TUTOR PROFILE
Tutor ID: OTC-T1008
Laila Abramjee
Empathetic English teaching and creative coding.
English literacy and writing · Reading confidence · SAT/ACT verbal · Creative coding
11+ years English
8 years coding
CAPS & Cambridge
SACE-registered
South Africa · SAST (UTC+2) · Online worldwide · Afternoons and weekends
OTC-T1008 will be added as your first tutor preference on the request form. You can list up to five tutors.
11+ years
English teaching and tutoring
8 years
Coding instruction
3 years
Academic coaching and mentoring
Ages 4–10
Creative coding enrichment
Laila Abramjee brings more than 11 years of English teaching and tutoring, eight years of coding instruction and three years of academic coaching and university mentoring. She supports learners with a warm, structured approach that adapts to their pace, learning style and confidence.
Her focus is English language and literacy across school levels, plus block-based coding for young learners. Families may seek reading and writing support, CAPS and Cambridge English preparation, SAT/ACT English and verbal support, or creative coding with Scratch and LiveCode.
BACKGROUND & PREPARATION
Education, Writing and Teaching Practice
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Education
University of South Africa · formal preparation in education.
University of South Africa
PGCE in Language Teaching
University of South Africa · completed cum laude.
University of Johannesburg
Degree in Journalism
University of Johannesburg · professional writing and communication foundation.
Teaching and coding credentials
SACE · TEFL · Coding Instructor
SACE registration; 120-hour TEFL and additional online teaching and coding credentials.
Her experience includes intermediate-phase school leadership, university teaching and mentoring, journalism, and academic content development for international education organizations. She draws on that breadth to make English practical and engaging.
WAYS TO LEARN
How Laila Can Help
English Language & Literacy
Build comprehension, vocabulary and language skills through structured reading, discussion and targeted feedback.
Elementary through high school · 1:1
Reading & Comprehension
Develop confidence with texts, inference and response through patient scaffolding and achievable goals.
A particular fit for ages 10–12
Writing & Composition
Plan, draft and revise essays and other writing with clear feedback on structure, expression and accuracy.
Writing support · English language arts
CAPS & Cambridge English
Prepare for CAPS and Cambridge English assessments with attention to reading, language, literature and writing.
Curriculum-aware exam preparation
SAT/ACT English & AP English
Support for SAT and ACT English, verbal and writing components, plus AP English at high school level.
Test preparation · English components
Block-Based Coding
Explore sequencing, logic and creative problem solving with Scratch and LiveCode, using plugged and unplugged activities.
Ages 4–10 · 45-minute 1:1 lessons
Homework & Study Support
Target homework, comprehension gaps and study habits with a manageable plan and constructive feedback.
Individualized academic support
Small-Group English
Small-group English practice for learners who benefit from shared discussion and activities.
Groups of 4–8 · typically twice weekly
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Education, credentials and experience
Laila holds a Bachelor of Education and a PGCE focused on Language Teaching, completed cum laude, from the University of South Africa, and a journalism degree from the University of Johannesburg. She is registered with the South African Council for Educators (SACE). Her stated additional training includes a 120-hour TEFL certificate, online teaching certification through the Dorkk platform, a Certified Coding Instructor credential from Durban University of Technology, and certification in children’s life coaching and psychotherapy. Her tutoring services here are educational rather than clinical.
She reports more than 11 years of English teaching and tutoring experience, eight years teaching coding and three years of academic coaching and university mentoring. Her work spans formal school teaching and intermediate-phase leadership, online university lectures and mentoring, journalism for Diary24 and EcoNews, and curriculum or academic content development for Twinkl UK, Alef Education in the UAE and Tate World International. She also writes academic articles for Superprof SA.
English, coding and curriculum scope
Laila tutors English language and literacy across elementary, middle and high school levels: reading comprehension, language skills, literature and writing, including English as a Home Language, First Additional Language or Foreign Language. She also offers AP English support and English-focused SAT/ACT preparation, plus CAPS-based and Cambridge English exams. Her stated curriculum familiarity includes South African CAPS, Cambridge, the National Curriculum for England, the UAE National Curriculum and K–12 contexts. For children ages 4–10, block-based coding enrichment uses Scratch and LiveCode with plugged and unplugged activities. She does not accept tutoring requests outside English and coding.
Learner match and teaching approach
Her strongest recurring 1:1 match is often a learner ages 10–12 working on reading, comprehension and confidence. She also supports learners needing remediation or enrichment, younger elementary learners, high school learners and multilingual international families. Adult English engagements are considered on a limited basis. Laila uses scaffolding, engaging activities and goals scaled to each learner’s pace. One-time, short-term and recurring engagements may be considered.
Formats, languages and online delivery
Standard English sessions run about 60 minutes; coding enrichment sessions about 45 minutes. Options include individual English tutoring, groups of four to eight learners meeting twice weekly, individualized homework support, reading and writing work, English exam preparation and one-to-one block-based coding. She instructs in English, is proficient in Afrikaans and conversational in Hindi. Online tools include Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Scratch, LiveCode, Kahoot, Padlet and Quizlet. She uses screen sharing and written feedback on learner work, with backup internet and power arrangements. AI is a teaching aid, rather than a substitute for instruction.
Schedule and availability
Based in South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2), Laila’s stated hours are Monday through Friday, 3:00–8:00 p.m. SAST, and weekends, 9:00 a.m.–noon SAST. She can accommodate approximately eight to ten sessions weekly. Four to five hours’ notice is appreciated, with 24 hours preferred; school calendar periods may affect availability. Final fit, session format and schedule are confirmed through the request process.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
A steady path from curiosity to confidence.
Laila sees reluctance and difficulty as signals to adjust the lesson. She breaks work into manageable goals and uses interactive activities to help learners re-engage and grow in confidence.
Invite engagement
Welcome effort, curiosity and a willingness to return to the task after distraction.
Make challenges manageable
Adapt pace and teaching method; scaffold challenges into steps learners can master.
Partner with families
Keep parents informed and encouraging while giving children space to become independent.
Read Laila’s full philosophy statement
A good student is one who demonstrates eagerness and a willingness to learn and grow, and who is able to refocus and re-engage when distractions arise. An effective tutor adapts their teaching approach to accommodate diverse learning styles, demonstrates empathy, and works at a pace that suits the individual learner. When a learner shows reluctance, the tutor’s role is to create an engaging and stimulating environment that transforms hesitation into curiosity, encouraging a problem-solving mindset.
When learning becomes challenging, tasks should be scaffolded into smaller, manageable components with achievable time-bound goals, followed by interactive activities designed to consolidate and deepen understanding. A good tutoring institution is one that fosters an environment where learners feel comfortable seeking help and engaging with the learning process, and where tutors are passionate and dedicated to their craft.
Online Tutor Connect should strive to create a personalized, flexible, and enjoyable learning experience for all participants. This includes thoughtfully matching learners to tutors who are best equipped to address their specific needs, providing tutors with regular and timely feedback to support their professional growth, and addressing any challenges that arise with empathy, sensitivity, and understanding.
A supportive parent is one who appreciates that tutoring is a journey rather than a quick fix, and who approaches the process with patience and realistic expectations. Parents should stay open to feedback from tutors and feel comfortable reaching out to share relevant information about their child or to check in when needed. Encouraging learning and practice at home is equally important. While it is essential that learners develop a sense of independence, parental involvement and genuine interest can play a significant role in a child’s progress. The key is finding the right balance — giving learners the space to grow on their own, while parents remain warmly engaged and curious about what their child is discovering and achieving along the way.
Start with a Conversation
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