What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁

Simply interacting with students and seeing their thought processes when given a problem to solve. It truly is a rewarding experience when you see the student have a "lightbulb" moment or understand a concept that is quite complex! Additionally, tutoring allows me to think about the content in creative and different ways I had not previously considered. The students also enlighten this thinking, coming up with ideas that I may not have thought about.

My Strengths as Tutor 💪

One of my strengths as a tutor is that I am always one to come up with innovative ways when teaching concepts to students. For example, I use the whiteboard when practising times tables - not only do we answer questions using "donut math" but the board allows students to draw out and visualize how many units they need to have per group. I think humour and charisma are important part of a tutor's job. I can connect to students quite easily, particularly younger ones by being expressive and communicating in a way that's easy to understand.

Most important things I can do for a student 🏅

One of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to teach them that our mistakes are hallmarks to success - they are an opportunity to learn and get better. I truly believe the best way to improve on a particular skill or understanding is through practising questions. To me, this not only gives the student a chance to figure out the problem at hand but could allow for higher order thinking. By honing transferrable skills such as critical thinking and problem solving, the student can best be prepared for any challenge headed their way!