My name is Alex Getley, I graduated highschool in 2006, finishing in the top 2.5% of the state, with a UAI of 97.5. I have since been providing private tuition to high school students. I believe I unlocked the key to success in my high school studies and for the past 7 years, have been passing my knowledge onto other students, improving their results each time. My method helps students stay motivated and positive about learning. I provide an optimum learning environment for all kinds of students, including those who may not fit into 'conventional' learning methods. As well as tutoring, I have also worked in youth work, completed an undergraduate degree in science and embarked on a trip around the world. Not only can I ensure that your student progresses into higher academic bands, I also offer something of great importance that is often overlooked during the formative years of high school – life experience. I believe that providing life experience and relating these experiences back into a student's study creates a more productive relationship and assists students in tackling other important life decisions such as:
• Choosing electives and subjects based on their strengths and weaknesses at school.
• Useful extracurricular activities to undertake.
• Time management and school/life balance.
• University degree and other tertiary qualifications to aspire to. Where do you want your student to be academically? I will get them there. What decisions are they having trouble with? I can provide guidance and direction. I am based in the Penrith/Blue Mountains area, I am happy to come to you or we can meet at Penrith City Library. I can tutor during the day during free periods, but am readily available from 3-8pm Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Fridays. I can also tutor Saturday mornings if required. Price per student is $50 per hour at the library or $55 for in-home service. Multiple student discounts apply (max of 4 students). I’ve found the formula to ensure success for students in high school and I have the results to showcase this, as seen in the testimonials below. "Alex tutored me for year 11 & 12 general maths from 2011-2012, and during this time I went from marks in the 50's to the 80's. He was very creative in the way he tutored and was very dedicated to making sure that I understood whatever I was having trouble with. He goes above and beyond, transforming what was previously, a devious chore, into something bearable while shockingly having a little fun in the process. I would highly recommend him to any student!"
"Alex tutored me in General Mathematics for years 11 and 12 (2010-2011). After a few short weeks of tutoring my confidence started to improve & so did my results. What sets Alex apart is that he is so great at explaining things. He always takes the time to explain a concept in as many different ways as possible to ensure that you have a concrete understanding of it. His knowledge of maths, passion for teaching and his sense of humour made maths learning relevant, engaging and actually enjoyable!"
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