What is my background? I have been tutoring in maths for several years. I have a maths degree from Murdoch University and I enjoy doing maths. I was involved in the creation of the Creelman Exam Questions’ series of Year 12 exam revision books. For several years I was the typesetter and proofreader for these books.
Why choose me to be your tutor? You may be stuck with a school teacher who doesn't engage your concentration well, who isn't good at teaching new concepts, or who teaches at a pace that is too fast for you to keep up with. Whatever the problem you have with your maths teacher, a tutor like me can fill in the gaps of your understanding and help you meet the requirements of your math syllabus. I believe I have a good ability to relate well to many kinds of students. I bridge the gap between your level and my level. I want to give my students confidence in doing maths, to take away the fear factor. I care for my students, I have patience with them and I host the lesson at a pace that suits their learning style. If desired, I give the student's parent a summary after each lesson.
What is my approach to tutoring? I start by gauging the extent of your ability for the topic you want to work on. Then we work through questions of varying degree of difficulty, and I assign homework to let you practice questions at each level of difficulty. The lesson is for learning new concepts and the homework is for reinforcing these concepts so that your learning is effectively committed to memory.
What is my typical lesson structure? I start by marking your homework, for students (or their parents) who want homework given each lesson, then I ask what you've been studying at school since our previous lesson. Then you get to choose what topics we work at together.
Why do I enjoy tutoring? I enjoy making a positive difference in the lives of my students, and empowering them with skills that will help them with both their short- and long-term goals.
What stages do I tutor? I tutor from year 7 up to year 11 Specialist and year 12 Methods.
When am I available to tutor you? Tuesday through Saturday, each week, I can make a time for you.
How can you contact me? Enquiries are welcome via SMS, email or phonecall Mon-Sat before 9pm. If you want to book in for a lesson with me then you don't need to make a long-term commitment; start with a lesson or a few and make a decision after you've had a try out of working with me.
My Working With Children Card number is 1363741.
Here are two REVIEWS from parents of my students:
"Martin has been tutoring my son since term 4 , 2019. Martin's intervention has definitely contributed to my son's improved performance at school this year. Martin has been providing homework, and giving me feedback on my son's progress on a regular basis which has been great to be on top of my son's progress. Further more , my son enjoys his lesson. This is a added positive for me!" (Submitted April 2020)
"Martin Creelman is a friendly, patient and a good Maths teacher who is well versed with the subject. My son's year 9 and 10 grades improved significantly ever since Martin started taking him for extra lessons. My son passed his Maths NAPLAN in one sitting and recently received a Pastoral Award for achieving high grades. I recommend Martin to any parent without hesitation." (Submitted June 2020)
I welcome your giving me a chance to help lift your/ your child's grades!
