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Joshua Abelev

Joshua Abelev

A tutor of rare distinction, Joshua placed outright 1st in NSW for Mathematics with a perfect score of 100/100. Joshua graduated as the Dux of Cranbrook School with an ATAR of 99.90, placing 1st in his candidature for chemistry, as well as 2nd in English Advanced, Latin Continuers and Latin Ext. Joshua is currently studying combined PhB/Medicine as a Tuckwell Scholar at ANU.

Joshua credits his success to a relentless drive to minimise careless mistakes, a skill that he has harnessed and is eager to teach others.

Results and qualifications

  • ATAR: 99.90
  • State Ranks: 1st in NSW for Mathematics Advanced
  • School: Cranbrook School (Dux 2021, Academic Scholarship 2016-2021)
  • University: Tuckwell Scholarship ANU (PhB Science, with entry into Doctor of Medicine MChD)
  • Subjects: Mathematics Adv (100/100), Mathematics Ext. 1 (98/100), Chemistry (94/100), English Advanced (98/100)
  • The Ampol Best All-Rounder Award Academic Excellence Year 12
  • The Gilchrist Memorial Prize for Debating
  • Debating: Senior A ISDA, CAS Firsts, CAS Representative Firsts

Approach to tutoring

Josh promotes a meticulous, honest and efficient learning environment, enabling his students to meet and exceed their academic goals in a manner tailored to their unique needs. He works closely with his students to identify areas for improvement early on, aspiring to elucidate and resolve persistently misunderstood concepts and areas of the syllabus.

Josh inspires his students to think deeply about the most simple of concepts, exposing them to the nuances of their study and thereby sowing a real passion for their subjects. He provides regular and direct feedback both within and outside of lessons, with a view to developing his students into more confident problem solvers and scholars.

Josh prioritises realistic planning and organisation, and will work alongside his students to set goals and strive for improvement. Working ahead of their school curriculum, Josh’s students will be well equipped to master their subjects.

Biography

Josh grew up in Rose Bay, Sydney, and attended Cranbrook School on an Academic Scholarship, graduating as Dux of the school in 2021. A prefect and house captain, Josh immersed himself in extra-curricular life, being involved in debating, rowing, orchestra, robotics and philosophy.

Outside of tutoring, Josh debates and enjoys playing violin. He is currently nearing completion of his Gold Duke of Edinburgh award.