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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁
The thing I enjoy most about tutoring, is the challenge of preparing and providing interesting and relevant learning materials and opportunities that are tailored to the learning goals of each client. I enjoy the one-on-one interaction and the satisfaction that I am giving personalised instruction to a student who is keen to advance their learning.My Strengths as Tutor 💪
My strength as a tutor is my empathy and patience. As a mature-aged tutor and teacher, I am experienced in helping students to engage with their learning in a respectful and kind manner. I am able to call on many years of personal and working experience to provide interesting insights and knowledge that enhances the student's learning and overall engagement with the learning material.Most important things I can do for a student 🏅
The best thing I can do for my students, is to provide support in developing the skills and understanding they need and to be available and considerate of their knowledge levels and learning styles.Subjects Tutored 🎓
Exam Prep 📝
- Naplan tutoring
- SACE tutoring
Tutoring students in 👦 👧
- year 3
- year 4
- year 5
- year 6
- year 7
- year 8
- year 9
- year 10
- year 11
- year 12
About Mark
Experienced and Versatile Educator
I am a seasoned educator with extensive experience as a classroom teacher and private tutor. My background includes roles as a Temporary Relief Teacher (TRT) and Permanent Relief Teacher (PRT), showcasing my adaptability acrossa wide range of educational settings. I specialise only in English, and have been a dedicated private tutor since 2016. I have assisted students to achieve academic success through developing personalised learning plans and strategies.
Advanced Educational Qualifications
Mark holds a Bachelor of Education in Middle Secondary/School combined with a Bachelor of I have a double bachelor's degree in Education and the Arts (English/History) and a Master of Education, specialising in TESOL. This advanced education equips me with the skills and knowledge to cater to diverse student needs in an effective and professional manner.
Passionate Mentor and Award-Winning Writer
Beyond formal teaching, I have volunteered extensively as an English literacy mentor, aiding students from various backgrounds. My dedication to education extends into the community, where I have inspired many young learners through mentorship programs.
Recent Tutoring Comments:
Nate was reading out aloud well, understanding the text and providing suitable analysis of plot and character.
Nate was reading out aloud well, understanding the text and providing suitable analysis of plot and character.
Writing and text creation (sentence construction) continues to be a main focus which requires further work and practice.
Nate was able to answer the comprehension questions well and to explain his answers.
Nate was able to answer the comprehension questions well and to explain his answers.
Still needs more practice and work on his writing (handwriting) skills and abilities. Overall, though - Nate continues to be engaged and interested in his lessons.
Nate once again showed his great general knowledge on a range of subjects and was able to communicate his ideas generally in an effective manner.
Nate once again showed his great general knowledge on a range of subjects and was able to communicate his ideas generally in an effective manner.
Nate should continue practicing his writing skills and the ability to form sentences in a timely manner.
Verbal reasoning and comprehension of read text.
Verbal reasoning and comprehension of read text.
Continue to work on developing hand writing skills and abilities.