John M.
Private tutor in Canberra, Australia
Education
Bachelor of Science (Physics and Theoretical Physics) from the Australian National University. Bachelor of Music (1st Class Honours, Violin/Viola Performance ANU) from the Australian National University. Masters of Performance (Violin /Viola) from the Sydney Conservatorium. Currently studying Masters of Education (Maths/Physics) at University of New England.
Experience
I have tutored High school and 1st year university students in Australia and Netherlands since 1996 in Mathematics and Science (and also Music). Students have progressed through the international system of schools in Den Haag to study at universities in UK, USA, Canada and throughout Europe. My focus in teaching is for students to understand underlying topics and concepts, instead of rote-learning for examination marks. I find that is a better preparation for university and life, equipping them with problem solving and critical thinking skills that are prized by employers and researchers. Usually, the side-effect of this sort of deep understanding are high marks and a knowledge that is both flexible and adaptable.
Subject Expertise
9th Grade mathIB Music HLIB Music SLMusicMusic TheoryViolinPiano10th Grade math12th Grade math11th Grade mathAP Music Theory8th Grade mathACT ScienceACT Math7th Grade math7th Grade Science8th Grade ScienceSAT Subject Test in PhysicsAP Physics 1 - DUPEAP Physics 2 - DUPEAP Physics 2: Electricity and MagnetismAP Physics 2: MechanicsGRE Subject Test in PhysicsIB Physics HLIB Physics SLPhysicsAP Physics 1GRE Subject Test in MathematicsIB Further Mathematics HLIB Mathematics HLIB Mathematics SLPSAT MathematicsSAT MathematicsSAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2
Availability
Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 1 hour away for a flat fee, Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
About myself, I studied Physics and Theoretical Physics at the Australian National University (as a National Undergraduate Scholar) and so am competent at teaching Physics and Mathematics up to an advanced university level and other sciences to a finishing high school level. However, I also did a Masters in Violin Performance, and this is my "day job", I am a violinist... and so from time to time, my schedule can get a little tricky especially if I am travelling. Anyway, what will usually happen, is that I will try and find a regular weekly time for you, and then before the start of each month I will send the advance availability for that regular time, and in addition, a list of extra or replacement times that are possible for the coming month.
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