Make STEM Interesting

Online tutoring which has helped dozens of students find their love of STEM

STEM is not boring

I found my love of science when I saw the applicability of it to the real world and how important critical thinking really is. STEM subjects are truly the best tool we have to help students develop critical thinking.

However, I think back to all those years as a high school student when I was struggling to see the relevance of my learnings and feeling bored out of my mind. Unfortunately, this is the reality for many students in the education system.

My tutoring engages students to see the relevance and applicability of what they are learning, and I am incredibly proud of all the students I have helped inspire into engaged learners. By engaging in STEM, I know these students will go on to successful career whatever their path.

My Tutoring Style

Creating a fun environment

This doesn’t mean having fun, but it is so important to start breaking the association of STEM being boring, difficult, and unenjoyable. The learning environment is everything, and changing the mindset towards science often has very beneficial effects.

Simplifying important concepts

Some topics are simply more important than others. It can often be very overwhelming when there seems like there is so much to learn. By focussing on the important concepts, we not only overcome this, but develop a deeper understand of these topics.

Being patient and encouraging

Feeling that you are not good at maths can be really demoralising and make students anxious about engaging with the content at all. I am naturally warm and make students feel comfortable to ask questions and attempt problems - the most important aspects of learning.

About me

Hey there, my name is James (or Jim - whichever you prefer). I’m a second year medical student and creator of Jim’s Tutoring. Here are some details to help you learn a bit about me:

• 11 years of tutoring experience across science, maths, and statistics

• Passionate and adaptable teacher

• Patient, encouraging, calm demeanour

• Bachelor of Science and Master of Biomed degrees

• Owner of a really cute dog who might interrupt our sessions

Testimonials

Subjects Offered

Maths

I hate hearing “I am not a maths person”. I believe that everyone can learn maths, and if they have struggled so far, it is the fault of the teacher. I find it very rewarding to flip a student’s perception of their maths ability completely on it’s head within a short number of weeks. Able to tutor all levels of maths except VCE specialist.

Biology / General Science

Biology is all about understanding the core concept really well, but not all concepts were created equal. With my background I know the most important concepts to help keep your study focussed and effective. I am able to tutor any level of science, including VCE Biology, and am proud to have helped students achieve study scores in the 40’s.

Chemistry

Chemistry is very challenging as it requires a conceptual understanding of things you cannot see. Like all science, we need to start small and build up. You’ll be working out the amount of limiting reagent, R/S configuration, and reaction thermodynamics in no time. Again, able to tutor any level of high school chemistry from year 7-12.

Pricing

Pay As You Go (PAYG)

$100/hr

  • ✔ Choose from 60 or 90 minute sessions
  • ✔ Groups welcome at no extra cost
  • ✔ Weekends available at $150/hr

Silver Package

$450

  • ✔ Redeemable for $500 worth of sessions (10% discount)
  • ✔ Any combination incl. weekends
  • ✔ Perfect for short-term projects

Most popular

Gold Package

$850

  • ✔ Redeemable for $1000 worth of sessions (15% discount)
  • ✔ Any combination incl. weekends
  • ✔ Suited to on-going tutoring

FAQs

  • I have tutored for over a decade and absolutely love education. I can recognise specific learning needs and adapt my style accordingly.

    I care about my students and go above and beyond to help them succeed.

  • Generally in trial sessions we discuss how lessons are structured, content we will cover, study plans to optimise your time outside of sessions, and also any questions you may have. Students find these incredibly helpful to decide if I’m the right fit for them!

  • I think it is best to use what your school is using as ultimately, this is what you will be assessed on. For VCE or interstate equivalent, I focus all of our sessions on the Unit Outlines for that state to make sure we are targeting the most important concepts.

  • Honestly, not much else other than yourself, but bringing resources specific to your school and examples of questions you have found difficult will help target our sessions better.

  • Interaction is the most important thing, so I always have a collaborative whiteboard which we can both work on. Science is very graphical, so it is important we can draw pathways and reactions, etc.

  • I have been tutoring for a long time and I think that the average online tutoring is actually better than in-person, not worse. The student feels more comfortable, it is more convenient, and is equally engaging.

    Of course there are exceptions, but this is my experience having done both.

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