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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:
easily understood most topics, though most only briefly covered
easily understood most topics, though most only briefly covered
fractions (not fully covered in school yet) long division (also not covered in school yet)
demonstrated a strong grasp of all the main topics we checked. occasional slip-ups or mistakes but nothing major or repeated
demonstrated a strong grasp of all the main topics we checked. occasional slip-ups or mistakes but nothing major or repeated
nothing stands out yet
good at more complicated/multi-step problems and holding lots of things in her head
good at more complicated/multi-step problems and holding lots of things in her head
skip counting (with larger numbers) and times tables -- not lagging, but working on these a little will make most of maths at this stage a lot easier for her