Rhys Mackintosh
Rhys is a knowledgeable and illustrious tutor whose passion for learning makes him dedicated to helping students enjoy and reach the full potential of their education. Specialising in high school Mathematics and Science, Rhys’ experience as a high-achiever in senior school enables him to give detailed, organised and well-balanced lessons for his students.
Rhys graduated from Barker College as Dux Proxime, achieving both a perfect ATAR of 99.95 as well as placing 3rd in NSW for Chemistry and 7th in NSW for Physics. A true all-rounder, Rhys completed both Ext. 2 Mathematics and English. Rhys was also the Debating and Public Speaking Captain at Barker. He is currently studying a Bachelor of Science/Master of Mathematics at the University of Sydney on the Chancellor’s Scholarship.
Rhys is the Head Debating tutor at Premier Tutors and is currently developing the Premier Tutors debating program.
Results and qualifications
- ATAR: 99.95
- State Ranks: 3rd in NSW for Chemistry, 7th in NSW for Physics
- School: Barker College (Dux Proxime, Debating and Public Speaking Captain)
- Dux of School 2018, 2019 and Dux Proxime 2020
- Debating Captain - Firsts Team (2020), ISDA Premiers (2018), CAS Premiers (2020), CAS Representative Team (2019,2020)
- Chemistry Olympiad High Distinction (2019)
- Subjects: Chemistry (99/100, 1st at Barker and highest mark ever achieved at Barker), English Advanced (95/100, 1st at Barker), English Ext. 1 (49/50, 6th at Barker), English Ext. 2 (49/50, 3rd at Barker), Mathematics Ext. 1 (99/100, 3rd at Barker), Mathematics Ext. 2 (98/100, 2nd at Barker), Physics (97/100, 1st at Barker)
Approach to tutoring
Rhys focuses on enabling students to achieve beyond their own academic expectations. He aims to create a personalised learning experience, fostering an enriching and engaging environment by catering to the needs of the student and their learning process.
His tutoring approach is built around the needs of the student, however, it remains fixed on helping them to achieve academic excellence. Rhys does this by finding the strengths and weaknesses of his students, using his observations to structure lessons in order to enrich pre-existing talent, while also addressing problem areas.
Furthermore, Rhys prepares thoroughly for each lesson, preparing detailed feedback and a clear plan for the student to achieve beyond their academic goals. His passion for teaching and learning offers students a clear and enthusiastic lesson to get the most out of their time.
Biography
Rhys grew up in the Upper North Shore of Sydney attending Barker College in Hornsby from Year 5 until his graduation as Dux Proxime in Year 12. In High School, Rhys involved himself in all aspects of school life, representing the Mock Trial Team as a closing barrister, the Debating team as Firsts Captain and the Volleyball Firsts team.
To complement his interest in debating and oratory, Rhys has possessed a lifelong passion for Mathematics and Science. Inspired by work experience with CSIRO in 2019, Rhys has decided to pursue further study of Physics and Pure Mathematics at University. Rhys is currently enrolled as a Dalyell Scholar in a combined Science and Mathematics degree, where he plans to study for the next four years.
In addition to tutoring, Rhys is planning on debating at the University of Sydney, while also coaching debating at his alma mater. He also enjoys playing basketball and volleyball as social sports, as well as reading postmodern fiction (he is currently reading Gravity’s Rainbow).