Tutors in City include high-achieving graduates, experienced teachers, subject specialists, and passionate mentors from top Australian universities. Many have received academic awards or hold advanced degrees, and all share a genuine commitment to helping students succeed.
A tutor is not there to do a student's homework for them but rather to help them think and problem solve in new ways so that they can complete their work more effectively and be a more independent learner. Thus, a tutor can help by bringing with themselves a large amount of knowledge in the subject area(s) and by having a patient and understanding…
The most important things i can do for a student is by building a relationship with the child founded on respect and trust. That, in turn, means that a child can really open up to me and engage in their learning journey. i am passionate about teaching children new things and helping them become more confident in themselves and academically. I love…
A tutor can instil the love of learning and academic achievement to a student. This is the MOST important things a tutor can do for a student as it will equip them for the 'real' world ahead where their capacity to think will be tested outside the academic environment. My strengths as a tutor are;
My Professionalism, resourcefulness,…
I think listening to the student is the most important thing a tutor can do. Whether it is simply listening to troubles they are having with a class or with life, listening to the student is very important. As someone who has studied a wide range of topics throughout high school and college, I feel like I have a wide range of expertise.…
I think the most important thing a tutor can do is to support a student and make them feel confident in their abilities no matter where they are at. Tutors should inspire a love of learning and meet the student at their level. I am patient and flexible which means I am willing to take time to get to know each student's individual strengths and…
I think that a tutor's job is more than teaching content; just as important is ensuring that the student remains engaged and feels comfortable and confident. A tutor should endeavour to make the content fun to learn and easier to understand, and most importantly the tutor should always encourage and support the student through any setbacks,…
Ensuring comfort and confidence within students is one of the most important things about being a tutor. We are not only there to teach the student, but to enhance their confidence within themselves and the subject, making sure they feel comfortable both in the classroom and during tutoring sessions. Patience and clear communication. I believe…
Personally I think showing students how to be a better person and letting them know more about the world. I understand about most of the struggles that a students face and I am patient and passionate on helping…
I think to be dependable and reliable is the best thing for a student, so that they can feel safe with asking for help from their tutor. A student must first feel safe around their teacher so that they can more openly accept guidance and assistance. I consider myself a very friendly and approachable person. As someone who experienced academic…
I think the most important facet is personalising lesson plans and taking time to understand the main shortcomings of each individual student. Being able to have open conversations and earn students trust to offer constructive feedback that extends outside the lesson - e.g dealing with mental stress and study regimes - can be far more important to…
As tutors, we can teach the kids the knowledge that they're learning in class, or help them with their assignments. But really, the single most important thing we can do for them is teaching them how to learn more effectively and independently. I have participated in multiple theatre performances and so, am a clear and confident speaker. My…
I believe it is essential to understand your student, and adapt your teaching and communication style to benefit their learning style, age, personality, and knowledge. It is important for a tutor to really believe in their student, and do all they can to help them excel. I believe I have excellent communication skills as I am able to adapt to each…
The most important thing for a tutor is to try and make the student look foward to learning and improving themselves. Patient, friendly and easy going. I try to create a friendly enviroment to make the student look foward to the lessons and try to…
I believe the best tutors are more mentors than teachers. A tutor should make sure every student is comfortable to participate in the learning experience. Students and parents expect a tutor to deliver personalised attention and guidance. A tutor should be able to deliver such service. A good tutor would make learning easier by involving the class…
A tutor should accept the student's skill level and understanding capacity and should always keep them encouraged towards positivity. He or she needs to boost the student's confidence to thrive for success without creating a sense of fear or pressure. A tutor also needs to create lessons that can make the learning process interesting and not…
Clarify concepts: I believe I can help my student better understand difficult material by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable parts and explaining it in a way that is easy to understand.
Provide feedback: I can also give my students constructive feedback on their work, helping them to identify areas for improvement and grow as…
The most important thing for tutor to do is to teach their students how to better understand subject better and how that can apply in their everyday lives I think I am a very patient person and that I can take the time to help people understand better in subjects that they are not very knowledgeable…
Be there for them whenever they need, be accessible, give them prompt replies in case of a doubt, make learning fun and not boring - its for life and to make a life. I am patient, punctual and ever ready to help the student during an emergency test or last minute assignment.
I am open to learning new perspectives from the student and teach them…
I think one of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to give them confidence in themselves and their understanding of the subject. I find that from confidence can come a wealth of improvement in performance, as a student's willingness to take risks and belief themselves can go a long way. In terms of specific strengths, I…
As a reliable and motivational tutor, I lead by example demonstrating initiative to commence and finish projects. I set clear expectations and monitor performance against agreed plans with key performance indicators. As trust, confidence and good performance is further demonstrated, I encourage initiative and reward students with more autonomy. I…
Inside CityTutoring Sessions
Content Covered
In primary, tutoring often targets core arithmetic—addition, subtraction, times tables, fractions, and building number sense—while also pushing for deeper comprehension, not just rote rules. High school sessions shift to algebraic thinking, graphing, interpreting questions, and developing strong exam strategies. There’s a big emphasis on breaking down word problems, revisiting tricky homework, and test prep for NAPLAN or semester exams, always tailored to what each student finds hardest right now.
Recent Challenges
Some primary students rush through comprehension or maths tasks without fully reading instructions, leading to incomplete or off-target answers. In high school, it’s common for students to have scattered or unclear working, which makes multi-step problems harder to check and fix. Other frequent hurdles include forgetting materials, leaving homework unfinished, or spending revision time catching up on missed basics instead of moving forward—all of which can hold back progress and lead to confusion.
Recent Achievements
Tutors are noticing students becoming more proactive during lessons—regularly checking their own work, spotting errors, and making corrections without being asked. There’s a clear shift toward students verbalising their steps in maths and explaining their reasoning aloud, rather than rushing through problems. Tutors also report that learners are reviewing their test results with more care and taking the initiative to improve, showing greater confidence and ownership of their progress.
What they say about our tutoring
Steven has seen great benefit from the tutoring he has received from Robert these past months.
His grades and his confidence in Maths has improved tremendously. Thank you so very much for the wonderful service you have provided. Robert is fantastic and Steven worked really well with him and actually would look forward to his Tuesday lessons!
I found my tutoring sessions with Daryl to be very helpful, for the period that I needed him for. Thank you for your service. It was most definitely appreciated.  Please pass on my regards to Daryl.
We are very happy with both Seth's tutor Robert and his progress!
He is actually looking forward to starting up again when school goes back :)