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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁
I enjoy teaching people and helping them understand topics that i am passionate about.My Strengths as Tutor 💪
I have a substantial experience with teaching all age levels and am able to develop a strong interpersonal relationship with students.Most important things I can do for a student 🏅
Help students with their specific needs that a teacher cannot. Weather this be through providing a fundamental understanding or helping outline the final touches before an exam.Subjects Tutored 🎓
- Physics tutoring in Northcote
- Maths tutoring in Northcote
- Info Processing tutoring in Northcote
- Software Dev tutoring in Northcote
Exam Prep 📝
- Naplan tutoring
- VCE tutoring
Tutoring students in 👦 👧
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About Finley
Engaging Mentor with Real Classroom Experience
Finley brings hands-on teaching experience from leading children’s classes in martial arts, where he has managed groups, kept lessons fun and structured, and handled real “classroom” behaviour. He is confident speaking in front of groups and knows how to keep students focused while still enjoying themselves. This tutor’s background in coaching younger students means he can quickly build rapport, give clear instructions, and adjust his approach to suit different personalities and learning styles.
Strong Academic Foundation in Maths, Logic and Technology
Currently studying Software Engineering, Finley has a strong background in problem-solving and logical thinking that supports his Maths tutoring. He achieved an ATAR in the top 10% and was recognised on an honours roll for Software Development, ranking within the top group of students in his state. This tutor is used to breaking down complex ideas into step-by-step explanations and can help students connect classroom Maths to real-world and technology-based examples.
Global Perspective and Calm, Supportive Approach
Finley spent six months studying at a non-English-speaking school overseas, so he understands what it feels like to be challenged and to learn in unfamiliar situations. This experience helps him relate to students who lack confidence or find school overwhelming. He uses patience, clear communication and real-life examples from travel, skiing and mountain biking to make lessons more relatable. Parents can expect a calm, reliable tutor who encourages independence while still offering structured guidance.
Recent Tutoring Comments:
Initial understanding of core concepts such as "sohcahtoa"
Initial understanding of core concepts such as "sohcahtoa"
ability to apply the core concepts to different problems
All content was understood well with little area for improvement
All content was understood well with little area for improvement
Advanced questions
Ability to deconstruct tension systems and understanding with more complex questions with help
Ability to deconstruct tension systems and understanding with more complex questions with help
Ability to start and deconstruct and simplify complex systems
Understanding of how to find volume of simple and most complex shapes
Understanding of how to find volume of simple and most complex shapes
Struggled with the use of Heron's formula and truncated volumes