Mr Tim Bodisco - City, Brisbane

Having completed degrees in Mathematics and Physics, qualifications in IT, and
currently doing research in Mechanical Engineering towards a Ph.D, I offer
something more than most tutors. I believe that to achieve well in any science,
including Mathematics, it is vital that the content, and the fundamentals associated
with the content, are thoroughly understood. With this in mind I like to take a
conceptual approach with my students as opposed to just the regular rote learning of
questions - although with some students this can prove to be the optimal method.
An important aspect of highschool training is learning to problem solve and visualise
basic problems, unfortunately this is an aspect often missed by many students; I
endeavour to not only teach the students their current work but to also equip them
with the skills necessary to achieve well on their own.

Outside of private tutoring I also have been working at Queensland University of
Technology as a lecturer/tutor/demonstrator/marker - Physics (Radiation,
Mechanics, Optics), Mathematics (Algebra and Calculus), Business (Statistics) and
Engineering (Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Dynamics, Research Methods and
Mechanical Energy). This experience has not only given me invaluable experience in
terms of teaching but it also places me in the position of knowing exactly what is
expected of students when they reach university to study Science or Engineering.
Many students have also found my experience useful when selecting prospective
study options – I often mentor grade 12 students on their tertiary study options.

Additional to teaching science I also teach Drums. I have been playing drums for
over 20 years; and, in this time I have done extensive touring, recording and session
work. I am skilled in most forms of drumming ranging from heavy rock to orchestral
music. Additionally, I have performed to crowds as large as 10,000, have supported
international and national acts and have performed a season of Les Miserables.
Also, I have worked for Forte School of Music as a teacher in the past and have had
many private students. Although with teaching music I do expect a large amount of
commitment and daily practice.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of what I offer as a tutor please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Tim Bodisco
0412 817 032
timothy.bodisco@qut.edu.au


Experience
I have extensive high school (Grade 11 and 12 only) and university level tutoring experience.

Qualifications
B.Mathematics (QUT)
Grad. Cert. IT (QUT)
M.App.Sci (Medical Physics) (QUT)
PRINCE2: 2009 Foundations
Ph.D (Mechanical Engineering - current studies)

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