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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁
Seeing a student's transition from confusion to confidence, from frustration to satisfaction; metaphorically shining a light then watching the student make their way along the path that they can now see.My Strengths as Tutor 💪
I am a careful observer of students as they work; I have a belief that every student can succeed; I have a gentle manner and am very patient; I am able to approach concepts in many different ways, to make them accessible to individual students.Most important things I can do for a student 🏅
Identify and fill in gaps in the students knowledge and skills; equip them with the confidence and skills they need to approach new problems on their own.Tutoring students in 👦 👧
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About Dorothy
Experienced Early Childhood Educator with Montessori Expertise
Dorothy is a dedicated early childhood educator with extensive experience in both traditional and Montessori teaching methods. She holds multiple graduate diplomas in education, specialising in early childhood and secondary education, along with a Bachelor''s degree in Engineering and Science. Her background equips her to provide comprehensive support across various subjects, particularly Maths and English.
Proven Track Record of Nurturing Young Minds
With over a decade of hands-on teaching experience, Dorothy has worked at several reputable early learning centres where she excelled as an early childhood teacher. She is passionate about fostering independence and critical thinking in young learners, aligning with her educational philosophy that values the potential of every child. Dorothy’s commitment to nurturing students from their formative years ensures they are well-prepared for future academic success.
Holistic Approach to Education
Dorothy believes in the importance of respect and nurture from birth through all stages of life. She advocates for a balanced approach that not only focuses on academic skills but also emotional and social development. Her Montessori training allows her to create engaging learning environments tailored to each child''s unique needs, making her an ideal tutor for parents seeking a holistic educational experience for their children.
Recent Tutoring Comments:
Factorising quadratics. Finding roots with and without technology. Recognising translations of graphs.
Factorising quadratics. Finding roots with and without technology. Recognising translations of graphs.
Recognising when to collect like terms in algebraic expressions. Recognising a difference of squares. Recognising dilations of graphs. Using a linear scale when sketching graphs.
Understanding of force from an electric field.
Understanding of force from an electric field.
Re-arranging formulae.
Calculating resultant force from components.
Calculating resultant force from components.
Recognising direction of force and therefore finding lever arm when calculating moments.
Calculating transformer output voltage. Calculating velocity of ejected electrons.
Calculating transformer output voltage. Calculating velocity of ejected electrons.
Legibility of writing