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Banksia's tutors include a former high school dux and 99+ ATAR achiever with state-first in HSC English, a seasoned K–12 educator and curriculum leader, a peer mentor from Sydney Tech with UCAT top 5%, experienced private maths and science specialists, and a Cum Laude early childhood teacher skilled in both classroom teaching and individual student support.

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Anzel
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A tutor can help his/her students reach a point of self-confidence in his/her own ability. Teach students to become independent learners and above all, help improve their academic performance. As a tutor, my strengths as a tutor would include; flexibility, I am able to adapts to different schedules and subjects, reliable, positive attitude towards…
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Explain topics Ask questions and go through examples Establish camaraderie and trust Be available to help when needed Communicate effectively Adapt to the needs of the student As an experienced tutor I can provide firsthand knowledge and help regarding the syllabus and its content. Additionally, I am dedicated and enjoy tutoring and helping…
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The most important thing an english tutor can do for their students, besides helping them improve in their areas of need, is to support them and encourage them to perform to their very best and increase their confidence in their abilities in order to do well in exams. My strengths are my approachable nature as well as my understanding of the…
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I think the most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is to help them not only build the skills they need for the subject they're being tutored in, but also to build the skills to be confident of themselves within it as well. From my experience being tutored both in maths and for an instrument, that was something my tutors helped…
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I believe the most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is to be supportive. Being able to empathise with your student is important. A tutor needs to understand where a student is struggling and support them through this so that they're able to develop a thorough understanding. You also need to be able to celebrate your…
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A tutor can guide students to achieve their goals, make them confident and sow seeds of morality and wisdom. At a young age, the values that an english tutor can imply on a student are of paramount importance. I am highly passionate about teaching. Apart from that, I have strong communication skills and try to engage the students by making my…
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I think the most important thing that the tutor can do is to understand the student's mental and emotional state and to be flexible around it. The student will be more willing to learn if the tutor adjusts to them accordingly. I can make learning easier with a fun and light environment. I can also make the student give their full attention on the…
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The most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is help him learn all the tools he needs to succeed on his own. My number one strength is having the passion for it. I really love what I teach and I truly want to deliver the material in the best way possible, which always helps me in achieving the desired aim. My second strength has…
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Simplify school work and syllabus and teach it in a more concise way to the student. Communication, Problem Solving,…
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The most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is probably to be able to be patient and listen as well as understand what aspects are difficult and also to have the ability to make the student aware that it is okay to make mistakes and to make them feel comfortable My strengths as a tutor have to be the ability to distinguish what…
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The essential characteristic of an english tutor is the way to deliver the knowledge and information that makes students can easily understand and boosts their spirit for learning more. I have received some feedback from my previous parents' students as I am a friendly, trustworthy and dedicated tutor. Moreover, I believe I am a patient person as…
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A tutor is a guide to show the right path. Students might stumble a lot, but tutor should hold him up, stand by him and show the right direction. Never giving up on a student, looking for opportunities to advance their skill is what an english tutor should always do. I try to explain things from the student's perspective. For example, a gamer…
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There are three most important things that tutors can do for their students. First, understand students' weaknesses and try to improve them using a teaching tool. Second, make prepare a good lesson that makes the study more interesting, for example giving small gifts and praise when students provide a good answer or result. Lastly, to be…
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Reinforcment and feedback holds highest credence as an educator. Someone who is a good tutor regardless of subject is able to touch people who are unlike them. It takes a degree of empathy to step into the mindset of other students and apply positive reinforcement to their efforts. This not only creates a strong relationship with the student's own…
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Trying to bring out the best that a student can do; whether in grasping a concept, applying it or simply being able to explain it. Properly conveying the idea to each student according to their personal means of understanding because "you can't judge an elephant by its ability to…
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I think the most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is be flexible in the way they teach for each individual student to maximise their learning. This is what I strive to do. As your tutor I will be be passionate and committed about your students learning. Additionally, I am highly organised, have good time management skills, and…
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Build their confidence and prepare them before an exam. This personally was the most important thing for me prior to every exam as I would always enter panicked and feeling nauseous. After being tutored, I feel this is one of the most necessary and significant thing an english tutor can do for a student. I am very patient and can attempt to…
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I consider the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to be fully committed to them while fully giving the student their attention while teaching. Furthermore, I believe that a tutor has to prepare themselves very well before a lesson and bring multiple techniques with them in order to make sure that the student can fully grasp an…
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One of the most important traits a tutor can have is empathy. Understanding the unique learning needs and preferences of each student is crucial. A tutor can create a motivating and engaging environment by adapting teaching methods to suit the student's preferred learning style. When students feel understood and supported, they become more…
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To be a good tutor, I feel like you need to be personally connected with your students. Each student has their own unique situation whether it be family or academic and as a tutor, you must be able to work with what your students have. After all, I believe that is the role of a tutor; to help students build upon what they have and then help them…
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Be patient with them. They do not have the same experience that we have so it might be difficult for them to grasp or even explain what they don't understand but they will eventually be able to gain an understanding of it when you try explaining it to them from a different perspective - Patient - Flexible in teaching styles and explains concepts…
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1) To help the student find a lifelong passion for learning that will see them grow and develop in amazing ways. 2) Aid the student in cementing study habits that they enjoy, encouraging revision and active learning. 3) Assist the student to understand that their mind is brilliant and their voice is heard and matters. This will help foster a…
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A good tutor should provide a supportive and encouraging learning environment, individualized instruction, goal setting, feedback, and support to help the student achieve their full potential. My strengths as a tutor are my extensive knowledge base, availability, ability to personalize my responses, adaptability, and…

