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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁
The most satisfying part about tutoring is seeing the exact moment when a concept begins to make sense to a student who was previously having trouble understanding. I enjoy being able to help others to achieve what they want to achieve in life. I was previously a disability support worker so working in a role that acts as a means for others to reach their desired goals is something I enjoy doing. Additionally, being able to regularly tutor a subject is useful for me too! It allows for the content I am teaching to remain fresh in my mind. This is useful (for maths, science, and English alike) because some of the concepts taught in these subjects remain important within the field of computer science (what I'm currently studying!).My Strengths as Tutor 💪
One strength I have as being a tutor is that I am a very patient and calm person. This is an important thing for a tutor to possess, as it may take more than one kind of explanation of the same concept in order for a student to finally understand, and that is completely fine (nobody is perfect at everything)! Additionally, I am an approachable person. I would encourage my clients to ask questions and interrupt me if needed. I would also tell students that they can feel free to email me with any questions that they may have even outside of tutoring hours.Most important things I can do for a student 🏅
The most important things I can do for, and with, a student as a tutor is are being able to set realistic goals, work towards and track progress towards those goals, and celebrate achievements together. Tutors must know the content that they are teaching, and refresh their knowledge in their own time if they are unsure of something. Additionally, tutors must provide multiple explanations, as students may have varying preferred learning styles (i.e. by visual means, using metaphors, etc.). Tutors also need to provide suitable questions, ranging from easy to hard difficulty, to allow for students to gain practice (practice makes perfect after all). Lastly, tutors should teach effective study habits and exam preparation techniques, so that students are able to continue to thrive independently in the future.Subjects Tutored 🎓
Exam Prep 📝
- Naplan tutoring
- QCE tutoring
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About Sebastian
Expertise in Psychology and Computer Science
This tutor holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours, which underscores his strong foundation in understanding cognitive processes and human behaviour. Additionally, he is on the verge of completing a Bachelor of Computer Science, showcasing his analytical and technical skills. His academic background equips him to approach tutoring with a methodical and data-driven mindset, making complex concepts accessible to students.
Hands-On Research Experience
With experience as a research technician, this tutor has developed meticulous attention to detail and robust problem-solving abilities. He has worked on advanced projects involving motion capture technology and electromyography, demonstrating his capability to manage intricate tasks and analyse data effectively. These skills translate into a structured approach to tutoring that helps students grasp challenging subjects like maths and science through clear explanations and practical examples.
Compassionate Volunteer Background
Beyond academics, this tutor has shown dedication to helping others through volunteer work at disability care facilities. His role involved providing companionship, organising recreational activities, and supporting residents with empathy. This compassionate nature ensures that he creates a supportive learning environment where students feel valued and motivated. Parents can trust that their children will receive not only educational guidance but also emotional support tailored to their individual needs.
Recent Tutoring Comments:
Jeremy overall has a solid understanding of Pythagoras' theorem and how to use it appropriately.
Jeremy overall has a solid understanding of Pythagoras' theorem and how to use it appropriately.
Jeremy just needs to work on practicing how to apply Pythagoras' theorem to 3D shapes. He is able to grasp the concepts but I had to aid him in seeing what exactly he needed to do.
Jeremy overall has a good understanding of frequency tables and histograms and I think he is well equipped for his upcoming exam.
Jeremy overall has a good understanding of frequency tables and histograms and I think he is well equipped for his upcoming exam.
Jeremy just needs to work on practicing how to draw histograms for data that is split into groups per different ranges. He is able to grasp the concepts but I had to aid him in seeing what exactly he needed to do.
Jeremy overall has a good understanding of data and how to find the mean, median, and mode of a given data set.
Jeremy overall has a good understanding of data and how to find the mean, median, and mode of a given data set.
I could not see much that Jeremy could improve on in this area. This is a recent topic so it is still very fresh content for Jeremy. The only thing I would suggest is to keep practicing over time so he does not forget the things he has learned thus far.
Jeremy overall has a good understanding of finding the volume and area of shapes and prisms. He also showed me that he is adept at using formulas that are given to ...
Jeremy overall has a good understanding of finding the volume and area of shapes and prisms. He also showed me that he is adept at using formulas that are given to him and being up to substitute values appropriately to find the correct answer. He also did very well on the questions we went over on the practice exam. I hope that this puts him in a good place to perform well on his assessment.
I could not see much that Jeremy could improve on in this area. This is a recent topic so it is still very fresh content for Jeremy. The only thing I would suggest is to keep practicing over time so he does not forget the things he has learned thus far. I hope that Jeremy achieves the result he is after!