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Melvin

5 (23 reviews)

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Number of students Melvin has accompanied since joining Superprof
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Number of students Melvin has accompanied since joining Superprof

5 (23 reviews)

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Maths
Algebra
Trigonometry
Arithmetic
Geometry
Statistics

University of Melbourne graduate teaches and explains Math to secondary, college students. Start now for better results!

Maths
Algebra
Trigonometry
Arithmetic
Geometry
Statistics

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- online

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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Melvin will be happy to arrange your first Maths lesson.

About Melvin

I am a University of Melbourne graduate, holding a bachelor's in Biomedicine, majoring in microbiology and immunology, minoring in Genetics, and a Master's in Public Health, specializing in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. I have experience teaching from primary to college level students in sciences and mathematics, and English,

About the lesson

I like to teach by providing examples, real-life or relatable analogies, or similar scenarios or questions. I believe in the different types of learning styles, and can mold my lessons to fit the student's learning style (visual, auditory, kinesthetic). I can also help with exam prep (general exam strategies, types of questions, things that will give you marks, time management), along with hundreds of sample exam questions (up to Year 12 only)! I understand that mathematics can be especially difficult to understand for students, and therefore patient, willing to explain multiple times in different ways, and in an easy-to-remember and understand fashion. Cancellation Policy: (concealed information)

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5 (23 reviews)

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Susen
- 5
Perfect! Melvin is easy to communicate with, at a comfortable pace. It is easy to understand his teaching. He speaks clearly and has interest in getting to know the student and their needs.
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Susen

Perfect! Melvin is easy to communicate with, at a comfortable pace. It is easy to understand his teaching. He speaks clearly and has interest in getting to know the student and their needs.
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Stevie
- 4
Excellent! good control of content
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Stevie

Excellent! good control of content
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Hannindiah
- 5
Perfect! Melvin is a good tutor, he explain very well and thorough..thanks Melv!
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Hannindiah

Perfect! Melvin is a good tutor, he explain very well and thorough..thanks Melv!
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Peter
- 5
Perfect! Melvin's knowledge was very good at what we were after and can recommend him as a we needed a general maths tutor.
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Peter

Perfect! Melvin's knowledge was very good at what we were after and can recommend him as a we needed a general maths tutor.
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Kim
- 5
Perfect! Melvin has a calm and friendly teaching style and is very enthusiastic, which makes the lesson enjoyable. He encourages students to think for themselves instead of rushing to the answer. Overall, it was a positive and engaging learning experience.
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Kim

Perfect! Melvin has a calm and friendly teaching style and is very enthusiastic, which makes the lesson enjoyable. He encourages students to think for themselves instead of rushing to the answer. Overall, it was a positive and engaging learning experience.
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Claudia
- 5
Perfect! Melvin is lit. He reveals the simplicity of maths concepts that I once found dauntingly complex. He removes the frustration and confusion I always associated with maths. He's patient and knowledgeable; an excellent communicator. Shout out Melvin 5/5
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Claudia

Perfect! Melvin is lit. He reveals the simplicity of maths concepts that I once found dauntingly complex. He removes the frustration and confusion I always associated with maths. He's patient and knowledgeable; an excellent communicator. Shout out Melvin 5/5
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Miriam
- 5
Perfect! Melvin built a rapport quickly, took time to check where the confusion and challenges were with the subject matter. He has been patient , encouraging and knowlegable with an adaptive teaching approach that builds trust, removes stress and brings new perspective to content.
Greatly appreciate his skill and tutoring methods. Thank you
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Miriam

Perfect! Melvin built a rapport quickly, took time to check where the confusion and challenges were with the subject matter. He has been patient , encouraging and knowlegable with an adaptive teaching approach that builds trust, removes stress and brings new perspective to content.
Greatly appreciate his skill and tutoring methods. Thank you
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Naomi
- 5
Perfect! very clear explanations, makes sure his students understand. 10/10
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Naomi

Perfect! very clear explanations, makes sure his students understand. 10/10
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Zahra
- 5
Perfect! Melvin was super accommodating and patient. During the trial lesson, Melvin asked me about the specifics I struggled with to make sure they will be targeted during future tutoring. we went through some questions together to assess my skill and it was really good to do it together and clear up any mistakes. Melvin also is very communicative and made the whole lesson booking clear. thank you Melvin!
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Zahra

Perfect! Melvin was super accommodating and patient. During the trial lesson, Melvin asked me about the specifics I struggled with to make sure they will be targeted during future tutoring. we went through some questions together to assess my skill and it was really good to do it together and clear up any mistakes. Melvin also is very communicative and made the whole lesson booking clear. thank you Melvin!
Robert
- 5
Perfect! Very responsive and accommodating
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Robert

Perfect! Very responsive and accommodating
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Ryuichi
- 5
Perfect! Melvin has an adaptable and fast-paced teaching style that has been able to keep up with the fast-paced nature of my course, covering key content and explaining areas of confusion where needed
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Ryuichi

Perfect! Melvin has an adaptable and fast-paced teaching style that has been able to keep up with the fast-paced nature of my course, covering key content and explaining areas of confusion where needed
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Jasmine
- 5
Perfect! My son enjoyed his lesson with Melvin, he finds it engaging and helpful. Melvin explains clearly and patiently when helping my son to prepare for his exam.
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Jasmine

Perfect! My son enjoyed his lesson with Melvin, he finds it engaging and helpful. Melvin explains clearly and patiently when helping my son to prepare for his exam.
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Swati
- 5
Perfect! Melvin is excellent and outstanding tutor. He is very knowledgeable and patient with students. He is amazing in helping students understand the basic concepts and builds up from there. Would highly recommend Melvin.
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Swati

