Information about Adrian - Heathmont tutor - (35 reviews)
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Maths |
Price Guide |
| College | $75.00 |
| University | $80.00 |
Physics |
Price Guide |
| College | $75.00 |
| University | $80.00 |
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Personal Description:
I am a highly skilled tutor with over 20 years of experience. I have a PhD in quantum physics (UniAdel) and have published extensively. I tutor students in mathematics and physics in a wide variety of courses, from year 11 to postgraduate level. I worked at Uni of Adelaide, Melbourne and RMIT. I am a competitive chess player and was champion of Tasmania several times. In 2024, I won the Tasmanian Open.
Tuition Experience:
In the 1990s, I worked as a tutor, lab demonstrator and lecturer in the Dept. of Physics and Mathematical Physics, at UniAdel and as a one-to-one tutor. In the early 2000s I was a postdoctoral fellow at UniMelb. More recently, I returned to my first love of teaching, as a non-residential tutor at Trinity College (UniMelb) and through First Tutors. In addition, I coach chess to high school students.
Tutoring Approach:
I like to guide students through the problem-solving process, making sure they understand all the concepts along the way. I am patient and creative at finding ways of explaining difficult ideas and calculations. I enjoy helping with some of the more advanced courses such as Quantum Physics, Statistical Mechanics, Graph Theory, Multivariable Calculus, and Functions of a Complex Variable and can often help in areas outside physics/maths where the course is physics-related (e.g. sonography, medical imaging). Note that I charge $85 an hour for second- and third-year courses and $95/hour for after hours (after 7 pm Melbourne time or weekends). All sessions are online only.
I am available for proofreading, in particular of PhD/Masters/Honours theses in physics (rates negotiable).
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Native Language: English
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- University of Adelaide (2005) - PhD, Theoretical Physics (Doctorate) (✔ On File)
- University of Tasmania (1984) - B. Sc. (Hons), Physics (Bachelors) (✔ On File)
Adrian's Feedback
| Total Amount Of Feedback: | 35 |
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AdrianFrom Max (5/5): Adrian is an truly knowledgeable teacher . Physics can be an easier suject after his magic explanation. 100% recommend him to all parents and students. Thank Adrian
Reply from: Adrian: Very pleased that you found the sessions helpful - you came with some tricky questions!
From Jason (/5): Adrian was very good at providing some intuition.
Reply from: Adrian: Thanks. It is a tough area (Group Theory).
From Yolette (/5): My son had failed Unit 1 VCE Physics. After three sessions tutoring my son, my son returned, finally, with a pass in Unit 2 VCE Physics. My son has told me he is happy as he is understanding Physics so much better now and his teacher also told him (jokingly) that there was actually hope for him now. Adrian is an excellent tutor and hones in on the specific learning issue and problem. He is doing a wonderful job with my son. Thank you Adrian!
Reply from: Adrian: Thanks Yolette. I don't recall making the comment about 'hope now' but I expect David to do OK provided he continues to apply himself.
From Jamal (/5): I have received tuition from Adrian for about two full semesters for undergraduate physics and the associated math (which was a particular weakness of mine). Specifically classical physics and quantum physics.
Adrian was extremely helpful and I am sure I would not have achieved the marks I had without him.
It was obvious from our first few sessions together that he has a wealth of tutoring experience in physics. It is seemingly effortless for him to rapidly switch between topics and to present information in a simplified manner suited to your level.
I will certainly be back if I ever need tuition in physics or math again.
Thanks Adrian!!
Adrian was extremely helpful and I am sure I would not have achieved the marks I had without him.
It was obvious from our first few sessions together that he has a wealth of tutoring experience in physics. It is seemingly effortless for him to rapidly switch between topics and to present information in a simplified manner suited to your level.
I will certainly be back if I ever need tuition in physics or math again.
Thanks Adrian!!
Reply from: Adrian: Thanks, Jamal. I hope you got pleasing exam results.
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From Michael (/5): Fantastic service! Highly recommend! Couldn’t ask for anything more.
Reply from: Adrian: Glad I could help.
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From Emilia (/5): Adrian is very reliable and punctual. He explains things easily and have a good delivery method, he is also a human calculator. My scores are where I wanted them to be thanks to Adrian.
Reply from: Adrian: Thanks, Emilia, it was a pleasure working with you.
From Mikayla (/5): Adrian was so easy going and very knowledgeable in all areas of the mathematics that I needed help with. Even though Adrian wasn't familiar with the course he took the time to assess if he could help and completed a look at the course content before we start. He was open to all of the questions I asked as well as outlining detailed step by step instructions of how to complete each of them. Adrian was very punctual and made the lessons easy-going and non-stressful. I would highly recommend him!
Reply from: Adrian: Thanks, Mikayla. I tutor a varity of courses, and all University courses are different, so I like to check them out beforehand. Glad you found my help useful.
