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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:
Phoebe was able to apply previously learnt knowledge into the extension questions that we looked over. We revised properties of circles (radius), how triangles are ...
Phoebe was able to apply previously learnt knowledge into the extension questions that we looked over. We revised properties of circles (radius), how triangles are the same (same sides/angles). We also learnt new content with isomorphic and planar graphs, and understanding what Euler's formula was and how to apply it.
Keep practicing extension questions for congruency and isomorphic and planar graphs!
Applying the content we went through in our previous sessions to the practice test! Phoebe was able to demonstrate the skills she has gained in probability over the ...
Applying the content we went through in our previous sessions to the practice test! Phoebe was able to demonstrate the skills she has gained in probability over the past few weeks ??
Differentiating between the formulaes. Write them down in the summary sheet for guidance!
Using real life examples to grasp the concept of conditional probability. After more practice, Phoebe was able to understand what conditional probability meant! We ...
Using real life examples to grasp the concept of conditional probability. After more practice, Phoebe was able to understand what conditional probability meant! We then practiced questions with two way tables and venn diagrams, applying the formula for conditional.
keep practicing!
Reviewing all the concepts! Phoebe gave everything a go, even though it was difficult at times. :)
Reviewing all the concepts! Phoebe gave everything a go, even though it was difficult at times. :)
Working and practicing on completing the square and factorising!