Kevin Phan
Sydney,NSW
Summary
- Mathematical and Statistical Tutor with specialized training in Probability & Statistics, Algebra, Analysis, Discrete Mathematics, Deep Learning, and Data Analysis. Proven ability to convey complex concepts clearly and effectively. Achieved Bronze Medal at the International Mathematical Olympiad (2021) among participants from 107 countries.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Drop-in consultation Tutor and Lab Consultant
UNSW
09.2025 - Current
- Guided first and second year students to get a comprehensive understanding of the subject
- Guided students to use mathematical software such as Julia, Matlab, R and Maple
Exam and Assignment Marker
UNSW
05.2025 - Current
- Marking over 100 first year students' Assignments and Exam for subject MATH1031 in Term 1,3 2025
Sessional Statistics Tutor
Melbourne University
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Help Second year students (who was funded scholarship) to catch up with the Statistical Inference concepts in MAST20005 content during the summer
- Guide the students with basic simulations and Projects in the subject using R
Learning Assistant
Melbourne University
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Guided first year students to remedy gaps in previous study through maths learning support
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating real-world examples
Education
Master of Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
UNSW Sydney (University of New South Wales)
Sydney09.2026
Bachelor of Science - Pure Mathematics
The University of Melbourne
Melbourne12.2024
Skills
- Probability theory
- Statistical analysis
- Mathematical software
- Algebra tutoring
- Numerical methods
- Math skills assessments
- R programming
- Python programming
Accomplishments
- Bronze Medal, International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) (2021) (107 countries of participants)
- Top Quartile in Simon Marais Mathematics Competition (SMMC 2023, 2024) (over 50 Universities)
- University of Melbourne Vacation Research Scholarship (AUD$2000) - Competitive research funding
References
- Dr. Edward Hinton, Decra Senior Research Fellow, The University of Melbourne, +61 3 8344 5550, ehinton@unimelb.edu.au
- Dr. Douglas Brumley, Senior Lecturer, The University of Melbourne, +61 3 8344 6534, d.brumley@unimelb.edu.au
Timeline
Drop-in consultation Tutor and Lab Consultant
UNSW
09.2025 - Current
Exam and Assignment Marker
UNSW
05.2025 - Current
Sessional Statistics Tutor
Melbourne University
11.2024 - 12.2024
Learning Assistant
Melbourne University
02.2024 - 12.2024
Master of Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
UNSW Sydney (University of New South Wales)
Bachelor of Science - Pure Mathematics
The University of Melbourne