Hamish M.
Tutoring near Lindfield, Sydney, NSW


About

IB SCORE: 44. ATAR: 99.75. Undertaking Bachelor of Medical Sciences at Macquarie University. Rates Start at $40 per hour! Hi there! My name is Hamish, and I am University Student currently enrolled to study a Bachelor of Medical Sciences, having studied a Bachelor of Marketing and Media for 6 months in 2023. I graduated from St Andrew's Cathedral School with my International Baccalaureate Diploma in 2022 with an IB Score of 44/45 (ATAR equivalent 99.75). I performed well in all subjects (component grades listed below), however particularly enjoyed studying Philosophy, Language and Literature, and Environmental Systems and Societies. I also have a keen interest in Biological Sciences, and alongside my Medical Sciences degree, I work as a Veterinary Nurse at a clinic on the North Shore. I have taken guitar lessons for 6 years, and am able to teach beginner guitar for rock, pop, and beginner jazz playing. I can teach tablature and cord chart reading, both electric and acoustic guitar. Although adept in music theory and able to teach music theory and sheet music reading in an academic context, I do not teach sheet music reading for guitar. Component grades: IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL: 7/7 IB Mathematics Analysis and Approaches SL: 7/7 IB Music HL: 7/7 IB Philosophy HL: 7/7 IB French B SL: 7/7 IB Language and Literature HL: 6/7 IB Theory of Knowledge: Grade A IB Extended Essay (Philosophy): Grade A I offer high school tutoring (Year 7-10), as well as International Baccalaureate tutoring in the above subjects. I also offer tutoring offer online tutoring, and in person tutoring for those within the Sydney North Shore Area. This will be assessed on a case by case basis. I also offer group tutoring for a reduced rate. I am friendly and aim to tutor interactively. I understand first hand the stresses of the final years of secondary education, and want to use my tutoring capabilities to assist in alleviating these pressures as much as possible. I am flexible, and understand the occasional need to cancel or reschedule sessions. I will aim to be as flexible as possible in helping you out. Extracurricular Activities: - Guitar: Acoustic and electric; Rock, Jazz, Pop, Classical; Lessons undertaken for 6 years; Played in church and school bands for approximately 5 years - Clarinet: Lessons undertaken for 5 years; Played in school bands for approximately 8 years; AMEB exams taken until Grade 3, Played to a Grade 5 level - Piano: Lessons undertaken for 1 year - Football (Soccer): Club Football played for approximately 6 years, School football team captain in 2021 (Year 11) - Tennis: Lessons undertaken for 3 years, club tennis played for approximately 3 years My tutoring rates are as follows: Academic Tutoring: - Year 7-10, Single lessons: $50 per hour - Year 7-10; Group lessons: $40 per person per hour - International Baccalaureate, Single lessons: $75 per hour - International Baccalaureate, Group lessons: $50 per person per hour Guitar Tutoring: - Single lessons: $55 per hour - Group lessons: $45 per person per hour Please note that an additional fee of $5 per hour per person applies for in-person tutoring sessions. I am responsive, and look forward to hearing from you soon to work out how I can best help you!

Achievements

  • Academic excellence in high school
  • High distinction average in university level media and communications
  • Distinction in university level biology
  • Highest Achiever in a Unit of study Award for "Introduction to Media and Mass Communications."

Education

Year 12 completed in 2022.
Mark achieved: 99.75 (verified).
Currently studying Bachelor of Medical Sciences at Macquarie University.

Interests

  • Piano
  • Football
  • Guitar
  • Tennis
  • Reading
  • Hiking
  • Rock Climbing/Bouldering
  • Surfing

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Availability

Around Lindfield

Friday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM