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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁
I enjoy seeing small changes and improvements in a student's work which has made their life easier--clear evidence that they have taken tips on board. The excitement of students and parents after achieving a goal is very gratifying.My Strengths as Tutor 💪
Goal setting: I pay attention to what motivates students and incorporate this into the lesson wherever possible. Fun: When a student is struggling, I seek out positives, try new techniques, and find ways to make the process entertaining. Open Minded/ Push their Originality: While I can provide templates and examples, the student's own ideas, words, and voice must be put first. I strive to always ensure students feel confident putting new ideas forwards, even if they are uncertain and need to work through them.Most important things I can do for a student 🏅
If you are a tutor, your job is to empower other people. Even if you are picking up blind spots, asking a student to paraphrase something, or advising more research in a particular area, there are ways to convey this information that are encouraging and helpful, (rather than condescending). We all have blind spots, too. I have found it extremely important to check in with the student before and throughout the tutoring process so we're both improving. What are their goals and ambitions? Is this technique working? Can we do anything differently in the next lesson to help you further?Subjects Tutored 🎓
- Biology tutoring
- Science tutoring
- Ancient History tutoring
- Modern History tutoring
- Geography tutoring
- PDHPE tutoring
- English tutoring
- Psychology tutoring
Exam Prep 📝
- Naplan tutoring
- QCE tutoring
Tutoring students in 👦 👧
- year 6
- year 7
- year 8
- year 9
- year 10
- year 11
- year 12
About Kayla
Passionate and Experienced English Tutor
This tutor, Kayla, brings a wealth of experience as both a private tutor and a teacher aide. Specialising in English, she has been successfully guiding students since 2020. Her extensive background includes assisting with Humanities, Natural Sciences, and the Arts. Holding a BA in English Literature and currently pursuing Psychological Science studies, Kayla is adept at tailoring education to fit each student''s unique needs.
Skilled in Special Needs Education
Kayla has significant experience working with special needs students within general classroom settings. She understands that learning methods vary for each individual and adapts her teaching techniques accordingly. Her role as a teacher aide has honed her skills in reinterpreting homework and assessment criteria to make them more accessible for her students.
Holistic Approach to Learning
Beyond academics, Kayla''s involvement in various extracurricular activities like debating, music ensembles, and volunteer work demonstrates her commitment to holistic development. She believes in fostering not just academic excellence but also personal growth through diverse experiences. Full availability on multiple weekdays ensures flexible scheduling options for busy families.
Recent Tutoring Comments:
The chronological link between translating amino acid sequences into DNA sequences, then using this information to create rough cladograms, became clear.
The chronological link between translating amino acid sequences into DNA sequences, then using this information to create rough cladograms, became clear.
Next session, we'll cover any worksheets as yet uncompleted.
Where cladograms represent rough concepts of genetic difference, phylogenetic trees' branches represent specific time periods between evolutionary events. This ...
Where cladograms represent rough concepts of genetic difference, phylogenetic trees' branches represent specific time periods between evolutionary events. This distinction became clear.
Next year (probably late January), we'll comb through last term's syllabus & tick off concepts that have been covered + cover any concepts missing.
Identified issues around lack of clarity in school room/ study direction. Narrowed down/ identified some of this term's focus areas: Classifications, Cladistics, ...
Identified issues around lack of clarity in school room/ study direction. Narrowed down/ identified some of this term's focus areas: Classifications, Cladistics, and Phylogenetic Trees (diagrams).
School room clarity...
We researched and completed sheets covering DNA sequences. Further linked sheets are now easier to understand.
We researched and completed sheets covering DNA sequences. Further linked sheets are now easier to understand.
Keeping relevant sheets/ books/ laptops close to hand before session when applicable.