Donovan H.

Very responsive
University Student

Tutoring near Doncaster East, Melbourne, VIC

About

ATAR 99.25 | FIVE subjects 44+ RAW | 1000+ tutoring hours Hosted VCE seminars + webinars across Victoria (2023-2025) under Connect Education Authored and published a study guide under Connect Education Valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) Hi, I'm Donovan! :D I graduated with an ATAR of 99.25, the top 0.75th percentile! I graduated in 2022 as part of the Top 5 from East Doncaster Secondary College in 2022, and I bring a highly personalised, flexible, and responsive tutoring experience, including: - A fully redesigned 2026 VCE Course Program aligned with the newest exam criteria - My own VCAA-style questions and guides based on the latest assessments - Teaching that adapts to your learning style, pace, and goals - 247 text for fast and consistent communication - Flexibility to extend sessions until all questions are fully answered ==MY SCORES== I achieved a 48 study score for General Maths with an average of 99% across all my SACs, which ultimately placed me in the TOP 0.6% of students in Victoria for General Maths 3/4. I received 44+ in my other subjects, placing me in the top 2% of students at my school and Victoria: Accounting 3/4 = 44SS Biology 3/4 = 45SS Chemistry 3/4 = 46SS English = 45SS I offer to tutor for Units 1/2 and 3/4 for these subjects. I share my success through precise, unequivocal explanations and easy-to-follow strategies aimed to revolutionise your approach to all of your exams. I will teach you techniques and tips to improve your performance, enhance your studying efficiency and ultimately transform your study score. Moreover, I also offer guidance in English, Maths and Science for Years 7-10. =WHAT I OFFER= - Detailed content notes for each topic - Step-by-step explanations of complex concepts - Personally written practice questions - High-difficulty exam-style problems designed to outperform top students - CAS calculator tips & strategies - SAC and exam technique coaching - Summary sheets suitable for bound references - Weekly and termly revision assessments - Optional 1-to-1 feedback sessions for deep consolidation of concepts and reinforcing complex topics =MY TEACHING STYLE= My teaching style varies with each student to cater to their learning style. After all, having journeyed through the whole 6 years in high school, I’ve experienced how teachers need to match a wide range of students, therefore, I understand the explanations, examples, and teaching styles are not specific to a student’s needs at school. However, I am here FOR YOU, I know how important it was for me to do well as it was my VCE, so I can share the same adrenaline, anxiety and nerves that you do. I will put in the same effort into your studies as I did into my own because I understand how important this year is for you (your parents or your dream university). I work very student-oriented, as you can tell, but if you have no specific requests, our sessions may often follow this structure: 1. Catchup with any questions you have from school 2. Start a new topic from a broad PowerPoint overview 3. Highly detailed notes covering all of the content 4. Personally developed exercise questions 5. Challenging exam-style questions to help you answer questions that will trip most and even high-achieving students 6. Q&A for any questions throughout 7. Tips for exams and SACs for the topic However, this is only one of the many ways we can approach sessions, and it's all up to you if there is another method more suited to your learning needs. I know how important this year is for you, so I am dedicating my time to you. I am here to see you succeed, share some tips on what I felt helped me achieve my scores, and share the things I should have done but realised too late. So my role is not so much strictly as a tutor but, in addition, as your personal VCE/high school counsellor!! :P =SUMMARY= I offer private and group tutoring for: - Year 7-10 Maths, English and Science - VCE Units 1/2 and 3/4 for Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, English and General Maths.

Achievements

  • High Distinction - Big Science Competition, Australia National Chemistry Quiz, ICAS Science, ICAS Maths, Australian Maths Competition
  • Selected into the ALPHA (Advanced Learning Program for High Achievers) at East Doncaster Secondary College, where I scored 4 Superiors in EduTest.
  • Selected to attempt the Mathematics Challenge for Young Australians which I received a High Distinction.
  • Selected to be in the Advanced English class.
  • Invited exclusively by the Chemistry Education Association to learn in the Olympiad Training Program, taught by Mick Moylan (University of Melbourne lecturer)
  • Won the English Jacaranda Writing Competition and published as teaching material in their textbook as teaching resources.
  • Awarded Values awards such as the Exemplary Student award, Care and Compassion Values award, Curiosity Values award, Resilience Values award, Respect Values award, Teamwork Values award, and Excellence Values award.

Education

Year 12 completed in 2022.

Mark achieved: 99.25 (verified).

Currently studying Bachelor of Science (Neuroscience) at University of Melbourne.


Reviews

Donovan Ho was my tutor for more than two years, in which he helped me with Units 1/2 and 3/4 Biology. His tutoring was so good that I also asked him to help me with Chemistry. He is a completely genuine person and an outstanding teacher, as well as an outstanding person. The way he explains concepts makes them extremely easy to understand, and he always has an answer to any question that is asked. I highly recommend Donovan as a tutor.
Sam Clemson on 19th February 2026
Donovan is an excellent tutor: great communication, very responsive, effectively catering to the needs of the student he is tutoring. Highly reliable, knowledgeable, and flexible – my daughter feels very supported and I have been very satisfied in my dealings with him when discussing her progress.
Lorena on 27th November 2025
Donovan made chemistry way easier to understand with his simple explanations! Initially I struggled to grasp alot of the content because of all the complex terminology and principles but Donovan made it less stressful and easier to memorise which improved my grades alot!
isabella on 25th November 2025
Donovan has been an outstanding chemistry tutor and a great help for my year 12 studies this year. From his clear explanations to his meticulous notes, all in conjunction to his positive, lighthearted demeanour, Donovan has made learning chemistry a lot easier!
Jasmine on 5th December 2024
Absolute fantastic tutoring by Donovan. Been with the guy for around about 10 months and he's made my English levels rise from B's and B+'s to A's and A+s. In chemistry, Donovan has always kept me ahead of the curve where I am able to learn concepts that have not been taught to the class. In taking bio 3/4, Donovan was able to help me a lot in regards to practice exams and they key terminology that examiners and teachers were looking for. Overall, Donovan is an absolute intellectual academic legend and the greatest tutor I've worked with.
Azeez Quazi on 6th December 2023
Donovan’s exceptional tutoring for Biology and Accounting allowed for my growth in learning. Through each session he ensured that I understood each concept thoroughly. Aswell, as of his amazing resources such as notes and practice questions, it created the subjects knowledge to be more approachable. As the year progressed, Donovan’s teaching allowed me to feel more comfortable before SACS and exams. He always puts his students first, even if it meant a late message reply to make sure I understood something.
Bella Fox on 25th November 2023

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Around Doncaster East

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