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What I love most about tutoring is helping students build their confidence and watching their growth over time. Itβs satisfying to explain difficult concepts in a way that clicks with them, and those moments when they finally grasp something are incredibly rewarding. It's not just about boosting their academic performance but also inspiring a passion for learning and developing problem-solving skills.My Strengths as Tutor πͺ
My greatest strengths as a tutor are my compassion and resilience. I love facing a challenge head on which in this case would be helping any student understand concepts they may find difficult. This combined with my compassion enable me to the be the best tutor i could be.Most important things I can do for a student π
A tutor's main role is to provide clear, personalized explanations, build confidence, and encourage critical thinking. Creating a supportive space where students can ask questions and learn from mistakes is crucial for fostering independence in their learning journey.Subjects Tutored π
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About Kinana
Leadership and Teamwork Skills
Kinana is a natural leader with a track record of leadership roles, including School Vice Captain and Treasurer/Secretary for the Student Representative Council. His experience as captain of various school sports teams highlights his ability to lead by example and inspire others. With accolades such as the Long Tan Youth Leadership Award and the School Leadership Award, Kinana demonstrates an impressive capacity for motivating peers and achieving group objectives, making him an excellent mentor for students seeking guidance in both academics and personal development.
Academic Excellence and Commitment
This tutor has consistently excelled academically, earning multiple Blue and Maroon Awards for excellence in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Advanced Maths, Business Studies, and English Advanced. As a recipient of the Smiths Foundation Community Services Award, Kinana''s dedication extends beyond academics into community service. He combines rigorous academic knowledge with a strong sense of civic duty, offering students not only tutoring in their studies but also lessons in responsibility and character.
Engaging Communication and Organisational Skills
Known for his friendly demeanor and engaging communication style, Kinana has honed these skills through extensive volunteer work with organisations where he supported event planning and community engagement. His role in maintaining operational facilities showcases his organisational abilities. Parents will appreciate his reliable nature and ability to create an encouraging learning environment that promotes curiosity and confidence among students while addressing their unique educational needs.
Recent Tutoring Comments:
He still rushes some steps, which leads to small calculation errors. He should also focus on interpreting worded questions more carefully, particularly identifying ...
He still rushes some steps, which leads to small calculation errors. He should also focus on interpreting worded questions more carefully, particularly identifying whether the question requires total amount, interest earned, or rate.
We revised simple and compound interest, practised converting percentages to decimals, and broke down multi-step finance problems into smaller, manageable parts. He also completed revision questions to strengthen accuracy and speed.
He needs to continue working on showing all working steps and double-checking his final answers. Fractions and negative numbers still occasionally confuse him, so ...
He needs to continue working on showing all working steps and double-checking his final answers. Fractions and negative numbers still occasionally confuse him, so consistent practice will help build fluency.
We covered algebra, fractions, and number operations, focusing on building strong foundations. We practised step-by-step working-out strategies and reviewed his school worksheet to ensure he understands upcoming class content.
He should work on giving more detailed written responses, especially for short-answer exam questions. He sometimes lists the energy types but forgets to explain the ...
He should work on giving more detailed written responses, especially for short-answer exam questions. He sometimes lists the energy types but forgets to explain the process or why the transformation occurs.
We revised all major energy types, practised drawing energy flow diagrams, and completed exam-style questions. We also went through marking criteria so he understands how to structure his answers for maximum marks.
He needs to improve his time management during exam-style questions. He occasionally spends too long on a single question and leaves easier marks behind. Improving ...
He needs to improve his time management during exam-style questions. He occasionally spends too long on a single question and leaves easier marks behind. Improving his mental maths will also help speed.
We completed a range of practice questions taken from past yearly exams, focusing on exam technique, accuracy checking, and strategies for tackling harder problems. We also created a revision plan to guide his study for the upcoming assessment.