Pat Naidoo

As an educator of Mathematics, it is my mission to provide every learner with a foundation from which to develop a liking for the subject and transform this liking into a love for problem-solving in Mathematics, Statistics, Science, IT and Business disciplines. Hence, my approach to teaching focusses more on relevance to reality i.e. application to real-life situations without overlooking the logic and rigours of sound Mathematical Principles.
More specifically, my objectives have always been:
To identify the mathematical strengths and weakness/es of each learner.
To provide appropriate interventions and support to remedy the weaknesses identified.
To use the strengths to promote and stimulate problem-solving.
To constantly make learners aware of the vast application of mathematics to our every day lives
To ensure that there is continuous improvement in the learners performance and that this must translate to better grades at school and ultimately at Tertiary Level.
Some of the highlights of my Teaching career have been:
Obtaining 100% pass rates with my Grade 12 Mathematics students, being chosen as a sub-examiner for the Grade 12 Mathematics Paper 2 and being awarded an average 4.5/5 Student Evaluation by my current batch of Quantitative Techniques (B Com) and Mathematica Principles (IT) students.

Lecturer (Jun, 2009–Present) at Varsity College and Vega School of Branding
 

Lecturer of Quantitative Techniques to BCom students and Mathematical Principles to IT and Game Development students as an Independant Contractor.

Lecturer on the MBA Programme (Jan, 2005–Jun, 2007) at Management College of Southern Africa
 

Lecturer of Economics and Quantitative Techniques to MBA students via distance-learning.

Secondary School Teacher (Jun, 2004–Dec, 2004) at Reunion Secondary School
 

Teacher of Mathematics and Computer Science from Grade 10 to 12.

Lecturer (Aug, 2002–Mar, 2004) at Durban University of Technology, Durban KZN South Africa
 

Lecturer in Management in the Faculty of Commerce.

Supply Teacher (Oct, 2000–Oct, 2001) at Mark Education in Manchester, UK
 

Supply Teacher of Mathematics at Secondary Schools in and around Greater Manchester.

Education Consultant (Apr, 1991–Jun, 1999) at B and D Education Systems, Durban
 

Provide training and pedagogical support on Mathematics Software at certain Government Schools.

Secondary School Teacher (Jan, 1986–Mar, 1991) at Department of Education, South Africa
 

Teacher of Mathematics and Physical Science. Grades 8 - 12

MBA (Jan, 1998–Dec, 2001) from UNIVERSITY OF WALES

University Higher Diploma in Education (Feb, 1985–Dec, 1985) from University of Durban Westville

BSc (Mar, 1981–Dec, 1984) from University of Durban Westville