UniMelb Science Tutor Ryan

# GAMSAT Section 1 Tutoring **S1: 72 ✅** Hi everyone! I'm an ESL Section 1 tutor and incoming MD1 student at the University of Melbourne. Like many science-background students, I initially struggled with Section 1. After sitting the GAMSAT four times and refining my approach, I improved my score to **72**. As a second-language English speaker, I also understand the challenges faced by international students. ## 📖 My S1 Philosophy 🧠 **Answers Must Be Justified** * Strong answers come from evidence in the passage, not intuition or "vibes." 🕸️ **Avoiding Trap Answers** * Learn how to identify tempting but incorrect options. 📝 **Vocabulary Matters** * We'll focus on commonly tested words and language patterns in S1. ⏱️ **Time Management** * Develop efficient strategies that balance close reading with exam timing. ## 👨‍🏫 What We'll Cover My goal is to teach transferable skills that helped me improve from **61 ➡️ 72**, rather than simply working through large volumes of questions. ### 🌱 Foundation Lessons 1. Introductions, Comprehension & Eliminating Answer Choices 2. General Strategies #1 3. Difficult Vocabulary & General Strategies #2 4. Focusing on the Question ### ➕ Passage-Specific Lessons * Poetry * Cartoons 🔖 Discounts available for referrals and group bookings. Please DM me if you're interested or have any questions! --- # Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) Tutoring **1-on-1 Tutoring: $90/hr** 👋 Congratulations on receiving an interview offer! My name is Lane, and I am currently a first-year medical student at the University of Melbourne. The MMI did not come naturally to me. After an unsuccessful application cycle, I changed my approach and focused on understanding what interviewers were actually looking for and how to demonstrate those qualities effectively. The following year, I received an offer. My lessons focus on helping students communicate their strengths clearly and confidently. ## 📚 What's Included ✅ Comprehensive lesson notes ✅ Written and verbal feedback ✅ Extensive practice questions ✅ Clear preparation strategies ## 🩺 Lesson Structure 1. Why Medicine? (1 hr) 2. Communication Skills (2 hrs) 3. Health for Vulnerable Populations (1.5 hrs) 4. Making Good Decisions (1 hr) 5. Demonstrating Empathy (1 hr) 6. Public Health (1 hr) 7. Working in a Team (1.5 hrs) 💡 Times are estimates. If we finish early, you'll only be charged for the time used. If we run over, you'll only be charged for the scheduled lesson duration. Feel free to DM me with any questions. I look forward to hearing from you!