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Chifley's tutors include a qualified primary teacher with years of K–6 classroom and special education experience, a UNSW maths competition leader and IB tutor, Sydney Boys High alumni with multiple academic awards and 99+ ATARs, seasoned Abacus Centre instructors, peer mentors, and subject duxes—all passionate about helping students thrive academically and personally.

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Antonio
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The most important things a tutor can do for a student, apart from obvious educational improvements, is to provide a non-judgemental support network as well as cultivating a growth mindset for the student to see more rapid results and instill within them a positive outlook on learning. A tutor's availability and connection to the student should…
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-understand that every student is different -be compassionate and empathetic -make studying as enjoyable as possible My strengths as a tutor include -ability to explain concepts in a unique manner - understanding that every student has different needs, strengths and weaknesses -make students fall into an easy routine -make students find…
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The important thing a tutor can do for a student is to be able to provide them with a space whereby they feel comfortable in learning at their own pace. I am good a building connections with students, ensuring I know what works for them as well as being a good mentor towards…
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A tutor should not only be able to alleviate a student's academic understanding and performance but should act as a role model, engaging them toward essential practices and habits such as discipline. My dedication, drive and excellent communication skills will act as some of my strengths as a tutor.…
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No matter which subject the student is learning, s/he needs to know why s/he needs to learn it. Recently, Diane Tavenner, the innovator of American education encourages students to learn whatever they want by asking them to solve problem by themselves. In the field of applied linguistics, we call it 'boost input by producing output'. I believe…
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Being able to formulate different approaches on the go is something a tutor should be able to do in order for the students to understand at their own pace. A tutor should also be patient in order to make the student feel welcomed whenever they are in a predicament academically. Other than that, a tutor should be friendly so the students feel…
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I believe the single most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to provide patient and constant support for them outside of their classroom, and try to clear all their doubts effectively. Moreover, a tutor should guide their students in a manner in which they can focus on key areas of improvement and then work on realistic goals, which…
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I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to encourage them to express their own opinion and be confident in themselves. Providing quality feedback on their work and consistent affirmations are also considered important to me as this not only improve the students' academic result, but also their overall personal growth…
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As a tutor, the most important thing for me is to understand the challenges faced by a student. By empathizing with their struggles, I can develop an effective approach that helps build the student's confidence and foster critical thinking. This approach should be tailored to the student's needs, ensuring that they feel supported and motivated to…
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What i believe that a tutor can provide is confidence, guidance and wisdom towards understanding new concepts, but not neglecting the importance of patience whilst teaching students to understand whether in a simplified or intricate way. Also, a crucial aspect reflected in a student's passion towards learning is reflected in the tutors enthusiasm…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to foster a supportive learning environment that promotes understanding, growth, and confidence. This involves not only providing academic assistance but also nurturing a positive relationship built on trust and encouragement. Additionally, effective communication, personalized instruction,…
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I think the most important things a tutor can do for a student, besides clarifying concepts, is to build their confidence and encourage critical thinking. From my short informal tutoring experience, I found that students can sometimes hyperfocus on guidelines/given examples, so much so that they believe there is no alternate approach to the…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make themselves welcoming. A good and effective tutor is open to all ideas and willing to completely work with the student. The most effective tutors will offer a variety of perspectives and welcome all criticism and differing opinions. During school, I struggled with breaking down tasks,…
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I think apart from seeing results, it is the tutor's responsibility to foster a student's love of learning and love for a subject since learning is one of the most rewarding experiences in life. I believe it is also pivotal that a tutor guides understanding rather than forces it. That is, it is the role of the tutor to not only teach a student…
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I believe the most important thing a 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 student's…
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I think that having someone you can rely on to assist in achieving new personal bests is incredibly important for students who are being tutored. It's not just about improving grades, but building confidence and skills that can assist in other areas of life. I am very experienced working with various age groups, and highly adaptable to the needs…
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I think the most important things a tutor can do for a student are listening to them and paying attention to their needs. Students can be shy and may not make it abundantly clear what they need in any given moment, but there are usually signs, though they may be subtle. It is a tutor's job to monitor the student throughout a lesson and make sure…
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The most important thing a teacher can teach a student is something about how they learn best, like what techniques, environements, etc. they need to learn effectively. This is not only a skill that will help them any time they need to learn something in the future, but also something that will help them enjoy the process. I think I have excellent…
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I think the most important thing a 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 will put…
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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 I as a tutor can do is to accept that each student has a different way of learning and I should adapt and blend their teaching methods according to the student, there's no one size fits all method for everyone. I completed my schooling and bachelor's in engineering (Computer Science) from India and the education system in India…
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The most important role a tutor plays for a student is to assist the student in developing their own agency in their subject area. When we believe a subject is beyond us, or we're not smart enough to grasp it, we shy away and don't push ourselves as hard. Often this belief has developed from what others have told us or from not having the right…
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I believe the most important thing a tutor can do is be a source of motivation and encouragement, to help boost the student's confidence. Oftentimes the issue with students who seek tutoring is their inability to recognise their potential rather than their lack of knowledge, and tutors can assist them in accessing this potential. -Patience -…

Local Reviews

We are very pleased with the tutoring and Nafuil is a very pleasant young man and easy to talk to. I was a bit concerned that Autumn might be a bit shy with him but she really likes him and all is well. Nafiul has advised that Autumn only has small gaps in her knowledge and he is assisting her with gaining this knowledge.
Kay, Chifley

Inside ChifleyTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 6 student Alex worked on multiplying and dividing fractions as well as tackling perimeter and area problems using geometry diagrams.

For Year 8, Sarah focused on expanding brackets in algebra and practiced solving inequalities by graphing them.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student James reviewed trigonometry basics including the sine and cosine rules, and applied these concepts to exam-style questions for extra practice.

Recent Challenges

A Year 8 student struggled with organizing their working in algebra—"setting out still needs work"—which led to errors being missed during multi-step questions.

In Year 11, anxiety and lack of confidence surfaced; the student hesitated to communicate assessment deadlines until the last minute, leaving no time for support.

Another senior student's exam answers lacked structure and detail, even after targeted feedback.

In a Year 10 science task, reading questions carefully was overlooked, so critical information was missed when analysing results.

The gap between intention and follow-through grew wider as stress mounted before deadlines.

Recent Achievements

One Chifley tutor noticed a Year 10 student who previously hesitated to ask questions now openly seeks clarification when tackling algebra problems, leading her to independently solve equations she once found daunting.

A high school student recently managed to complete each maths question in under two minutes—a big step up from his earlier struggles with focus and time management, especially after finding that ambient music helped him concentrate.

In a primary session, a younger learner who'd mixed up perimeter and area before is now confidently calculating both for composite shapes without prompting.

What they say about our tutoring

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Flynn is going well with his tutor. We have had 2 sessions and they have been productive. Thanks for your service.

Finn is responding well to Anthony's tutoring, thank you. Anthony is kind, knowledgeable and has a lovely manner. Finn is feeling more confident and we will be continuing with Anthony's weekly tutorials.

We are so happy and impressed with Pariese. She has already made a great rapport with Charlie, which was our initial concern. She is both both professional and engaging with an obvious passion for maths. She has given us feedback relating to Charlie's learning style and is active in finding strategies to suit him. The fact that he looks forward to his lesson, is a testament in itself. She is always punctual and happy to have a brief at the end of each session. I have spoken to Pariese about Charlie needing long term tutoring, to which she agreed.

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 Malabar Community Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Chifley Public School.