Science? Sort-ed.

1-on-1 Science Coaching 2025

Meet your Science coach...

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Hi, I'm Kendra. I am an enthusiastic lifelong learner and educator of the Physical Sciences (Physics and Chemistry). In 2016, I transitioned from teaching in the classroom to providing support as a Science coach through my venture, Sort-ed. Sort-ed allows me to creatively share my love for science while helping others become more organized and productive.

 

Having attained my BSc. Honours in Analytical Chemistry, I taught Physical Sciences at St Mary's School, Waverley, where I am grateful to have gained valuable experience teaching up to matric level and marking for the IEB. I also have experience tutoring students in Cambridge, SACAI and DBE curricula. 

I live with my hubby and 6-year-old daughter in Blairgowrie, Joburg.

Who do I coach?

Physical Sciences (i.e. Physics and/or Chemistry) pupils

  • IEB and DBE: Grade 10-12 and 
  • Cambridge: IGCSE & higher

Lessons are all 1-on-1 and content and pace are individually tailored to suit each pupil.

What past pupils have to say...

No matter what happens [with the exam results], I know am so much better off with the subject and enjoy it way more since you started tutoring me. Also the way that you speak about and love God in your love for Science has just made me really love the subject and I just want to honour you for that.  
Carys Matric 2024
I am grateful for your patience and kindness. You made the subject fun for me again, and allowed me to feel confident in my answers and thought processes. I pray that you continue to help people as you have me!  
Luca Matric 2023
Coming from a student who prefers in-person lessons, your zoom calls could not have been better! Your lessons were conducted in a very organised manner and I never had difficulty following. Thank you so much for your amazing help and support in my matric year!! 
Emma Matric 2022
Thank you for everything you have done for me this year! I honestly wouldn’t have survived without your constant encouragement and help, thank you for always going above and beyond to ensure I understand and for all your special words of encouragement. I really do appreciate everything you have done for me. 
Ash Matric 2020
Thank you for sharing your passion for Science! I have loved being tutored by you, and you have truly inspired me to pursue my love for Physics and scientific discovery into my university degree. Thank you for your endless patience and kindness and for helping me through matric. 
Angie Matric 2019
Maja always says that it's so easy to understand everything when Mrs Hendry explains. That's the art of teaching and you have an incredible gift to do so. 
Nada Mom of Maja, Matric 2018
I really like your notes and mind maps and the analogies that you used were also helpful, as well as the questions and past papers that you made available and provided throughout the year. I always felt very comfortable working with you, thank you so much!
Tapiwanashe Matric 2017
Physical Sciences is a challenging subject, however you managed to simplify even the most complicated sections for me. I greatly appreciated your extensive knowledge of the Matric syllabus and the type of assessment I would encounter. Your tips changed the way I approached my exams. 
Abby Matric 2017
Your knowledge of IEB, I feel, has been the best I've received since my tutoring years began. I really can't thank you enough for everything you have done for me. You really did give me a shot at my dream.
Rearabiloe Rearabiloe, Matric 2016 (now a pilot)
You conducted the lessons with absolute professionalism and your tutoring style, I believe from Emma, is in a league of its own – You certainly come highly recommended!
Kim Mom of Emma Matric 2016
I enjoyed every moment of our lessons and always left feeling much more confident about the subject and motivated to go home and learn more. I can't believe how much work we covered in such a short time. My only regret is that I didn't find you earlier! 
Kate Matric 2016
Your teaching was fantastic and you always made me feel very comfortable. The notes you wrote out for me helped a lot and the past papers you asked me to do and bring back for you to check were extremely helpful.
Bianca Matric 2016
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Years of Science
teaching experience
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Years of 1-on-1 Science coaching expertise
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Pupils supported 1-on-1
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Different schools

How do lessons work?

All lessons are done by Kendra Hendry (BSc. Hons. PGCE).

Sessions are conducted virtually using Zoom. My innovative Zoom stand allows pupils to clearly see what is being written during the lesson.

After each session, notes are scanned and uploaded to a shared Google Drive folder for easy access. Students are welcome to collect their physical notes anytime.

When are the lessons?

