What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁

Tutoring is a platform that allows me to give back to the community by sharing the opinions and insights that I have learned from my academic experiences, such as taking the selective exam and VCE. For example, from my time tutoring at Schoolhouse.World, I hosted a session on English Grammar for 15-20 students who were struggling with it. When I was taking the SATs, I was struggling with the nuances of grammar too. Being able to share my personal experience (ie., the tactics that I used) to ensure that the students could be stronger in English grammar was what I greatly enjoyed.

My Strengths as Tutor 💪

One of my strengths is simplifying complex material and adapting my explanations to suit the student’s unique learning style. Studying Maths, English and Economics at a school and university level (through my Law/Economics degree) fostered a deep understanding that allows me to explain concepts in multiple ways. For example, when a student was struggling to get the answer to a worded Algebra problem through a discussion-based explanation, I recognised that they would respond better to a visual approach. By drawing out the scenario, they gained more clarity and could find the answer.

Most important things I can do for a student 🏅

One of the most important things that a tutor can do is help instil confidence in students, something I have seen firsthand is just as critical to success as talent and hard work. I would encourage students to go beyond what they believe their academic capabilities are - for example, encouraging the students who I was tutoring for Economics to try practice questions on content which they were not completely sure of. By showing the belief I held in their capabilities, they were able to perform better than expected, which gave them a newfound level of belief and improved their confidence.