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Mainelle
- Rate R150
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R150/h
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- Maths
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Geometry
High School Math Tutor for Primary & High School | Grade 7–10 | Patient, Practical, and Exam-Focused
- Maths
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Geometry
Lesson location
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at your home or in a public place : will travel up to 10 km from Cape Town
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About Mainelle
Hi, I'm Mainelle Widikin, a student with a strong academic record, and math is a subject I've always understood well enough to help others with it too.
One moment sums up why I do this: a classmate had already been through a topic with a couple of other people and it still hadn't clicked. I sat with them, went at their pace, and explained it a different way — and it finally landed. That's what I enjoy most about tutoring: it's rarely that someone "can't" get it, usually nobody's explained it the right way for them yet.
I'm patient, I don't rush, and I won't make you feel silly for asking something twice. I keep an eye on what actually shows up in tests and exams, so lessons stay practical, not just theoretical.
I show up on time, prepared, and focused on helping you actually understand the material — bringing a strong academic record, real experience with classmates who were genuinely stuck, and the patience to find whatever explanation works for you.
About the lesson
- All levels
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
About my lessons:
I'm a student who tutors math for grades 7–10, and I know exactly where these grades tend to get stuck — because I've been there myself, and I've helped classmates work through the same sticking points in person at school.
My approach is simple: break the topic down step by step until it actually makes sense, not just until you can copy the method. I don't move on until you can explain the "why," not just the "how" — that's what makes the difference when exam questions phrase things a bit differently than the textbook
What to expect in a typical lesson:
We start by figuring out exactly where the confusion is — often it's one small gap, not the whole topic.
I explain the concept clearly with examples, then we work through problems together before you try them solo.
Every lesson ends with a couple of practice questions similar to what you'd see on a test or exam, so you leave with more confidence + a detailed note summary of the topic if needed.
If you're prepping for a specific test, we can build lessons around exactly what's coming up.
Who this is for:
My lessons are aimed at students in grades 7–10 who want to actually understand math, not just get through homework — whether you're catching up after falling behind, want to get ahead, or just want someone patient to ask "dumb questions" to without any judgment. I keep the pace flexible depending on whether you're building confidence from scratch or fine-tuning for exam marks!
Rates
Rate
- R150
Package rates
- 5h: R750
- 10h: R1500
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