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Burnside's tutors feature a university medallist and school dux, an award-winning principal with 16 years' academic leadership, a veteran educator with a decade in international schools, specialist K–12 mentors and Kumon instructors, Olympiad and ATAR 98+ achievers, experienced sports and music coaches, peer debate leaders, and high-performing undergraduates in law, engineering, medicine and science.

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Wilfred

Science Tutor Eastwood, SA
Other than imparting the lessons in school, I think being able to empathize with the students is key in effective teaching. As a matter of strategy, what I will do is to meet them where they are academically, then prepare a plan and implement it to be able to meet our goal(s). I have the ability to relate with young kids well. Raising three…
Merin
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Merin

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
To build a good relationship with the students should be every tutors' priority. I'm creative, enthusiastic and positive. I plan and organize the topics required for each…
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Smita
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Smita

Science Tutor Magill, SA
I will consistently encourage all my students to always try, and practise, and try again, until they master whatever they were first struggling with. Their dreams become my dreams for them, so I will never let my students give up on reaching their goals. Improvements do not happen overnight, but whenever they do happen, no matter how small, I…
Aaromal
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Aaromal

Science Tutor Magill, SA
The most vital thing a tutor can do is to make study fun , yes, a student who just remained worried about studies and exams should no longer be worried if he or she has a tutor . A tutor should be someone on whom a student could rely on about their studies and performance. apart for that , a tutor should understand a student’s weaknesses and…
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Duc Tuan Kiet

Science Tutor Parkside, SA
Know your stuff. Always. As simple as it might sound, really bringing your students a reliable foundation of knowledge on the subject is always crucial. It doesn't mean that you ALWAYS have to know your stuff though, we are human, and human can sometimes afford not to know it all. This is when I would go on, do my research, and make sure the next…
Kaviya
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Kaviya

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to identify their strengths and areas of improvement in particular to improve the student's overall performance in a particular subject area. Thus, I believe it is really important to enable the student to feel empowered about their learning through support and encouragement. This…
Ankita
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Ankita

Science Tutor Glynde, SA
In my opinion, a tutor must be able to empathize with the student and create a safe space for them. Its important to be constructive and patient especially with the ones that take time to grasp topics. One must keep instructions clear and always strive to empower the child by focusing on their strengths. Engage them instead of lecturing…
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Efstratia

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
Reduce their stress levels around assessment and being resourceful as a learning tool Helping students enjoy school more and improve their grades Student retention (I have 6 regular students a week for the last 2…
Methuli
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Methuli

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
I believe one of the most important things a tutor can do is create a safe, encouraging space where students feel confident to ask questions, make mistakes, and grow. It’s not just about helping them understand the content, it’s also about building their self-belief and showing them that they "can" succeed. A good tutor should also adapt their…
Pranav
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Pranav

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
A good tutor needs to understand the student's needs and areas of weakness and work on them. A tutor can engage more in helping the student understand specific concepts and make the environment of teaching interesting. The teaching environment can be made interesting by giving the students a reason to learn the concepts and showing real-world…
Shenal
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Shenal

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
I think the most important thing a tutor can do is to get a proper understanding of the level of mathematical 'maturity' of a specific student, rather than just assuming a certain background knowledge. Once this is established, it's possible to get the core of what exactly a student is struggling with (usually a particular fundamental concept) and…
Sachin Kumar
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Sachin Kumar

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
Like I said, patience and comfortable environment created between the tutor and the student. Rest all can be taken care of by referring to the respective books and study materials. Interactive studies make students remember and understand topics really well. If a tutor can help the student to enjoy the subjects, then it becomes an activity which…
Rajeswari
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Rajeswari

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
A tutor can make a student curious and this curiosity makes the student knowledgable.Learning should not be a hard task.It should be a fun experience and a pathway to self reflection. I am a good educator and i like to teach people because i love sharing my…
Mebel Melekha
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Mebel Melekha

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
a comfort zone in studying understanding of the topic very clearly adjustable according to their needs and timing i am calm easygoing teaching method according to the students capability very…
Ilo
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Ilo

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
To reassure them that having a tutor and needing a bit of extra help is nothing to be ashamed of. Moreover than learning the tasks, helping them feel they're capable of more than they think they are. I am able to think outside the box when it comes to tutoring and find that using mnemonics, rhymes and even little songs that may help students to…
Lauren
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Lauren

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to put in time. They need to act as if it's not just a job which pays. Prepping lessons early, helping with questions outside of tutoring time, marking tests. All of these examples show a great tutor. - I put a lot of care into my work. - I love seeing others thrive through my help. - I…
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Mehmoodul

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
As a tutor, it is very important that the teacher becomes an inspiration to the student. The passion with which the tutor teaches the student matters a lot and this also influences the students influence on the subject. When a tutor teaches the student with passion, the student is definitely going to like the subject and learn with full passion as…
Triparna
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Triparna

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
I feel the strengths as a tutor are to help my students to set a high expectation, which motivates them to work towards that. Another strength would be to be honest and transparent with students about how to succeed. And as a tutor, it is our duty to make sure that students know you believe in them and want them to succeed. I'm a team player. I…
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Nakshatra

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to foster a supportive learning environment, build confidence, and personalize the learning experience. Providing a safe and encouraging space where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes is crucial for effective learning. Building a student's confidence…
Om
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Om

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
Making a student learn and fully comprehend a subject matter while not belittling them in the process, but rather motivating them and getting them to enjoy learning about that subject. I am really good with people, have great communication skills and can build rapport instantly. I am friendly but at the same time, able to be professional. I have…
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Olivia

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make them want to study a topic, to present a topic in a certain way that makes the student more enthusiastic to learn. Although understanding a subject is extremely important, I believe the students' willingness to learn is equally important as trying to teach a student to…
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Khant Zaw

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
From my experience, the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to create a safe learning environment by providing clear explanation and tailored guidance based on the academic needs which can help the student build the confidence in not only conquering their present challenges but also how to approach these challenges on their own.…
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Soniabeth

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
I believe that a tutor should be able to build relationships with a student where the students are provided with an environment where they are heard and observed. I think this allows tutors to strategize methods in helping students progress, learn and succeed. This must be done with patience, constant assessment of student's progress, and…

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.