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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁
I love sharing my passion for mathematics and computing. I believe that maths and programming should be accessible to everyone, and I believe in helping people to understand them so that they can succeed in their studies and life. I get a lot of satisfaction from helping someone to have the moment when a concept "clicks".My Strengths as Tutor 💪
I am energetic and good at communicating, and I can ask good questions to understand where a student has gaps in their knowledge. I also believe the hard work I put into learning mathematics and programming in school has given me a very good understanding.Most important things I can do for a student 🏅
- Identify gaps in understanding - Develop studying/learning/revision skills - Build confidence
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About Tom
Strong Technical Background with a Passion for Education
Tom brings a wealth of technical expertise to his tutoring sessions, with a background in computer science and extensive experience in software development. His proficiency in languages such as Java, Python, and JavaScript equips him with the analytical skills necessary to break down complex mathematical concepts into easily digestible lessons. Tom''s methodical approach to problem-solving is perfect for helping students grasp challenging topics in both Maths and English.
Engaging and Interactive Teaching Style
Known for his engaging teaching style, Tom makes learning an enjoyable experience. His enthusiasm for programming translates into creative ways to explain abstract concepts, making them relatable and fun for students. Whether it''s through interactive exercises or real-world examples, Tom ensures that each session is tailored to meet the unique needs of his students, keeping them motivated and eager to learn.
A Diverse Range of Interests Outside Tech
Beyond his impressive technical skills, Tom has a rich array of interests that contribute to his well-rounded teaching approach. His background in music, including classical flute and piano, along with his passion for art and nature walks, allows him to connect with students on multiple levels. This diverse range of hobbies helps Tom relate academic subjects to everyday life experiences, making learning more relevant and exciting for his students.
Recent Tutoring Comments:
- Very receptive to talking through problems - Seems engaged and fairly positive about school/teachers
- Very receptive to talking through problems - Seems engaged and fairly positive about school/teachers
- Needs to bring textbook and school books to sessions - Needed a lot of prompting to work through questions - Reading aloud was not confident
- Good intuition for what a solution should look like - Ability to check work to know if an answer is incorrect
- Good intuition for what a solution should look like - Ability to check work to know if an answer is incorrect
- Low confidence after poor test result (I was not informed there was a test!) - Some terminology not understood, not able to give a good definition of an asymptote - Some incorrect assumptions about inverse functions of a parabola - Left answers blank on a test
- Seamus is good at talking through steps - Good intuition for how to approach problems - Able to draw the problem and relate working to that. Able to ...
- Seamus is good at talking through steps - Good intuition for how to approach problems - Able to draw the problem and relate working to that. Able to self-identify when an answer is wrong when it doesn't match with the visuals.
- Communication with teacher over missed content