Himaja
About Me
Hi! My name is Himaja, and I am a first-year Medical Student at UNSW. As a recent IB graduate, I understand firsthand both the challenges and rewards that come with navigating a demanding academic program. I have also just been through the whole Medicine University Applications, so I know how overwhelming it can feel, but I also know that with the right support, every student can build confidence and achieve their goals.
One of the biggest contributors to my own success was having an incredible tutor during my IB journey. She not only helped me strengthen my understanding of difficult concepts but also gave me the confidence to believe in my abilities. Because of the positive impact she had on me, I am passionate about providing that same support and encouragement to my own students.
Above all, I believe that learning should be engaging and enjoyable. My goal is not only to help students improve their grades but also to foster curiosity, confidence, and a genuine appreciation for the learning process. I strive to create a supportive and positive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and growing academically.
I am a pretty fun person who likes to go on adventures and trying new things. During my free time, I like to read books, paint, watch movies, watch cricket, or cooking/baking. I look forward to helping students reach their full potential and achieve success in their studies
My teaching style
My teaching approach is tailored to each student’s individual needs. I begin by identifying their strengths, weaknesses, and current level of understanding, allowing me to create a personalised leaning plan that helps them achieve their goals.
I focus on breaking down complex topics into smaller, more manageable concepts, making them easier to understand and apply. My goal is to help students excel academically while also developing a genuine understanding and enjoyment of the subject.
My past experience
My experience as a tutor:
GCSE Science Tutoring (2023-2024):
I tutored several GCSE students in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. I was responsible for a diverse range of students from many background (e.g. one of my students was dyslexic). Every week I focused on a different topics which required me to use some really creative teaching methods to help each student with their individual needs.
Medicine Workshop (2026):
My friend and I who are both medical student created, planned and conducted a workshop at our school to help aspiring medical students get into medical schools. My main role was being the public speaker, conducting the activities we planned, and answering all of the students questions.
Being an Elder Sister (my whole life):
I have a younger sister who I have been tutoring my whole life basically. I think this taught me patience, responsible, and the ability to make learning fun very early on so you could say i am quite experienced with it comes to tutoring 🙂
My Proudest Achievements
I think one of my proudest achievements was camping and paddle boarding over 100km for my Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. This took a lot of resilience but it is one of my most treasured achievements and memories of my life.
Some other achievements of mine was getting 41 in IB, it was a testament to the hard work that I put into my studies over the two years. Another, proud moment was getting admission into UNSW for their undergraduate medicine program.
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I teach
- Australian Medicine Interview
- IELTS
- ISAT
- UCAT ANZ
- Med Personal Statement
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Science
- Maths
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Trigonometry
- English
- English Literature
- Extended Essay
- History
- Art
- Visual Arts
- TOK
- Medicine
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Calligraphy
- Cooking
- Cricket
My Results and Achievements
- IB Score of 41
- Level 7 in all IB HL Subjects
- VR 650+
- QR 680+
- Offers from 4 Medical Universities in Australia
- Passed UNSW Medicine Interview
- Pearson Excellence Award Recipient
- Received Visual Arts Award
- International Student Award Scholarship at UNSW
- Interview Invite from UNSW
- Interview Invite from JCU
- Interview invite from WSU
- HL Biology 7
- HL Chemistry 7
- SL Math AA 7
- Offer from UNSW
- Offer from JCU
- Offer from WSU
- Offer from Flinders University
- GCSE Science 99
- GCSE Maths 9