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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁
- Helping students understand difficult concepts and gain confidence. - Keeps me engaged with the material which helps me come up with new ways to explain it to others - Forming strong relationships with the students in the hope of positively impacting their academic development.My Strengths as Tutor 💪
I believe my strengths are varied. I am very patient and I do not try to rush the learning process, if concepts need to be revisited, I make sure that they get reviewed to ensure that they fully understand. I also know how to adapt my teaching to different students' learning styles. I also have great enthusiasm for the subjects I’m well-versed in, which motivates me and helps me create a more effective learning experience.Most important things I can do for a student 🏅
Providing clear explanations and encouraging confidence are very important when tutoring any student. I also believe encouraging students to think independently helps them better understand the material.Tutoring students in 👦 👧
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About Gemma
Who I am
I’m a 19-year-old university student who loves helping others learn in a way that actually makes sense to them. From my own experience, I know how frustrating it can be when things don’t click right away, which is why I’m patient and never rush through anything. I’m flexible in my teaching, always adjusting to fit how each student learns best. I have a lot of passion for the subjects I teach, and I try to make things fun and engaging by sharing that enthusiasm with my students.
What I Enjoy About Tutoring
What I really enjoy about tutoring is seeing someone finally “get it” after struggling with a tough concept. It’s a rewarding feeling to watch their confidence grow. It also pushes me to think of new ways to explain things, which keeps tutoring exciting for me, too. Building connections with students is a big part of why I love tutoring—I want them to feel supported and confident in their learning.
My Approach to Tutoring
When I tutor, I focus on giving clear, easy-to-follow explanations while helping students believe in themselves. I also encourage them to think on their own, which not only helps them understand the material better but also builds their independence and self-confidence. I encourage them to ask questions and think for themselves, helping them become more confident and independent.
Recent Tutoring Comments:
We practised a lot of verbal math games, which went well as she relied less on her fingers to find the answers
We practised a lot of verbal math games, which went well as she relied less on her fingers to find the answers
Evie's memorisation of basic numerical relationships could be improved, as it would likely be more beneficial for her to recall the simple ones instantly rather than having to work them out each time.
Her memory of counting in patterns (ex: counting in 6s...) is improving
Her memory of counting in patterns (ex: counting in 6s...) is improving
Practicing math operations through everyday tasks or objects, like telling time or cooking, could be helpful whenever possible.
I felt I was able to connect a bit more with Evie and I think practicing math operations helps.
I felt I was able to connect a bit more with Evie and I think practicing math operations helps.
- Memorising simple number relations. - Practising counting in patterns out loud could be useful as well
The first lesson went well, I was able to see exactly where Evie was in terms of level and I have a better understanding of where exactly her difficulties lie.
The first lesson went well, I was able to see exactly where Evie was in terms of level and I have a better understanding of where exactly her difficulties lie.
I can tell she knows how to do the topic she's currently doing in school, however, she seems to have trouble processing simple mathematical operations and remembering basic math facts. The memory of timetables could be improved. I will try using physical objects and visual aids that she can then associate with numbers, similar to mnemonics, and see if that helps.