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Aarushi
Tutor Willoughby, NSW
I have realized that children need tutors who can hone a child's curiosity into skill and their academic strengths. Not only that, but I also support the idea of fun learning! I believe that it is important for a student to enjoy what they are studying as their happiness is important. Through this, they understand and remember better! I believe I…
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Mark Wayne
Tutor Willoughby, NSW
To make them realize and harness their own brain power to process the beauty of numbers. By doing so, fear of numbers can be eliminated and that will definitely propel them for their future. I am a well-rounded person with an aptitude for Math. My style of teaching is to make Math as fun as possible and interesting as possible. I am patient and I…
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Mikhil
Tutor Willoughby, NSW
I think the most important thing a tutor can do is remove some of the stigma the student already holds towards the subject. Often, students come to tutors due to their inability to study effectively and building up the difficulty of the subject in their head. The most important thing a tutor can do is show the student how to study effectively and…
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Tutor Willoughby, NSW
I believe the most important things a tutor can do are to build the student's confidence, explain concepts clearly, and adapt teaching methods to meet their individual needs. Beyond improving grades, a tutor should teach strategies for problem-solving and independent thinking so students can succeed even without guidance. One of my key strengths…
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Chinese
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Thi Phuong Thanh
Tutor Willoughby, NSW
I reckon a tutor should be able to help students to feel like studying and actually get the knowledge not just memorise it. As the oldest with 3 siblings, I’m quite confident i can communicate well with…
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Liam
Tutor Willoughby, NSW
I think that the most important things that a tutor can do for a student would be to inspire them to love the subjects that they take and study, to be able to inspire them to do their work and really work at it in their own time, such that the tutoring isn't a dependency but a supplement to their success. Once that's achieved, it becomes much…
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English
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Jiajun
Tutor Willoughby, NSW
Cares about the learning experiences of the student and communication. A good communication and care can motivate students to learn and make the teaching process a lot enjoyable I have a good communication skill that allow me to explain complex questions and topics in a easy understanding way. My Actuarial degree also qualify and prove my solid…
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Economics
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Adrian
Tutor Willoughby, NSW
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student can vary, depending on the student. For e.g I had a friend who's outlook on maths was very negative, he had despised it his whole life and every time we'd have maths h would just have a frown upon his face and his mood would change. I assumed this was because he had never really…
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- Youth mentor exp
- Clear communicator
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Physics
Maths
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Stephen
Tutor Willoughby, NSW
One of the most important thing a tutor can do is to help a student to acquire the knowledge. What it means is that the student can internally understand what is being taught as a building block, which enables the student to advance his/her learning.
An important aspect of acquiring knowledge is to teach student how to think. As different…
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Nicholas
Tutor Willoughby, NSW
Apart from the obvious requirements to provide sound academic knowledge and advice, the other aspect of tutoring that I consider most important is getting the student excited about learning. The best teachers have a successful balance of both aspects. When a tutor is excited about the content, that will get the student excited as well. An…
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- PhD candidate
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Biology
Science
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Wesley
Tutor Willoughby, NSW
I think the most important thing for a tutor is to genuinely care about the student. When a student feels supported and encouraged, they're more likely to stay motivated and engaged. It’s not just about explaining concepts—it’s about building confidence, helping them develop problem-solving skills, and making sure they feel comfortable…
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- High Dist Maths
- Gifted & Talented
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Francesco
Tutor Narraweena, NSW
Work with students right throughout the whole year if they have to. I am a great listener and have experience with HSC students as well as 1st grade…
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Business Studies
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Brianna
Tutor Beacon Hill, NSW
The most important thing as a tutor is to help them understand the importance of English and mathematics. If something is unclear, it is my duty to research and resolve the issue so the student can learn correctly to progress in the future. If the student enjoys a certain subject, he/she may potentially be a passionate teacher in the future. As a…
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Helga
Tutor Narraweena, NSW
Having both been the tutee and the tutor, I believe that it is imperative that a tutor is supportive of the student and caters their teaching to the student's specific needs. Tutoring is only truly effective when the student is completely engaged with the tutor and I believe that this can only happen when the student believes that they are in an…
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Hei Leong Leo
Tutor Crows Nest, NSW
Don’t make students memorize, make them understand it in their own way. A lot of the topics that are taught can actually be related to previous topics. If they can see that connection between each topic, then understanding tends to become easier. Also, we shouldn’t put too much pressure on them. That means don’t explain too quickly, but…
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- Builds confidence
- Adapts style
- Patient explainer
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Maths
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Tanya
Tutor Crows Nest, NSW
Helping students learn confidently is the best work of life. I love using all teaching methods and means to help students overcome their learning difficulties so that they can learn happily and confidently. - A teacher with 12 years of teaching experience
- Understand students' strengths and needs well
- Able to work with students with different…
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Max
Tutor Neutral Bay, NSW
I think the most important thing for a tutor to do for a student is make sure they not only know but actually understand the content, like having knowledge on a deeper meaning, so in a test if you face a nuanced question, you are able to solve it due to your in-depth understanding of the content. I was tutored in highschool which has allowed me to…
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- 98+ ATAR
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Chemistry
Maths
Biology
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Jett
Tutor Crows Nest, NSW
Build a personal relationship with them and understand what the student does and doesn't like. Having being tutored myself, I didn't respond as well with someone who could not meet me at my level than I did with a tutor who I felt I could relate to and trust.