Each lesson is 45 minutes and they are scheduled on BLUE days (see calendar below)

AFTERNOONS
  Tue, Wed, Thu
  between 14:00 and 17:00

MORNINGS
  Wed, Thu, Fri
  between 9:00 and 12:00

  Additional weekday morning slots are made available around exams

Sort-ed Calendar 2025

Sort-ed is OPEN on all blue days

Mon & Fri: 9:00-13:00 

Tue, Wed, Thu: 9:00-17:30

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Why am I doing things this way in 2025?
My pupils come from a wide range of schools with varied academic schedules, so Sort-ed doesn't follow a specific school calendar. I have adopted a seasonal calendar instead. The Summer term (January and February) allows families to settle into the new school year at a manageable pace, while the Autumn, Winter, and Spring terms align with periods of increased academic intensity, such as exams. No lessons are held in December, ensuring a well-deserved break for pupils and families alike. As part of my intentional part-time approach, I only work on blue days, as highlighted in the calendar above. This schedule allows me to balance my professional commitments with my role as a Mom.

How much?

Contract (Regular pupils)

This is for pupils who want to commit to having lessons with me for the duration of the season/school year.
Regular pupils book slots at the start of each season, with priority given to existing students.
There are limited Contract slots available.

Pay-as-you-go (PAYG) - ad hoc

  • Rate: R550 per 45 min lesson
  • Ideal for non-contract pupils who prefer flexible scheduling, with lessons as and when they are needed
  • Please note PAYG slots are always subject to availability and are only made available once all Contract slot requirements are met. 

What's included?

The fees for Contract and PAYG pupils include the following:

  • 1-on-1 lesson time with a qualified and experienced Physical Sciences teacher (Kendra Hendry BSc. Hons. PGCE)
  • access to all scanned lesson notes via Google Drive
  • all admin and scheduling
  • out-of-lesson support (within reason) via WhatsApp during Sort-ed office hours 

Payment terms

All fees (for Contract and PAYG) are billed in arrears on the 25th of each month, with payment due before the last day of each month
Fees are non-refundable and apply regardless of attendance (see T's and C's below)

T's and C's

By booking any science lessons with Sort-ed (Kendra Hendry), you are acknowledging and accepting the following and all other information given out in documents pertaining to Sort-ed in 2025.

  • Commitment to Learning: Kendra will use her expertise to enhance your understanding and enjoyment of Physical Sciences. While improvement in marks is not guaranteed, increased understanding often leads to better results.
  • Lesson Readiness: Students must be ready to start on time. Kendra will provide recurring Zoom link details in advance, along with reminders sent out on Monday mornings. Each lesson lasts 45 minutes, and notes will be scanned and shared promptly after each session.
  • Engagement: Students are expected to be fully engaged during lessons. To maximize learning, please minimize distractions from other devices (e.g. phones, tablets) and focus on the session.
  • Missed Lessons: If a student needs to miss a lesson, they must inform Kendra at least 24 hours in advance. They can still send questions or topics for discussion, and Kendra will address these during the lesson time through voice recordings or videos. Late arrivals will not have their lesson time extended. If Kendra must reschedule or cancel a lesson, she will notify the client as soon as possible and credit any pre-booked lessons.
  • Payment Agreement: By booking lessons (whether Contract or PAYG), clients accept the 2025 fee structure. Payments are due by the end of each month based on an account issued on the 25th. Fees are non-refundable and apply regardless of attendance due to illness, vacations, or connectivity issues. If proof of payment is not received by the first of the month, lessons may be suspended at Kendra's discretion.
  • Contract Termination: Students are enrolled for the full term unless written notice of termination is given two weeks in advance. Notices should be sent to science@sort-ed.co.za. Regular communication is essential for lesson scheduling and effectiveness. Failure to respond to scheduling messages within a reasonable time frame, repeated missed lessons without notice, or ongoing lack of engagement may result in lessons being discontinued at Kendra’s discretion.
  • Holiday Schedule: Sort-ed does not strictly follow school holidays; please refer to the 2025 Calendar for details. Communication outside office hours will be responded to as soon as possible during office hours.
  • Practice and Homework: Science requires practice. Kendra may assign short exercises for home study alongside school homework. Students should prioritize these tasks and be prepared to discuss their efforts during lessons.

These Terms and Conditions are effective as of March 2025 and are subject to change or update at any time at Sort-ed’s discretion.
Clients will be notified of any significant changes.

How can I sign up for lessons?

Do you want to sign up for lessons with Kendra?
Complete the form to add yourself to the list.
Kendra will get in touch when slots becomes available.

Climb on the wait list