Ivan's tutor profile

Hi, I'm Ivan! VERY RESPONSIVE

I'm a Monash student studying Science.

$65

Per hour

2016

Started uni

Hi, I'm Ivan and I'm a graduate of the Bachelor of Science - Advanced Research (Honours) degree. I majored in physics and maths, and did my Honours in theoretical particle physics, conducting original research in the highly advanced field of quantum chromodynamics, the theory of quarks and gluons. I've been tutoring privately since 2016, been a physics TA at Monash in the School for Physics and Astronomy since 2019, and have taught many successful students whose reviews you can read below. I've graded assignments, lab reports, and exams, I've run physics labs and workshops, I've taught students from many different schools, many different universities, from year 10 to the Master's level, and I've helped students turn Passes into Distinctions and High Distinctions. (But really, I can't even take the credit for that. Those were some very hard working students and they absolutely earned their achievements with their determination.) Simply put, I have a great passion for helping anyone who wants to learn, and I'm good at it. My teaching style is highly oriented towards solving problems, because when it comes to physics and maths, the only way you can learn is by doing. But a solid understanding comes as a byproduct of doing the right problems, the right order, the right ways, and my focus is on showing you what these 'right ways' are. This consists a lot in my ability to intuit what your confusions are, and to build up your understanding in a strategic way, because I've been there and know how hard it is to learn something when you don't have all the pieces, you don't click with your lecturer, and the classes are giving you nothing. I aim to be the help that you need to get yourself back in gear, and most importantly - help you get your confidence (maybe back, maybe for the first time) in solving problems and doing well. *Please note that at the time you are reading this, I am only offering remote tutoring.

Languages

English

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I booked Ivan last minute for an exam and had only two sessions with him, roughly 3 hours each. I was completely lost in the unit and certain I was going to fail. But those two sessions with Ivan changed everything. It was incredible how much I learned in just two days—he explained the confusing concepts in a way that made them so much simpler. Thanks to him, I didn’t just pass the exam—I got a distinction, which I never thought was possible given how much I was struggling!

Abdullah, StudentVIP member
since September, 2024

From breaking down abstract concepts into understandable components, along demonstrating them with practicality, Ivan has shown to be an intricate and compassionate person. His understanding and teachings of maths are infectious, especially when you ask him a specific problem that you struggle. His note-takings are organised, structured and motivating for me to understand. He encourages students to approach the question by solving with multiple pathways. In addition, he would ask the students to try to work out proofing and other maths questions from scratch, and challenge them with how they understand the concepts via communication. Ivan is willing to spend time for doing questions practically in classes. He keeps in track with the student’s progress, and on a certain period, he would go back to previous concepts and advocate students to revise them in a more intense, exam condition during practice. He is able to make me feel comfortable and confident of doing higher-level maths, even though I didn’t lay a good foundation in the past. I am grateful for being his student. I highly recommend anyone who is taking in Ivan’s classes: don’t hesitate to ask him questions. (it is the best way for tidying up the concepts in class)

Summer, StudentVIP member
since June, 2023

I do not even know where to start with how incredible Ivan is as a tutor. Not only has he helped to improve my results in both mathematics and physics, he has helped to improve my mindset both for university and everyday life. He strives to support those he tutors by ensuring they can complete any problem with 100% confidence of obtaining the correct answer. What separates Ivan from other tutors, is the patience he possesses to help you understand the trickiest of questions. He is always considerate of the fact that you might not get it the first time and is willing to go through the same content repeatedly until it is clear and concise. I am ever thankful for the help he has provided me.

Oscar, StudentVIP member
since September, 2019

Ivan is so awesome. Besides providing help with questions, he has a deep understanding and clear structure with the content knowledge. He can link up different pieces of knowledge and draw the whole picture. And his teaching method is very inspiring, along with many extended practices. When I was struggling with third year physics, he not only helped me solve my physics problems, but also helped me established a deeper understanding to the whole subject. I will be so happy and lucky to have him in my further physics study.

Claire, StudentVIP member
since February, 2017

Ivan is a very good tutor who helps me build the physics content gradually. Firstly, he is very professional, he has a lot of expertise, nothing in physics seems to trip him up. Secondly, Ivan is very kind and patient, sometimes I have a hard time to understand some physics content, he will explain the detail to me again and again. The most important thing is, I only got a pass in 1st year physics, and I got a Credit in 2nd year after I met Ivan, Ivan made me like physics again.

Miichael, StudentVIP member
since April, 2018

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Subjects I tutor

ASP2062
Introduction to astrophysics

ASP3051
Relativity and cosmology

MTH1020
Analysis Of Change

MTH1030
Techniques for modelling

MTH1035
Techniques for modelling (advanced)

MTH2010
Multivariable calculus

MTH2015
Multivariable calculus (advanced)

MTH2021
Linear algebra with applications