James H.

About me: Hi, my name is James and I am offering private tutoring for Mathematics (years 7-10, years 11-12 General, Advanced, Extension 1 & 2) and Engineering Studies (years 11 & 12). I have over 6 years of experience in private tutoring, helping over 60 students of all backgrounds achieve band 6s. I have also demonstrated university classes with over 20 students and group classes of high-school students. I graduated from high school in 2017 with an ATAR of 98.85 and graduated from university in 2021 with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours Class 1) at UNSW with Dean's awards in every year. I am currently pursuing my passion for STEM as a structural engineer at a reputable engineering consultancy. Lesson Outline: Students will be taught content that surpasses the knowledge taught at school, in addition to time management and exam strategies. I aim to enhance my student's understanding of content by diving into the nooks and crannies of the syllabus. I highlight the nuances in formulae/concepts and their application, rather than spoon-feeding them. This is contrary to the current methods of how STEM subjects are taught at high school, whereby students are told to repetitively memorise and apply mathematical formulae without thoroughly understanding them. Lessons will be supported with printed-out sheets and homework. Prior to exams, I will provide an extension range of revision content such as past papers, and tailor questions to the student's weaknesses. My tutoring service includes out-of-class help for students who are stuck on homework or exam questions. This is highly beneficial to the student's growth as they do not have to wait until the next lesson for guidance. Ultimately, I strive to help students develop a deep understanding of fundamental concepts, motivate them to strive for their personal best in the HSC and achieve the ATAR required for their desired university degree. Results: I graduated from Fort Street High School (rank 12 selective school) in 2017 with a course average in Mathematics Extension 2 of 91% and 93% in Mathematics Extension 1. I achieved first place in the Mathematics Extension 2 trial exam with a raw mark of 98%. HSC results: - ATAR: 98.85 - 98 in Extension 1 Maths - 97 in Extension 2 Maths - 94 in Engineering Studies - 91 in Physics University results: I received 4 Dean's Award medals for placing in the top 1% of UNSW Engineering students, one for every year of my degree. I was ranked in the top 5 of my Civil Engineering cohort with a 90 weighted average mark (WAM), and have achieved the highest marks in the following 6 courses: - 100 in Civil Mechanics (CVEN1300) - 100 in Solid Mechanics (ENGG2400) - 98 in Engineering Computations (CVEN2002) - 97 in Engineering Mathematics (MATH2019) - 100 in Soil Mechanics (CVEN3202) - 98 in Computational Structural Mechanics (CVEN9820) Location: Lessons can be either face-to-face at my house on a whiteboard in Northmead, the student's house (subject to distance) or online on Microsoft Teams. Pricing & availabilities: Prices vary with the student's year and subject(s). Please contact me for further details and time slots.