Derrick Ha tuition in Doncaster East

[chenay0123]

Has anyone been tutored by Samuel Chee? Experiences?

[S33667]

Yes I was for the first two terms and then moved across to Derrick (I only made the change because it was easier to get to Chadstone than Doncaster East).

Sam really knows his stuff and is a top bloke too - would highly recommend.

[Undeadeast15]

Has anyone been tutored by Samuel Chee? Experiences?

Samuel is an amazing tutor! He knows his stuff very well and will try his best to make you understand every concept each lesson before moving on! On top of this, he is really relaxed and makes class incredibly fun, so you won't be bored!

[helloworld]

Derrick Ha or Samuel, which would you reccommend as the best?

[appleandbee]

Derrick Ha or Samuel, which would you reccommend as the best?

They are both good, so it depends on the location that is most convenient. I went to Derrick, because I got a place with him (he is the most difficult to get a place with as you typically have to be on his waiting list for 2-3 years unless someone drops out midway - which always happens) and Doncaster is way too far from where I live. Knowledge-wise they are both similar, but I think Derrick is very formal compared to Sam (not saying it as a good or bad thing).

[S33667]

There is no "best" - Samuel teaches using Derrick's notes / method. 

With Samuel it is private tutoring but with Derrick you're in a group setting.   If you struggle with methods Samuel can dedicate the entire lesson covering a topic that you need assistance with.   Derrick still helps with any specific questions you have but naturally his time is limited as he is also helping other students.

I'd say if you want to move at a different speed to your cohort then go with Samuel.  He has a lesson plan (prepared by Derrick) each week but he will tailor the lesson to what you want.   You don't have the same flexibility with Derrick.

I started with private lessons with Samuel but transferred to group with Derrick to reduce travel (plus classes on a Sunday were easier than a weeknight).   This worked for me because I really did not have specific questions each week that needed individualised help from Samuel.  It was still worth getting the tutoring though (it's expensive) because Derrick teaches things that were not taught by my class teacher (or if they were, he teaches them in a way that I could understand). 

As appleandbee said, unless you've been on a waiting list for Derrick for a long time you probably won't be offered a place with him - Samuel is in no way an inferior option though.   He was tutored by Derrick, teaches using his methods and probably most importantly has the ability to explain concepts well (and the patience to go over them again and again if necessary until they "click").

[chenay0123]

With Samuel it is private tutoring but with Derrick you're in a group setting.

Do you mean you had one on one lessons with Samuel? I was under the impression that it was group tutoring with 6 students

[S33667]

Yeah I had one on one with Samuel (and group with Derrick) - maybe it's changed for next year because of demand ?