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Shivani

Tutor Kent Town, SA
1. Being patient and understanding 2. Being organised in order to deliver a well paced and informative lesson 3. Being approachable so that students will not be afraid to ask questions 4. Being supportive Hope it is ok I used a list for this question, I sometimes find it easier to organise my thoughts this way--this is also something I…
Kaviya
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Kaviya

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…
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Tahlia
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Tahlia

Tutor Highgate, SA
Provide guidance and encouragement. Also allowing the student to have a go on their own will assist them in thinking for themselves whilst stepping in when needed. Making sure concepts are well understood by the student is of high importance and the tutor should facilitate this understanding. The student should start to feel more confident in…
Kyle
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Kyle

Tutor Adelaide, SA
re-affirm that everything that is taught is reflected appropriately. their success is our success. build up the subject foundations in order to allow them to work out problems with a strong basis can dynamically work at any pace to ensure that students can follow along without feeling like they are lagging…
Ankita
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Ankita

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…
Oliver Scott
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Oliver Scott

Tutor Magill, SA
Being a tutor, the most important thing I can do is to be there for them. A tutor is not only some job that we do and get paid for but must go above and beyond to make a difference in their life. I have an engineering background and solid foundations, I love all things science but most of all, mathematics and…
Haider Ali
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Haider Ali

Tutor Fullarton, SA
I think a tutor can teach a student how to learn a topic after it is explained by the tutor. Because at the end, it is the student who needs to learn by themselves after something is being taught to them. A tutor should make sure that anyone can learn those topics on their own if they are introduced by the tutor. My first strength as a tutor is my…
RIDHAM
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RIDHAM

Tutor Magill, SA
give him a confidence that he/she can do this work. my experience Programming Teacher • STEM, Adelaide • (6 months) • Description: • Teaching programming languages and scripting languages like python, java script , C and web development too. Programming Teacher • STEM, Adelaide • (6 months) • Description: • Teaching…
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Angus

Tutor Evandale, SA
Encourage, motivate, explain, and support Patience, ability to explain in a variety of different ways, depending on the…
Mohit Kumar
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Mohit Kumar

Tutor Kent Town, SA
Support, guide, motivate and teach the student until he don't understand. A tutor should get sense of satisfaction after his student gets satisfied. The way I give real life examples on the topic to the students then they don't forget the things till the years. Moreover, the motivation and the worldly-wisdom I give to the students, their mind…
Shalvi
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Shalvi

Tutor Kent Town, SA
It is very important as a tutor to understand your student. Be his silent friend and connect with him. Read his mental abilities, his interest, observe his qualities and disabilities, his way of learning things. And then try to impart the teaching depending on all these factors. Each student is different and so is the method of teaching. Teaching…
Syed Ahmed
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Syed Ahmed

Tutor Kent Town, SA
Help students understand concepts that they are struggling with as tutors can provide the one on one assistance required for this. I am a well-rounded student and a patient individual. I've been in the shoes of the struggling students before and therefore, I can relate with them and that will make giving them aid…
Sithuli
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Sithuli

Tutor Kent Town, SA
Be patient with the student and try to tailor the teaching style to suit the students needs. I am flexible and can shape into the needs of each individual student and I’m patient with…
Shenal
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Shenal

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…
Mia
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Mia

Tutor Kent Town, SA
At any point, I should be patient and follow their speed. If I tutor one person at a time, the biggest advantage would be being able to figure out in detail what they are struggling with. So, I can make small but definite improvements by giving them the different levels of questions, from the lowest they can do to the level they need to achieve.…
Vishal
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Vishal

Tutor Kent Town, SA
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, clarify complex concepts, and personalize the learning experience to fit their unique needs. Additionally, a tutor should encourage curiosity and a love for learning, provide a supportive and patient environment, and teach effective study skills. These actions…
Tim
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Tim

Tutor Kent Town, SA
Communication is very important, as it is vital that the student is able to convey any questions, misunderstandings or opinions to the tutor for a tailored tutoring experience to occur. It is also at the same time that the tutor needs to be precise and straightforward with their explanation on different concepts. I think I generally build a…
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Aleem

Tutor Kent Town, SA
Bridging the gap between teaching and learning via checking for understanding, scaffolding and adhering to teaching standards and quality teaching frameworks. Developing trusted relationships aids in knowing the students and how to teach them. Motivate learners by playing to their strengths while continuously working on their weaknesses via…
Lauren
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Lauren

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…
Md
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Md

Tutor Kent Town, SA
Be patient and find a way to teach that ignited interest in the student for the subject. Ability to understand the learning pace of a…
Wing Chi
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Wing Chi

Tutor Kent Town, SA
In my opinion, I think that it is important to understand every student is different and has their way of learning. It is important for a tutor to identify and tailor a plan for each student so that they are learning efficiently. For example, as I am a visual and auditory learner, I learn most efficiently by watching lectures and videos and less…
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Eshini

Tutor Kent Town, SA
Understanding basically what they are struggling with, understanding the fact that different students have different abilities, understanding that each individual student have different paces at grasping what they have been taught, keeping the student engaged throughout the entire lesson. Ability to communicate well with students in a way they…
Amelia
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Amelia

Tutor Kent Town, SA
A tutor can provide little tips and tricks to answering questions, especially in Math. Always be within reach, in terms of communication platforms, so that the student can clarify any doubts at any point in time. A tutor should also be flexible to the timings of the students yet not compromising on other students schedule. I am patient, clear…

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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.