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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁
By far the biggest thing I enjoy about tutoring is seeing in the students' eyes when the penny drops, but moreover, when they realise the penny has dropped and the satisfaction and pride they feel for our combined efforts.My Strengths as Tutor 💪
My strengths as a tutor are being able to use analogies, and breakdown concepts into much smaller, digestible pieces of information. I've never been the savant who understood concepts inside and out, immediately. I had to work hard to fully understand the concepts, which means I had to come up with analogies and simpler perspectives. This means that I can pass on the same tactics that I used, but it also means I can relate to the student, and more importantly, the student can relate to me.Most important things I can do for a student 🏅
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to encourage the student in their studies. And I think the best way to encourage a student to enjoy learning, and to excel, is to make learning and performing well, fun. And to do that, I believe it's intrinsically finding learning fun yourself, whilst being a strong role model for the student. Add 2 and 2 together, the student will most likely admire the tutor for their role model like presence, and adopt their mindset for learning as a result. This is exactly why I think I make for a great tutor.Subjects Tutored 🎓
Exam Prep 📝
- Naplan tutoring
- QCE tutoring
Tutoring students in 👦 👧
- year 2
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- year 4
- year 5
- year 6
- year 7
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- year 12
About Tom
Demonstrated Academic Excellence in Maths and English
Tom has consistently achieved top marks across Maths and English, earning distinctions in ICAS competitions for both subjects. His academic journey features numerous awards for excellence and improvement, including recognition for achieving significant progress in challenging courses. Notably, he excelled in advanced Mathematics while still a year ahead of his peers, reflecting not only strong subject mastery but also the drive to challenge himself academically.
Real-World Tutoring Experience with Proven Impact
With over a year of hands-on tutoring experience, Tom has supported students from primary through high school levels in Maths and Physics. He began as a voluntary peer tutor, helping younger students improve their understanding and confidence—an effort that continued with multiple learners at different stages. Parents can feel assured knowing Tom’s guidance is informed by both personal academic success and genuine experience helping others achieve their goals.
Engaging Approach Backed by Leadership and Passion
Beyond academics, Tom brings energy and initiative to every session—qualities developed as a student leader when he guided his team to victory as CEO during an academic competition. He is committed to making sessions relatable by drawing on real interests like science challenges or sports achievements. Tom’s enthusiasm for learning is infectious; he aims to inspire each student to find enjoyment—and pride—in mastering new concepts.
