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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁
Being able to see a student improve and become more confident in their abilities over time is extremely fulfilling.My Strengths as Tutor 💪
Staying patient so the student does not feel judged. Giving feedback on how to approach problems from a more effective angle.Most important things I can do for a student 🏅
Explaining concepts in multiple ways so the student can understand the techniques of how to solve a problem in logical steps.Subjects Tutored 🎓
- Physics tutoring in Glen Waverley
- Maths tutoring in Glen Waverley
- Engineering Studies tutoring in Glen Waverley
Exam Prep 📝
- Naplan tutoring
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About Esther
Strong Maths Foundations from Engineering Studies
Esther is an engineering student with a solid grounding in mathematics and problem-solving, making her well equipped to support both primary and high school students. She has achieved study scores in the upper ranges for Mathematical Methods and Physics, showing that she not only understands complex concepts but can apply them under exam conditions. This tutor draws on her current university maths and physics work to explain tricky ideas in clear, step-by-step ways that feel practical and relatable for students.
Clear Communicator Who Breaks Concepts Down
With strong communication skills and attention to detail, Esther focuses on making sure students genuinely understand the “why” behind each method, not just memorise steps. She uses her experience writing code in Python to teach logical thinking and structured problem-solving, especially useful for algebra and worded problems. This tutor is patient, encourages questions, and checks understanding regularly so students build confidence as well as accuracy in their work.
Organised, Encouraging and Student-Focused
Esther brings excellent time management and teamwork skills from her engineering projects into her tutoring sessions. She likes to set clear goals with each student, track their progress, and adjust the pace so they feel challenged but not overwhelmed. She often creates simple practice questions and mini “problem sets” tailored to the student’s current topic, helping them prepare for tests and assignments. Parents can expect a reliable, organised tutor who helps students feel more capable and independent in their maths learning.
Recent Tutoring Comments:
Recalling key methods and using formulas written down in notes book.
Recalling key methods and using formulas written down in notes book.
A little more practise can lead to memorisation of the basic formulas and definitions which can simplify the notes and make it easier to find things in exam conditions. Setting out notes is just as important as formatting working out.
Improved on drawing diagrams and identifying which right angled triangles are needed and which trigonometry equations are able to be applied.
Improved on drawing diagrams and identifying which right angled triangles are needed and which trigonometry equations are able to be applied.
Using more variables and writing out clearly what is being used, given, and needs to be found in each question.
Applying SOH CAH TOA to compass bearing angles to evaluate horizontal and vertical distances.
Applying SOH CAH TOA to compass bearing angles to evaluate horizontal and vertical distances.
Still working on deciding which angles are needed and how different angles are related in parallel and perpendicular circumstances.
Identifying what equations should be involved to solve for unknown values by identifying the sides and/or angles with right angled triangles given.
Identifying what equations should be involved to solve for unknown values by identifying the sides and/or angles with right angled triangles given.
Applying learned skills in more problems in own time would help with developing intuition with knowing the most efficient order to solve questions, as most multi-step problems have various methods and approaches.