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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁
The satisfaction of genuinely helping a person accomplish their goals.My Strengths as Tutor 💪
I am a patient and positive person, qualities essential for teaching.Most important things I can do for a student 🏅
Guidance and support is what I believe to be the utmost benefit a tutor can provide.Tutoring students in 👦 👧
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About Austin
Expertise in Mathematics and Science Education
Austin brings a robust understanding of mathematics and science to his tutoring sessions, currently advancing his education with an Honours degree in Science. His academic background is complemented by practical teaching experiences, including coaching young children in basketball, where he adeptly translated complex rules into understandable concepts. This blend of theoretical knowledge and practical teaching makes him exceptionally equipped to help students excel academically.
Proven Leadership and Communication Skills
With years of experience as a basketball referee, Austin has honed his leadership and communication abilities. He''s adept at making quick decisions under pressure, managing conflicts, and leading teams—skills that directly translate into managing classroom dynamics effectively. Parents can trust that Austin will maintain a positive learning environment while ensuring clear and concise communication with both students and parents.
Commitment to Positive Student Outcomes
Beyond his academic pursuits, Austin has demonstrated a commitment to nurturing positive outcomes for young learners. His volunteer work at animal shelters shows his patience and dedication to responsibility—qualities he brings into every tutoring session. Coupled with accolades like the Maroondah Young Leader Award for his coaching efforts, Austin not only teaches academic subjects but also instils valuable life skills in his students.
Recent Tutoring Comments:
Anthony blitzed the algebra work I gave him despite not learning it before hand in class. Also better understanding of worded questions.
Anthony blitzed the algebra work I gave him despite not learning it before hand in class. Also better understanding of worded questions.
Still struggles with fractions, decimals and percentages.
Anthony is becoming more efficient with checking his mistakes and comprehending worded questions. He is generally becoming more confident.
Anthony is becoming more efficient with checking his mistakes and comprehending worded questions. He is generally becoming more confident.
Sometimes gives up on questions too quickly. For concepts he does know he sometimes wont recognise them if it is a worded question or a more complex equation.
Anthony had a good grasp of fractions and decimals by the end of the lesson. He now understands he can multiply fractions to make them easier to calculate and he is ...
Anthony had a good grasp of fractions and decimals by the end of the lesson. He now understands he can multiply fractions to make them easier to calculate and he is able to convert decimals to fractions and percentages and vice versa. Make sure he continues to practice so he does not forget what he learnt!
Anthony did not know the meaning of some common English literacy terms meant, e.g. plot, setting. I asked him to write the definition for every word he does not know. For maths Anthony needs to make sure he is backchecking questions so he can be confident he is on the right track.
Anthony can generally calculate numbers in his head with confidence and shows genuine effort figuring out things he does not quite understand.
Anthony can generally calculate numbers in his head with confidence and shows genuine effort figuring out things he does not quite understand.
Worded questions trip Anthony up, highlighting key terms in the question may help. Please remember to bring notebook.