XCD Potentia Education

About us

XCD Potentia Education is a small boutique tuition centre in the heart of Eastwood. We believe that proper education can empower young individuals to aspire to achieve more than their own current expectations. We seek to teach in a way that not only produces great results, but to foster confidence and passion in their learning. Our English program caters to all levels of writing and reading skill, and we teach according to the official modules set by NESA. We train young minds to think critically and express themselves with clarity and sophistication.

Qualifications & experience

NSW HSC graduate
Achieved Band 6 in Mathematics (up to Extension 2 is preferred)
Tutoring experience is favourable
University students currently studying Secondary Education will be highly sought after
Tasks & responsibilities

Teach mathematical concepts in line with the current syllabus dot points from, but not limited to, Mathematics Advanced, Extension 1 and Extension 2
Teach exam strategy by going through questions from past exam papers
Evaluate student progress and identify if students need additional assistance
Report to centre manager with weekly updates on how classes are progressing
Benefits

Material will be provided for your classes
Adjustable hours upon giving notice
Small (4-8) classes

Tasks & responsibilities

· Teach small classes of high school students various skills which include, but are not restricted to: vocabulary, literary techniques, essay writing, imaginative writing, and discursive writing

· Mark and give feedback on student's homework on a weekly basis

· Provide advice and guidance on school assessments

· Provide feedback on class room contribution, attitude and behaviour

· Design and create material to be used in classes.

Qualifications & experience

· Must have completed Extension 1 or Extension 2 English in the HSC and achieved Band 6 in English Advanced in the HSC

· Applicants who are studying Secondary Education (English) at an Australian University will also be highly regarded

Benefits

· Training and mentorship on teaching techniques and strategy

· Material for teaching may be provided

· All parent and student correspondence will be handled by XCD Potentia Education

Job Types: Part-time, Casual, Subcontract

Salary: $25.00 – $40.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
All students and staff are currently required to wear masks. QR Code check in through Service NSW.

Hello! We are looking for our next tutor!

If you are a recent (or not so recent!) graduate and you have a passion to teach English or Mathematics, we want to know you!

You can pop by at our Eastwood centre or email us at [email protected]

Please share this if you know anyone interested!

Next up is the talented Leah!

1. How would you describe yourself in 5 words or less?
Motivated, patient, creative and calm

2. What do you believe success is?
I believe to be successful is being able to stay motivated towards goal/desire. Even though these may not be fulfilled, I think one can still be successful from all the experiences and values attained during the processes.

3. Who do you see yourself being in 5 years?
Hopefully in 5 years, I will be still studying what I desire and working in the hospital, as well as maintaining positive relationships with all my friends and families.

4. Why do you teach?
When I was a student back in high school, I remember how helpful and encouraging my tutors were. Knowing how having that assistance and motivation allowed me to continuously work hard and achieve my goals, I want to be able to do the same to my students and hopefully helping them to achieve.

Next up is the bright and charming Theodora Cheng

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗶𝗻 𝟱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀?
Considerate, easy-going, motivated and encouraging.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀?
Success is the feeling of accomplishment when you know you’ve done everything within your own power to reach your goals. Regardless of whether you achieve that goal or not, you should feel proud of the action you’ve already taken to become the best version of yourself, and let this feeling drive you into setting more goals to work towards.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀?
An individual brimming with life experience to pass onto others, working in the aerospace industry, and hopefully somebody who can wake up before 11am on weekends.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵?
I teach because I want our next generation to be empowered with the necessary skills to know themselves, their own talents and the impact they can make with those talents.

INTRODUCING OUR MATH TUTORS!
This is Sean Chen, one of our Maths tutors!

Describe yourself in 5 words
Animated, Curious, Gentle, Casual, Confident

What is success to you?
Success is being able to say in the moment that I've done everything I can and the rest is up to God.

Who do you see yourself being in 5 years?
I'd like to think that I'd be more competent in certain skills and hobbies like teaching, music, Chinese and cooking. But more importantly, I hope that in 5 years I can continue to look forward to whatever life brings with an optimistic and grateful attitude.

Why do you teach?
Teaching helps me to appreciate the process of learning and how fun learning can be. For me, seeing students develop their competency and self esteem is really gratifying and I'm excited and humbled be part of their journey of self-discovery.

This is Vivian Lai, one of our amazing English tutors!

