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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁
I enjoy being able to help others, in particular students, and watching them develop their skills. I enjoy trying to understand how others think and using that to help them develop their ability to problem solve. I think that it's a rewarding experience to see others trying to figure out problems you previously went through and helping them to be able to do it themselves.My Strengths as Tutor 💪
As someone who has a natural ability to self-learn skills, including in high school when I taught myself mathematics, I have probably thought more about my own thinking than students who were purely taught by someone else. In particular, knowing the process I went through to become proficient required a high tolerance for mistakes, trial and error, as well as understanding the importance of asking questions. I have also been told that I can give very detailed and comprehensive feedback and can readily answer most questions to justify my thinking process.Most important things I can do for a student 🏅
I think the most important thing to understand as a tutor is that different students think differently. Certain students will naturally have more or less affinity to different subjects, but also different ways of learning. Trying to figure out which way to best teach requires understanding which way students are best able to learn. For instance, certain students do better with examples, some with discussion on theory, some better understand through storytelling, while others learn through experimentation.Subjects Tutored 🎓
- Chemistry tutoring
- Maths tutoring
- Biology tutoring
- Science tutoring
- Engineering Studies tutoring
- English tutoring
Exam Prep 📝
- Naplan tutoring
- HSC tutoring
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About Roy
Expert Maths Guidance with Real-World Experience
Roy brings a strong foundation in advanced mathematics, developed through his biomedical engineering studies and hands-on teaching experience. He has independently mastered complex maths topics, creating his own lesson plans and using a variety of resources—skills he now uses to help students understand challenging concepts in algebra, calculus, and statistics. His approach is practical and adaptable, ensuring each student gains both confidence and curiosity about maths.
Proven Track Record in Coaching Young Learners
This tutor has spent years working directly with children and teens as both a peer mentor and debating coach. Roy’s experience includes designing personalised learning plans for small groups, running interactive sessions for primary and high school students, and providing targeted feedback to support growth. Notably, he helped several students achieve placement on their school’s debating teams by fostering communication skills alongside academic abilities.
Engaging Lessons Tailored to Individual Needs
Roy excels at making lessons engaging by connecting material to real-world problems and encouraging active participation. His ability to explain complex ideas simply—both in English and Mandarin—makes him especially effective with diverse learners. By blending patience with enthusiasm, he creates a supportive environment where every child feels comfortable asking questions and striving for their best.
Recent Tutoring Comments:
When she is confident with a question, she can do it really quickly. For easier questions, she is able to do more questions per mark (She completed about 17 ...
When she is confident with a question, she can do it really quickly. For easier questions, she is able to do more questions per mark (She completed about 17 minutes' worth of marks in 15 minutes). When later pointing out the context of the question, missing information, and certain formulas of the formula sheet, she was also able to complete the remaining questions.
The main issue is that Cate gives up on questions too easily, needing focus and confidence to realise that she has everything she needs to solve it. Strategies include rereading the question, thinking through writing out notes, playing around with diagrams and looking through the formula sheet for any possible hints. If the solution isn't immediately obvious, time should be taken to brainstorm and experiment with possible solutions. Writing helps the brain think, so even when the solution isn't obvious, don't lose hope, write down anything that might be relevant, either in working or as notes, annotating the question.
Cate identified important areas of improvement. She was an engaging student that asked a lot of questions and understood how to improve. She was receptive to ...
Cate identified important areas of improvement. She was an engaging student that asked a lot of questions and understood how to improve. She was receptive to improved theoretical understanding and laid out a solid plan to improve before her exams.
She needs to learn to read the question better, and comprehend both what the question is asking and what certain phrases mean in the context of mathematical equations. She could use help identifying which formula to use, and what parts of the question to highlight. As well as simulated exam preparation to build confidence and calmness during an exam setting.
Cate was able to correctly identify areas she was weak in. Cate was able to correctly identify the topic of the question and work through it.
Cate was able to correctly identify areas she was weak in. Cate was able to correctly identify the topic of the question and work through it.
Better understanding of the relationship between calculus and real world problems. As well as a better understanding of the question in particular, understanding geometric relationships in trigonometry.
The student seemed quite bright and onto it. Clearly identifying areas in need of development and having a strong foundational skillset in solving equations.
The student seemed quite bright and onto it. Clearly identifying areas in need of development and having a strong foundational skillset in solving equations.
Improve on grasping the language in the equation. As well as a better grasp of the theory behind equations, in order to better apply real-world examples to problems. More practice may also be needed to do equations more quickly and have time to check if the answer makes sense in the context of the real-world problem.