Local Reviews

Lia is really enthusiastic about the help that Jennifer is providing which as a mother is very exciting and comforting.
Helen, Brighton-le-Sands

Inside BanksiaTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 5 student Sasha practised measurement skills by working through questions from Chapter 8 and also received support on specific homework problems.

In Year 10, James revised simultaneous equations using the elimination method and focused on understanding coefficients through step-by-step examples.

For Year 12, Charlotte completed practice questions on networks, rates, and ratios directly aligned with the Standard Mathematics syllabus to prepare for upcoming assessments.

Recent Challenges

A Year 9 student tackling networks found it difficult to memorise key definitions and formulas, which slowed progress; as the tutor noted, "explaining the parts of the topic he didn't understand was hard without repeating myself."

In Year 7 algebra, another student consistently avoided writing out working for equations, making sign errors harder to catch.

For a primary creative writing task, one child hesitated to try new ideas out of fear of mistakes—leading to less original responses.

Meanwhile, in senior trigonometry revision, incomplete homework limited the depth of discussion and practice on advanced problems.

Recent Achievements

One Banksia tutor noticed a Year 11 student who, after struggling with ratios in the past, began identifying calculation errors independently and even caught a mistake before the tutor did during a complex networks problem.

In another high school session, a student who used to skip showing working for algebra now writes out each step and talks through her process aloud without prompting, making it much easier to catch mistakes early.

Meanwhile, a younger primary student recently started asking for extra worksheets on mixed numerals—something she previously avoided—and now tries new fraction problems by herself before seeking help.

What they say about our tutoring

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Jessica has been great, she has helped Ben quite a bit already and identified problems and strengths.  She is punctual and diligent.

My son, is doing quite well at the moment (year 9). His tutor was fantastic and got him up to a level where he finally 'got it'Âť.

Liam is now achieving an A for Maths - (previously getting a D!!!) Calvin is a delightful member of your team and he related really well with Liam.

English tutoring in Banksia

Are you looking for an English Tutor? We don't blame you! In an increasingly interconnected world written and verbal communication skills are more and more important. And, with the amount of information available out there, it is increasingly important to be able to read, comprehend, compare and evaluate written information.

These aren't skills useful only for achieving high grades in English, they are invaluable life skills with more real world relevance than ever before... but... it does all start at school, in English class. 

English Tutor Banksia

A conveniently located Banksia English tutor will help your child develop the English skills they need to ace those exams and increase interest in the subject. The tutor will come to your home whenever it is convenient and tailor the tuition to your child's specific needs and academic goals. Maybe your child needs some help with school work, or an assignment, or exam preparation ... that's ok, the tutor will conduct lessons in whatever way you specify.

On the pricing side of things, there are no hidden costs or requirements or sneaky fees. You can use tutoring as much or as little as you like and you are charged only for what you use with a simple hourly rate. That's it.

Try us on 1300 312 354....

... and by the way, your first lesson works as a trial, so if you don't love your tutor, you won't be charged and we can organise an alternative English tutor in Banksia.

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 Bayside Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Arncliffe Public School.