What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁
The epiphanic moments that students have when understanding concepts, even when they get the concept wrong. It shows me that the students are understanding that there are more ways of thinking to get to the same results. When they get answer correct this reinforces existing correct thinking, and repetition is a core of learning. When students get an answer wrong this builds resilience, and as a tutor, putting in the effort to support that mindset is well worth the outcome of student success.
My Strengths as Tutor 💪
My best strengths as a tutor are my patience and adaptability.
Patience is a valuable skill, and by exercising that I can de-escalate situations, and show students that rushing into things is not as good as taking time to understand a problem first.
Adaptability is crucial for learning and teaching. I tend to learn content and am ready for teaching quickly, as well as understand student behaviour. Being able to pivot when things go south or are progressing slowly is necessary as not to discourage them from trying something outside their comfort zone.
Most important things I can do for a student 🏅
I have been inspired by educators who encourage their students' learning and find different ways to teach the same concepts.
For students who struggle, helping them understand basic/intermediate concepts is a big step. Getting quality responses and correct answers by themselves builds confidence in student learning, and creates positive feedback loops in which they are more likely to persist in trickier problems.
For independent students I believe challenges are most important, helping them expand existing interests and knowledge bases, as well as aiming beyond their target goals.
Subjects Tutored 🎓
Exam Prep 📝
- Naplan tutoring
- VCE tutoring
Tutoring students in 👦 👧
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About Alex
Inspiring Mentor with Real-World STEM Leadership
Alex brings hands-on teaching experience from her roles as a senior mentor in a school robotics club and as a cadet instructor, where she designed and delivered lessons to groups of all sizes. Her approach is shaped by leading teams through national robotics competitions and mentoring students with diverse abilities, ensuring each learner finds their footing—whether building robots or mastering maths concepts.
Award-Winning Communicator and Problem Solver
With multiple recognitions for innovation and teamwork in STEM fields, Alex stands out for her ability to break down complex topics into clear, achievable steps. She’s been commended for uniting people toward shared goals and has received awards that highlight both her technical skills and her supportive nature. Parents can trust that she will foster confidence in students tackling challenging subjects like mathematics or English.
Creative Approach Rooted in Curiosity
Outside the classroom, Alex immerses herself in 3D design, amateur microscopy, and competitive team activities—all of which feed into her creative problem-solving style. By weaving these interests into tutoring sessions when appropriate, she helps students see how academic skills connect to real-world challenges. Her sessions are engaging and tailored, helping learners develop not just knowledge but enthusiasm for discovery.
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Recent Tutoring Comments:
Happy to drive the direction of the lesson using a different format, and a confidence boost was evident. Starting to do vertical addition in her head without ...
Happy to drive the direction of the lesson using a different format, and a confidence boost was evident. Starting to do vertical addition in her head without guessing.
Recognising similarities in patterns for ABB and BAB. Also got a bit distracted by colouring in and also by the dictionary, but not as much as expected.
Smooth lesson, similar comments to last week. Was actually excited to start/finish the lesson.
Smooth lesson, similar comments to last week. Was actually excited to start/finish the lesson.
Was a bit nervous by the worksheets I gave her, hoping she doesn't get intimidated by it so that way she feels she can approach the worksheets.
At one point I asked her for any even number and she gave a correct one with no hesitation. Really quick at correcting her mistakes and explaining them today.
At one point I asked her for any even number and she gave a correct one with no hesitation. Really quick at correcting her mistakes and explaining them today.
Her worksheet answers that she did by herself had the consecutive number from the one in the question instead of the correct answers. Also "fifTEEN" vs "fifTY".
Counting by 2s from 0 onwards and also backwards from 10 is getting better
Counting by 2s from 0 onwards and also backwards from 10 is getting better
Amounts/groups of things was a bit tricky to grasp at first (example of "cups of flour" did pretty well), will need more practice