What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁
I enjoy seeing students progress in their education and develop confidence in their abilities. It is a very rewarding experience to discover each individual's learning style and adapt my communication to suit their needs, as I also learn about myself in this process. The flexibility of the work very much suits my study schedule as well.
My Strengths as Tutor 💪
I am a creative and empathetic tutor who takes time to understand my students' needs and finds ways of ensuring they are receptive to the content I provide. I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach and prefer to work towards helping my students learn how to learn. I foster skills in planning, time management and self-confidence to ensure my students develop transferable, relevant knowledge and abilities.
Most important things I can do for a student 🏅
I consider the most important thing that a tutor can do for a student is to create an environment where learning and education is associated with personal growth, mastery and support. In addition, I feel that a great tutor can translate the student's content and materials into information that is accessible and easier to understand.
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Exam Prep 📝
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About Djuna
Experienced School Tutor for K-12 Students
This tutor brings a wealth of experience in tutoring students from kindergarten through to Year 12, focusing on English, primary school maths, and science. She has a proven track record of working with individual students and pairs, including those with autism spectrum disorder. Her lessons are thoughtfully planned and tailored to meet each student''s unique needs and motivation levels, ensuring an engaging and effective learning environment.
Academic Excellence and Versatility
With a First Class Honours degree in Communication Studies and English, this tutor excels academically. Currently pursuing a PhD in Gender and Cultural Studies, she has received multiple scholarships and grants. Her academic journey is complemented by international experience through university exchanges. This strong educational background enables her to provide high-quality tutoring grounded in deep subject knowledge.
Engaging University-Level Teaching Experience
As a sessional university tutor since 2018, she has independently designed and conducted first-year tutorials on complex topics such as Screen Cultures and Gender. Her ability to engage students is reflected in consistently positive feedback from both student surveys and direct interactions. This experience highlights her capability to simplify challenging concepts, making her an excellent choice for helping your child excel academically.
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Recent Tutoring Comments:
Proactive in creating own notes document; able to identify useful quotes and deconstruct them; aware of what exam required
Proactive in creating own notes document; able to identify useful quotes and deconstruct them; aware of what exam required
Writing "well" rather than doing what the task requires only (ie. understanding the why and not just the what of an assessment task)
Noting techniques and the effects they produce; interested in context surrounding speeches; able to compare speeches against each other
Noting techniques and the effects they produce; interested in context surrounding speeches; able to compare speeches against each other
Picking up on word choices; understanding motivation of speaker
Finding real-life examples to help understand new concepts and help them make sense
Finding real-life examples to help understand new concepts and help them make sense
Taking effective notes that will be useful later; differentiating between different kinds of texts and what function they perform
Differentiating between different media sources, decoding certain phrases and words, understanding target audiences of media outlets
Differentiating between different media sources, decoding certain phrases and words, understanding target audiences of media outlets
Identifying which passages and phrases shape the tone of the article