David W.
Tutoring near Dubbo NSW & Dubbo NSW


About

I have developed a number of successful strategies to enable students to unlock their potential. At times, students will be faced with a seemingly impossible task to complete and often their classroom teacher will not have the time to sit down and impart strategies that will move them along in their learning. Success breeds success, and as the student reaches their goals, they become more confident and begin to gain more personal ownership of their learning. I enjoy seeing ‘the light go on’ when my students grasp a difficult concept, or realise that they can complete their class assignments or homework successfully. I provide the student with practical steps to complete any given task. I have many years’ experience in helping students with their English: -Essay writing -Poetry analysis (and language analysis in general) -Written expression -Preparing and delivering a speech -Creative writing -Intentional reading -Study skills -Examination preparation For Junior and Senior History: -Essay writing -How to research and compile information for class tasks, assignments and homework -Working with sources, particularly primary sources -Examination preparation For Junior Music: -Reading music -Learning to play the guitar -Learning to play the piano -How to analyse a piece of music For Senior Music (Music 1 only): -Choosing material to sing or play (vocals, guitar and piano only) -Working with them and their chosen material for assessment tasks -Composing, arranging and recording -How to analyse a piece of music -Being available to accompany them with piano or guitar for assessment task performances For Junior Photography and Film: -Choosing subjects -Capturing the moment -Editing -Step by step with Photoshop CC and Camera Raw Fee Structure: -HSC tutoring $70 per hour -Year 11 tutoring $65 per hour -Year 10 tutoring $60 per hour -Junior (Years 7-9) $45 for 45 minutes -Group sessions for Junior students $30 for 45 minutes

Education

I attended Macquarie University in Sydney to complete a high school teaching degree, majoring in English, Drama and History. I have taught in five schools, mostly in the Public system and for eight years in an Independent school in rural NSW. In total, I have been teaching for a total of 32 years. Although specialising in Junior and Senior English and History, I have also taught Junior Music for 4 years and Senior Music for one Term. I am accredited as a Proficient Teacher by the NSW Education Standards Authority.

Interests

  • reading, music, cricket, photography and video

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Availability

Around Dubbo

Monday 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Thursday 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Around Dubbo

Monday 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Thursday 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM