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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁
Fostering a fun and collaborative learning environment!! I enjoy teaching younger people who are eager to learn and connecting with them.My Strengths as Tutor 💪
I believe I am good at communication and accountability, hoping to maintain a safe environment where my students are not afraid to ask questions.Most important things I can do for a student 🏅
Be supportive throughout the education process, making lessons engaging and catered towards each student as everyone learns in different ways and a different pace.Subjects Tutored 🎓
- Maths tutoring in Donvale
- Economics tutoring in Donvale
- PDHPE tutoring in Donvale
- English tutoring in Donvale
Exam Prep 📝
- Naplan tutoring
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About Kathleen
Inspiring Chess Coach and Mentor
Kathleen is a dedicated chess coach with extensive experience guiding young learners aged 5-12 in the fundamentals of chess. Her approach fosters a safe, friendly environment where children can develop their skills while having fun. She has honed her time-management and responsibility skills through her coaching roles, demonstrating patience and an encouraging mindset. Kathleen''s passion for chess extends beyond coaching as she also co-captains her school’s chess club, leading her team to victory at national championships.
Leadership and Communication Skills
Kathleen brings strong leadership capabilities, showcased during her tenure as School Captain in primary school and was Co-Captain of her high school’s chess club. These roles have sharpened her public speaking and communication skills, making her an effective communicator who works well with both peers and mentors. Her ability to organise events, such as successful inter-school chess tournaments, further illustrates her organisational prowess and collaborative spirit.
A Holistic Approach to Learning
With a background that includes involvement in debating and netball alongside academic pursuits, Kathleen understands the importance of a well-rounded education. Her experiences in extracurricular activities like debating have enhanced her problem-solving abilities and teamwork skills. Parents seeking a tutor who values holistic development will find Kathleen’s diverse skill set appealing; she nurtures not only academic growth but also personal development through varied learning experiences.
Recent Tutoring Comments:
Confidently last week's content into this week's questions. Phoebe is doing a great job with collecting like terms and factorising and attempting all the questions ...
Confidently last week's content into this week's questions. Phoebe is doing a great job with collecting like terms and factorising and attempting all the questions even when she feels unsure.
Keep practicing the different types of questions!! Negative numbers can be tricky, but the more practice is done the more confidence will build :)
Giving all the questions a go!! Phoebe could apply her past knowledge of expanding equations into our class today, and I could tell her confidence was building ...
Giving all the questions a go!! Phoebe could apply her past knowledge of expanding equations into our class today, and I could tell her confidence was building throughout the session as we practiced more.
Continue practicing factorising expressions, as the process is the direct opposite of expanding (does take time to get used to!!)
recalling all the different elements of algebra and linear relationships. Phoebe was able to apply her past knowledge into our revision class today :)
recalling all the different elements of algebra and linear relationships. Phoebe was able to apply her past knowledge into our revision class today :)
continue practicing questions as we haven't covered this topic in a while!!
So proud of Phoebe for giving 4H (limits of accuracy) a go!! Definitely a trickier chapter to comprehend, but she gave it her best shot. We briefly touched on ...
So proud of Phoebe for giving 4H (limits of accuracy) a go!! Definitely a trickier chapter to comprehend, but she gave it her best shot. We briefly touched on surface area and volume, am confident in Phoebe's ability to apply.
Continue completing the summary sheet, and review questions for chapter 4 to prep for test!!