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Minette
- Rate $23
- Response 1h

$23/h
1st lesson free
- English
- Reading
- Literacy
- Grammar
Qualified secondary school teacher teaching English writing skills to all school levels .
- English
- Reading
- Literacy
- Grammar
Lesson location
About Minette
The ability to communicate effectively empowers us. It is the key to a brighter future. I love to see my students gain confidence because their ability to express themselves has grown. Hard work, repetition and perseverance will lead to success.
Originally from South Africa, I also speak Afrikaans. In my free time, I love to read, paint, and do graphic design.
About the lesson
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Sophomore
- +3
levels :
Elementary School
Middle School
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Adult Education
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Whether you are an adult learning English for the first time, or a student needing help with grammar or essays, I can help. I have experience in teaching English in secondary schools and ESOL at primary school level. I also have experience in learning-support.
After a free assessment, I will work out a tailor-made plan to support your linguistic needs.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
I've had the pleasure of knowing Minette for over 12 years, and I can say without hesitation that she's exactly the kind of English teacher who makes learning feel less like studying and more like having a conversation with someone who genuinely cares about your progress.
What sets Minette apart is her deeply person-centered approach. She doesn't teach from a textbook alone—she teaches to the individual sitting across from her. Whether you're a young student navigating school assignments or an adult professional preparing for a presentation, Minette takes the time to understand your specific goals, your learning style, and even the little things that might make you nervous about speaking English. She's the teacher who remembers that you're struggling with past tense verbs because you're worried about your job interview next week, or that your child gets more engaged when lessons include their favorite animals.
Her patience is genuinely remarkable. I've watched her explain the same grammar concept in five different ways until it finally clicks, never once showing frustration—only encouragement. She creates a space where mistakes aren't embarrassing; they're just stepping stones to improvement. For kids, this means they actually look forward to lessons rather than dreading them. For adults, it means you can finally ask that question you've been too self-conscious to ask elsewhere.
Minette connects learning to real life in ways that make English immediately useful. She doesn't just teach vocabulary—she teaches you how to order confidently at a restaurant, navigate a parent-teacher conference, or feel comfortable chatting with colleagues. Her gentle, friendly nature puts even the most anxious learners at ease from the very first session.
If you're looking for someone who will genuinely invest in your journey and celebrate every milestone with you, Minette is the teacher you've been searching for.View more recommendations
Rates
Rate
- $23
Pack rates
- 5h: $106
- 10h: $211
online
- $22/h
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Minette will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
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