)
Venessa Bio Final A (predicted C)
Rue Chem A Biology A*
GCSE
Kumbi Science 66 Higher (predicted 44 Foundation)
Abie Science ––––––––––– Predicted 55
Muna - 889 predicted 777
Sophie IGCSE Bio - 5 (Sophie retook IGCSE for her Dental Qualifications after so may attempts BUT with a careful and structured programme she finally made it. These are her words:
''Cavin tailors each student via their needs. from the get go Cavin knew I had ADHD and struggled with learning. he realised I was a visual learner and taught me biology in a way I could see. Everything was easy as he whittled things down and made them easy for me teaching me biology but comparing things to things in everyday life which is priceless when trying to learn something new. he is the most friendly person and doesn't judge anyone regardless of their knowledge.''
==========SUMMER 2022 RESULTS==================
A Levels
Jenny Bio - A*
Shanice Chem- B
Brad retook biology passed and now studying at 1st choice University.
Keira Bio - B & Chem B Studying at first choice university.
GCSE
Ben -77 (predicted 4,5)
Robert-9,9,9
Dimitri -5,5 (foundation predicted 2,3)
Clare -8,9,9
Aisha, 7,8
=============SUMMER 2021 RESULTS===============
A Level
Ahmed Bio - B Noah Chem - A
Daniel Bio - A Daniel Chem - A
Sujina Bio - A Sujina Chem - A*
Rohan Bio - A* Kally Chem - A*
Katie Bio - B
Kally Bio- A*
GCSE
Tanaka Science - 7,8
Kimi Science - 7, 7
Mudiwa Sciences - 7, 8, 8
Benjys Bio Physics - 6, 7
Mia IGCSE - 9, 9, 9
Rue Sciences - 8, 9, 9
13+ Entrance Exams
Leo - Passed entrance exams for a top selective private school.
Sanyo - Passed and got into local grammar school.
==========SUMMER 2019 RESULTS==========
GCSE
Lani Science A*A* predicted AB
Lani Maths A predicted B
Josh Science - result AB Predicted was CC
Josh Maths result B predicted C
Elliot Science Result A*A*A* Predicted AAB
A level
Aisha passed and she is reading Medicine at a top EU university
Fatima retook her A Level Bio and Chem and got BA respectively and she is now studying MSc Pharmacy at a Russell group University in the UK.
=========SUMMER 2018 RESULTS============
Congratulations once again to my students who have done exceedingly well.
A2
Jack got a B - I took on Jack in the last term of his year 12. He was working around E/D grade. I worked with him and he improved his subject knowledge, exam technique and confidence. Armed with a B in Biology is off to study BioMed at a top Russesll Group Uni. Well done Jack and Best wishes.
GCSE
Students who set GCSE did so on the new specification. Students faced many challenges but those who chose to join me and my organisation did very well. Most students improved their working grades.
Arif - (A*, A, A*). Arif is an academically gifted student and he put in a lot of effort in his work. His working grade when he joined me was a AAB. He will be studying his A levels at a top grammar school. Arif will be joining me as an assistant.
Peter got B,A. When Peter joined me and my organisation he was working at CC He improved his working grade and confidence when he joined my intensive revision sessions. He is off to study at a local Sixth Form.
Callum - Callum got C I took on Callum 3 months before exams and his working grade was E/G. I believe that of all students I have tutored he has made the greatest grade for grade improvement. I am so proud of the progress he made. He is off to study his level 3 course in a college. Well done Callum.
Kayo - Got a A*A when she joined my organisation she was working at AB. She worked hard and she is off to study A levels at a top grammar school.
Sef- Got a A*A*A* when he joined my organisation he was working at BBB level. Sef is an excellent student of science and he will do well at grammar school.
************SUMMER 2017 RESULTS**************
2017 results can only be described as "AWE-INSIPIRING". Results keep on improving year on year.
A2
Katie got an A (predicted grade C). She is off to study at a Russell Group Uni.
GCSE
Becky - Found Physics very challenging before I tutored her but with a carefully structured intensive revision programme she clinched an A and she is off to study A levels at a Grammar school
Noel - A brilliant scholar very mathematical but found the theory and explanations part of IGCSE Physics challenging however with my bespoke and carefully structured tutoring he improved significantly and got an A*!!! he is off to study at a grammar school.
Nick - An excellent academic operative. He did IGCSE and found exam technique a challenge with my tried and tested methods he clinched an A*!!!! and he is taking his A levels at a top grammar school.
Sophie - Cheerful student willing to go the extra mile. Without doubt one of the most hardworking students I have tutored. Found Physics a challenge with a carefully crafted tutoring schedule she got an A and she is off to study A levels.
*************SUMMER 2016 RESULTS*************
A2 BIOLOGY
Omar got an A star! (Suffice to mention that I have tutored Omar since GCSE. He got AAA for his GCSE, and A in AS Biology). He is off to study at a Russell Group University.
Nonsy got a B in her AS retake Modules. Prior to my tutoring she had an E in AS Biology with my structured and intensive tutoring and focus on EXAM TECHNIQUE she did well and she is off to Uni to study at her first choice Uni.
***************SUMMER 2015 RESULTS**********
AS BIOLOGY - Omar got an A
A2 BIOLOGY- Manav got a B, Eliot got an A
**************SUMMER 2014*****************
A2 The results were excellent
Tasneem, by her own addmission (see feeback) never thought she could do well in A2 Biology. With my structured tutoring she managed to clinch a high B with only a few marks from an A. She got into her first choice of Uni.
Lucy was predicted a lower C in her final A2 Biology exams with a carefully managed tutoring programme she managed to get a High B with only a few marks off an A. She got into her first choice of Uni.
Jess got a D in AS and she managed a B in her A2 and she is off to her first choice Uni.
As usual GCSE results were awesome all students getting AAA in science.
**************************************SUMMER 2012 RESULTS***********************************************
Both A Level and GCSE results were great!!!
GCSE
Student A moved grades from a DC in Double Science to BB (second attempt). She went on to do AS Biology. Student B got an A*AA in Triple Science on her first attempt.
A Level
Mel moved 3 grades from a grade C to an A*(second attempt) and went on to study at a Russell Group Uni. What a remarkable achievement!!!
Hannah moved from a predicted grade of a D to a B and went on to first choice Uni.
References from past tutees are available upon request. CRBs can also be viewed (on request) before tutoring begins.
Tutoring Approach:
APPROACH:
My tutoring sessions are designed to help students seeking academic excellence achieve their greatest potential. they consist of the following core elements.
Define
Because I know a student can achieve when their needs are properly understood. I start by defining a student’s needs - the student's learning style, strengths and areas for development, by doing this I will have a clear view of the student and know precisely where to start.
Plan
After an assessment, I plan and create a bespoke differentiated action plan that is unique to the student so that the student can achieve success quickly.
Deliver
Using peer-reviewed motivation strategies and techniques I deliver excellent tuition, working on building knowledge, confidence, and more importantly on practicing and polishing study and exam techniques.
Assess
Because results matter to you and me. I constantly assess and track progress to engage your child.
Prepare
I run an intensive exam preparation program to set your child for success.
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Additional Languages: Ndebele, Zulu
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- Insititute for Edcation UK (2017) - QTLS (Other) (✔ On File)
- University of Ulster (2017) - Science Regulations (Masters) (✔ On File)
- University of Greenwich (2004) - PGCE Science (PGCE) (✔ On File)
- University of Huddersfiled (2002) - Nutritional Biochemistry (Masters) (✔ On File)
Cavin's Feedback
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I will continue working with students from your school to make sure they reach their full potential.
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My son’s confidence has grown so much which is great to see after 6 sessions, can’t wait to see what the future brings for my son
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I am so pleased that L did well in his 13+ entrance exams well done. He worked so hard bless him. I can only wish him the best in his studies at private school.
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I really appreciate your feedback but really l thank you for giving me an opportunity to Tutor you. You are a great student and it is so rewarding on my part to see a student grow in confidence and understanding.
We are an excellent team.
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We are a winning team.
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He genuinely cares about student and put his heart and soul for teaching to make sure his student achieves the highest possible potential. Having lessons with quite numbers of physics and chemistry teachers, made us realise that Cavin with his skills of teaching is quite very unique. We very strongly recommend him.
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Many thanks for your feedback. I will keep on working with Vee to make sure she does extremely well in her studies.
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Our daughter benefitted from a group of intense lessons with Cavin resulting in increased confidence for her to work through material alone.
Should she require further help, we will not hesitate to go back to Cavin for support.
I will be more than happy to work with your daughter in the future. She is very focused student. I consider her effort, determination and potential to be of a very high standard.
She asks deeper scientific questions and I feel that her questioning skills set will be so important in the development of sharper cognitive skills. I have to say it refreshing in this teaching profession to get students who push boundaries and think outside the box. Your daughter is indeed an excellent academic operative and I have no doubt she will be very successful in the future.
Many thanks for giving me an opportunity to tutor your daughter.
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I feel so humbled by your comments. Many many thanks for your positive words. For me when it is all said and done it is about the engagement, achievement, and improvement of students in my care. The progress and spark in interest in the subject content is what keeps me going and drives my innovation. I am very proud of K's progress too. She is hard-working, focused, and committed young lady
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From 2017 up till present (2019), Cavin has helped me through my AS studies and currently my A2 studies, I am now achieving A grades in Biology. He is very patient, listens to students needs and wants and provides great resources needed to ensure that the student feels confident in the struggled topic area. Cavin is very patient and makes understanding the workload very easy, I highly recommend him.
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Thank you for the feedback. As usual i work hard to make sure your child has outstanding academic outcomes.
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I am so impressed with the progress he is making. He is getting more confident. I also like the fact that he is getting more proactive in his learning. Developing independent learners is at the core of my tutoring approach.
More recently, I admit it has sometimes been a challenge to step up to many of his searching scientific questions. This clearly shows his depth and breadth of scientific knowledge has significantly improved. This will be an asset in analytical and evaluative exam questions where deeper and sharper cognitive skills are required. I have confidence J will do well in his exams.
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I would definitley recommend Cavin.
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