ONLINE TUTOR CONNECT
OTC-T1015
Rehana Casoojee
Building confident readers, one step at a time.
Foundation Phase Educator · English Literacy & Remedial Reading
Grades 1–3
Phonics & Reading
Remedial Support
Afrikaans
South Africa · SAST (UTC+2) · Online tutoring
Mention OTC-T1015 when requesting a tutor match.
17 years
Classroom experience
Grades 1–3
Primary learner focus
30 minutes
Personalized sessions
One-to-one support · Small groups of 2–3 · Recurring or short-term engagements
Meet Rehana
Rehana brings 17 years of classroom experience across mainstream and remedial education in South Africa. Her approach combines carefully structured literacy support with patience, encouragement, and a belief that tutor and learner should work as a team.
She has taught mainstream English in Grades 1–3 and remedial English from Grade R through Grade 6, independently managed a remedial department, and served as grade head across multiple schools. Her current tutoring focus is Grades 1–3, approximately ages 7–10.
Rehana supports learners who need help with foundational literacy, reading and writing delays, or attention and focus challenges. She also has extensive experience with English Second and Additional Language learners, including Xhosa- and Zulu-speaking learner communities.
Education & Professional Preparation
Foundation Phase Education
Bachelor of Education specializing in the Foundation Phase in South Africa.
Remedial Education
Specialized coursework in reading difficulties, learning barriers, and school-based remedial support.
Leadership & Development
Leadership and management certificate; experience leading grades and managing a remedial department.
Continuing Study
Currently completing a Bachelor of Industrial Psychology.
Ways to Learn with Rehana
Foundational Literacy & Phonics
Grades 1–3 · 30 minutes
Build early reading foundations through targeted phonics and literacy practice.
Remedial Reading & Writing
Grades 1–3 · 30 minutes
Individualized support addressing reading and writing difficulties at the learner’s pace.
Language Enrichment & Homework
Grades 1–3 · 30 minutes
Develop vocabulary and language skills, or work through homework with structured support.
Afrikaans Additional Language
Grades 1–3 · 30 minutes
Afrikaans as a Second Additional Language, with explanations and communication suited to the learner.
Adult Academic Writing
Adult learners · 30 minutes
Support with academic writing and essay structure.
Small-Group Literacy Support
2–3 learners · 30 minutes
Focused literacy learning in a small group; one-to-one tutoring is also available.
A Collaborative Learning Experience
Each 30-minute session is tailored to the learner’s specific needs and areas for growth. Rehana welcomes recurring weekly tutoring and short-term intensive support, with regular reports and conversations helping parents stay involved in progress.
Sessions are available through Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams. She uses digital whiteboards, screen sharing, document sharing, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365, supported by a laptop, webcam, microphone, and primary and backup internet connections.
IN REHANA’S WORDS
Learning grows through teamwork.
I believe that effective tutoring is built on a foundation of mutual respect, collaboration, and shared purpose. A good tutor is someone who takes the time to understand both the strengths and weaknesses of their student and works deliberately on both to help the student grow. A good student, in turn, is open to that process and willing to engage. Crucially, the tutor should never position themselves as superior to the student — rather, the two should function as a team, always working toward a common goal that is in the best interest of the learner.
When learning becomes difficult, it is the tutor’s responsibility to identify the challenge, but the solution should be found collaboratively. This means sitting down with the student, discussing why they are feeling discouraged or stuck, and working through the hurdle together.
A good tutoring institution like Online Tutor Connect plays a vital supporting role in making these relationships work. It should carefully assess the qualities and qualifications of both tutors and students to create suitable matches, and provide resources that are engaging and practical. Communication between all parties should be open and transparent at all times, maintained through regular meetings and reports. When conflicts or problems arise between a tutor and student, the institution should first examine the root cause before determining the appropriate course of action.
Parents are equally key role players in this process. Tutors should provide parents with regular reports, and meetings between tutors and parents should be held to discuss the student’s progress. Students themselves should also be encouraged to communicate with their parents about how their lessons are going. The institution should oversee all of these interactions and intervene when necessary to ensure that everyone — tutor, student, parent, and institution — is working together in the learner’s best interest.
Let’s find the right support for your learner.
Book a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your goals, schedule, and a potential match with Rehana. Please mention OTC-T1015.