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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁
I think the aspect of tutoring that I enjoy the most would be the ability to help students gain a deeper understanding of subjects they have previously struggled with or experienced difficulty in catching up to. Depending on the student, trying to understand a new topic could be hard because it may not "make sense" to them right from the beginning, and within the timeframe that this thought is maintained, it can make students believe that they truly are "unable" to understand. When I can make them believe otherwise, that they can definitely overcome the "obstacle", I feel it is most rewarding.My Strengths as Tutor 💪
I believe my strength is in breaking down challenging concepts into more processable bits for my students. From my short informal tutoring experience, I have made personal development plans for each one of my students and adjusted them accordingly to their personalities and skills. For instance, when I tutored a student on IGCSE Accounting, she seemed to struggle with preparing cash flows. To help build her confidence and understanding, I broke it down into smaller steps and compared the actions to concepts she was more familiar with: a game she liked. She was able to overcome it later on.Most important things I can do for a student 🏅
I think the most important things a tutor can do for a student, besides clarifying concepts, is to build their confidence and encourage critical thinking. From my short informal tutoring experience, I found that students can sometimes hyperfocus on guidelines/given examples, so much so that they believe there is no alternate approach to the problem. For instance, if a student becomes too rigid on 1 economic theory, they may be blindsided with other theories and applications. It is the tutor's job to guide them to think of the subject more deeply and explore "hidden" alternate views.Subjects Tutored 🎓
Exam Prep 📝
- Naplan tutoring
- HSC tutoring
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About Shafa
Passionate and Engaging English Tutor
Shafa brings a wealth of experience in teaching and communication, making her an exceptional English tutor. She has delivered online classes on achieving academic and non-academic goals to over 30 attendees, supported by the Ministry of Education and Culture Library. Her role as a Student Partners Member involved collaborating with course teams to enhance student engagement and address misconceptions, ensuring students have a thorough understanding of the material.
Skilled Maths Educator with Real-World Experience
With a strong background in accounting and business analytics, Shafa excels at breaking down complex mathematical concepts into understandable lessons. Her hands-on experience in financial planning, budgeting, and data management ensures that she can provide practical examples to help students grasp challenging topics. Shafa’s analytical skills are further highlighted by her internship experiences where she presented detailed financial reports and enhanced organisational processes.
Dedicated Mentor Committed to Student Success
Shafa''s dedication to mentoring shines through her extensive volunteer work. From guiding international students at welcome desks to leading youth in global volunteering projects, she demonstrates a genuine commitment to helping others succeed. Her ability to adapt and solve problems critically makes her an ideal tutor who not only teaches but also inspires confidence and independence in her students.
