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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁
Being able to have a positive influence on the lives of my students and seeing them engaged in the topics I am teaching and seeing things click are the things I enjoy the most in tutoring. I also love mathematics and solving puzzles so teaching maths would be super rewarding, especially when the student has a difficult question.My Strengths as Tutor 💪
I believe my strengths as a tutor include: 1. My passion and interest for mathematics 2. My ability to communicate information in ways that the student can understand 3. My ability to adapt to the students needsMost important things I can do for a student 🏅
1. Prepare for classes ahead of time In my experience, more preparation has resulted in more impactful lessons and more engagement in my classes. 2. Adapting to the students learning needs In order to be most effective, the tutor should be flexible with there teaching style in order to have the most impact.Tutoring students in 👦 👧
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About Malachy
Passionate Mathematics and Chess Mentor
This tutor is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science with a strong focus on advanced mathematics subjects. With a commendable ATAR score and exceptional achievements in Mathematical Methods, he combines academic excellence with a profound love for teaching. His background in mathematics has equipped him with the skills to break down complex concepts into understandable segments, making learning both accessible and enjoyable for students.
Experienced Chess Coach
Since early February, this tutor has effectively managed and taught chess to a class of approximately 20 students. His experience extends to organising his school''s participation in interschool chess tournaments, demonstrating not only his leadership skills but also his ability to inspire and engage young minds in the strategic game of chess. This role has further honed his problem-solving, teamwork, and communication abilities, which are crucial in providing a supportive learning environment.
Strong Interpersonal and Organisational Skills
Known for his quick learning capabilities and diligence, this tutor excels in creating structured yet flexible learning plans tailored to each student''s needs. His love for maths and teaching drives his approach, ensuring that every session is both informative and motivating. His organisational skills have been showcased through his involvement in various activities like leading a pool club and coordinating competitive events, preparing him well for any educational challenge.
Recent Tutoring Comments:
Students went well completing the square, and using other methods, and understanding solutions.
Students went well completing the square, and using other methods, and understanding solutions.
Students just need practice all the content they have learnt over the semester, from square root functions, sets, etc. Especially practicing answering questions where concepts are expected to be applied in weird ways, so problem solving strategies.
Students did a good job at set notation and understanding the theoretical side of functions.
Students did a good job at set notation and understanding the theoretical side of functions.
Students just need to keep up the revision for completing the square and square root functions, but they are almost there, and revision on today's concepts.
Students where able to stay on track with the lesson and understand what I was describe and do the questions assigned.
Students where able to stay on track with the lesson and understand what I was describe and do the questions assigned.
It sounds like the students have had a tough time with their teachers, and it's hard to give recommendations to improve when they're doing the best they can, and most of the lesson is explaining the concepts rather than refining.
Laura and Layla did a good job at identifying the method of completing the square and finding the graph of a circle, and Angelica did well for introductory lesson ...
Laura and Layla did a good job at identifying the method of completing the square and finding the graph of a circle, and Angelica did well for introductory lesson on circular functions.
Laura and Layla probably just need a bit more practice for completing the square to gain confidence, but apart from that everything went pretty well.