James J.

Very responsive
University Student

Tutoring near Kensington NSW & Toongabbie, Sydney, NSW & Macquarie Park, Sydney, NSW & Dubbo NSW & East Albury NSW

About

πŸ“š UNSW 5th Year Medical Student | 99.85 ATAR | Highest ATAR in Central West NSW, as a Rural Student 🀠 πŸ“š 98 3U Maths | 97 4U Maths | 95 Chem | 95 Phys | 93 Eng Adv Free Trial Session | Online Tutoring Hi πŸ‘‹ I’m James and I graduated in 2020 with an ATAR of 99.85 despite coming from a regional highschool in Dubbo πŸ˜€. I am currently a 5th Year Medical Student at the University of New South Wales with a distinction average. I have taught and mentored many students at many levels, and am offering tutoring for: Year 7-10: maths, science, english Year 11 (preliminary HSC): maths ext 1, maths adv, chem, phys, english adv* Year 12 (HSC): maths ext 2, maths ext 1, maths adv, chem, phys, english adv* UCAT & Medicine Interview Preparation * I studied the following texts: - in yr11: House on Mango Street / 7 Stages of Grieving, Julius Caesar / Machiavelli's Prince, and Judith Wright's poems - in yr12: 1984, King Richard III / Looking for Richard, TS Eliot's poems and many Mod C texts I am offering a handful of spots for those who would like to be mentored and score highly, no matter what background you have. I have over 4 years of online teaching experience, privately and through the Ronald McDonald House Learning program. All my lessons take place online (via zoom), after a tried and tested approach, the convenience and easy learning environment makes it a win-win for the student and myself! πŸ“ RESULTS πŸ“ πŸ†ATAR: 99.85 (All Rounder) πŸ… 98 in HSC Maths Ext 1 πŸ… 97 in HSC Maths Ext 2 πŸ… 95 in HSC Chemistry πŸ… 95 in HSC Physics πŸ… 93 in HSC English Adv πŸ† Scholarship Recipient of UNSW Academic Achievement Award 🩺 Nationwide offers to study medicine (accepted UNSW) Being a 2020 HSC graduate, I have major expertise in the new syllabus for all subjects hence can give more tailored tutoring for the new courses! I also came first in all my preliminary and HSC subjects (internally and externally), I am keen to help you achieve this. Given the growing competition for Medicine admissions, I am also willing to help with Medical Interview training and UCAT preparation, particularly for those interested in getting into medicine via the rural entry scheme. Having duxxed every year of highschool, I can offer highly tailored English, Maths, and Science tutoring for anyone in years 7, 8, 9, 10 if anyone is interested. πŸ’‘Why me?πŸ’‘ My philosophy behind teaching is to understand the fundamental principles first and foremost before applying your knowledge to a wealth of practice questions. My teaching style: 1. preparing material/content to teach during the lesson on a certain topic (didactic). 2. working through questions/queries that you have (student-directed). I am willing to give a vast array of resources crucial to succeed highschool, including notes, question banks, and sample answers designed to secure top marks. I can adapt my teaching style and accommodate your learning needs so you get a very targeted and effective lesson every time. I am also happy to contact you outside of class hours and answer questions about university, entering university or whatever questions you may have! I also have a current Working With Children Check and Police Check. πŸ’° PricesπŸ’° Year 11/12: $80/hr 1-on-1 and $60/hr for small groups (2-4ppl) Year 7-10: $60/hr 1-on-1 and $40/hr for small groups (2-4ppl) (Prices may vary) Feel free to get in touch with me for a free 10 min consultation, where we can figure out if we're a good fit and discuss how our lessons can be best tailored to help you reach your goals. I would like to offer a FREE TRIAL LESSON with you on top of that too! Can't wait to get started! πŸ€—πŸ€—

Achievements

  • Band 6s in all HSC Subjects (all-rounder)
  • Dux of School, top performer in Bathurst Catholic Diocese
  • St Johns College Dubbo School Captain
  • 7 Medical Interview Offers
  • UNSW Academic Achievement Award
  • UNSW Medicine Experiences Prize Community Work
  • UNSW MedSoc Phase 1 Academics Events Officer
  • Winning Team of Australian Physiology Competition '24 (Oral-Rounds)
  • Elected to Represent UNSW & Australia in the Inter-Medical School Physiology Quiz '24
  • Warrane College UNSW Leadership Scholarship
  • Distinction Weighted Average Mark (WAM) in Phase 1 of UNSW Medicine

Education

Year 12 completed in 2020.

Mark achieved: 99.85 (verified).

Currently studying Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine (BMed/MD) at The University of New South Wales.

Interests

  • Teaching
  • Gym
  • Running
  • Tennis
  • Cricket
  • Piano
  • Chess
  • Rubik's Cubing

Reviews

James is a very good tutor he helped me in english, math and science. He's really good at explaining in different ways when i cant understand a concept.
vaishnavi on 7th January 2025
Year 12 student here and I've been getting tutored by James since midway through year 11. Unlike many tutors, James checks on student wellbeing and explains each topic thoroughly. At the end of each topic we also go through practice questions for getting used to HSC styled questions. His sessions are very interactive, engaging, and fun. My school grades have improved, I strongly recommend getting tutored from James.
Sanjay Siram on 3rd January 2025
James is a very good tutor who furthered my skills in physics, chemistry and maths. His explanations aswell as his knowledge made these areas of study easier to understand. 9/10 would pick again
Ganesh S on 3rd January 2025

Character references

James is a hardworking and dedicated educator who demonstrates an impressive understanding of the syllabus and a remarkable ability to communicate complex concepts in an accessible manner. He takes the time to tailor his lessons to the individual needs of each student, ensuring that they receive personalised support to achieve their academic goals. James’ professionalism, patience and enthusiasm for teaching create a positive and engaging learning environment. I highly recommend James to any student seeking a knowledgeable and committed tutor to guide them toward academic success.
By Mobarrat Monir on 3rd January 2025

Availability

Around Kensington

Around Toongabbie

Around Macquarie Park

Around Dubbo

Around East Albury

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