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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? ๐
One of my favourite things about tutoring is watching the aha! moment when a new concept sinks in for someone, or they solve a particularly complicated problem.My Strengths as Tutor ๐ช
My biggest strength as a tutor is my ability to explain concepts from the ground up. Because my own understanding of maths and science is built from first principles, I'm able to help students understand not only what is happening, but why it's happening too.Most important things I can do for a student ๐
I think one of the most important things about tutoring is to help students not only understand what they need to do, but also why they need to do it, alongside techniques to perform well in assessments.Subjects Tutored ๐
Exam Prep ๐
- Naplan tutoring
- WACE tutoring
Tutoring students in ๐ฆ ๐ง
- year 7
- year 8
- year 9
- year 10
- year 11
- year 12
About Sian
Academic Achievement and Exam Success
Sian achieved Dux in Year 12 at Penrhos, alongside Course Awards (highest mark in the school) in Physics and Chemistry, and the second highest mark in the school for Maths Specialist and Literature. In Year 11, Sian received Course Awards in Physics, Chemistry and Human Biology. More than anything, this reflects Sian's passion for maths and science, but also her understanding of how to achieve in these subjects. With her understanding of exam technique, Sian can develop not only understanding of subject material but also how to achieve under timed conditions.
Leadership and Mentoring Experience
Sian brings a wealth of hands-on mentoring experience, having served as a student mentor where she worked with a team to organise engaging activities for younger students. Her approachable style makes her especially relatable to school-aged learners, and she excels at fostering a supportive, enjoyable environment that helps children feel confident in their learning journey.
Proven Coaching Skills in Debating and Mathematics
With direct experience coaching Year 7 students in debating, Sian has honed her ability to explain complex concepts in clear, accessible language. Her particular focus on teaching rebuttal skills demonstrates her attention to critical thinkingโa valuable asset when guiding students through challenging English or maths topics. She has also tutored small groups of Year 4 students, helping them tackle advanced maths and develop problem-solving abilities.
Recent Tutoring Comments:
Pete's grasp of linear graphs is definitely improved, and his understanding of energy is fairly solid.
Pete's grasp of linear graphs is definitely improved, and his understanding of energy is fairly solid.
Efficiency as a concept (and likely percentage change) needs some further learning and understanding.
Improved understanding of the link between the graph, equation, and tables representing sets of points.
Improved understanding of the link between the graph, equation, and tables representing sets of points.
Setting out of maths to avoid confusion while working.
Improved understanding of and increased fluency with conversions.
Improved understanding of and increased fluency with conversions.
Identifying question types.
Definite improved understanding of Pythagoras' theorem and how to identify information from a question.
Definite improved understanding of Pythagoras' theorem and how to identify information from a question.
Setting out of maths working for easier reading/understanding.