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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁
The thing that I enjoy most about tutoring is helping students move past the initial fear and frustration of being stuck and not knowing where to start. At first, they may be stuck with a question, but as we work through the questions step by step, they start to understand and enjoy solving it. Seeing the student's transition from "I can't do this" to "wait, I think I get it" is the most fulfilling part because this is when learning becomes enjoyable for them.My Strengths as Tutor 💪
I bring a strong academics background having achieved High Distinction and made the Dean's List at the University of Sydney, so I understand what it takes to achieve outstanding marks. Through tutoring my juniors I have planned lessons, explained concepts, and adapted when students didn’t get it. Outside the classroom, I have worked with refugee children, which taught me patience and how to build trust, because if students aren’t comfortable, they won’t learn. Furthermore, my exchange at LSE gave me a broader global perspective on different teaching styles.Most important things I can do for a student 🏅
The most important thing for me is when a student clicks. A good tutor doesn't just give them the answers but helps them understand why and how something works, so they are not stuck the next time they see a similar question. A good tutor is someone who helps the students build confidence by supporting them every step of the way. I think a good tutor is also someone who is adaptable and can adapt different explanations to the needs of different students.Subjects Tutored 🎓
- Maths tutoring in Crows Nest
- Economics tutoring in Crows Nest
- Business Studies tutoring in Crows Nest
Exam Prep 📝
- Naplan tutoring
- HSC tutoring
Tutoring students in 👦 👧
- year 2
- year 3
- year 4
- year 5
- year 6
- year 7
- year 8
- year 9
- year 10
- year 11
- year 12
About Ian
Experienced Tutor with a Clear, StepbyStep Teaching Style
Ian is an academically high-achieving commerce student who has already tutored school-aged students in core subjects through a structured volunteer program. He planned weekly lessons, tracked progress, and helped his students lift their results by around a quarter, turning confusing topics into manageable steps. This tutor focuses strongly on building confidence, not just marks, and is used to working with learners from a wide range of backgrounds and starting points.
Strong Mentor for Diverse and Anxious Learners
Through his mentoring work with refugee children and as a residential assistant for university students, Ian has developed a calm, reassuring way of working with young people who may feel anxious or out of place. He is patient, consistent, and good at building trust, which helps quieter students open up and ask questions. Parents can expect a tutor who notices when a child is struggling, responds with empathy, and gently guides them back on track.
High Academic Standards, Clear Communication in English and Mandarin
With a high distinction average in a demanding degree, Ian models strong study habits and exam techniques that he passes on to his students. He has experience explaining complex financial and analytical ideas in simple language, a skill he brings directly into Maths and English tutoring. Fluent in both English and Mandarin, this tutor can support bilingual families and students, and is comfortable creating tailored resources, from worked examples to visual summaries, to suit each learner’s style.
