Stephen Witts

Results and Qualifications:

• ATAR: 99.95
• State Ranks: $5^\text{th}$ in NSW for German Continuers
• School: St. Aloysius' College Milson's Point Sydney (Dux 2017)
• University: The University of Sydney, Bachelor of Arts/Doctor of Medicine
• UMAT: $99^\text{th}$ Percentile
• HSC Subjects: Mathematics Ext. 1 (100/100), Mathematics Ext. 2 (98/100), German Cont. (97/100, $5^\text{th}$ in NSW), English Adv. (96/100), Economics (97/100), Chemistry (95/100), Mathematics Adv. (99/100)
• Prizes: $1^\text{st}$ at SAC for Mathematics (Year 8-12), $1^\text{st}$ at SAC for Economics (Year 11-12), $1^\text{st}$ at SAC for Chemistry (Year 11-12)
• Chancellor’s Scholarship at the University of Sydney (2018) valued at $10,000
• Scholarship to attend St. John’s College at the University of Sydney (2018) valued at $10,000
• Public Speaking (2017)
• Debating – (Firsts Team 2017) ISDA, FED, CAS (premiers 2014, 2016)
• Duke of Edinburgh bronze award (2015),
• Sports: Volleyball (Firsts Team 2016/2017), Football, Basketball
• Bond University High School Mooting Competition 2016
• Philosophy - Cranbrook School Philosothon 2014, 2015 - Captain of the Bellarmine Academy 2016

Approach to Tutoring:

Stephen is an ideal tutor for anyone looking for a single tutor that can help them across the board academically, particularly for those seeking our medical admissions advisory services. With excellent communication skills, Stephen is well known for his ability to help students understand complex concepts quickly and thoroughly. He is has developed an extremely in-depth knowledge of the Mathematics courses, with his extensive tutoring and content development experience at Premier Tutors through the years. Stephen is personable and outgoing and is always willing to invest extra time to help his students succeed.

Stephen focuses on the holistic growth of his students, enabling them to achieve their full academic and personal potential. By developing a strong, interpersonal relationship with his students, Stephen seeks to truly teach his students key skills in critical thinking and discipline. Academically, Stephen seeks to continuously challenge his students in order to maximise their growth. Through targeted and personalised practise questions, he ensures that his students are fully confident with the course material and any extension problems. Stephen also sets focused goals and gives valuable feedback to his students, in order to ensure their improvement.

Biography:

Stephen grew up in Roseville, Sydney. He attended Our Lady of Good Council in Forestville before moving to St. Aloysius College in Year 3. Stephen's time at school was punctuated by international travel and strong extra-curricular involvement. He visited Germany regularly to see his extended family and refine his German. He also self-organised two exchange trips to Aloisius Kolleg, Bonn, Germany at the end of 2013 and 2014.

Stephen has been a regular volunteer at St. Vincent’s de Paul Society Night Patrol. He went to the Philippines on a school immersion trip, which involved working on the building site for houses and teaching classes in the rural mountain village Kiangan.

Stephen is fluent in French and native in German. Outside of tutoring, University study and volunteering, Stephen enjoys reading widely.