“They understand it in class, but can't do it alone.”
Knowing the content is different from knowing how to work through a problem independently.
Grades 10–12 Physical Science Tutoring
Help learners understand Physics and Chemistry.
Not just memorise it.
Tutoring that works through real Physical Science problems in Physics and Chemistry, helping learners understand the work, analyse unfamiliar questions and apply what they know with confidence.
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20% Improvement in marks
“Suegné has helped me immensely improve my Physics and Chemistry marks. She has brought my marks up by 20% and has helped me grasp topics and concepts much easier.”
Gaby
Student
Individual learner experience
5+
Years Tutoring
100+
Learners Tutored
BSc Hons
Chemistry
University of Pretoria
University Tutoring Experience
Does this sound familiar?
Science can feel difficult for very different reasons
Some learners need help rebuilding the basics. Others understand the content but struggle to apply it when a question looks unfamiliar.
“They know the formula, but don't know when to use it.”
Memorising a method only helps when the next question looks exactly like the last one.
“One unfamiliar question completely throws them.”
Learners need practice identifying what is being asked and deciding how to approach it.
“They work hard, but still don't feel confident in science.”
Understanding why a method works can make the subject feel far less intimidating.
Real Learner Experiences
What students notice when the science starts making sense
Real experiences from learners who have worked with Suegné.
The Cognitive Minds Approach
More than learning which formula to use
Strong science results come from understanding what you are doing, reasoning through a problem and knowing how to apply what you have learned.
Understand
Learn what the question is really asking and understand why the method works.
Think
Develop the reasoning to work through unfamiliar Physics and Chemistry problems instead of relying only on memorised steps.
Apply
Use that understanding confidently when working through exercises, tests and exams.
What Parents Notice
The difference goes beyond the next test
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More About Suegné
Strong academic foundations. A passion for making science make sense.
Suegné Bates has been tutoring for more than five years, working with high school learners, homeschool students and university students.
With qualifications in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Psychology and Criminology, she brings both a strong science background and a genuine interest in how learners understand and process information.
Her aim is not simply to show learners which formula to use. She works through the science with them, helping them understand why methods work, analyse questions and apply what they know with confidence.
Chemistry
Honours-level training in Chemistry, providing a strong academic foundation in the science she teaches.
Biochemistry
A broader science background spanning Chemistry and the biological sciences.
Psychology & Criminology
A second degree alongside her science qualifications, reflecting her wider academic background.
University Tutoring Experience
Previous tutoring experience at the University of Pretoria, alongside high school and homeschool learners.
Student Experiences
What learners say about learning with Suegné
Real experiences from learners who have worked with Suegné.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions parents often ask
Still unsure which option would suit your child? You are always welcome to chat directly with Suegné.
Ready to get started?
Help the science start making sense
Not sure whether the Impaq small-group programme is the right fit for your child? Chat to Suegné about where they're struggling, what curriculum they're following and what support would suit them best.