Edwina S.

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Tutoring near Crawley, Perth, WA

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$90 per hour

Services

  • One-to-one tuition
  • Group tuition
  • Home visits
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  • Phone help
  • Online help
  • In person

Subjects

Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11
Year 12
International Baccalaureate
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About

Hi! I’m a doctor based in Perth with a passion for helping students grow and succeed. I’ve completed my Doctor of Medicine (MD) and a Bachelor's in Medical Science & Exercise & Health from UWA. For the last 9 years, I’ve been tutoring and mentoring high school and university students in Australia and Singapore, covering a range of subjects from Year 1 through Year 12, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate levels. I’ve also worked with many students who have an interest in medicine, helping them navigate the various pathways, entrance exams, and interviews along the way. With my current knowledge of the curriculum and an comprehensive collection of resources gathered over the years, I am confident helping students reach their full potential! I have special interest and extensive experience with working with children/teens/young adults with learning difficulties/mental health struggles. A Bit About My Teaching Style: I like to keep things flexible and tailored to each student because I believe everyone learns differently. Whether it’s working through difficult topics, building confidence, or developing effective study habits, my goal is to support students in a way that works best for them. I also understand that academic success isn’t just about learning facts and figures—it’s about enjoying the process. By focusing on confidence-building and making learning fun, I aim to help students feel good about what they’re studying, which usually leads to better results. I believe in the saying "Give a man a fish, and you'll feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you've fed him for a lifetime." - By teaching students how to study effectively, I believe they will have the tools for success in the long run. I have experiences working with children/adolescents/adults (ages 3-30) with autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities (eg. dyslexia, dysgraphia), and various other mental/developmental/intellectual disorders (eg. ADHD, OCD, anxiety, depression, ODD, etc). I have developed a deep understanding and empathy for the struggles that students can face both academically and socially. With a vested interest in psychiatry, psychology, and psychotherapy, I've also worked extensively with organisations dedicated to helping young people struggling with these disorders. I am more than happy to share with students/parents the several learning strategies and techniques. Currently, I am working with tweens/teens with ADHD and delivering CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy). My Background: Growing up, I went through Singapore’s education system and completed my Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Levels. I then moved to Melbourne to take the VCE (ATAR) exams at 16 before heading to UWA for my medical studies. Having spent so many years studying, I truly understand the ups and downs of school life and how stressful it can be. I’ve been there myself, so I can empathise with what students are going through. I’m known for being optimistic and easy to talk to. I love working with students who may not enjoy a subject at first but grow to like it through our lessons. It’s incredibly rewarding to see them gain confidence and improve their skills over time. Whether your child needs help with something specific or just needs a little guidance to stay on track, I’m happy to support them in their academic journey. I own a Working with Children's Check (WWCC). I own a National Police Certificate (NPC) - both Federal and WA I own a Criminal Record Screening Check (CRS). I own a valid First Aid Certificate (BLS and ALS1) I own a valid Mental Health First Aid Certificate (MHFA). I have experiences in and currently tutoring: - Year 5 Mathematics - Year 5 English - Year 7 Mathematics - Year 7 English - Year 8 Mathematics - Year 8 English - Year 8 Science - Year 9 Mathematics - Year 9 Science - Year 10 Mathematics - Year 10 Biology - Year 10 Science - Year 11 Human Biology - Year 11 Methods Mathematics - Year 12 Methods Mathematics - Year 12 Human Biology - Year 12 Biology - Year 12 PE Studies - UWA Units (IMED, SSEH, ANHB, PHYL) - message for more detailed unit codes - Curtin Units (Medicine) - Notre Dame Units (Nursing, Anatomy, Physiology, Medicine) Note: I am willing to travel to your place of residence depending on my availability, I can drive up to 20km out of Perth City but extra charges will incur. Chat for more!

