Year 11 and 12 Chemistry can be intimidating. Students need to learn heaps of content, be able to recognize reactions and analyse chemical systems. The number of concepts students need to master is overwhelming, and the workload only adds up as they move up the curriculum.
Some of the most important things a student can gain from having a tutor would be to build up their confidence in a certain subject, by providing specialised teaching and education for that specific student, to increase their understanding. A tutor would also provide a different perspective of difficult concepts, being seperated from the…
The most important things a tutor can do for a student is be patient with the student and understand that everyone learns things in different ways and different speeds relative to other students. I believe my strengths as a tutor include: interpersonal skills, kind yet determined attitude, multiple ways of explaining a different concept, open to…
Help students to help themselves by scaffolding their learning and building their confidence. Teaching students to approach a topic in a way that they can break it down into its constituent parts, developing a plan to address each task, and successfully completing it, step by step. I have had good feedback from students saying that I am…
I believe one of the most important thing would be to build a student's confidence, teaching them to feel positive about themselves. Perhaps the student feels incapable of solving problems,despite possessing the ability. Thus, it is a tutor's duty to show students that they are capable and believe in themselves.
It is also important that the…
To explain things in such a way as if they aren't familiar with the concept. This way they are able to understand what they are doing and why it is done in such a way. I believe understanding the concept is the most important way to be able to apply it to questions. It also provides a good foundation to attempt higher order questions with critical…
Believe in the student's ability to learn and improve.
Everyone has the capacity to succeed, enjoy learning, and become more confident in their own ability to improve! I am very patient - I believe it is important to make sure concepts are understood before moving on.
I am confident in breaking scientific concepts down into simpler terms…
To help a student understand the core concepts being taught so that they can solve problems from first principles.
To show a student different methods for learning effectively and to encourage them to adopt those methods.
To convey the importance of being outside of one's comfort zone when it comes to learning.
To teach a student the importance…
Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each individual student and tailoring the tutoring technique and style to that student. Also, having an in depth understanding of the subject matter and the patience and vocabulary to explain it in understandable terms. I am good at conveying difficult concepts to students, am a good presenter and…
Help them gain confidence in their own intellectual capabilites across the board, not just in a specific subject. One of my major strengths is patience. I think as a tutor it is very important to understand the student and their situation and to make sure they are comfortable and ready to learn. A lot of patience is required as students have their…
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is focus on that student, listen to what they want and then create a personalised lesson just for them. The major difference between a class and a tutor is how the tutor is able to focus on the one student, and maximising this chance and truly listening to the student and helping them…
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to show that they believe in them and their ability to succeed academically and overall. I tell my students on a regular basis "I believe in you!" and "You can do this!" I find that creating this positive and encouraging learning environment is integral. My strengths as a tutor begins with…
From my experience, the desire to learn and succeed must come from within, but once that feeling is there it is the tutor's responsibility to cultivate and grow this passion and to translate it into continuous improvement.
Hence, one of the most important things that a tutor can do is understand the student's needs and to meet those needs in a…
I think a tutor is mainly able to improve a student's knowledge/understanding of their subjects. They can also teach the student study strategies which can be carried over to university/TAFE studies. I have a strong understanding of Maths and Science subjects (Maths Specialist/Methods, Physics and Chemistry). Additionally, I have a year of…
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student, in my opinion, is not only understanding the students well, but also knowing how much the student knows, and being able to convey lessons well. Patience and perseverance with students. Ability to understand the needs of different types of students and handle them…
I've found in my experience that students often lack self confidence, they are extremely capable but feel as though they can't take the problem. I find tutoring for students can be extremely empowering for them. They often surprise themselves with their achievements and this helps them really develop their confidence. Confidence is a hugely…
Listen to the student and find a way that they can understand there problems by breaking hard questions into simple small steps. Easy going, understandable, caring,…
Encouragement is the most important thing a tutor should do for a student. Many students lack confidence in studying, especially when studying maths and science, they give up easily. I will keep encouraging them and letting them know they can do it. Meanwhile, I will apply the questions to their daily life or something they are interested in to…
I believe it is most important that the tutor addresses what the student has problems with specifically as they are tailoring their classes to suit the needs of the students. This is what makes a tutor different from a high school classroom setting. I am very patient and committed at what I do therefore I would always make sure my students fully…
I can provide a student with the best tools to learn. I can teach them the processes and methods of learning, that the student will be able to apply to all areas of their studies. I am able to help the students with any previous issues they have, by explaining to them where they may have gone wrong. I can also provide the student with additional…
I think that the best thing to do when tutoring is allow the students free rein when answering questions, as I have often found that almost all of their learning comes from when they make mistakes. I tend to try to give them only small nudges when getting them to complete a question, and reduce the amount of my interference over preceding…
Know the subject, be able to communicate the subject, encourage and support the student, engage with the student. I have a significant understanding of the content, both in the conceptual and examinable sense. I focus on providing insight on the mechanisms behind problems encountered and then work on encouraging independence in the area so that…
Make sure the pace of the lesson is not too fast or too slow for the student. Keep an open dialogue so students are comfortable with voicing concerns and questions. I can explain new concepts easily and quickly, and I know what concepts are hardest and most likely to come up in exams, and common…
Finding the way to teach students so that it is easier for the student to understand, and realising that everyone has their own way of learning - Finding their way and working with them to find their confidence. Patience and…