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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? π
I most enjoy seeing my students overcome the challenges they once thought they could not conquer. When I help them to develop their skills and mindset to overcome these challenges, it is a very rewarding feeling seeing them eventually succeed.My Strengths as Tutor πͺ
My strengths lie in my ability to identify and understand the various interests, backgrounds and abilities of students and being able to adapt my communication and teaching strategies to best suit these varying student facets.Most important things I can do for a student π
I believe an essential aspect to include in tutoring is helping students to develop metacognitive and study skills. In mainstream education, the uniqueness of student learning processes is often neglected. When I tutor students, I highly value teaching the specific study skills that will be most effective for them, imparting not merely content knowledge but developing their ability to learn efficiently and independently.Subjects Tutored π
- Physics tutoring
- Chemistry tutoring
- Maths tutoring
- Biology tutoring
- Science tutoring
- English tutoring
Exam Prep π
- Naplan tutoring
- VCE tutoring
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About Ben
I Value Student Individuality
The individuality of students is far too often ignored. However, in my tutoring sessions I pay attention to my studentsβ uniqueness, with their own learning styles, interests, and abilities. I believe that adapting my teaching strategies to suit each individual student is the best way to unlock their potential, adding a personal touch tailored to each of my pupils.
I Believe Success Starts with Good Habits
As a high achiever in secondary school myself, I know what it takes to succeed academically. Through my own school experiences and professional development as a pre-service teacher, I know which learning habits are the most beneficial. Most importantly, I love to share them with my students! I take great pride in being able to teach not only curriculum content, but also essential study skills, time management, organisation, and wellbeing tips. When mentoring students, I help them to develop the skills and habits that support success.
I Prioritize Student Connection
I know that every student wants to enjoy learning. I harness the benefits of engaging activities and authentic personal connection to get the most out of my students, providing the motivation that might be otherwise lacking. My approach allows for personable, engaging tutoring tailored for each individual student, ensuring that they get the most enjoyment possible out of each session.
Recent Tutoring Comments:
Harper picked up on the use of the CAS quickly, as with the formulas for GST and simple interest. Her confidence with algebraic manipulation and the basic ...
Harper picked up on the use of the CAS quickly, as with the formulas for GST and simple interest. Her confidence with algebraic manipulation and the basic operations are consistently improving.
Attention to detail within questions, such as rate to decimal conversion, time/rate matching, and specific rounding, e.g. nearest 5 cents, could all be improved slightly, although this will come with practice.
Harper picked up each topic quickly, and was really responsive to the way the questions were scaffolded.
Harper picked up each topic quickly, and was really responsive to the way the questions were scaffolded.
As with all topics we are going through, Harper still needs to practice all the skills to boost proficiency. In particular, rearranging equations when fractions and negatives are involved can be focused on, including when to cancel double negatives.
Harper was able to recall many details of the topics we focused on. She has a good sense of where the problems need to end up, and used effective backchecking ...
Harper was able to recall many details of the topics we focused on. She has a good sense of where the problems need to end up, and used effective backchecking skills.
The opportunities to improve are in the mechanics of working out. All Harper needs is just practice, practice, practice, to boost her familiarity with the maths problems she encounters.