Perfect! Melvin is excellent and outstanding tutor. He is very knowledgeable and patient with students. He is amazing in helping students understand the basic concepts and builds up from there. Would highly recommend Melvin.
Thomas
- 5
Perfect! I am a long time out of learning formal Math and Melvin has made it an enjoyable and educational experience. Also good about Melvin is his patience, punctuality and attitude to my learning. Strong recommend.
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Thomas

Perfect! I am a long time out of learning formal Math and Melvin has made it an enjoyable and educational experience. Also good about Melvin is his patience, punctuality and attitude to my learning. Strong recommend.
Debi
- 5
Perfect! Melvin is tutoring my son. He is good tutor and patient in explaining the mathematic concepts.
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Debi

Perfect! Melvin is tutoring my son. He is good tutor and patient in explaining the mathematic concepts.
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Ben
- 5
Perfect! Really nice and friendly tutor who adapts to my style of learning. Very good at statistics. Highly recommend.
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Ben

Perfect! Really nice and friendly tutor who adapts to my style of learning. Very good at statistics. Highly recommend.

Melvin's response
Willing to learn, and learns and improves quickly. Understanding and patient when I am unable to answer or am unsure about his questions.
- Melvin's response :
  Willing to learn, and learns and improves quickly. Understanding and patient when I am unable to answer or am unsure about his questions.
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Angus

Melvin helped me greatly. He was alwaya eager to help.
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Angus
Melvin helped me greatly. He was alwaya eager to help.
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Angus

Melvin helped me greatly. He was alwaya eager to help.
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Angus
Melvin helped me greatly. He was alwaya eager to help.
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Vijay

Melvin is very knowledgeable in chemistry and is easy to ask questions and queries. He has a systematic approach when it comes to answering questions and is a great guide when explaining how to tackle VCE chemistry problems. Would recommend him highly for chemistry.
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Vijay
Melvin is very knowledgeable in chemistry and is easy to ask questions and queries. He has a systematic approach when it comes to answering questions and is a great guide when explaining how to tackle VCE chemistry problems. Would recommend him highly for chemistry.
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Carley

Melvin is an outstanding tutor! He is very patient and friendly and has great skill in communicating biostatistics concepts in a clear and concise manner, that has really improved my understanding of many key areas. I really look forward to our sessions!
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Carley
Melvin is an outstanding tutor! He is very patient and friendly and has great skill in communicating biostatistics concepts in a clear and concise manner, that has really improved my understanding of many key areas. I really look forward to our sessions!
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Siu

Melvin is tutoring me in Maths Methods and Chemistry. He is understanding, patient and kind. Easy to communicate with! Recommend to others.
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Siu
Melvin is tutoring me in Maths Methods and Chemistry. He is understanding, patient and kind. Easy to communicate with! Recommend to others.
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Nicole

Melvin is a very friendly & flexible tutor. He explains things well & he always makes sure that I understand the content of the lesson before we finish up! Would recommend Melvin as a tutor for statistics, epidemiology & maths!
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Nicole
Melvin is a very friendly & flexible tutor. He explains things well & he always makes sure that I understand the content of the lesson before we finish up! Would recommend Melvin as a tutor for statistics, epidemiology & maths!
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Nicole

Melvin is a very friendly & flexible tutor. He explains things well & he always makes sure that I understand the content of the lesson before we finish up! Would recommend Melvin as a tutor for statistics, epidemiology & maths!
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Nicole
Melvin is a very friendly & flexible tutor. He explains things well & he always makes sure that I understand the content of the lesson before we finish up! Would recommend Melvin as a tutor for statistics, epidemiology & maths!
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When did you develop an interest in your chosen field and in private tutoring?
Teaching has always been a hobby of mine, I was the top of the class throughout secondary school and most of Year 11 and 12, so my teachers would let me do as I pleased as I was usually the first to finish any assignment or worksheet given. I would use that time to wander around the class and help my teacher answer my classmates' questions!
Tell us more about the subject you teach, the topics you like to discuss with students (and possibly those you like a little less).
Maths and the three sciences were always my favourite subjects, and I enjoy teaching and talking about them! Even now, I like to look up interesting/unique facts within math (recreational math) and the sciences, so that I could include bits of trivia when teaching, hoping that it will make my lessons more interesting and engaging.
Did you have any role models; a teacher that inspired you?
I was blessed with amazing teachers throughout my life - even now, I look up to them as role models. My secondary school maths teacher, science teacher, IT teacher, and all my year 11 and year 12 math and science teachers, were all amazing. I try to incorporate parts of their teaching style into my own.
What do you think are the qualities required to be a good tutor?
Communication, kindness, understanding. I believe these three qualities are even more important than knowledge. Even if we had the knowledge, without being able to pass it on, it will soon disappear.
Provide a valuable anecdote related to your subject or your days at school.
Back in school, I would help my teacher and tutor answer my classmates questions! I also remembering attending the same tutor with a group of classmates, and ended being the one teaching them!
What were the difficulties or challenges you faced or are still facing in your subject?
Catching up with a changing syllabus is quite challenging, especially in these subjects as a lot has changed. I am always keeping up to date my keeping a collection of textbooks and worksheets to use as resources!
Do you have a particular passion? Is it teaching in general or an element of the subject or something completely different?
My passion is in the sciences, research, and education!
What makes you a Superprof (besides answering these interview questions)?
I strive to be the type of tutor, where my students can answer that question on my behalf!

University of Melbourne graduate teaches and explains Math to secondary, college students. Start now for better results!

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Did you have any role models; a teacher that inspired you?

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Provide a valuable anecdote related to your subject or your days at school.

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Do you have a particular passion? Is it teaching in general or an element of the subject or something completely different?

What makes you a Superprof (besides answering these interview questions)?

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