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Joshua

Maths Tutor Hectorville, SA
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make a student enjoy the subject that they are teaching. This will give the students a bigger incentive to try and learn the subject for their self, as well as have more fun and eagerness in learning the subject. I try and cater more towards the things that my students are not as good at,…
Prajwal
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Prajwal

Maths Tutor Paradise, SA
The important thing that a tutor can give a student is time and attention which he might not get in classroom of students. Make the student feel the subject is not difficult by explaining concepts step wise. The tutor can also build self-confidence and problem-solving skills by making him approach the issue first and then guide the correct…
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Baani
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Baani

Maths Tutor Windsor Gardens, SA
A tutor must treat each student as unique and motivate them to learn in a manner that they are most likely to succeed in. A tutoring lesson should give a student the confidence to apply a concept based on their understanding of it. -Patience -Prior experience -Communication skills -Willingness to learn -Fluency in…
Connor
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Connor

Maths Tutor Hectorville, SA
The most important thing that a tutor can do is to pivot their teaching style in order to suit not only the content but how the student learns. Without this ability to change as necessary you are putting your students at a significant disadvantage. Breaking down complex concepts into simple ideas. Creating a comfortable learning environment where…
Shaunak
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Shaunak

Maths Tutor Modbury, SA
Tutors are able to guide students in the right direction in their studies, and most importantly help them learn and solve any queries they have. My strength as tutor are that I'm not shy and ready to answer any questions, excel at Math's, science and English. Additionally, I'm able to communicate quite well and with a friendly/ approachable…
Thomas
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Thomas

Maths Tutor Magill, SA
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is support the student in overcoming their struggles in a subject, allowing students to reach their full academic potential. I hope to empower students by equipping them with the skills and knowledge required to succeed at school. I also hope to help students develop a genuine interest for…
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Mohammadhossein

Maths Tutor Woodforde, SA
A tutor could guide the student through few steps that make complicated questions easier for the student to handle. A good tutor will figure out the way of thinking of the student and modify his teaching methods to help the student in the best possible way. I carefully explain concepts and will always try to simplify or reword them if the people I…
RIDHAM
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RIDHAM

Maths Tutor Woodforde, SA
give him a confidence that he/she can do this work. my experience Programming Teacher • STEM, Adelaide • (6 months) • Description: • Teaching programming languages and scripting languages like python, java script , C and web development too. Programming Teacher • STEM, Adelaide • (6 months) • Description: • Teaching…
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Varsha

Maths Tutor Woodforde, SA
- a pillar of support: from my experience, the most important thing I appreciated from my tutors is supporting me when I was stressed about exams. I can understand how stressful being a student can be and want to help them just as my teachers helped me. - helping the student improve: it’s not just about getting the specific grade immediately,…
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Phuntsho

Maths Tutor Rostrevor, SA
1. Listen to your students. 2. Be creative and flexible with learning styles. Everyone learns differently. 3. Teach students to problem solve. 4. Foster independence. 5. Be patient at all times. 6. Give your best. Out of the many qualities I possess, I believe I am a good listener. So that I can better understand students misconceptions and…
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Jiangyu

Maths Tutor Modbury, SA
logical thinking towards a question, so the student can solve similar questions explain in an easy to understand way, develop logical steps when solving problems which can be applied to similar…
Peter
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Peter

Maths Tutor Hectorville, SA
It is important that the tutor understands the needs and the gaps that the student has at the beginning of the sessions. An understanding of the needs of the student ensures that key objectives and targets are set with the student to drive ownership. As a tutor, it is also important to constantly assess the impact of my tutoring method in order to…
Oliver Scott
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Oliver Scott

Maths Tutor Magill, SA
Being a tutor, the most important thing I can do is to be there for them. A tutor is not only some job that we do and get paid for but must go above and beyond to make a difference in their life. I have an engineering background and solid foundations, I love all things science but most of all, mathematics and…
Umesh
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Umesh

Maths Tutor Modbury, SA
A good tutor can make the students love the subject. when they love it they practice it more, this makes them confident and thus, they love it more. All this results automatically in their improved grades. I plan my class to make it more interesting and easy. I would correlate the concepts with their real-life uses and try to make the concepts…
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Akash

