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Reza S.
Private tutor in Canberra, Australia
Education
* B. Engineering Communication Engineering RMIT University Graduated 2005 GPA 3.05 (out of 4) 1st Class Honours <br> * Bachelor of Applied Science Computer Science RMIT University Graduated 2005 GPA 3.05 (out of 4) * Advanced Diploma of Screen Digital Film & Television Swinburne TAFE Graduated 2009 Distinction average
Experience
Hi there! :) My name is Reza, and I am passionate about helping students discover the joy of learning, which I believe is an invaluable life skill. I have always loved mathematics from a young age, and have undertaken and excelled in university level math subjects (high distinction average and top individual subject score of 97) throughout my double degree in communication engineering and computer science. I have had two years formal experience tutoring students in mathematics across all levels of high school (including VCE Maths Methods and Specialist Maths), as well as university level maths. Holding very fond memories of my own wonderful teachers who inspired me with their enthusiasm, knowledge, and gift of distilling complex ideas into easily understood explanations, I strive to follow in their footsteps during my tutoring sessions. My underlying philosophy is that learning can and should be fun! I believe the most important role of any educator is to inspire their students to find pleasure in the process of learning, and to motivate them to always push beyond surface-level knowledge and strive for a more comprehensive understanding. To that end, I am strongly opposed to rote learning and believe it is ultimately quite ineffective, particularly for mathematics and other sciences; to paraphrase the great physicist Richard Feynman, knowledge gained via rote is so fragile! I have experienced firsthand the night-and-day difference between simply memorising information in preparation for an exam, as opposed to meaningful learning and understanding of concepts at their core. The latter not only results in knowledge that is more robust, but also creates a sense of pride and satisfaction in the student that will further stimulate their curiosity and desire to learn. A positive and self-sustaining cycle will ensue: the student will relish being presented with new material and seek to place it within the context of prior knowledge; and, when faced with difficult challenges, they will feel motivated to persist with it rather than give up. I think it is tremendously sad that many students are put off mathematics because they assume they are simply not good at it. In my experience, this is often caused by a simple deficiency in some basic fundamentals (due to an over-reliance on rote learning in the junior years) which makes more advanced topics appear prohibitively difficult. I will work hard to identify and rectify these deficiencies to not only help students feel more confident with their current studies, but also equip them to be better learners in the future. I am of course well aware that most students typically seek tuition having specific short term goals of improving grades or excelling on exams. However, I believe these results will occur naturally as by-products of an effective teaching method that focuses on: * Clear explanation of fundamental concepts * Making the student an active part of the learning process * Encouraging the student to make links between new and previous knowledge * Instilling a love of learning and curiosity I have a very warm and empathetic personality, am courteous and considerate, and can easily relate to and communicate with people of all ages and backgrounds. I am very organised and reliable, and have a current Working With Children card.
Subject Expertise
10th Grade math, 11th Grade math, 12th Grade math, 6th Grade math, 7th Grade math, 8th Grade math, 9th Grade math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Algebra 3/4, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, Calculus 1, Calculus 2, Calculus 3, College Algebra, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Differential Equations, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetism, Elementary Algebra, Engineering, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra, Java, Math, Mathematical Foundations for Computer Science, Multivariable Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Probability, Programming, SAT Math, SAT Mathematics, SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1, SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2, Scientific Programming , Software Engineering, Statistics, Technology and Computer Science, Trigonometry