Frederick Lu

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Passionate mathematics tutor striving to help students develop a love for learning whilst maintaining strong study habits to achieve consistent academic success. Proficient in one-on-one and group lessons, adapting teaching strategies for different types of learners. Experienced with utilising in-person and online learning environments to maximise student learning.

Work History

Private Mathematics Tutor

Sole Trader

01.2023 - Current

Applies interactive student centered teaching style to optimise pupil's engagement in online setting for two hours per week.
Facilitated pupil's improvement from 60% to 80% over the past two school exams.
Fosters a trusting rapport by appreciating students' perspectives, to promote a positive learning experience as commended by students and parents.

Mathematics Tutor

North Shore Coaching College

11.2022 - Current

Tailored lesson plans around areas of improvement, increasing student test scores by up to 100%.
Committed to teaching 10 hours per week, centered around thorough discussion of concepts.
Praises students to reinforce their confidence, growing homework turn-in rate to an average of 90%.
Responsible for reviewing student progress and addressing parents' concerns for up to 30 minutes after-class.

Education

University of New South Wales

Sydney, NSW

2027

HSC

James Ruse Agricultural High School

Carlingford, NSW

2022

Skills

Communicating In-Person and Online
High School Mathematics
Inspiring Passion for Learning

Exam Techniques
Building Rapport and Trust
Personalised Student Feedback

Interests

Elected as Year 11 student representative; responsible for attending weekly meetings to discuss and implement strategies to improve the school's academic and social environment. One of three key organisers committed to raising awareness of mental wellbeing on 'R U OK' day during lockdown
Devoted award-winning Sydney Academy of Chess player
Extracurricular mathematics, achieving a prize level result in the 2020 Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC)
Plays guitar and sings mostly for personal enjoyment, but has performed at three social gatherings
Lending a helping hand as a volunteer tutor for junior students and family friends

Timeline