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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁
Connecting with students, and watching their confidence and skills develop.My Strengths as Tutor 💪
More of a focus on problem-solving and skills than following procedures and memorising facts Thinking of creative and unique ways to explain challenging concepts PatienceMost important things I can do for a student 🏅
My goal is to always cater for each student's individual needs, but usually the biggest things are confidence, improving academic skills, and making learning more fun.Subjects Tutored 🎓
About Jakob
Experienced Maths and English Tutor with Proven Academic Excellence
Jakob brings direct experience in one-on-one tutoring for Maths, English, and Science across a wide range of year levels, including up to Year 12. He achieved a perfect score in Foundations of Mathematics and earned high distinctions in national science competitions, demonstrating not only subject mastery but also the ability to guide students toward similar success. His strong academic record ensures that he is well-equipped to support students aiming for high achievement.
Student-Centred Approach and Leadership Skills
This tutor’s background as both a student representative and Head of Year reflects his commitment to fostering positive learning environments. Jakob is adept at connecting with young learners, drawing on leadership roles that required empathy, communication, and teamwork. These experiences translate into sessions where each student feels heard and motivated to participate actively in their own progress.
Engaging Lessons Informed by Broad Interests
Beyond academics, Jakob integrates creativity into his lessons through interests such as music—holding advanced piano and violin qualifications—which can help make abstract concepts more relatable for students who enjoy the arts. Fluent in Spanish and conversational in Farsi, he easily adapts explanations for diverse learners. Parents will appreciate his organised approach and genuine enthusiasm for helping each child build confidence in their studies.
Recent Tutoring Comments:
good at long written out arithmetic with lots of carrying, also the book we were used Sunday as the first day of the week and without me saying anything after the ...
good at long written out arithmetic with lots of carrying, also the book we were used Sunday as the first day of the week and without me saying anything after the first she understood and remembered it for later questions which I thought was very impressive
more times table practice would still be good
able tot do most times tables when focused now
able tot do most times tables when focused now
I think sometimes she has more of an issue with believing the problem will be hard than the actual problem itself
good understanding and quick when focused
good understanding and quick when focused
Trying to keep interest and engagement
understood new stuff very quickly and easily
understood new stuff very quickly and easily
gradually working on removing the need to count on fingers