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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁
Personally whenever my students or their parents message me after receiving their exam grades, knowing they did well. Being able to help them achieve their goal always warms my heart.My Strengths as Tutor 💪
My strength is in my way of teaching and my patience. I always "debate" on how a problem can be approached so the student can understand there are multiple ways to approach a single problem. I am also very patient when helping the student understand different concept, ensuring they can grasp the content before we move on to another topic.Most important things I can do for a student 🏅
Personally, the most important thing a tutor can do is to inspire the student to be curious. Being in a 1-to-1 setting, it gives an ideal environment for the student to get personalised help. For me, I always let my students know no questions are stupid, I do not want the student to be afraid of asking question, and to ask questions whenever in doubt. I always welcome question from the student.Subjects Tutored 🎓
- Chemistry tutoring in Woolloongabba
- Maths tutoring in Woolloongabba
- Science tutoring in Woolloongabba
Exam Prep 📝
- Naplan tutoring
- QCE tutoring
Tutoring students in 👦 👧
- year 7
- year 8
- year 9
- year 10
- year 11
- year 12
About Zhi Yan
Experienced Maths & Science Tutor with Proven Results
Zhi Yan is an undergraduate commerce student with a strong background in mathematics and applied chemistry, having studied maths up to an advanced pre-university level. For more than four years, he has privately tutored secondary students in maths, chemistry and physics. Under his guidance, most students have lifted their marks from the mid-60s to above 80%, and his students have maintained a 100% pass rate in their national examinations. He focuses on exam-style practice and clear stepbystep explanations that build confidence as well as accuracy.
Focused, Small-Group Approach for Exam-Year Students
This tutor intentionally limits himself to about three or four students each year, usually those preparing for major exams. This allows him to customise lesson plans, track progress closely and adjust strategies quickly when a topic is not sticking. He breaks down complex problem-solving in maths and science into simple, repeatable methods, helping students understand not just what to do, but why it works. Parents value his structured approach and the regular feedback he provides on strengths, gaps and next steps.
Disciplined Role Model with a Competitive Edge
Outside tutoring, Zhi Yan has competed in track and field, frequently representing his school and clubs, which shows in the discipline and resilience he brings to lessons. He uses this sporting mindset to coach students on managing time under pressure and staying calm during exams. His love of reading, especially fantasy and crime novels, helps him connect with students and explain abstract ideas through relatable stories. Recognised with academic scholarships and top cohort awards in chemistry, he sets a strong example of hard work and consistent improvement.
Recent Tutoring Comments:
Able to do most questions with minimal prompt
Able to do most questions with minimal prompt
Student gets confused between rate equation and normal equation
Most questions are done accurately with minimal help
Most questions are done accurately with minimal help
Do still make careless mistakes here and there
Student is able to do most questions with little to no prompts, even with prompt able to derive most workings herself
Student is able to do most questions with little to no prompts, even with prompt able to derive most workings herself
Though able to work off prompts now, still require some work on equation manipulation
Student is able to do differentiation, but grasp on application is weak
Student is able to do differentiation, but grasp on application is weak
Grasp on application is weak, will need more work. Student tends to give up on question easily as well.