Information about Tom - Essendon tutor

Personal Description:

I'm a math PhD and former University of Melbourne tutor who loves to spread his passion for mathematics. I enjoy connecting with students and helping them foster an enriching relationship with mathematics, setting them up for success in all their mathematical pursuits.

Tuition Experience:

I am a former tutor of the University of Melbourne, where I taught linear algebra and calculus for over two years.and 5 years of private one-on-one tutoring experience.

Tutoring Approach:

I use a student-led, empathetic approach to tutoring, creating a safe environment for students to ask questions, offer their ideas and, most importantly, make mistakes!

I believe that learning mathematics is a skill that can be learned, and as someone who has studied mathematics for almost 10 years I have a lot of experience to pass on. I don't want to just teach mathematics, I want to give students the tools, techniques and support to teach themselves mathematics.

I'm flexible in how I teach things, working out with the student how they best learn and letting them guide the tutoring sessions. Rather than lecturing or solving their problems for them, I encourage the student to engage with the material and share their understanding with me. In this way, I can quickly pinpoint the thing they're having trouble with and help them overcome it.