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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁
I most enjoy making a connection and catching up with children each week on how they found their school.My Strengths as Tutor 💪
I believe my experience as a tutor has given me the ability to change ways I approach certain topics to cater to each child as they all require something different. I also believe my patience and my care for children can be seen.Most important things I can do for a student 🏅
Being able to listen to critiques and to be able to change from students is the most important thing a tutor can do as it shows the student that the tutor is willing to put in effort to achieve the best learning possible.Tutoring students in 👦 👧
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About Michael
Expert Maths and English Tutor
Michael is a passionate tutor with hands-on experience in tutoring maths for primary and high school and English for primary school. He has honed his skills at a reputable tutoring centre, where he developed personalised instruction tailored to each student's unique needs and learning styles. His commitment goes beyond academic excellence; he creates a supportive environment that boosts students'' confidence and fosters creativity. His dedication is reflected in his ability to adapt lessons effectively, ensuring every child can thrive academically.
Proven Leadership and Communication Skills
As an experienced educator, Michael excels in communication and leadership. At his current tutoring position, he not only supports students but also mentors new tutors by teaching them effective systems and problem-solving strategies. His approach is proactive, aiming to enhance both the learning experience of students and the instructional methods of fellow educators. These skills ensure that Michael can engage effectively with children, parents, and colleagues alike.
Achievements in Education
Michael's educational background highlights his strong foundation in numeracy and literacy. A high achiever himself, he achieved an 87.95 ATAR with a 41 study score in general maths and a scaled 39 study score in Maths Methods, demonstrating his deep understanding of mathematical concepts. With these credentials, Michael offers a wealth of knowledge that can guide students towards achieving their own academic goals.
Recent Tutoring Comments:
Can add, subtract and do scalar multiplication for matrices and tell which ones can be added/subtracted. Can also interpret networks to matrices.
Can add, subtract and do scalar multiplication for matrices and tell which ones can be added/subtracted. Can also interpret networks to matrices.
Interpreting the difference between the columns and rows of a matrix in context e.g. in a food chain network the columns and rows define which animals are being eaten or the ones eating.
Can easily find the gradient and y intercept
Can easily find the gradient and y intercept
Occasionally mixes up on how to substitute coordinates to find the y intercept for the equation of a linear equation
Can find median and mean easily and remembers how to use the CAS statistics menu
Can find median and mean easily and remembers how to use the CAS statistics menu
Worded questions which involve rearranging formulas with algebra.
Can use CAS to find recurrence relation and determine strength, form and direction of a line of best fit.
Can use CAS to find recurrence relation and determine strength, form and direction of a line of best fit.
Graphing practice for lines of best fit