What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁

I haven't tutored in an official capacity. However, I am an Assistant Director & Section Leader of a women's chorus, which gives me frequent exposure to coaching/ teaching music. Additionally, I have 2 young children 6 & 9, and I love seeing them learn new things. What I enjoy most about teaching/ coaching is seeing or hearing an improvement, especially when you witness the 'lightbulb' moment and get to celebrate that. (Note: while I'm studying music, I have passed my LANTITE test, and when I completed Uniprep, I scored a 98% unit score).

My Strengths as Tutor 💪

I like to try and have a few ways to explain concepts up my sleeve. Not everyone thinks the same way, and I think it's a strength that I can usually meet people where they're at, and guide them forward with a targeted approach. I know the importance of giving plenty of encouragement, and to provide scaffolding to help advance in small steps. I am generally a very patient person, who is quite able to be flexible. Finally, I am currently studying at WAAPA/ ECU in secondary education (Music Studies) meaning I am consistently improving my own pedagogy skills.

Most important things I can do for a student 🏅

Help them learn in a way that means they can enjoy a subject. Its important to find a way to make study fun and validating for them which will help with their engagement. Scaffolding and helping them take small steps is important as this allows for a student to be successful 'most of the time', which develops confidence and validates the effort they're making. Additionally, to help them see the 'point' of why it's important they learn their subject and how it has context in the 'outside world'. Again, this can help further support engagement.