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Jonathan

English Tutor Burnside, SA
The most important thing an english 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…
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Timothy

English Tutor Burnside, SA
My understanding of an english 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…
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James
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James

English 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

English 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

English Tutor Burnside, SA
One of the most important thing an english 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…
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Yi

English 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…
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Maged

English Tutor Linden Park, SA
Every parent wants their child to thrive, and as an english 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…
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Char Yee

English 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

English 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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Laura

English 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…
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Shobha

English Tutor Toorak Gardens, SA
The most important thing an english tutor can do for their student is ensure that the student has gained the ability to consolidate the information taught. The student must be able to reproduce the content learned in their own words at their own time. Specifically for English, many students have wonderful, original ideas in their minds, however,…
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Daniel

English Tutor Toorak Gardens, SA
- Facilitate open discussion about the stresses, intricacies, and difficulties of schooling (especially in Year 12) - Explain the same concept as a student's classroom teacher but in a way that is digestible to the student (offering a personal approach) - Be able to provide detailed feedback and/or comprehensive drafts for assignments and…
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Archibald

English Tutor Glenside, SA
I believe the most powerful way an english tutor can aid a student is by giving them confidence. More than often, students can show more vulnerability in a one-on-one session than in a classroom surrounded by their peers, and so the best thing I can do is use these private sessions to impart confidence in the students by making them see ways they…
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Rebecca

English Tutor Rosslyn Park, SA
I believe the most important aspect is encouraging learning and allowing students to explore creative aspects of learning freely. I believe that the way you are taught and the encouragement you receive along the way has a significant impact on a student's performance. Hence, I believe that teaching a student to be confident in themselves and their…
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Thomas

English Tutor Kensington, SA
The single most important thing that an english tutor can do for a student is to help them build confidence in their own abilities to learn and overcome challenges. By helping grow and nurture this sense of confidence, a tutor can give a student the tools that they need to learn not only the subject they are working on, but also other subjects and…
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Lucy

English Tutor Beulah Park, SA
A vital aspect of tutoring is being non-judgemental. it is important for an english tutor to make the student feel comfortable to share if they do not understand something or are struggling. If a student feels as if they will be judged or considered inadequate they are less likely to come to tutor’s for help. Building a strong relationship is…
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Anant

English Tutor Beulah Park, SA
A tutor can make learning enjoyable by emphasising on the practical aspects and usage. It is also incumbent upon the tutor to help the student realise the difference learning brings in life and helps them make a responsible and better human being. Patience, friendliness and ability to make the child comfortable by not being a 'Tutor' in the…
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Mia

English Tutor Toorak Gardens, SA
A tutor must be patient, flexible, honest and attentive. It is important that tutors do not give students the answer directly but allows the student to discover the answer with extra guidance. The ultimate goal of tutoring is to help students become independent learners. A tutor must be willing to adapt to different situations and learning…
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Gauri

English Tutor Frewville, SA
1. Making them believe in themselves. 2. Training and assisting them to achieve successive goals through proven teaching-learning methods and performance strategies. 3. Enhancoing their performance through consistent practice, feedback and tracking. 4.Empowering them with the comprehensive knowledge, skills and attitudes. In my opinion, my…
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Umama

English Tutor Dulwich, SA
I think that being able to build a rapport with the student is one of the fundamental skills to be a good tutor. This lays the foundation for the student being comfortable in asking questions to the tutor, as well as the tutor finding a teaching style that is most suited to the student. I am confident in my ability to explain subject matter to the…
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Georgia

English Tutor St Morris, SA
The most important thing an english tutor can do is help their students to see the value and potential in themselves. Through helping students find a learning style (and pace) that suits them and encouraging them to develop their skills in a wide range of subjects, tutors give students the foundation of confidence and understanding. I'm patient…
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Chongkai

English Tutor Glenunga, SA
To ensure that the students do comprehend everything that has been taught I am sensitive to observe the studying behavior thus I could create an unique study method for the…
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Parth

English Tutor Dulwich, SA
a. Individualized Approach: Tailor the tutoring sessions to suit the student's unique learning style, strengths, and weaknesses. b. Building Confidence: Help students believe in their abilities and instill a growth mindset to overcome challenges. c. Patience and Empathy: Be patient with the student's progress, understanding that everyone…

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.

What they say about our tutoring

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Rick is the perfect tutor for Emily. She likes ths way he explains maths and gives her useful tips to help remember things. Emily is very happy and is starting to gain the confidence that she can improve her maths.

We are really happy with Nimesh. He has been so accommodating and is a great tutor - Mia is getting a huge amount out of the lessons.

Wanted to take this opportunity to say how great Jeremy is! My daughter was incredibly nervous about having a male tutor but after the first session and moving forward, she feels completely comfortable, at ease and really enjoys her tutoring sessions with Jeremy. He has a very positive attitude and is very kind and encouraging towards Maycee's learning journey and for that we thank you all.... especially Jeremy!

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.