What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁

The reason I've privately tutored in one-on-one sessions instead of small groups is because I feel that really connecting with a student is half of the job. Seeing long term students thrive is incredibly rewarding. With niche difficulties my students were experiencing, I’d often customise and write my own word problems that incorporated their interests. Two years ago, I had a year 5 student obsessed with pokemon. I customised the pictographs (which we were learning at the time) to include his ideal pokemon team. This helps an enormous amount in cultivating a growth mindset in a student.

My Strengths as Tutor 💪

I am well versed in primary curriculums, and have taught children that have attended multiple schools in both the Canterbury and Campbelltown regions. As an OC and Selective student myself, I understand what it takes to bring out the best academic performance within a student. I have a very flexible teaching style, and am able to break down complex or hybrid concepts into digestible information. I have five years of experience helping children to focus and understand difficult questions, and am able to empathise with struggling students, as progress isn’t always linear.

Most important things I can do for a student 🏅

Understanding that every student moves at their own pace is crucial as a tutor. It’s important that students are reminded that learning is a process, because it can be frustrating not understanding something on the first go. This is especially important for younger students, who are still adapting to regulating their workloads. I find that the more patient and articulate I am when teaching, the less apprehensive students become when receiving feedback and asking for help.