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗶𝗻 𝟱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀?
Spontaneous, understanding, flexible and genuine.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀?
Personally, I measure success in the sense of fulfilment derived from what I do. Have I learned and benefited from it, or have others? Am I proud of my efforts in retrospect?

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀?
Honestly, I'm still exploring my interests and I'm trying to grab the opportunities that come my way. My heart isn't really set on anything except for travelling! As such, I don't have a particularly clear picture of myself in 5 years... but life has a funny tendency to delay or completely change your plans anyway. I think that what matters is how you make the most of your situation and handle unexpected setbacks. Whatever my journey looks like, I know I'll be struggling, learning and changing all at once.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵?
I teach to open the minds of students to new ideas and guide them to think more deeply about the world. Of course I want to help them do well academically, but it's never been about the marks themselves. The self-discipline, character and growth mindset they develop along the way are far more valuable and enduring.

This is Queena Chen, another one of our great English tutors!

- How would you describe yourself in 5 words or less?
Committed, easy going, patient, calm

- What do you believe success is?
Understanding that while there is always still quite a way to go and a fair bit, you are able to appreciate what you have gained or done on the way. I think a part of this should be being grateful for what things you may have overcome.

- Who do you see yourself being in 5 years?
I’d hope to still be learning new things, growing not only by myself but also with others to appreciate the world in a way that can make the best out of the worst. In 5 years, I hope to be overcoming challenges and having moments that make me look forward to the 5 years after that as well.

- Why do you teach?
To help someone realise that they can do well, that English and studying, although should involve hard work and self-discipline, should not be hand in hand with it feeling continually feeling difficult. Teaching to me is helping others realise new perspectives that can guide them to think for themselves. I teach because I want to help students realise that they have all the content, the understanding and the capabilities to work hard and do their best.

This is Ashleigh Won, a bubbly and bright tutor who wholeheartedly celebrates all her students' achievements and progress!!

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗶𝗻 𝟱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀?
Outgoing, open-minded and determined.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀?
I believe that success is an intersection of independence and the fulfilment of one's hopes and ambitions.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀?
I see myself as a lawyer, dabbling in media, maybe even tutoring! Hopefully, I'm happy and still helping others as best I can.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵?
Having gone through high school recently, I genuinely empathise with my students. So, I teach to prepare them for school and beyond. I hope to equip them with the mindset and skills to take on the world, as well as show them that their hard work will pay off in the long run.

Meet Joseph Kim, the innovator and crux of XCD Potentia and creator of the insightful articles on this page.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗶𝗻 𝟱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀?
Student, Teacher, Leader, Problem Solver

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀?
The word 'success' is one that is quite interesting, because so many people have varying beliefs on the indicators of success. I believe it is the ticking of a box, a moment when a goal is achieved and ultimately the growth of a person. It is important to not equate success as a fixed definition, because in order to truly understand success, it must be contextualised to each and every individual.

It is also interesting that the opposite word, 'failure', hasn't been used to describe moments or actions, but rather people in and of themselves. "You are a failure" or "I am a failure" are common phrases heard when interacting with young minds, and I believe it is important to distinguish that 'failing' is a moment. It is almost always an opportunity for it to be a precursor for success. Therefore, one could even say that 'success' is not the 'absence of failure, but that success is in fact 'learning, adapting and overcoming failure'.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀?
To be completely honest, I don't really know! I am the sort of person that has many dreams and goals that I want to achieve, and can easily be distracted by the next big idea that pops into my head. But the older I get, the more it becomes apparent that no one really knows how to 'do' life - everyone makes it up as they go along!

But if I had it my way, and if I allow myself to be a little audacious, I would love to still be teaching, and to be a better teacher, both to those that are still at school, and those that have come out of school. I also hope that one day I could be speaking, as it has always been a medium that I have wanted to explore. I have ideas for a podcast as well, and I also want to study more. The people that know me best are probably reading all this shaking their heads at me, but I can't help it - I want to do everything!

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵?
I teach because I know what it feels like to not have good teachers. In no way do I think I am the best teacher for everyone, but I try my best to be the kind of teacher that I would have wanted when I was in school.

Teaching is the privilege to be the one that gets to witness the moment that someone else 'gets it' - that light bulb moment. Anyone that has been lucky enough to be that guide to someone else knows how incredible it is to see a student's perspective transform as a direct result of their teaching.

Another aspect of teaching that is almost as thrilling is to see a student's confidence, attitude and character develop over time. To see a young student regain their self-esteem and the joy of learning is something that all teachers desire out of their students.

