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Matthew
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Matthew

Tutor Burnside, SA
A tutor should display patience, kindness, and develop a relationship with the student; as well as personalised learning. I think it is important to develop different strategies of explaining concepts to students, this is a skill I was able to further improve whilst on placement. There is more to tennis coaching than teaching children how to…
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Jonathan

Tutor Burnside, SA
The most important thing a tutor can do for their student is to accommodate their learning style. Students have ranging techniques and motivations when learning content. Personally, I struggled with auditory learning as a student, and would therefore ask my teachers to give me a range of tactile learning techniques to assist in my learning. I…
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Farzan
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Farzan

Tutor Burnside, SA
understanding that not all students understand concepts the same way and the first time that can sense when students do not understand and willingly tries another approach of presenting the material. Passionate, empathetic, good listener, explaining material in multiple ways, reliable, evaluating students with asking several questions, and Giving…
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Rucan

Tutor Burnside, SA
Provide a structured and highly efficient way of teaching that simultaneously encourages independent problem-solving and allows the student to understand the concepts in a comprehensive way. Students should have a deep understanding about the subject which is not just a cut-and-paste from what the teacher explains. Teaching independent critical…
Timothy
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Timothy

Tutor Burnside, SA
My understanding of a tutors role is not to do the students work, yet to uncover their natural ability so that they may proceed to increase their academic results. Therefore, the most important thing a tutor can do is not only provide advice but draw out the best of people. I have been told I am a 'people person', I previously worked in a busy…
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Ishjyot

Tutor Burnside, SA
It is important to realise that every student has their own individual capabilities which need to be attended differently. Therefore, explaining topics based on their capabilities is necessary for the student to be successful. Being able to understand their needs and assist them whenever they feel stuck, thereby acknowledging 'out of the box'…
James
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James

Tutor Burnside, SA
The most important way in which I can aid my students is by providing them with the capability to master new content on their own. Alongside this, I can provide advice from the position of having completed with which they are grappling, allowing me to better aid them with my 'inside knowledge' of the curriculum. I believe my main strengths as a…
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Avinash

Tutor Burnside, SA
Help them understand what is required of them to reach that next grade band and help them get there I am a very sociable person so I am able to click with a wide range of people and personality…
Taj
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Taj

Tutor Burnside, SA
One of the most important thing a tutor can do is be able to listen tot he child and not get frustrated at them if they are unable to grasp the concept. It is about taking the time to work through the question slowly and doing it step by step so the child can ask questions in each of the steps, therefore they are more likely to be able to tackle…
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Yi

Tutor Hazelwood Park, SA
- Be sure about the answers you about to tell your student in regular questions. - Everyone has their opinion, let them think and have their own thoughts on objective questions. - Listen and trying to be supportive. - Teach them how to be resourceful instead of telling them what to do. I have never become a formal tutor but I think I could…
Jason
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Jason

Tutor Erindale, SA
One of the most important things I have realised over helping my friends in year 12 would be to walk through the question and not actually doing the question for the student. Sure you could do the question for them and they could get full marks for an assignment or whatever, but they would not understand the fundamentals lying behind the question…
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Maged

Tutor Linden Park, SA
Every parent wants their child to thrive, and as a tutor, I believe the three pillars of that success are individualized approaches, motivational guidance, and clear communication. Each student brings unique strengths and interests, and tailoring my methods to ignite their curiosity is crucial. This personalized spark can be the difference between…
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Adrian

Tutor Leabrook, SA
Providing consistent guidance, support and encouragement. Developing skills and confidence so the student can achieve their goals and become an independent learner. Patient, understanding and empathic style. Strong grasp of the subject, explained in an engaging and interesting way. Reliable and mature tutor with a genuine passion for helping…
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Lennie

Tutor Linden Park, SA
I think to be able to personalise teaching plans and tailor tutoring sessions to the specific learning needs & strategies of each individual student is crucial to achieve the best learning outcome and get the most out of tutoring from the perspective of the student. Aside from that, a tutor should have good listening skills, creativity, patience…
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Amitava

