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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁
The feeling of being able to support students who have gone through the same process as me for school is very rewarding. Having recently made it through the QCAA system, I would love to be able to help other students going through the same.My Strengths as Tutor 💪
Explaining a mathematical concept's real life applications - even how it shows up in their day to day life. As I'm doing mathematics in university, I have a very deep understanding of topics covered in high school mathematics and as such can explore topics in as much or as little depth as students require. I understand there is not a one size fits all approach and over the years have encountered a range of techniques that work for problems, and I am confident in my ability to explain any number of them until we find one that works.Most important things I can do for a student 🏅
Communicate Build strong relationships Encourage self belief Explain clearly and conciselySubjects Tutored 🎓
Exam Prep 📝
- Naplan tutoring
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About Gemma
Passionate Maths Enthusiast with Top Scores
Gemma is a dedicated third-year university student pursuing a bachelor's degree in mathematics. Her outstanding academic record, including a Dean's commendation for academic excellence from her univeristy studies, an ATAR of 93.9 and top scores in General English and Mathematical Methods, reflects her deep understanding and passion for these subjects. She excels at breaking down complex concepts into understandable lessons, making her an excellent tutor for students seeking to improve their maths skills.
Engaging Camp Leader with Youth Experience
With experience as a junior camp leader for children in grades 6-8, Gemma has honed her ability to connect with young learners. At the camp, she was responsible for running games and activities that fostered personal growth and confidence among campers. This background equips her with the skills to create engaging and supportive learning environments tailored to each student''s needs. Currently a residential assistant at College, Gemma demonstrates excellent day-to-day communication skills and provides academic support to first year university students in their studies.
Certified Volunteer Committed to Student Success
Gemma holds multiple certifications, including a Certificate II in Active Volunteering and Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways. These qualifications highlight her commitment to helping others achieve their goals. Her volunteer work has provided her with valuable insights into different teaching methods, enabling her to offer personalized tutoring sessions that cater specifically to the academic challenges faced by primary and high school students.
Recent Tutoring Comments:
Good foundational knowledge and understanding of current classwork. Great attention to detail
Good foundational knowledge and understanding of current classwork. Great attention to detail
Working on following a procedure to solve simple familiar problems such as finding the x, y and turning point.
Confident with derivatives, problem solving improving
Confident with derivatives, problem solving improving
gaps with concepts such as fractions. Index and log laws (recognising when to use). Graphing logs and exponentials
Sketching trig improving. Modelling questions more understood. Long decision review
Sketching trig improving. Modelling questions more understood. Long decision review
working out questions in unfamiliar contexts
Follows the working out well and understands the process to solve a complex unfamiliar - could solve herself with some prompting
Follows the working out well and understands the process to solve a complex unfamiliar - could solve herself with some prompting
Struggles to begin a complex unfamiliar, not recognising what needs to be done, however, that is to be expected as these questions are designed to be challenging to start.