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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁
I really love helping students to become the best versions of themselves. There is no greater feeling for me than the "lightbulb moment" when a student understands a concept.My Strengths as Tutor 💪
I would say my greatest strengths as a tutor is my communication skills coupled with my problem-solving skills. I have been told that I communicate ideas well and in a way that is easy to understand and as math revolves chiefly around solving problems those skills have been invaluable to me.Most important things I can do for a student 🏅
Apart from teaching math itself my chief goal is to build students confidence in their skills so that they can be the best versions of themselvesSubjects Tutored 🎓
Exam Prep 📝
- Naplan tutoring
- HSC tutoring
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About Andrew
My Past
I actually left school early after completing year 10 so that I could enter the workforce. I have filled a number of roles over my career beginning in sales, a role I undertook for 7 years. After this i transferred to transport and logistics for a short stint before moving on to training carpet cleaners. I left that role after 3 years to enter marketing and advertising which I didn't like very much. At this point I re-evaluated my position and decided to return to my studies. Throughout the years I have tutored many of my younger family members in a number of subjects to great success.
My Studies
I returned to my studies by completing a HSC equivalency at TAFE in which i scored top marks (including a 100% physics mark not achieved in NSW in the prior 2 years). I was accepted into a number of universities to undertake an undergraduate degree in mathematical sciences including ANU but circumstances at the time forced me to stay in Sydney and so I selected Macquarie University. After studying Maths for a year I switched degrees to A bachelor's of Physics majoring in Astrophysics and minoring in Mathematics and Computer Science which I am still engaged in. In addition to being a student I am also a staff member at Macquarie University where I supervise outreach sessions to the general public, primary and secondary school students and scouts groups engaging them in maths and science (particularly astronomy and astrophysics). While at university I have also tutored fellow students and received positive feedback.
My Future
Once I complete my undergraduate degree I hope to be able to undertake a Master's degree in high school education with which I would like to become a Maths/Science teacher in Rural NSW where I can hopefully have the greatest impact. So even now my focus is on educating the youth of today to empower them to become the best versions of themselves when they step out into the world
Recent Tutoring Comments:
Mohammed’s understanding of trigonometry appears solid.
Mohammed’s understanding of trigonometry appears solid.
Mohammed understands the importance of completing practice problems as homework to achieve a strong result. We will continue to focus on strengthening his algebra skills and monitor his progress over the next few weeks. He is expected to bring his homework to the next lesson or email it beforehand.
Zayd recognises the value of introductory lessons before complex units and agrees that early exposure will help smooth the transition into difficult topics. We will ...
Zayd recognises the value of introductory lessons before complex units and agrees that early exposure will help smooth the transition into difficult topics. We will apply this approach again before nuclear chemistry.
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As usual, Jasper demonstrates mathematical intuition beyond his year level. He continues to engage well with advanced ideas, and it will be exciting to see these ...
As usual, Jasper demonstrates mathematical intuition beyond his year level. He continues to engage well with advanced ideas, and it will be exciting to see these skills develop over the coming year.
Focus is likely to be more difficult to maintain during the holiday period. This will be addressed as he returns to the school environment and settles back into a regular routine.
Ethan found the overview helpful and recognised the value of being introduced to this dense topic early. He completed all assigned homework and reported that it ...
Ethan found the overview helpful and recognised the value of being introduced to this dense topic early. He completed all assigned homework and reported that it improved his understanding.
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