Tutor Heathpool, SA
To gain confidence in them and make them more methodical and improve their exam strategy and psychological approach. I can feel the wavelength of every student quickly and befit my style of teaching…
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Char Yee

Tutor Stonyfell, SA
Listening to the student Breaking down information to ensure understanding occurs Helping student believe in him/her self Patience Persistence Communication Understanding that all students are different and use different methods to…
Jonathan
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Jonathan

Tutor Linden Park, SA
- Being available for the student not only during lesson times but during the week - Being empathetic that not all students learn at the same rate, every student is different and therefore require different teaching techniques - Being responsible and preparing teaching material in advance My main strengths lie in my communication skills. I…
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Solomon

Tutor Kensington Park, SA
Ultimately the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to aid them in learning. However, along with that there must be good foundations to assist this, such as: creating an environment the student feels comfortable and happy in, building good rapport with the student and ensuring the learning content is being delivered in such a way…
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Giang

Tutor Marryatville, SA
I think the most important thing is to give them an interest in the subjects. In my study path, I realized that the easiest way to study well in a subject is loving them. Therefore, instead of providing them with a full of academic lessons, teachers should help them feel entertained in the lessons. Then, they will find out and get better by…
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Laura

Tutor Linden Park, SA
I believe that it is important for tutors to be passionate about teaching. This way, it is easier for the student to gain interest in the subject, which ultimately leads to better performance from the student as they are more motivated to study and learn. I also think that it is important for tutors to create a comfortable learning environment for…
Jason
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Jason

Tutor Wattle Park, SA
Listening to the students is the most important things a tutor can do. Not everyone can study at the same pace or method. While I have my method of teaching, it helps the student to be more comfortable to study in a way that they are familiar or works for them. I can be as soft or hard as required to teach my students. Listening to them and…
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Tumal

Tutor Wattle Park, SA
As a tutor, my most important goal is to help my student understand the material and develop their problem-solving skills. To achieve this, I create a welcoming and supportive environment where my student feels comfortable asking questions and seeking help when needed. I use a variety of teaching methods to reach all types of learners, such as…
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Ethan

Tutor Kensington Gardens, SA
Build interest. For younger student, most of them are still trying to find their interest in a certain field. The best thing I can do is to build interest with my humorous skill. Interest can lead students to an automatic learning mode, they will intake the related knowledge and digest them by themselves, and have the ability to do self-study,…

Inside BurnsideTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 6 student Armando worked on comparing fractions and decimals using number lines, as well as converting between units.

For Year 10, Ella focused on surface area and volume of three-dimensional shapes like spheres and prisms, applying formulas to practical problems.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Jay revised bivariate statistics by interpreting residual plots and working through exponential regression questions from a revision guide.

Recent Challenges

In Year 9 maths, one student's working was described as "hard to follow," with cramped handwriting and inconsistent labelling—making it easy to lose track during matrix problems.

A Year 11 student left several assignment requirements unclear until the last minute; as a tutor noted, "he needs to check the task sheet closely before submitting."

Meanwhile, in Year 7 algebra, skipping written steps when simplifying expressions led to repeated errors with negatives.

For a primary learner, focus drifted quickly during longer tasks—work became untidy and mistakes crept in as attention waned near the end of each session.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Burnside noticed that a Year 10 student who used to hesitate when stuck on algebraic problems now confidently asks for help as soon as something isn't clear, rather than guessing or staying silent.

In another session, a Year 12 student independently scored B+ on his first two practice exams and pinpointed areas he wants to improve, showing real ownership over his learning.

Meanwhile, a younger student who'd previously relied heavily on reminders is now tackling worksheets mostly solo and only seeks clarification when truly needed. Last week, she remembered how to convert decimals to percentages and got every question right on her class test.

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 Burnside Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Burnside Primary School.