Specialized Subject Experts

Professionally Qualified Tutors

Our tutors are all professionally qualified. Our centre and curriculum advisor is Dr. Alta Engelbrecht, coordinator of the Masters of Education programme of the Faculty of Education at the University of Pretoria.

Executive Personnel

Ig NothnagelOwner/Tutor

B.Eng(Electron)
MBA

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Esther NothnagelOwner/Tutor

BA(HED)

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Dr. Alta EngelbrechtCurricilum Advisor

BEd
BA(Hons), MEd
PhD (Curriculum Studies)

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Yvonne LouwTutor/Scribe

BA (Humanities)
BA Hons

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Bio: Ig Nothnagel

As an engineer with a Masters degree in Business Administration, my focus will always be on problem-solving, encouraging our learners to move up the ladder from merely recalling to a more analytical way of thinking. I strongly believe in teaching them to apply their knowledge in such a way that they will be able to be creative to such an extent that they can think as entrepreneurs.

My background lends itself to be able to give strong support in the Mathematics, Science and Business studies field.

Fields of Expertise:

Mathematics
Physical Science and Chemistry
Business Studies
Graphic design
Visual Arts and Photography

Bio: Esther Nothnagel

My career in education started more than 20 years ago, of which the past three years was dedicated to working extensively with children with ADHD and co-morbid conditions. These talented learners developed a passion in me for children who think and act differently.

My most important goal is creating a space in our learning centres for learners to feel safe, to feel free, to build self-esteem through feeling wanted and accepted.

Field of Expertise:

English
Afrikaans
Lifeskills
Psychology

Bio: Dr. Alta Engelbrecht

I am a senior lecturer in the Department of Humanities Education at the University of Pretoria. I hold a PhD (UP) in curriculum studies. I am the coordinator of the Masters programme in the Faculty of Education. My research areas are cultural stereotyping and textbooks. I am also responsible for the training of BEd students in the subject areas Afrikaans methodology and literacy practices. I authored several articles and textbooks, as well as two chapters in scholarly books.

Bio: Yvonne Louw

I have more than 15 years experience in teaching Languages in Primary as well as High School, and 5 years of experience in Tertiary education.

I have been teaching on a part-time basis in a well-known and highly respected private school in Somerset West until the end of 2015. This gave me the wonderful opportunity of working with talented and creative young people who need high quality academic education but who find main stream schooling restrictive.

For the past 8 years I have worked extensively with private students on a one-on-one basis, and the good matric results of my international students is proof of the excellent relationships which we had.

I am a fully qualified scribe with experience in scribing for the final matric exams for learners with consessions.

Field of expertise:

English Home and FAL
Afrikaans Home and FAL
Business Studies

Bio: Jacques du Plessis

My background in education comes from the sphere of Psychology. I’ve spent a lot of time dealing with the development of children, starting with youth-work, and later in formal education. My path also led me to specialize in a multitude of sectors. I am specifically strong in Maths and Science, but I have always taken a special and personal interest in the finer arts (Music, Visual Arts and Drama). My strongest achievements lie in I.T. and Design, coupled with Business and Entrepreneurship. I believe that a person never stops learning, even when formal education stops, therefore I will always continue to improve my own skills, hoping to pass on this philosophy to my students.

My fields of expertise include:

Applied Mathematics
Physical Science and Chemistry
Biology of the brain
Programming
Technology and Hardware
Creative Writing
Formal Writing
Design and Art