Teaching is not easy by any stretch of the imagination, but it is something that mutually empowers both the one who teaches and the one that is taught. I teach because that process of fulfilling and exceeding one's potential is a life-long lesson for everyone.

"I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was"

Among his other famous lines, like "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee" or "If you even dream of beating me you'd better wake up and apologise", this quote may be his most remembered one. The name Muhammad Ali is synonymous with the greatest, and for good reason. He shocked the world not once, but twice against odds of 7 to 1, and he overcame bigger, stronger opponents in the ring with a style that was so unique to the heavyweight division; his speed, agility and footwork outclassing opponents who wielded sheer power and strength.

But Muhammad Ali's most famous fight was not won on speed and precision, but through a battle of attrition and perseverance. Ali faced off George Foreman in "The Rumble in the Jungle". Foreman's nickname was "Big George", and for good reason. He was younger, heavier, and stronger than Ali, and was an overwhelming favourite in the build up to the fight.

The fight began as many predicted, with Foreman throwing heavy punches into Ali, trapping him in the corner. By the end of the first round, the fight seemed all but decided. But entering into the second round, Ali began to lean into the ropes and let Foreman punch him. Foreman pounded into Ali, but Ali never let Foreman's punches land enough to earn points or a finishing blow. By the eighth round, Foreman visibly started to lose steam, and that was when Muhammad switched to go on the offensive, and eventually won.

This fight has since become one of the most famous fights of all time because it resulted in Ali, against the odds, regaining the title against a younger and stronger Foreman.

Ali did not win every match because he was obviously better than the other fighter. He knew defeat, and definitely felt a punch in the face more than once. He was battered and bruised after every fight, and he never walked out of a ring unscathed.

Although we may not be professional boxers, and we may never step into a ring, we have our own battles to fight. I can guarantee that life will punch you in the face more than once. There will be times where you will be face down on the mat, hurting so bad that you feel like throwing in the towel. But just because you fall, that doesn't make you a loser. Staying down does.

Failing is part of the process; it is the entry fee that one must pay to reach success. True failure is when one fails to push past the struggle of hitting an obstacle. No one was or is born great. No one gets it perfect on their first try.

Ali even said it himself - "Only a man who knows what it is like to be defeated can reach down to the bottom of his soul and come up with the extra ounce of power it takes to win when the match is even."

So the next time you fail, the next time you get punched in the face, take a breath, pull yourself together, and get back up to do it again. Eventually, you'll find that even life cannot keep you down forever.

- Joseph Kim

Introducing Kylie Zhu, another one of our passionate English tutors!

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗶𝗻 𝟱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀?
Persistent. Observant. Learner. Attentive. Communicable.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀?
I believe success to be completely relative. Though we all at some point become burdened by the heights of ‘success’ as obtaining a certain status or level of wealth, to me, success is completing a certain task or achieving a goal to the best of someone’s ability given their circumstance, health and context. It would be too exhausting to constantly work towards and reach for success typified by the expectations of others. Success could be pushing yourself harder than you normally would. Success could be improving even slightly in writing. Success could be found in little steps.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀?
This question is interesting. It does not concern ‘where you’ll be’ but ‘who you will be’. I hope in five years, I’ll only keep improving. I tend to be a low-key workaholic so I’ll probably be working on a project or investing into people. When I say I hope to keep improving, I mean both career wise and also as a human. I see myself becoming more sure of who I am in the world and how I can use that understanding to further help others - whether that be in education or other areas!

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵?
I teach because I’ve experienced both terrible and extraordinary educators. I’ve learnt that terrible teachers could still teach at times, relaying information and allocating marks but they would not truly care. However, the great teachers truly invoked inspiration. Not only were they greatly skilled at teaching, they changed attitudes to learning. They believe in their students and support them. We’re all familiar with the thoughts that “I can’t do this” or “I’m just not smart.” This attitude can greatly distort a student’s future and sense of self. Because students spend most of their day with their teachers, I believe teachers have the great privilege of working with their students to change this mindset, to enable them to believe they are at the very least, capable of learning.

I was extremely blessed to be supported by those few extraordinary teachers who instilled hope and a love for learning in me. Or rather, they shone light on the hidden learner inside me. I teach so that if all else fails in a student’s life, I can simply be there. I teach so that I can help students achieve their individualised views of success. I’m definitely not the best teacher out there but am constantly striving to learn how to be a better one, working towards my progressing views of success.