Allen S.

Experienced Brisbane tutor of 5 years and current, 20+ students Graduate from Brisbane State High School Class of 2021 Open to new students with flexible availabilities Currently studying a Masters in Environmental Management at the University of Queensland. Graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Distinction) ✅ATAR 97.7 ✅High Distinction in Mathematical Methods, Physics and Engineering ✅Distinction in Specialist Mathematics ✅BSHS Academic Excellence Awards for all high school years (Grade 7 - 12) ✅Distinction (6) for MATH1051 at UQ ✅Valid drivers license and own vehicle What I provide: ✔️ Private tutoring for high school students for all year levels ✔️ QCAA curriculum or IB ✔️ Urgent assignment feedback and academic report writing assistance ✔️ Exam preparation and study mentoring ✔️Online classes using interactive whiteboard and video calls 🟦Mathematical Methods - Conceptual and practical understanding of calculus, geometry, functions, algebraic and statistical fundamentals - Applying mathematical skills for real-world problems like optimisation, variable change and describing population information - Development of problem solving and analysis skills targetting exam preparation - Formulation, guidance and feedback for Problem Solving Modelling Task assessments 🟦 Engineering - Conceptual and practical understanding of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering principles and fundamentals - Analysing the components from everyday items to commercial and industrial products - Asking the questions of "how things work" and "why we care" - Formulation, guidance and feedback for engineering portfolio assessments, including the practical phases of generating prototypes and assistance in AutoCAD 3D design software and professional sketching 🟦 Physics - Conceptual and practical understanding of Newtonian physics, general relativity and special relativity - Development of critical thinking and problem solving skills to investigate how the universe functions and how we discovered the laws of physics - Combine knowledge from mathematics to analyse scenarios and evaluate data collection - Formulation, guidance and feedback for student experiment assignments and research investigations I strive to provide a different dimension of teaching compared to the standard methods given by teachers. My goal is to challenge critical thinking and judgement, rather than simply testing knowledge and practicing questions. This allows my students to develop a greater understanding of skills and tasks, not just for studies, but for future growth. Perfect scores or top grades are not always the goal! Please feel free to enquire or ask any questions!