I am calm and caring, which I think is really important in tutoring, especially when…
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English
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Justin
Tutor Crows Nest, NSW
I believe that the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to act as both an academic and emotional mentor to alleviate some of the stress that comes with studying. Naturally, it is expected for tutors to help students with breaking down the content into manageable concepts for the student to understand. However, aspects such as study…
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- Breaks down concepts
- Study skills focus
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Maths
English
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Su jin
Tutor Crows Nest, NSW
I deeply care about understanding children’s need in order to support the needs for the children, building confidence for the children about the questions, providing clear explanations if needed and regarding any unclear questions and encouraging critical questions so the children themselves can solve the questions by themselves I an very…
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Sophie
Tutor Beacon Hill, NSW
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to support them without judgement. Whether that support comes in smaller forms of teaching students concepts they may struggle with or encouraging students to not give up. As a tutor I think my greatest strengths are bringing in a passion and enjoyment for the subjects I tutor and…
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- Peer Academic Leader
- Model UN participant
- Creative arts mentor
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Maths
Biology
Science
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English
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Ian
Tutor Killarney Heights, NSW
A great tutor should focus on building a student's confidence for learning by fostering understanding, critical thinking, and a safe environment for growth. By clarifying concepts and questions carefully step-by-step, tutors make learning approachable. Positive reinforcement for progress while setting and tracking achievable goals offers clear…
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- Dist Maths/Phys
- Student mentor
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Maths
English
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Rebecca
Tutor Forestville, NSW
I believe a tutor should always be reliable, punctual, patient, kind, and supportive - as this creates a safe learning environment for all students. I am newly graduated, meaning I still recall all the emotions and stresses of high school, and know the content and structure of various subjects extremely well. I excelled at my own school in English…
Strengths:
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- Growth Coaching Cert
- Clear communicator
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Modern History
English
Local Reviews
Inside Balgowlah HeightsTutoring Sessions
Content Covered
Year 7 student Jerry worked on converting between fractions, decimals, and percentages, then applied these skills to problems involving GST and profit/loss, and also practised writing equations for linear relationships using tables of values.
Year 9 student Amelie focused on mastering surd simplification, multiplication/division, and rationalising denominators, and completed summary notes for key topics like indices and quadratics as part of her assessment preparation.
Meanwhile, Year 12 student Clara revised loans and annuities in financial maths ahead of an exam, tackled network problems involving minimum-cut/maximum-flow theorems, and reviewed standard deviation questions in normal distribution using formula sheets.
Recent Challenges
In Year 8 maths, one student often avoided writing out full working in algebra and geometry problems; as a tutor noted, "he lost marks in his exam as he did not show his working out." This meant that even correct answers couldn't earn maximum credit.
In Year 12 financial maths, another student sometimes brought incomplete notes or forgot key materials like her calculator, making it harder to apply concepts independently during lessons.
When a student skipped homework attempts before sessions, the opportunity for deeper revision and targeted feedback was lost—especially leading up to tests when problem-solving skills mattered most.
Recent Achievements
One Balgowlah Heights tutor noticed that Jerry, a high school student, has started double-checking his working out and now asks for help only after attempting challenging questions himself—a big shift from when he'd get stuck and wait for guidance.
In another session, Clara took the initiative to complete several past papers on her own before her exams, showing much more independence in her study routine than earlier in the term.
Meanwhile, Lilly (Year 4) has begun recognising and correcting her own times tables mistakes during "Hit the Button," instead of guessing or waiting for answers.
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 Mosman Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School.