From Denis (/5): Adrian is a really great tutor, he helped me understand the topics I struggled to grasp in a very straight forward manner. You can see that he knows what he is talking about. Would recommend to anyone!
Reply from: Adrian: Thanks. It was enjoyable working with you.
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From Rob (/5): Adrian is a very profession and knowledgeable tutor.
From James (/5): I had a very specific need and after reading Adrians profile I contacted him.
He was very quick to respond and understand what I needed. He was also efficient at working together and thus he provided me the solution I needed.
I would happily recommend Adrian and also I will use him again in the future!
It’s a great resource that First Tutors have created.
He was very quick to respond and understand what I needed. He was also efficient at working together and thus he provided me the solution I needed.
I would happily recommend Adrian and also I will use him again in the future!
It’s a great resource that First Tutors have created.
From Steven (/5): He has provided great help in both maths and physics, very knowledgeable
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From Eryn (/5): He helped me pass my university physics! Really good tutor.
From Dan (/5): Great help in developing my understanding in the areas in which I'm struggling.
From Belinda (/5): Great at explaining concepts and excellent communication
From Catherine (/5): Adrian met with my son for a one off tutoring session. Adrian was very personable, professional, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I highly recommend him.
Reply from: Adrian: Thanks, Catherine. It was something quite different but enjoyable.
From Ben (/5): Adrian is an excellent physics tutor, he has a very clear way of explaining concepts as well as an efficient way of delivering content online by both drawing and typing equations on Microsoft OneNote in combination with live streaming of video/audio. I highly recommend him!
From Max (/5): Very personable, friendly.
Very knowledgeable. Excellent explanations. Able to advise on a additional help like learning resources.
Adrian explained things excellently and was able to help increase my understanding.
Lessons with Adrian were invaluable.
Very knowledgeable. Excellent explanations. Able to advise on a additional help like learning resources.
Adrian explained things excellently and was able to help increase my understanding.
Lessons with Adrian were invaluable.
From Mani (/5): Very happy with Adrian. Got my son on track
From Sarah (/5): Attentive and able to put over difficult concepts in easy to understand information. Would recommend
From Joseph (/5): Spent alot of time making sure the concepts were understood. Recommended.
From Gabriel (/5): Clear, well constructed communication and assistance from an expert. Would definitely recommend Adrian to others seeking a physics tutor.
From Helen (/5): Thanks to Adrian my daughter is now grasping physics concepts for the first time. He is patient and thoughtful, and has a particular way of getting concepts through. I am also grateful for his flexibility getting classes organised at this busy time of year.
From Mona (/5): Adrian is very smart and extremely helpful. He guided me through the process to solve the stats problem and made sure I understood it really well.
I definetly recomend him and I give 10 out of 10. Thanks Adrian :)
I definetly recomend him and I give 10 out of 10. Thanks Adrian :)
From Anna (/5): Adrian has been tutoring my son Maxim in math methods for year 11 for several months now and it has been great. Maxim finds Adrian's teaching technique very effective. Adrian often chooses alternative methods to explain mathematical concepts to suit Maxim's learning style. The grades are improving steadily and Maxim actually enjoys the classes. Thank you Adrian! Anna
Reply from: Adrian: I enjoy working with Maxim. He is a bright and interesting student and I am pleased that he is finding our sessions so beneficial.
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From Evan (/5): Awesome tutor, Adrian is super reliable and knowledgeable, highest recommendation! Thank you Adrian, Evan.
Reply from: Adrian: Thanks Evan. Glad I can help.
From Tom (/5): I received tutoring from Adrian for a 1st year University level physics course. Adrian not only could solve the problems easily, but could articulate them in a well structured and logical way allowing me to understanding the underlying concepts relevant to all questions of that type. Moreover, whenever I made mention of a different category of problem that the course tend to ask, Adrian knew exactly what I meant despite my vague and probably confusing descriptions, I believe this demonstrates a high level of understanding of the typical format of physics exams at various levels. I highly recommend Adrian to anyone needing a tutor.
Reply from: Adrian: Thanks, Tom. I hope the understanding I tried to convey was reflected in your results and in your future study.
From Craig (/5): Adrian was knowledgable about the subject matter and made himself available and was flexible. He was a great resource to facilitate studies.
From Theo (/5): Adrian was available and very helpful with the coursework I was having issues with.
From Rosie (/5): Georgia has really appreciated finally having someone to help her.
From Ronnee (/5): Adrian is a wonderful tutor. His patience, understanding and humour have not only put my daughter (in yr 12) at ease, but helped her to understand concepts that she was struggling with. I highly recommend him.
From Neil (/5): Knowledgeable, friendly and communicative. My son and Adrian hit it off immediately. We look forward to a great working relationship with him.