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Olayinka brings hands-on experience in coaching, having served as an assistant coach for a university rugby team. She has developed and led training drills, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills while supporting students'' growth and confidence. Her ability to work with young adults translates seamlessly into guiding younger learners, fostering teamwork and encouraging perseverance—qualities that enrich her approach to tutoring both Maths and English.
With a background in Geology (Honours) and current postgraduate studies in Oceanography, this tutor’s academic journey is rooted in the sciences. Her analytical mindset and commitment to learning make her well-suited for helping students navigate complex concepts in Maths. Olayinka''s methodical problem-solving skills allow her to break down challenging material into manageable steps, making lessons accessible and engaging for students at any level.
Known for building rapport with those she works with, Olayinka values clear communication and patient support. She leverages creativity from her coaching experiences—like designing unique practice drills—to tailor tutoring sessions that keep students motivated. Parents can trust that their child will benefit from her blend of encouragement, adaptability, and genuine interest in student progress across all primary or high school subjects she tutors.
Recent Tutoring Comments:
Decimals, fractions, percentages - able to convert between all three Algebra - understands substitution with expressions
Decimals, fractions, percentages - able to convert between all three Algebra - understands substitution with expressions
Percentages - difficulty solving problems with percents over 100 Algebra - difficulty writing expressions from word problem - struggles with question W/O defined variable
Algebra - simplifying basic expressions (2x + 7x) Percentages - understands how to separate larger percentages into parts (e.g. 120 into 100 and 20)
Algebra - simplifying basic expressions (2x + 7x) Percentages - understands how to separate larger percentages into parts (e.g. 120 into 100 and 20)
Algebra - more complex expressions with negative numbers - writing expressions for shapes/word problems/etc.
Fractions, decimals, and percents - able to convert between fractions and decimals Algebra - understands parts of a graph (axes, origin)
Fractions, decimals, and percents - able to convert between fractions and decimals Algebra - understands parts of a graph (axes, origin)
Percents - struggled to convert decimals to percentages accurately (e.g. 0.286 to 28.6%)
Square roots and exponents - understands how to use a factor tree to solve a square root - understands how to square a number Algebra and linear equations - ...
Square roots and exponents - understands how to use a factor tree to solve a square root - understands how to square a number Algebra and linear equations - can simplify some algebraic expressions well
Algebra and linear equations - understanding negative numbers and fractions inside an expression (e.g. +10 and -10)