My tutoring approach is very much student-centred, this means that I am very adaptable to the needs of a student. However, my core philosophy is rooted in interaction between myself and the student - this includes conversational learning as well as student-led teaching. I also make an effort to get to know my students learning styles, so when they get stuck I know what tools I can use to help them. Whether that be visual aids, hands-on activities, or just a discussion. I also find review and reflection very impactful when it comes to learning which I implement reviews at the beginning and end of every session.

I believe that students learn most effectively when they engage with the material through interactive methods, such as flashcards, games, or mind maps. In my classes, I break down content into manageable segments, allowing students to process the information more easily. We incorporate games with new vocabulary to help them become familiar with the words. If I notice that a student is becoming distracted or bored, I adapt my approach to reignite their interest. By taking the time to understand each student as an individual, I create a comfortable and supportive environment where they feel empowered to participate actively, ask questions, and take ownership of their learning. Through this dynamic, student-centered approach, I strive not only to help students master the subject matter but also to foster their critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and overall academic confidence.

I think my greatest strength is my ability to personalise my teaching to the student. On one side, my strong academic background allows me to master all the topics, on the other side, the fact that I have recently graduated means I understand the student's point of view very well as I was in their shoes very recently. While I explain topics, I like to frequently check-in with the student to make sure he/she is understanding the explanations.

I believe that engaging with students on a personal level, building a deep connection, and using that familiarity to strive for growth is essential. The answers will always be there - but a student's willingness or motivation to learn might not. As such, I aim to assist all students from the formulaic, memorization aspect of education to the mental fluidity and accountability that one builds through their journey. I truly emphasise the success of the students above all else, as I believe that is the most important.

For teaching English, I believe the key to improving is to practice writing. For younger students, I encourage them to enjoy creative writing about a subject they are passionate about. We then analyse if there are a pattern of mistakes that we need to work on, and we consciously work on them whilst progressing to more difficult writing prompts. For older students at the Year 12-Year 13 level, I believe practicing the exam format is the best way to achieve success. For teaching various humanities concepts, we first work to understand the concepts, and then practice the exam techniques for skill mastery.

My philosophy is that confidence is key to enhancing comprehension and memorization, which is why I start sessions with a 5-10 minute brain starter to creat a productive and succesful mindset. I primarily use the Feynman Technique, where students assess their prior knowledge, refine their thoughts as we explore the topic, and simplify notes until they can explain the concept to a beginner. Guaranteeing full comprehension of complicated concepts and highlight small tricks and tips for reviewing. I believe that each student is unique and needs different types of support. Which is why I always end my sessions with a review and have students create three lists: what was learned, what used to be challenging but now understood, and what needs further attention. There are two reasons for this process: showing the student their progress and clear goals, as well as helping me see how I can adapt published resources in order to better suit and support my students. Personalising my resources is always my mission because there is no one size fits all in terms of education or tutoring.

In my tutoring approach, I like to help people understand the context and create a paradigm for understanding content. Whereas some tutors may just paraphrase a lecture, I believe in teaching students how to approach content and review it themselves through a paradigm rather than simply explaining the content and moving on. I also believe that this teaching style would not only equip students in understanding history and English assignments but approach all fields of academics and even some parts of life itself. The best way to teach (in my opinion) is to teach a man to fish, and not just give him one.

For Math-related subjects, many students aim to simply reach the correct answer to a question. Over my years of experience, I found that this approach seems to work at first - it is satisfying and assuring to students when they see a checkmark over the question they answered. However, once the question type changes even slightly (e.g. more words or numbers appear), I have seen many students get stuck. This is due to students not grasping the process and general concept of the topic. Getting the answer is great. But what is more important is truly capturing the essence and conceptual reasoning behind the answer. That is why for Math, I will stress concepts and understanding over getting the correct answer. In terms of subjects such as AP World History, the coursework can get overwhelming at times and many students fall behind and eventually get lost in the content. Therefore, to prevent this from happening, I will emphasize key points in reading and give tips and tricks on how to take notes more effectively. This way, students will be able to retain the knowledge they read for longer periods of time and feel more confident in their understanding. I will couple this with many of the best online resources I found over my year of taking AP World History and teach students the most effective approach to their learning. My purpose as a tutor is to make students holistically prepared for the AP exam without gaps in their learning.

Having spent years in public speech and debate, I have learned that breaking an idea down to its simplest terms with multiple viewpoints is the most effective way to convey a message. Looking at something from one angle sometimes doesn't allow complete concept comprehension. Because of this, my go-to teaching style is coming up with many ways of explaining the same thing to maximize the chance of grasping an idea. Having multiple ways to view one topic opens the mind to a deeper understanding and a complete enrichment in learning. To promote this, I let the students do the thinking while prompting them in the right direction when needed. I adapt to how students think and fit my teaching style with their pace and problem-solving conventions. I tailor-make every lesson for every student. Ultimately, it is my goal to encourage my students to make a habit out of approaching problems through multiple, and perhaps even unconventional, methods to always keep trying new things.

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From someone who has used many tutors in their life, both ones that were useful and those that were not, the most important thing I have learned is to have each session be engaging, and the best way to make classes exciting and engaging is to keep up with the student's interest, needs and wants. Humour and motivation are a big part of making that successful. I firmly believe that each student learns differently, and one of my main goals is to identify what type of learning suits a particular student. Another important aspect for me is building trust between the student and the tutor since trust plays a significant role in whether students are appropriately engaged. A typical session for me is going through the students homework and classwork. Also to make sure to properly explain and answer any questions pointed towards me.

My tutoring philosophy centers on the belief that each student requires unique support. Understanding a student's comfort level with academic writing and their familiarity with specific writing styles is crucial for a productive tutoring session. This may involve introducing a particular note-taking method that suits their needs or crafting prompts that mirror the crux of their assignments.

With a teaching style centered on individualized instruction, I ensure that each student's unique needs and learning preferences are met. By tailoring lessons and approaches to suit their strengths, I aim to foster an environment where students feel empowered and motivated to excel. Going beyond the traditional student-teacher dynamic, I strive to establish a friendly rapport with my students, creating a comfortable and supportive atmosphere. By building meaningful connections, I believe in making learning a fun and enjoyable experience, encouraging students to actively participate, ask questions, and explore their full potential. With me as a tutor, students can expect a personalized and engaging learning journey that combines academic progress with the joy of education.

I try to be more flexible with the way I tutor, as I believe that in many cases the student knows how and what they want to learn. Typically, my lessons start with schoolwork review, as I think it sets the groundwork and allows me to run parallel with the material at school. Then, I try to teach new, and more fun content, whether it be a very niche historical topic or ways to argue better. Of course, I always try to customize and improve every lesson, and am always open to trying new methods to help and support students.