Silas K. Very responsive
Tutoring near Adelaide, Adelaide, SA


About

ATAR 99.60, Spec/Methods, 5th Yr Med Adelaide Uni, 5 years tutoring Finding the hack for the school maths system! Forget about the boring maths classes! With me, YOU WILL ENJOY, LEARN, UNDERSTAND AND NO LONGER STRESS MUCH!! Hi! My name is Silas, currently studying Medicine at the University of Adelaide. I graduated from Blackfriars Priory School as DUX of 2019 with a raw ATAR of 99.60. I received an A+ in Maths Methods, Specialist Mathematics, and Physics, receiving a merit in Specialist Mathematics as a year 11 student. I also studied University level Maths (Maths IA) and Programming (Matlab/C) as part of the Headstart Program at the University of Adelaide while studying year 12, which I received High Distinction. I was offered a place in various medical schools, including University of Adelaide, Flinders University and the University of Tasmania. I have tutored 60 students in the past 5 years. Numerous of my students received merits, A+ and have improved from C to As. I have good teaching/helping skills to help students understand and enjoy maths : Name of schools my students go to: Adelaide high, Blackfriars, Botanic high, Glenunga, PAC, St Peters, St Peter's Girls, Marryatville, Pembroke, Wilderness, St Aloysius, St Ignatius, Norwood International, Walford, University Senior College, I also offer online lessons over zoom for those who are unable to travel to the city/live interstate! I helped tutor 10 students online who are from Perth, Townsville, Darwin, and Tasmania :) What I love about maths tutoring!: - Observing and understanding how the student is approaching the question - Personalised recommendations & teaching for each student to enjoy maths and not get stressed about as much What I have to offer: - A+ exemplars for all the subjects above including folios and maths investigations - A range of topic tests and past examinations for each subject. - Tutoring sessions would be tailored towards your own needs, e.g. going through the course content or preparing for an upcoming test/exam. - Comprehensive feedback for assignments and folio tasks in all the subjects that I offer I am happy to do weekly sessions, once-off meetings or draft assignments via email. Please do not hesitate to contact me! Location: Preferably State Library, Hub Central but other places are negotiable Individual: $60/hour Group (2 or more): $35/hour/person

Achievements

  • raw ATAR: 99.60
  • A+ with Merit - Specialist Maths (19.8 - 2018 as Yr 11)
  • A+ for all components - Mathematical Methods (19.6 - 2018 as Yr 11)
  • A+ for all components - Physics (19.6)
  • High distinction & Best in School - Australian Maths Competition (2015, 2016, 2018)
  • DUX of Blackfriars - Class of 2019
  • 5th Year Medical Student

Education

Year 12 completed in 2019.
Mark achieved: 99.60 (verified).
Currently studying Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery at The University of Adelaide.

Interests

  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Trumpet

Reviews

Silas has been tutoring my 2 boys, one of whom just completed year 12 maths in year 11. We have been extremely happy with the tutoring lessons, Silas is always reliable, on time and the boys have really enjoyed their lessons and fantastic results have been reflected in their school reports. Highly recommended!
- By Kieu Dinhpham on 29th November 2023

Silas is the best tutor I could have ever asked for. He is not only super duper smart, but also a great teacher and friend. He was always able to help me through my work and taught me so much over the years he tutored me. Not only has he helped me excel in Maths, he has also guided me in becoming a better and more responsible person. Lessons with him can be both fun and productive, there is no way a better tutor exists!!!
- By Kiet on 29th November 2023

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Availability

Around Adelaide