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Rashalia P - Tutor in Johannesburg

I have recently completed the final year of my Bachelor of Economic Science degree at the University of the Witwatersrand, and also hold a Bachelor of Music degree (summa cum laude) in piano performance at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. In my second year of study at Wits I received Dean's Commendation and a Certificate of Merit for Economics II. I have also been awarded the Genesis Analytics Prize for placing second in the top five Economics second-year students of 2018, and am a finalist in the Old Mutual/Nedbank Budget Speech Competition 2019. In 2020 I intend to pursue a Honours degree in Economic Science at Wits. I am deeply interested in helping young students unlock their academic potential through the development of critical thinking skills, effective and healthy study habits, and grade-maximising exam techniques. I enjoy engaging with hard-working, motivated students at any level of academic proficiency, and believe that a patient and encouraging approach to teaching is vital to building student self-esteem. My range of interests are broad and I love to read so I am fun to talk with and provide a good sounding board for your innovative ideas and ambitions.

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Teaching places

Online

Languages spoken

Rashalia speaks English

Experience
2016-01-25 - 2016-11-28
Piano teacher at Maris Stella School/ Private piano teacher

Education
2012-02-06 - 2015-11-15
Bachelor of Music - University of KwaZulu-Natal

Specialisation in classical piano performance with courses in music theory, music culture and history, psychology, philosophy, sociology and french.

2017-02-06 - 2019-11-20
Bachelor of Economic Science - University of the Witwatersrand

Majors in economics and mathematics with courses in insurance and risk management, and computational and applied mathematics.

Subjects taught
  • Economics

    I have undergone rigorous training at Wits University in macroeconomics, microeconomics, international finance and trade, mathematical economics, and econometrics in the course of my degree. In addition to consistently achieving high grades in these subjects, I constantly broaden my economic knowledge through extra reading and keeping up to date with national economic news and trends. I am able to clearly explain and simplify economic concepts on a level suited to the needs of an undergraduate student at all levels of their undergraduate degree and below, and provide critical insight into the types of economic problems students face during their economics studies.

    Rashalia teaches Economics at High School and University/College level(s)