Education4 September 20262 min read
The importance of balancing self care and studying
After guiding different students through their assessment periods as well as going through them myself, I have found that the importance of maintaining…
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Education3 September 20262 min read
Roosters vs Dolphina ratings and review.
Horrible. Fumbled the prep. 1. Tedesco- 5/10- Tried but couldn't get our attack running and got leapt by hammer 2. Smith- 4/10- nothing noticable 3. Savala-…
Education3 September 20262 min read
Why I don't correct every mistake straight away
When a student makes a mistake during our tutoring session, the natural response can be to tell them what they did wrong immediately. However, I have found…
Education3 September 20262 min read
Why Confidence Matters
One of the most important things I have learnt through tutoring is that a student's confidence can have just as much of an impact on their performance as their…
Education3 September 20262 min read
You Got your trials back.. Now What?
Getting your trials back can be a strange feeling. You might be proud, surprised, disappointed or annoyed at how you lost marks on something you swear you…
Session Insights2 September 20262 min read
Developing Independent Problem- Solving and Descriptive Writing Skills
Today, I observed Demetria working with her primary student, Nicholas, during a productive tutoring session. The lesson was structured to develop both his…
Session Insights2 September 20262 min read
Impact of phone proximity and learning
A growing body of research suggests that the mere presence of a smartphone (even when it's turned off, silenced, or face-down) can measurably reduce cognitive…
Education2 September 20262 min read
How to help a student who would rather be anywhere else
For most primary school kids, tutoring can just feel like another thing they have to do after spending the whole day at school. When working with younger…
Education2 September 20262 min read
Effective Studying
Studying for hours on end does not always translate into better marks, it depends more on how you study than how long you study. A lot of my students come to…
