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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁
I have never formally tutored before, but I believe that I would really enjoy helping students feel less stressed about school by making learning a more easy and enjoyable experience. I would love to see students grow more confident in their understanding of a complex concept or problem that they may have been confused about prior to tutoring.My Strengths as Tutor 💪
As a tutor, I think my strengths would be my enthusiasm, dedication and empathy. I am confident that students will feel comfortable asking me as many questions as they like, as I will consistently do my best to explain anything that they may feel confused about in a patient and relaxed manner.Most important things I can do for a student 🏅
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student is create a comfortable learning environment where the student feels able to voice any confusion they may have without feeling silly or embarrassed. I also consider it vital that a tutor takes the time to ensure their teaching is well thought out and clear, so students don't end up feeling more confused.Tutoring students in 👦 👧
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About Abigail
Leadership and Coaching Experience
Abigail brings a strong foundation in youth leadership, having served as both a school prefect and a dedicated softball coach for several years. Her experience coaching young athletes has honed her ability to communicate clearly, motivate students, and adapt her teaching style to individual needs. These roles have given Abigail a practical understanding of how to guide, encourage, and inspire young learners—skills she now brings directly into her tutoring sessions.
Academic Achievement and Support
Recognised for consistent academic excellence during her secondary studies, Abigail has received multiple awards for outstanding achievement. Her commitment to learning and proven study strategies make her well-equipped to help students strengthen their skills in Maths and English. Abigail is able to break down complex concepts into simple, manageable steps, and she enjoys sharing practical tips that have contributed to her own academic success.
Relatable Approach and Real-World Insight
As a recent school leaver and active camp counsellor, Abigail connects easily with students of all ages. She understands the challenges faced by today’s learners, from exam stress to building confidence. Abigail draws on her experiences outside the classroom—such as leading sports teams and mentoring peers—to create engaging sessions that foster both subject knowledge and personal growth, making learning enjoyable and relevant for each student.
Recent Tutoring Comments:
Dylan understood ratios right away, which is really impressive since they can be a bit confusing. He moved through all of the work efficiently and did a great job ...
Dylan understood ratios right away, which is really impressive since they can be a bit confusing. He moved through all of the work efficiently and did a great job at showing his working.
Dylan can become distracted quite easily, and often needs prompting to bring his focus back to the question. Not an issue at all for tutoring, but may make future exams slightly more challenging for him.
Aleah consistently identified the correct rule to be applied in order to find missing angles.
Aleah consistently identified the correct rule to be applied in order to find missing angles.
It is important that Aleah recognises the importance of formatting her work correctly in order to achieve maximum marks, which can be especially tedious in relation to geometry.
Dylan had good instincts when it came to trickier questions involving percentages. He quickly saw the link between fractions and decimals, which is great. Dylan ...
Dylan had good instincts when it came to trickier questions involving percentages. He quickly saw the link between fractions and decimals, which is great. Dylan also asked lots of good questions to help clarify his understanding.
Dylan is getting much better at writing down his working, but he still often confuses himself by trying to remember lots of numbers in his head.
Aleah continues to be a quick learner when it comes to understanding new concepts and areas of maths. She has good instincts when solving tricky questions.
Aleah continues to be a quick learner when it comes to understanding new concepts and areas of maths. She has good instincts when solving tricky questions.
It is important that Aleah practices rereading questions after answering them, as sometimes it can be easy to miss small details.