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Justin Tan

Justin Tan

Justin is an experienced UCAT, HSC and A-Levels tutor who aims to help his students perform at their full potential. Having achieved outstanding academic results and experience working with various students, Justin is proficient with a range of subjects and is able to adapt his teaching to unique styles of learning.

Results and qualifications

  • ATAR: 99.95 (CIE A*A*A*A*A*)
  • School: Macleans College, NZ
  • University: University of New South Wales (Bachelor of Medical Science/Doctor of Medicine (BMed/MD))
  • Subjects: A-Level Chemistry (91%; A*), A-Level Physics (94%; A*), A-Level Biology (90%; A*), A-Level Mathematics (95%; A*), A- Level Geography (93%; A*)
  • Scholarships: University of Sydney Vice Chancellor’s Award Scholarship
  • NZQA Scholarship Award 2017 (3 or more scholarships) - Scholarship in Chemistry, Statistics and Calculus
  • NZQA Scholarship Award 2018 (3 or more scholarships) - Scholarship in Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Calculus and English
  • 97th percentile in both the UMAT and UCAT exams (for Medicine admission)

Approach to tutoring

Justin’s approach to tutoring consists of a mix of adaptability and structure, but the goal is always academic excellence. He aims to personalise the tutoring experience from student to student, suiting the needs and unique learning styles of the student.

His style of teaching is adaptable and fosters the way in which the student learns best, ensuring that subject knowledge is firmly retained and can be effectively demonstrated in examinations. Justin is particularly passionate about and continually strives to promote the development of efficient study habits. Justin believes that tutoring is most valuable when it is individualised and highly engaging, and aims to conduct his lessons in that manner.

Biography

Justin was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia but moved to Auckland, New Zealand at a young age, growing up there and graduating from Macleans College in 2018. In high school, Justin found his passion and talent for the sciences, leading to his outstanding performance in the Cambridge International Examinations and participation in the NZ Biology Olympiad. After graduating, he moved to Sydney and is studying Medicine at the University of New South Wales.

Outside of tutoring and academia, Justin is a skilled cellist looking to audition for various prestigious orchestras within Sydney. He enjoys running and playing basketball, as well as hiking and travelling.