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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁
The enjoyment of tutoring for me would be when I get to see finally understanding the concept and can do the problem on their own. I find it quite fun interacting and talking with children.My Strengths as Tutor 💪
I think my strength as tutor would be my adaptability and that I'm quite perseverant when it comes to making the children understand the concept rather than just giving the answer. I remember my little sister just wanted to give me the answer to her math homework but I persistently and patiently taught her the concept through an example, made her understand it, and gave a her a few problems to solve on her own.Most important things I can do for a student 🏅
Other than understanding the concept rather than giving the answer, I think having learning as an enjoyable experience rather than being pressured or not having room for mistakes is important. I want children to not feel pressured when they get the answer wrong because making mistakes will always have a learning opportunity for improvement and it really kills the joy in learning. I believe children need who really love a subject really excel in it. Though I can't make them 100% like it but at least I can make learning fun with a bit of games or snacks if permitted.Subjects Tutored 🎓
- Maths tutoring in Glen Waverley
- Biology tutoring in Glen Waverley
- Ancient History tutoring in Glen Waverley
- English tutoring in Glen Waverley
Exam Prep 📝
- Naplan tutoring
Tutoring students in 👦 👧
- year 2
- year 3
- year 4
- year 5
- year 6
- year 7
- year 8
About Nicole
Warm, Energetic Tutor with Real Classroom Experience
Nicole brings a rare mix of warmth, confidence and real teaching experience to every lesson. As the eldest of three siblings, she has been helping with homework and explaining tricky ideas for as long as she can remember. She has formally interned in early childhood and primary classrooms, supporting reading activities, toilet training, and daily routines. In these roles she learned to keep lessons fun and orderly, follow lesson plans, and give children comfort and clear boundaries at the same time.
Skilled at Engaging Different Personalities, Including Neurodivergent Students
This tutor has hands-on experience working with neurodivergent children through an internship at a developmental centre, where she learned about different types of neurodivergence and how to adjust activities and expectations. She is used to supervising students in and out of class, noticing when a child needs extra support, and communicating observations back to adults. Nicole’s background in kids’ ministry and youth camps means she knows how to make shy students feel included, help anxious students manage stress, and gently stretch confident students further.
Creative Communicator Who Builds Confidence and Leadership
Nicole’s love of drama, singing and writing flows directly into her tutoring. As head and teacher of a drama club for middle and high school students, she created games and activities that taught expression, clear speech and teamwork—skills that transfer beautifully to English, reading aloud and presentations. She has facilitated youth leadership programmes, guiding teens to speak up, collaborate and lead. With strong public speaking skills and high-level English ability, this tutor makes sessions lively and interactive while steadily building each child’s confidence and independence.
