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Rate
$70 per hour
Services
- One-to-one tuition
- Group tuition
- Home visits
- Online help
- In person
Subjects
Year 11
- Biology Unit 1
- Biology Unit 2
- Biology Unit 3
- Biology Unit 4
- Chemistry Unit 1
- Chemistry Unit 2
- English as an Additional Language Unit 1
- English as an Additional Language Unit 2
- Foundation Mathematics Unit 1
- Foundation Mathematics Unit 2
- General Mathematics Unit 1
- General Mathematics Unit 2
- Japaneses Second Language
- Korean Second Language
- Physical Education Unit 1
- Physical Education Unit 2
- Physical Education Unit 3
- Physical Education Unit 4
- Physics Unit 1
- Physics Unit 2
About
Support worker/mentor | Currently 6 weekly students/clients | Treat your marks as my own | 5 years (1000hr+) tuition EXP | High Distinction in Biomedical Science | Discount rates
Tutors become exemplary role models when they effectively teach, inspire, and engage students simultaneously.
I prioritise my students' understanding of foundational knowledge. From personal experience, a strong foundation paves the way to the comprehension of more difficult concepts. I actively make sure they understand what I teach and clarify all misconceptions they may have. My teaching strikes a balance between intuitive understanding of core concepts and procedural techniques for students to think on their feet in unfamiliar situations.
With a fluid tutoring style to accommodate various learning preferences, I provide a flexible environment for my students. I actively engage students with revision quizzes and comprehensible analogies in a friendly judgment-free environment where students can ask questions without hesitation. Complementary homework to reinforce school-curriculum topics can be arranged if desired.
I look forward to discussing a personalised study plan and a suitable schedule with you. Please message even if my available times don't fit, I will strive to accommodate.
Rates below apply for online tuition. There may be a travel fee of $5 depending on location (waived if in Bentleigh or Carnegie library).
Years 7-8 rates:
1 on 1 - $70/hr
$60/hr if over 2 hours weekly
Group (max size 3) - $50/hr/student
Years 9-10 rates:
1 on 1 - $75/hr
$65/hr if over 2 hours weekly
Group (max size 3) - $55/hr/student
Years 11-12 rates:
1 on 1 - $80/hr
$70/hr if over 2 hours weekly
Group (max size 3) - $60/hr/student
Achievements
- Chosen to sit the 2016 Biology Olympiad (among 3 others) - Credit
- Chosen to sit the 2016 Physics Olympiad (among 2 others) - Participation
- High Distinction in the Australian National Chemistry Quiz - 2016
- Distinction in the Australian National Chemistry Quiz - 2015
- Credit in the Australian National Chemistry Quiz - 2014
- Excellence in Physics (Yr 12) - 2017
- Outstanding Korean Reward (1st Yr Uni - 1 recipient per year) - 2018
- Straight High Distinctions in all university Japanese studies
- Victorian Japanese Speech Contest 2024 Open Division Winner
Education
Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Monash University 7-point GPA: 6.91 GAMSAT Score (March 2024 sitting): 72
Interests
- Badminton & volleyball
- Chess, Shougi & Xiangqi
- Language acquisition
- Critical thinking
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Availability
Around Carnegie
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Around Bentleigh
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM