Due to popular request, I feel obliged to make a thread
Subjects OfferedVCE Mathematical Methods
VCE Specialist Mathematics
VCE Chemistry
UMEP Mathematics (University of Melbourne Extension Program)
MUEP Mathematics (Monash University Enhancement Program)
MUEP Chemistry (Monash University Enhancement Program)
I've had a few inquiries with university tuition as well. I will deal with these on a case-by-case basis, please contact me directly.
The main goal I try to achieve is to help students gain a good conceptual understanding, focusing on the fundamentals and problem solving techniques. I have a very flexible teaching style, what happens in a session is usually the result of pure synergy between myself and the student. I know the course materials almost entirely by heart, so we can cover many unrelated topics in one session if you wish, though the main benefit is I will teach based on how much you want to know, and I will always push you to the limit of 'just before overload'. I am also majoring in maths and chemistry at uni, and I can give you extensions beyond the VCE level.
I will be charging $50/hr for new students. The first lesson will be free, and the next three lessons will be 'trials'. At the end of the trial, we will make a mutual decision on whether to continue or not. I will only be offering in the SE suburbs, the State library is not really an option for me due to parking. Summer starts are definitely possible. I don't mind a bit of driving here and there, so long as it is less than half an hour away.
I will teach you the courses as sciences, not subjects. The main focus is on understanding, not marks. I will ensure you become a good scientist, the exam practice and preparation will mostly be up to yourself. If you think you will learn best by grasping the fundamentals (more subtle than it sounds, and often involves higher level concepts) and logic, and if you can justify the cost, then I would be glad to have you on board.
I do realise my price is rather high compared to my fellow competitors on this forum. Please understand that what I offer is not the dime-a-dozen VCE tuition, the real value in having me is my breadth of knowledge in maths and chem. This is very beneficial to some, but in most cases completely unnecessary. If you want a comprehensive coverage of the course, and would like detailed notes and good exam techniques, please take your money to my competitors, I'm not very good at doing that. If you are an independent learner, please spend your money on things you enjoy (I actually suggest you don't hire a tutor at all, buy a good uni level textbook with that money and reap the benefits).
But if you have a thirst for knowledge, and you have gotten past reading that and now feel invigorated, please send an email.
Academic record2008 - ENTER - 99.65
VCE 2007 - Maths Methods CAS 45
VCE 2008 - Chemistry 50 (Premier's Award), Specialist Maths 48, Physics 46
Monash Enhancement Maths 5.5 [Highest Achiever Award]
Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science at Monash University with scholarship, (currently second year)
2009 - WAM - 94.64 (HD) - Completed minor in Mathematics
2010 - Summer Vacation Research Scholarship - School of Chemistry/Monash Center for Electron Microscopy
2010 - Part Time Research Assistant - Theoretical chemistry group, School of Chemistry
2011 - Summer Vacation (Research Assistant) - Nanobionics group, Department of Chemical Engineering
(One publication is lined up, finally)
AwardsPremier's VCE Award - Chemistry [2008]
Australian Student Prize - 2008
Engineering Excellence Award - Monash University Faculty of Engineering Scholarship
Dean's List - 2010, Academic Award in Faculty of Science
Chris Ash Prize - 2010, Academic Award in School of Mathematics (Linear Algebra/Discrete Mathematics)
Tuition ExperiencesTutoring since 2007 (when I was in year 11, heh).
Formal VCE tuition started in 2009. Most of my class of 2009 kids reached 40+ in the subjects I tutored (except one or two out of fifteen). Predominantly public school kids, all got into their first preferences (if I remember correctly).
ContactEmail -
[email protected]
Thanks for the continuously overwhelming support guys!
On an off note, the class of 2011 will most probably be the last year of my tuition services. I have two places available for 2011 (only offering 5 in total). 
Update: Applications for Semester 1 2011 is now open. GONE FOREVER.
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