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$75 per hour
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About
Hi! I'm Simon, a graduate Aerospace Systems Engineer from the University of Newcastle, where I completed my degree with a GPA of 6.3 and First Class Honours.
I've always loved learning, whether it's mathematics, science, English or languages. This curiosity has shaped my academic journey and continues to influence the way I tutor: I want students not only to understand what they're learning, but also to develop the confidence and curiosity to tackle unfamiliar problems independently.
With 2,000+ hours of tutoring experience, I've worked with students across high school mathematics and science, helping them strengthen their foundations, work through challenging concepts and achieve their academic goals. I understand that every student learns differently, so I tailor my approach to their individual needs, pace and learning style. My goal is to create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes and building genuine understanding.
My own HSC results reflect my strong academic background:
⭐95/100 in Math Advanced
⭐94/100 in English Advanced
⭐91/100 in Physics
⭐90/100 in Chemistry
⭐45/50 in Math Extension 1
⭐46/50 in Studies of Religion 1
Whether you're aiming to improve your marks, consolidate your understanding or prepare for important exams, I'm here to help you make steady, meaningful progress.
My WWCC number is: WWC2645153E
Achievements
- 97.60 ATAR
- GPA 6.3 with first class honours
Education
Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering from University of Newcastle
Interests
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Gym
- Guitar
- Reading
Reviews
I’ve been tutored by Simon Meertens since Year 8, primarily for Mathematics, and I honestly couldn’t recommend him highly enough.
Throughout high school, Simon has been exceptionally helpful, not only with Mathematics but also with Chemistry, which he has supported me with from Year 8 all the way through to Year 12. He has also been a tremendous help with Physics during Years 9 and 10.
His ability to have the patience to explain difficult concepts of both maths, physics and chemistry made him a valuable teacher that not many have as he would find new ways to explain them when I still didn’t understand.
Over the years, Simon has also become more than just a tutor to me. Through my connection with his younger brother via karate, I’ve had the opportunity to get to know Simon on a more personal level, and he’s become someone I genuinely enjoy talking to and consider a friend. I think this speaks volumes about the kind of person he is, as he creates an environment where students feel comfortable, welcomed and valued beyond just their academic achievements.
Overall, I would highly recommend Simon as a tutor for anyone for his ability to adapt to accommodate to his students weaknesses and he single handedly saved my ATAR
Jaesan Edmund on 30th October 2026
I did a term of in-person tutoring with Simon and was able to drastically improve my Maths confidence and results. Simon is super friendly and had tremendous patience for my improvement. His articulation is very clear and he is dedicated to creating deep and lasting understanding in his thoroughly equipped lessons.
Thanks Simon!
Mia M on 28th October 2025
Simon's tutoring style was highly effective and encouraging. He was very patient and was able to accommodate barriers due to my colourblindness during sessions. He genuinely cares about his students and is invested in helping us achieve our goals.
Kay Connor on 16th January 2025
Throughout Year 11 and 12 at St Joseph's Regional College, the subjects I undertook, including Physics and Maths Ext 1 and 2, were particularly challenging. To support my learning, I sought tutoring through Simon Meertens, whose guidance and experience was instrumental in my academic success. Simon’s personal experiences navigating the HSC and his advanced knowledge gained through university studies made him an exceptional tutor. His deep understanding of Maths and Physics concepts, as well as the key dot points of the NESA syllabus, allowed him to offer knowledge that was tailored to my specific needs. Thanks to Simon’s tutoring, I was able to develop a deeper understanding in these subjects, enabling me to perform at a higher level academically. His consistent support, in and out of class, were pivotal, allowing me to ultimately achieve success (1st in these courses within my school). As such, I definitely recommend Simon to any high school student seeking extensive knowledge, expertise, and guidance.
Abhishek Amada on 2nd December 2024
I want to say thank you for tutoring me, it has been a great year and you've been a massive help in Maths, Chemistry and my prep towards the HSC.
Nguyen D on 20th November 2024
Simon was as supportive and helpful in my physics studies as I could have asked for. With his extensive knowledge and positive attitude, he aided me in achieving my best results, whilst still allowing me to enjoy the subject. If you're looking for someone to supplement your high-school physics, this is your person, 10/10.
Oscar on 5th November 2023
Simon has helped me in yr 11 and 12 with math and chemistry, and with his help, my knowledge and grades in the subjects significantly improved. He has been an amazing teacher and good friend. I highly recommend Simon as a tutor for any subject. :)
Nicalie M on 31st October 2023
Simon helped to tutor me in chemistry. He did a great job and helped me to under anything that I was unsure of and helped me to learn and understand the content a lot better. He has helped me to feel more confident in my abilities to complete the tasks that were set for me. Simon has contributed a lot to my learning in chemistry and has helped me to study for my exams, making me feel more confident in my skills. I would highly recommend Simon as a tutor for chemistry and other subjects.
Chloe Mason on 18th September 2023
Awesome tutor with a really calm and approachable personality. Simon has been so helpful this past year in helping me with YR 11 Adv + Ext Maths and I can't wait to continue next year for YR 12. He has an amazing ability to explain such complex concepts so clearly and cohesively.
Amazing tutor and Amazing Friend!
Meet Panchal on 2nd December 2022
Simon is an amazing tutor! He’s really efficient and organised, as well as patient. He was able to go into great depth when covering and consolidating the HSC physics syllabus and was extremely helpful in addressing any gaps in my knowledge. This was particularly useful to me as I didn’t find my school physics teacher as effective. Simon literally saved my HSC physics.
Celine on 4th November 2022
Simon tutored me for advanced math and is not only skilled in the subject, but has a great ability to explain concepts and questions in a way that make sense. He is a wonderful tutor who is patient and understanding. I highly recommend him.
Ellen on 9th October 2022
I am so happy to have Simon as my son's tutor .My son has learning difficulties and Simon has been so patient and kind towards my son and he can really relate to him .He has been a God send for me ,and I highly reccomend him as a Tutor .Thankyou so much Simon for getting through to my son 🙂
Leonie Knox on 25th June 2022
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I encouraged Simon to look into tutoring at a larger scale after getting help from him for some areas in Standard I found difficult to understand. I was impressed with his flexibility in teaching something away from his specialties (which I understand to be Advanced and Extension). He was patient and kind, and possessed a fantastic ability to grasp the limits of my understanding and target those areas.
By Sienna A on 23rd January 2022