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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁
Tutoring is rewarding as it benefits both the student I am tutoring, and myself. It improves my communication skills and confidence in the subject matter, while also providing the student an opportunity to learn and grow. Seeing the progress my student makes, and knowing that I had a part to play in that, is thrilling.My Strengths as Tutor 💪
I am confident in my ability to explain subject matter to the student in a way that they are able to comprehend. Secondly, I am patient so I do not get fed up if the student gets stuck on a particular aspect. Following on from this, my third strength is that I am flexible and able to adapt my tutoring style to one that fits my student's needs.Most important things I can do for a student 🏅
I think that being able to build a rapport with the student is one of the fundamental skills to be a good tutor. This lays the foundation for the student being comfortable in asking questions to the tutor, as well as the tutor finding a teaching style that is most suited to the student.Subjects Tutored 🎓
Exam Prep 📝
- Naplan tutoring
- SACE tutoring
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About Umama
Passionate and Experienced Tutor for Young Minds
This tutor has a wealth of experience working with children aged 5-13, helping them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through engaging STEM workshops. Her role as an instructor demonstrates her ability to make complex concepts accessible and fun, fostering a love for learning in young students. With her background in psychological science and health sciences, she brings a deep understanding of cognitive development to her teaching approach.
Strong Academic Background in Psychology and Neuroscience
Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences with majors in Psychology and Neuroscience, followed by an Honours degree in Psychological Science, this tutor possesses a robust academic foundation. Her research work, including a thesis on the association between blood pressure variability and cognitive impairment, underscores her analytical skills and commitment to understanding the intricacies of human cognition—an asset that enriches her tutoring methods.
Versatile Skills Beyond Academics
Beyond academics, this tutor has demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills through various roles such as Membership Director at a university club and Duty Officer at student accommodation. Her volunteer experiences reflect her dedication to student wellbeing and community service. Recognised with awards like the Rotary Youth Leadership Award, she exemplifies effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and cultural competency—qualities that greatly enhance her capability as a supportive and inspiring tutor for your child.
Recent Tutoring Comments:
Able to pick up concepts quickly after explaining and working through questions together. Student can rationally explain thought process.
Able to pick up concepts quickly after explaining and working through questions together. Student can rationally explain thought process.
Needs to double check work to avoid mistakes e.g. forgetting to write the whole number in front of a mixed fraction
Student has good logic and rational skills. Able to explain how and why he came to a certain answer.
Student has good logic and rational skills. Able to explain how and why he came to a certain answer.
Knowing when to convert fractions so they have common denominators
Student takes the initiative to solve problems that he is familiar with and is willing to attempt questions he is unsure of before seeking explanations.
Student takes the initiative to solve problems that he is familiar with and is willing to attempt questions he is unsure of before seeking explanations.
Will work on implementing strategies such as Talking Aloud.