Margaret Vaka-Vivili's Tutor Profile, Ardgay Physics tutor, Ardgay Chemistry tutor, Ardgay Biology tutor, Ardgay Combined Science tutor

Physics
Secondary - $30.00 p.h.
NCEA Level 1 - $35.00 p.h.

Chemistry
Secondary - $30.00 p.h.
NCEA Level 1 - $35.00 p.h.
NCEA Level 3 - $35.00 p.h.
University - $35.00 p.h.
Adult/Casual - $35.00 p.h.

Biology
Secondary - $30.00 p.h.
NCEA Level 1 - $35.00 p.h.

Combined Science
Secondary - $30.00 p.h.
NCEA Level 1 - $35.00 p.h.
Adult/Casual - $35.00 p.h.

Personal Description: I graduated from a PNG University in Applied Chemistry and worked in the same University as a Technical Officer –Chemistry technician for 5 years. With a lot of practical experience, I later moved to Tonga and taught Junior & Senior Secondary Science at Certificate level and Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate level including; Chemistry, Physics & Biology, for 6 years using NCEA study materials. I also completed a Post Grad Diploma in Education from the University in Suva Fiji and tutored Foundation level & degree level Science students in Chemistry at USP-Tonga campus for 10 years. For the last 4 years I have been a teacher educator with the Ministry of Education, training Science teachers in Tonga, understanding the constraints faced by classroom teachers to meet curriculum and syllabus requirements in a school calendar year. I have been extensively involved in Internal Assessment & School Certificate Examinations, (both setting & marking), plus curriculum review for the last 3 years.
Recently in 2009, I have been placed in a Wellington College while undergoing training with Massey University and have come to familiarize myself with the New NZ curriculum and NCEA examination system. My experience has brought me to a greater awareness and understanding of some personal attributes and expectations on students in regards to NCEA Achievement standards.

Tutoring Experience: I have 10 year-experience of tutoring Foundation & Degree level Chemistry at the USP Tonga campus. Ten (10) years-experience of tutoring Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate Chemistry Forms 6 & 7 and 4 years of tutoring Cambridge IGCSE Science & A/S level Chemistry.

Tutoring Approach: My philosophy about success in studying Science and enjoying it is that; if you don’t understand today’s work, tommorrow’s work will be harder to understand if you don’t get a clear explanation today. Clear it today, get that extra help for a brighter vision for tomorrow.
Science is enjoyable, only if you make it, so seek the help you need today.

Qualifications:

• BSc Applied Chemistry (PNGUT),
• PG Dip Education (USP Suva, Fiji),
• Return to Teaching – Secondary Certificate (Massey ~sp~cfcdd~/**Web Address Removed**)

Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes
Clearance Certificate: Yes