Giles Barnes
Glen Waverley,VIC
Summary
Impactful Teacher with patience and intentionality in providing support for students on individual level. Fact-based assessor of student need based on information about individual performance. Growth-minded advisor to students with strength in devising uncharted learning solutions to time-tested problems.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Tutor Maths and English Primary
Self Employed
01.2023 - Current
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns in both English and Chinese.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
- Leveraged technology and visual aids to engage students and enhance learning.
Private English Tutor
Self Employed
01.2023 - Current
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Improved students' written and verbal English skills through personalized learning programs.
- Taught students study techniques and strategies for succeeding on grammar and composition tests.
- Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
Tutor
Edu Kingdom College
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
Martial Arts Coach for Special Needs Student
Aikido Shudokan International
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Delivered effective and differentiated sports instruction to autistic students.
Administrator
Aikido Shudokan International
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
- Collected, validated, and distributed information to employees.
- Computerized office activities, maintained customer communications, and tracked records through delivery.
Project Everest Internship
Project Everest
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Identified project scopes, constraints, risks and deadlines.
- Supported project managers in managing schedules and milestones.
- Worked with senior project managers to assist with day-to-day functions.
- Prepared and filed documents and collected data to track performance and efficiency.
Physics Lab Assistant
Monash University, Clayton Campus
05.2016 - 06.2016
- Interpreted results, maintained records and prepared summary reports of investigations.
- Conducted research and collected data to measure physical phenomena.
- Implemented and managed test procedures and parameters.
- Tested electronics and designed control functionalities.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Honours -
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC2024
Minor - Chinese Studies
Monash University
11.2022
High School Diploma -
John Monash Science School
Clayton, VIC2018
Skills
- Student Evaluation and Needs Assessment
- Creating Customized Learning Plans
- Sentence Structure
- Reading Comprehension
- Homework Support and Assistance
- Student-Parent-Teacher Collaboration
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Private Tutor Maths and English Primary
Self Employed
01.2023 - Current
Private English Tutor
Self Employed
01.2023 - Current
Tutor
Edu Kingdom College
07.2022 - 03.2023
Martial Arts Coach for Special Needs Student
Aikido Shudokan International
02.2022 - 05.2022
Administrator
Aikido Shudokan International
01.2021 - 09.2021
Project Everest Internship
Project Everest
11.2019 - 01.2020
Physics Lab Assistant
Monash University, Clayton Campus
05.2016 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Engineering Honours -
Monash University
Minor - Chinese Studies
Monash University
High School Diploma -
John Monash Science School
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