Ryan Dong

Specialise in Maths (Standard, Adv, Ext 1) and History (Ancient, Modern, HistExt). Baulkham Hills graduate studying Law at UNSW. Offering in-person (your location) & online.

Results

• Maths Adv: 94/100 (Band 6)
• Maths Ext: 45/100 (Band 6/E4)
• Acc. Ancient History: 88/100 (Band 5)
• Modern History: 96/100 (Trials), 91/100 (Band 6)
• History Extension: 47/50 (Band 6/E4)
• Selective: 241/300
• Law Admissions Test (LAT): 88th percentile (UNSW Law avg. = 77; tests writing & critical thinking skills)
• Admitted to UNSW Law (#1 Aus)
• Distinction in Intro to Politics, Philosophy & Economics (PPEC1001)

Hi I'm Ryan, I've developed a deep passion for interdisciplinary thinking (maths/humanities) so I'm studying Law and Politics, Philosophy & Economics (PPE) at UNSW. Being able to 'think' in the language of 'maths' and 'the arts' uniquely allows me cater to individual students and build upon their learning methods.

Going to countless tutoring centres (Kurt, Matrix, Proficiency, Pre-Uni, Sigma, Matt Cash...) has exposed me to various methods of teaching and learning, so I'm intimately experiences with the process of learning. I will cater this firsthand knowledge to students by utilising universally effective methods (such as active recall) and also their own strengths to ensure engagement and thus learning, rather than just memorising. This will allow students to develop the skills to learn, write and self-evaluate without the training wheels.

I've also been a marker at Pre-Uni and CS Education, marking all subjects from maths to creative writing. As a result, I can see students' responses through the markers' eyes, so I can teach them how to write responses markers will love.

Being a law student has reinforced my ability to write accurately yet concisely. I will teach students how to write efficiently for markers in test conditions. This is crucial for every single subject (except maths), not just english or history. Being able to write efficiently and well in subjects like physics will set you apart from other students, basically giving you free marks.

Maths

• Provide past papers
• Teach you how to use online tools like Leibniz and Claude (and their shortcomings)
• Prioritise conceptual learning and active recall practice. Will challenge students to the edge of their comfort zone

History

• Notes for certain topics (incl. Power & Authority, USSR)
• How to learn & memorise very quickly
• How to write efficiently for markers
• In-test know-how
• What to do if you forget in-test

Other subjects that require writing (Physics, English, Legal...)

• How to write efficiently
• Help students struggling in areas with interdisciplinary knowledge: for example, breaking down maths concepts in words for students familiar in the humanities, rather than merely showing them the formulas

Also familiar with:

• OC & Selective
• EAS (Education Access Scheme)
• Transferring high schools (received James Ruse offer in y10)
• Law
• UNSW