Achievements

  • ATAR 99.90 in VCE
  • 6 HD units, 2 D units in Foundation (Monash University)
  • GCE 'O' Levels (3 HD, 1 D)
  • Good Progress Award 2013 (by Ministry of Education, Singapore)
  • Good Progress Award 2014 (by Ministry of Education, Singapore)
  • ECHA Award 2015 (by Ministry of Education, Singapore)
  • 12HDs and 10Ds out of 24 units done in UWA Undergrad
  • Badminton Captain in High School (Singapore) - 2012-2015
  • Badminton Captain in College (Perth) - 2018-2019
  • Social Ultimate Frisbee Admin Captain 2020
  • Model Student Award 2012 (by St. Margaret's Secondary School)
  • Best Improved Student Award 2012 (by St. Margaret's Secondary School)
  • Medicine Pre-Employment Grant Scholarship (Ministry of Health, Singapore)
  • Junior Doctor of the Term (2024 Term 1)

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Interests

  • Ultimate frisbee !!!
  • big interest in mental health/psychiatry/learning difficulties
  • used to deliver ubereats on my fixie bike
  • I actually love working.. a lot!

Reviews

Edwina is a super amazing tutor and person (and even that is an understatement), and I wouldn't have made it through the year without her! Edwina is a supportive, helpful and encouraging person, and puts in a lot of effort when she is helping me prep for my upcoming assessments. I'm super super grateful that I have her as my apps tutor!
RK on 13th January 2022
Edwina is amazing. I needed help remembering (and learning) some topics for the GRE exam and she helped me tremendously. She made sure I understood each topic, was very patient with me and most importantly helped me gain confidence in what I was doing. Edwina is very supportive and encouraged me to keep going, I am very glad I had her as my tutor.
SS on 12th January 2022
I believe Edwina can help any student from Y-11 methods to university grade medicine. She isn’t just a tutor but a great friend and person who Is always willing to answer questions and doubt a student may have. She help me through year 11 as I was struggling but now I am slowly beginning to succeed and looking foreword to the year ahead
Prewitt Nair on 24th November 2021
Edwina tutored me for my semester 1 IMED1001 unit at UWA and I’m so lucky she did! From our first session, she created a comfortable and engaging learning space. I sometimes struggle with identifying concepts I don’t understand fully. Edwina helped immensely by asking lots of concept based, active recall questions, which allowed me to recognise areas I was struggling with and focus my study. Edwina’s tutoring was very comprehensive and she offered a range of techniques for understanding and memorising content. The tutoring sessions were a breath of fresh air from tedium of lectures!
Jenny Yeoman on 19th July 2021
Since I started being tutored by Edwina my math and science grades have significantly improved. She has not just been an amazing tutor and helped me understand my topics better but has also helped me build me confidence and attitude towards learning and making sure I give all my best effort into the work and study. Edwina is an extremely intelligent young lady and has great achievements in many fields which makes her an excellent tutor for all subjects. I would highly recommend hiring Edwina as a tutor if u are looking for help or someone to encourage you with your work.
Hannah Purdy on 28th June 2021
Edwina tutored me in my form and function (IMED1001) unit at UWA. I felt I needed help as I had no background in human biology from high school, and Edwina helped me feel confident in the topic and gain subject knowledge. Edwina was able to quickly identify how I learned best, and tailored her teaching to this so I truely understood the content. My interactions with Edwina when planning tutoring sessions were always positive, and she was super helpful and wanted me to succeed. I always left sessions feeling confident and prepared, and with helpful tips on how to prepare for my assessments and where to focus my study. Big thanks for all your help!!
Indi on 28th June 2021
I was tutored by Edwina for Exercise Prescription and Nutrition for Health and Fitness (SSEH3301) in 2020 semester 1. Frankly speaking, I was apprehensive about a level 3 sports science unit because I took it up as an elective and I am not familiar with the ins and outs of sports science. As such, I decided to seek Edwina’s help for the unit and I am happy to say that I am glad that I did. Edwina used acronyms and a myriad of study techniques to show me how learning a vast amount of unfamiliar jargons and definitions can be made easy with a few tricks to help yourself better retain the information. This was done in an engaging manner that really made getting through the unit fun and not as tedious as I thought it would be. Her explanation of the content was also easy to understand and memorable such that I felt that I could absorb the information within the session itself, which served as an excellent way to revise my content after having watched the lectures. In all, I believe that Edwina is a wonderful tutor and I highly recommend her to students seeking help in their units!
Claire N on 29th July 2020
Edwina is a wonderful tutor. She is highly intelligent and very patient when going through content. Everything is done thoroughly and she does a great job in making sure that a concept is understood before moving on. If you are looking for a tutor, I would 100% recommend her!
May Tia on 17th May 2020
Edwina has been my math tutor this year, and she is excellent. She is very well prepared ahead of each session, she is very good at explaining concepts and then helping me work through examples to ensure I understand everything and can then apply this knowledge in a test situation. She also listens really well and is really nice. She adapts her teaching approach to your style of learning, so you can get the most out of each session. I would highly recommend her.
Isabella Harding on 16th May 2020
I engaged Edwina to tutor my girl in grade 12 human biology. My girl used to hate this subject because she finds that there are too much content to study and she has difficulty remembering the facts. She lost interest and got discouraged. My last resort was to get a tutor and hopefully to teach her in a creative manner and to rekindle her interest again. I saw a huge change in my girl’s learning attitude after 3 months. Her grades improve and she looks forward to her tutoring session. She can understand the subject with clarity and she could see the relevance of what she studies in real life. What a relief for me and my girl. I highly recommend Edwina for her passion, her enthusiasm and her effort to make sure that her student benefit from her session. Edwina makes sure that learning takes place and knowledge is retained and applied. What a gem I’ve found!
Helen W on 3rd February 2020
I spent two years being tutored by Edwina in Methods and I've never had so much fun doing maths! Originally my mathematics skills were fairly horrendous and I struggled to do any study, however Edwina taught me not only how to analyse the question and apply the correct maths techniques, but also how to structure my studying and overall timetable to make the most of my time and take in all of the important information without slaving over the excess. She inspired and showed me how to become better at such an invaluable subject, to the point that I was able to gain acceptance into my goal university and area of study! Thank you so much Edwina, I am forever grateful <3
Amy on 20th February 2019