Maths Tutor Modbury, SA
Helping students to understand the fundamental habits and strategies to counter any academic challenges. It is not my job as a tutor to do their work, nor provide them with pages of work without teaching them, but rather offer them new perspectives and approaches to their academics. I am very patient and friendly, and my previous roles in customer…
Yuki
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Yuki

Maths Tutor Modbury, SA
I believe that the most important thing as a tutor is to listen to each individual student's needs and adjust my techniques and approaches of teaching to meet the learning styles of the student. I should go into every session with an open and flexible stance, with the ultimate goal providing support for my student in whatever way it is that they…
Cian
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Cian

Maths Tutor Teringie, SA
Be able to communicate information clearly and concisely, as well as being flexible enough to come up with different explanations for topics when a certain method isn't understood. I think it's also very important that a tutor is able to present the information in an engaging way, to help build a passion for the subject. I am friendly and patient,…
Tanmay
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Tanmay

Maths Tutor Gilles Plains, SA
Understand potential of child and develop brighter side of student. Tutor can share his practical understanding of concepts and deliver with best ability. A tutor can help students to get the best of him and chose the right career path. Emphasise on strategies Time management Critical and logical analysis Reasoning Problem solving Team work…
Zibo
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Zibo

Maths Tutor Windsor Gardens, SA
inspire interest build confidence motivate to do better entertain encourage give examples assign reachable tasks patience being qualified being able to adjust methodology excellent knowledge of the subject many years of teaching…
Aashi
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Aashi

Maths Tutor Tranmere, SA
The most important thing a tutor must do is to assess the student's answer and provide feedback, as that really helps them learn from their mistakes. Equally integral is, taking a doubt session as solving the doubts of the student not only improves learning but also develops a sense of confidence in the student about the subject, which develops a…
Zachary
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Zachary

Maths Tutor Tea Tree Gully, SA
Most importantly, a tutor can lead a student to realise what they are capable of. This kind of core belief change leads a student to have the self-confidence to reach their full potential, including their best learning. I am patient, understanding and compassionate. Even if a young person's lack of self-confidence results in negative behaviour, I…
Lily
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Lily

Maths Tutor Hectorville, SA
The most important thing would be to teach a student that studying shouldn't be a chore, and that giving it their all matters more than receiving a perfect grade. I understand that each student is different, and that not every approach will work for an individual, so it is essential that their tutor knows how to adapt to their needs while still…
Gian Franco
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Gian Franco

Maths Tutor Valley View, SA
Making sure the tutor knows the material, as well as able to respect and be patient with the student as they will not be able to figure out the problem the first few tries. I am able to explain things very well especially with math. I am also very patient and approachable. My adaptability is also my strength as I know every student is going to be…

Local Reviews

Communication is great and informative, when EZY Math assigned a tutor for my daughter that I did not want they were great about finding another person more suitable to our needs.
Mrs Giovanna Gupta, Athelstone

Inside AthelstoneTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Alex worked on consolidating multiplication facts, especially the 6 and 7 times tables, and practised finding perimeter and area of rectangles using diagrams.

In Year 9, James focused on solving linear equations and identifying x- and y-intercepts when graphing lines from equations.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student Priya explored trigonometry by applying the cosine rule to solve triangle problems and used a cheat sheet for extra practice ahead of her upcoming test.

Recent Challenges

Several process challenges emerged across primary and high school levels.

In Year 4 maths, incomplete homework was a repeated concern—"Kalani should remember to do her homework," noted after multiple subtraction and times table sessions, leaving gaps in revision.

A Year 9 student came to lessons without books, which meant "less related questions" could be tackled that week.

In senior maths (Year 11), over-reliance on calculators surfaced during standard deviation tasks; when asked to work manually, confusion slowed progress.

One tutor observed a Year 8 student organizing ideas for English assignments but struggling to format them clearly, making conclusions harder to draft confidently.

Recent Achievements

One Athelstone tutor noticed a Year 11 student who previously struggled with test mistakes now quickly pinpointing where she went wrong and independently correcting her working—something she hesitated to attempt last term.

In another session, a Year 9 student who used to rely heavily on prompting surprised her tutor by solving challenging equations almost entirely on her own after just one walkthrough.

Meanwhile, a Year 5 student who would often rush through word problems is now pausing to underline key information before answering, leading her to finish every question in the set correctly this week.

Local Spots for Tutoring

If you'd prefer not to have lessons at home, tutoring can also take place at a local library—such as Campbelltown Public Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Athelstone School.