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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁
I love to teach and I find one on one tutoring, where I never have to compromise one students needs for another and can fully focus on building up one students knowledge, ability and confidence the most rewarding kind. I love to see my students grow in ability and confidence. I love the moments when they realise they can now do something they previously thought they'd never be able to and I love having the opportunity to care for and rebuild the confidence of students who have had their confidence shattered. I love seeing students starting to take joy in their learning and taking the first stMy Strengths as Tutor 💪
Deep subject knowledge Patience, kindness Experience Some grounding in educational theory A support network I can ask for help if I encounter difficult situations ( a lot of my family are teachers!)Most important things I can do for a student 🏅
Confidence. The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to build their confidence in their ability to learn and achieve. By guiding them through mastery experiences a tutor can help their students gain a level of confidence that will allow them to persist in tackling and overcoming difficulties they encounter in their independent learning that would previously have seemed insurmountable. A tutor can also identify and address gaps in their students learning, helping them build a foundation that will allow them to achieve their goals.Subjects Tutored 🎓
Exam Prep 📝
- Naplan tutoring
- WACE tutoring
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About Callum
Expertise in Computer Science and Data Science Education
This tutor has demonstrated a profound capability in delivering complex computer science concepts to students at various levels. They have extensive experience as a university tutor, specialising in subjects like Data Structures, Algorithms, and High Performance Computing. With a solid foundation in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students, they skillfully designed and led practical demonstrations, ensuring that complex topics are accessible and engaging.
Passionate Youth Programming Instructor
Currently active as an instructor for youth programming classes, this tutor excels in making technology approachable for children. Their role involves teaching programming skills through both one-on-one sessions and group after-school programs. Their methodical yet friendly teaching style helps young learners grasp technical skills in a nurturing environment, which is crucial for fostering long-term interest in STEM fields.
Strong Academic Background and Ongoing Learning
With an educational journey rooted deeply in Computer Science and Data Science from prestigious institutions, this tutor is not just academically qualified but also continually expanding their knowledge. They are currently pursuing a Masters of Data Science, adding layers to their expertise. This academic dedication ensures they bring the most current knowledge to their tutoring sessions, empowering students with up-to-date information and practices.
Recent Tutoring Comments:
Jacob has a good intuitive grasp of cumulative probability, and understands the first three index laws well enough to apply them to simple problems
Jacob has a good intuitive grasp of cumulative probability, and understands the first three index laws well enough to apply them to simple problems
Jacob has difficulty with fractions, expanding brackets, and negative numbers.
Jacob has a good grasp of the first, and second index laws and can apply them in isolation. Jacob did really well on the homework he was assigned, completing it ...
Jacob has a good grasp of the first, and second index laws and can apply them in isolation. Jacob did really well on the homework he was assigned, completing it very quickly to a high standard of correctness while thoroughly showing his working. Great job Jacob!
Jacob has difficult with the third index law and applying the laws in the context of more complex problems.
Jacob can multiply and divide by 10, and initially had difficulty with the conversions but showed great improvement through the course of the lesson. Jacob can get ...
Jacob can multiply and divide by 10, and initially had difficulty with the conversions but showed great improvement through the course of the lesson. Jacob can get lost in his head and should remember to write out every step of his maths.
Jacob did not attempt the homework set for him last lesson.
Jacob has a good grasp of Algebra and Indices. He worked well with me to find his learning gaps. Jacob was able to grasp and apply the concepts for the areas he ...
Jacob has a good grasp of Algebra and Indices. He worked well with me to find his learning gaps. Jacob was able to grasp and apply the concepts for the areas he has learning gaps, he will need further practice to solidify his knowledge.
Jacob has learning gaps in fraction operations and operations that involve or result in negative numbers. Jacob had forgotten the Pythagorean theorem and had difficulty applying it once reminded.