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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? ๐
The ability to be able to provide support and encouragement to students. Being about to structure learning in the best way possible for the student to achieve successMy Strengths as Tutor ๐ช
The ability to communicate effectively, to understand that understanding takes time. The ability to provide alternate strategies to problem solvingMost important things I can do for a student ๐
It is important to put the student at ease. To communicate that understanding takes time. To give students confidence to ask questions and to know that there is no judgement given.Tutoring students in ๐ฆ ๐ง
- year 4
- year 5
- year 6
- year 7
- year 8
- year 9
- year 10
- year 11
- year 12
About Susan
Qualifications and Experience
I am a retired high teacher with over 40 yrs experience working in Northern Territory and ACT. I have a degree in Education and a diploma of Teaching. I have been tutoring for over 20yrs. My subjects are Mathematics from years 5 to 12 and High School General Science,
Personal
I have lived in Canberra for 30yrs, living in both Tuggeranong and Belconnen. I have two cats and a very cheeky dog.
Strong Communication and Organisational Skills
Renowned among students for her clear explanations and approachable manner, Susanโs communication skills help learners feel comfortable asking questions and expressing difficulties. Her strong organisational abilities ensure lessons are structured yet flexible, allowing progress to be tracked effectively while still responding to each studentโs pace. This combination fosters both academic growth and enthusiasm for learning in every session.
Recent Tutoring Comments:
Working with the formula and word problems
Working with the formula and word problems
Setting out the answers to questions
Reading the legal document for work practice and interpreting the relationship to maths
Reading the legal document for work practice and interpreting the relationship to maths
Some time was spent decoding the legal document
Discussion of the representation in diagrams
Discussion of the representation in diagrams
Nothing so far on behalf of the student
Writing down the steps for Answering questions on factorisation and expanding brackets
Writing down the steps for Answering questions on factorisation and expanding brackets
Time was an issue as there were a number of points that needed to be covered. Have taken photos of questions to do at home and send detailed solutions to student