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Edwina's teaching methods are great. Very clear and concise. Doesn’t waste your time explaining meaningless background information and always lectures with the intent to help you understand the material. She is helped me understand content for multiple classes and is better than most of my teacher I’ve had. Recommending her is a no brainer. Edwina has been like a mentor to me and assisted me through tough and stressful times both to do with coursework but also a few issues I have had with friends. I have always struggled to make friends, and Edwina is someone who I consider to be a friend. Not only do I look forward to learning but I also look forward to someone who makes me feel like I can be myself Ps) I will always be her favourite student ;)
By Daisy Smith on 12th January 2022
Our daughter (Year 7) has been tutored by Edwina in maths. Our daughter enjoys each session with Edwina as she is a patient, organised and excellent tutor. Our daughters test marks have improved significantly and she is developing more confidence in her maths ability. We really appreciate Edwina's tutoring approach and she also offers flexibility in being available for extra tutoring before tests. Thank you Edwina!
By Georgina H on 1st October 2020
Our daughter (Year 9) has been tutored by Edwina in Math this year. Communication with Edwina is very easy and she is very punctual and polite. Our daughter thinks Edwina is an excellent tutor and we have been very impressed how organized she is for every session, how clearly explains things, and how patient she is. Our daughters test marks this year have been excellent, she is developing more confidence in her math ability, and she is really starting to enjoy math because of the help and support from Edwina. Thank you Edwina.
By Chris Harding (parent) on 16th May 2020
I've known Edwina to be a tutor for as long as I've met her, and sometimes when I walk by, I never fail to see her student enjoying and fully engrossed in the session. Edwina tries to tailor her teaching style to fit her students instead of expecting her students to fit to hers, and I have personally experienced it when she was helping me out with a maths assignment. She is patient and is actively creating a fun and interactive learning environment where tutoring sessions are usually a session of discussion and teaching, instead of just her talking and letting the students absorb passively!
By Jen C on 12th May 2020

Availability

Around Crawley

Sunday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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