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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁
The best part about tutoring is when the student finally understands the concept you have been working on and their face lights up with joy. I also enjoy exploring all the ways a student can come to an answer and seeing them make connections in mathematics.My Strengths as Tutor 💪
I believe one of my strengths in tutoring is using effective teaching styles to best suit the student. I enjoy using manipulatives and tactile materials to explore mathematical questions to turn abstract concepts in to concrete materials. I believe another one of my strengths is being able to create a safe learning environment for the student and allowing them to feel comfortable in the learning space.Most important things I can do for a student 🏅
I believe it is very important to understand the way the student learns and finding strategies which works best for them. I also consider building an effective relationship between the teacher and student important. This is because I believe it is has a great impact on their learning and is important to their success.Tutoring students in 👦 👧
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About Michelle
Experienced and Versatile Educator
Michelle is a dedicated educator with extensive experience teaching various primary school levels, including years three and five. She has successfully created engaging classroom environments in both Catholic and state schools. Her background includes project-based learning, which integrates hands-on activities across multiple subjects, ensuring students remain enthusiastic and motivated.
Passionate About Sports and Coaching
This tutor brings her passion for sports into her teaching methodology, having coached netball teams with students of varied skill levels. Her enthusiasm for physical education extends beyond the classroom, where she actively participates in sports herself. This dynamic approach not only fosters physical fitness but also instills teamwork and perseverance in her students.
Skilled in Behaviour Management and Student Engagement
Michelle has completed professional development courses focused on behaviour management techniques, ensuring a positive and safe learning environment. Her commitment to fostering an inclusive atmosphere is evident from her experience working with ESL/D students. By applying effective behaviour management strategies, she creates a space where all students feel supported and eager to learn.
Recent Tutoring Comments:
Recognising 3d shapes, how many faces and edges
Recognising 3d shapes, how many faces and edges
Counting the corners on shapes that have curved faces
4x multiplication, becoming more fluent. Representing fractions
4x multiplication, becoming more fluent. Representing fractions
Learning equivalent fractions
reading - much more fluent, Does very well in telling time o'clock and telling when the minute hand is half past.
reading - much more fluent, Does very well in telling time o'clock and telling when the minute hand is half past.
Improve on going back and checking if reading make sense. Review time on analogue clock when time is showing half past and checking the hour.
read 2 books very fluent, spelling words with cl sound went well. Reviewed analogue time and clearly understood. Tested knowledge with telling time to the minute.
read 2 books very fluent, spelling words with cl sound went well. Reviewed analogue time and clearly understood. Tested knowledge with telling time to the minute.
Telling time to the minute (to extend knowledge), move on to new spelling sound.