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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? ๐
What I enjoy most about tutoring is helping students gain confidence. I love seeing the moment when a concept clicks, and the person I helped realise they are capable of more than they believed. Supporting their progress and adapting my approach to their learning style is genuinely rewarding.My Strengths as Tutor ๐ช
One of my key strengths is my ability to break down complex ideas into simple, manageable steps. I can explain concepts in multiple ways and adapt my approach to suit each student's learning style. I'm also very patient and supportive, which helps students feel comfortable asking questions and engaging with the material. Finally, I'm organised and place a strong emphasis on practice, preparing targeted examples, questions, and strategies that match each student's stage of learning.Most important things I can do for a student ๐
I believe the most important things a tutor can do are to build the student's confidence, explain concepts clearly, and adapt teaching methods to meet their individual needs. Beyond improving grades, a tutor should teach strategies for problem-solving and independent thinking so students can succeed even without guidance.Subjects Tutored ๐
Exam Prep ๐
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- HSC tutoring
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About Yiwen
summary
University student studying a Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) and Bachelor of Education (Secondary) with strong academic foundations in mathematics and languages. Former high-achieving student with First in Course awards in EAL/D and Chinese & Literature, and advanced capability in Mathematics. Experienced in peer mentoring, collaborative learning, and communication-based leadership activities such as Peer Support and House Connect. Skilled at identifying individual learning needs, and fostering a positive, supportive learning environment that encourages confidence and academic growth.
my philosophy
I believe every student can improve with the right guidance and a supportive learning environment. My tutoring approach focuses on building understanding, not memorisation, and helping students feel confident in their abilities.
my tutoring skill
I am a patient and supportive tutor who focuses on building clear understanding and long-term confidence. I am good at breaking down complex concepts into simple, logical steps and adapting my explanations to suit each studentโs learning style. I pay close attention to studentsโ strengths and areas for improvement, and I use structured examples, guided practice, and exam-focused techniques to help them progress steadily. Above all, I aim to foster a positive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and developing genuine confidence in their abilities.
Recent Tutoring Comments:
Simplify to the end , check if the elements in the bracket are coprime Check the previous calculation question when not able to finish final question in the ...
Simplify to the end , check if the elements in the bracket are coprime Check the previous calculation question when not able to finish final question in the exam. Read the question carefully. Refer back to part (a) for hint Write the thinking process down for wording question.
The student can't interpret the component in Wording question , and attempt problem solving under exam pressure The student is making Calculation mistakes envolving plus and minus sign
The student is a quick verbal learner and responds quickly to verbal explanation. The student is doing good on finding critical points such as x and y intercepts of ...
The student is a quick verbal learner and responds quickly to verbal explanation. The student is doing good on finding critical points such as x and y intercepts of the function. The student interprets the movement of diagram quickly. The student have solid calculation fundation.
The student is not familiar with the graphing metalanguage and needs more practice with all kinds of graphing. The student needs more practice with the comprehensive combination of functions and its properties.
The student is able to memorise the formula of compound interest and read the question clearly to find missing components
The student is able to memorise the formula of compound interest and read the question clearly to find missing components
The student is finding the concept of compound interest hard to understand The student still gets confused with calculations inside a bracket
The student is demonstrating a good understanding of ratio and rate. The student learns to comprehend the ratio and rate concept with algebraic expressions.
The student is demonstrating a good understanding of ratio and rate. The student learns to comprehend the ratio and rate concept with algebraic expressions.
The student reported on the assessment as forgetting formulas and not knowing which formula to use .Start revising as quickly as possible Make a timetable, each day doing a revision of one topic Close to Pre-exam days, do past papers and give self-feedback to increase exam awareness. Need more understanding on exam problems, what are they trying to test you on ? And look for the repeating formulas and question style in past papers.ย