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.
The most important thing a tutor can do is create an environment in which the student feels comfortable asking questions and encouraging them to work hard and commit to learning. Big class settings can often see some students fall away in the mass, which means the one on one tutoring gives them the opportunity to be the sole focus, and ask the…
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…
Encourage students to ask more questions and to engage them in the class. Make studying fun that students don’t think of it as a burden but rather as a way to gain more knowledge. I am a calm and patient person pumped up with knowledge. I am creative in the way I…
To be patient, not all students are the same and don't learn at the same pace. You need to adapt in your ability to change for each student so that their learning and understanding can be maximised. My ability to be flexible and adapt to different students, and change teaching styles to suit…
To be a supportive but at the same time critical tutor is important, as not only to accompany students general well being, but also to ensure they are learning efficiently and effectively in excell in any subject. Student's want to improve, but also enjoy and have fun while learning, so I think a tutoring experience that accomodates that is the…
The most important things that a student should get out of tutoring include:
- A sufficient understanding of the concepts learnt in that lesson
- Confidence in what they have learnt
- Security in their tutors ability to instruct them
Hence, its important for a tutor to provide a safe and encouraging environment that fosters a good learning…
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to give them confidence and hope that they can achieve what they want. Not every student is aiming for the highest grade and some only have small goals like writing a cohesive essay so the most important thing a tutor can do is instil confidence in their students that they can achieve what…
I think the most significant aspect of tutoring is creating a safe space for students to be able to not only learn and understand difficult concepts, but develop critical thinking skills and traits that allow them to progress further than just the subject they are being tutored for. I am very understanding and patient. As a child who came to…
The best thing a tutor can do for a student is without a doubt making them love the material. From personal experience I know that I do much better in subjects that I like, and teachers and tutors have perhaps the biggest impact on how much students like the material. Being a recent high school graduate and current university student I understand…
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are: a) Make them feel comfortable in sharing their thoughts and opinions, b) Guide them towards the correct answer but emphasise that mistakes can be made along the way and c) Instill confidence in their work and their ability to excel in whatever they wish to do. As a tutor, I believe my…
A great tutor does not only stay with students during lessons time but also being able to stay with them on their journey to achieve their goals. A tutor who entrust knowledge into their students know that they do not only deliver knowledge, but also the hope and belief instilled in the students toward their academic success. I tend to personalise…
Help. Be part of making them a better person and student.
Teaching in a wholistic manner and in ways that are practical and will help them not only academically but in the real world. I am patient, I listen well and I have the ability to explore an issue from multiple angles. My real world experience had taught me how to work with all…
A tutor influences a student in many ways. He or she contributes a lot to the personality of a student. The most important thing a tutor can do for a student, in my opinion, is to build confidence. And I believe confidence is something that is essential throughout a persons life. It's the confidence that makes one believe that they could do things…
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make the student interested in whatever subject they are learning. The best way to learn anything is to show genuine interest in that topic. Tutors should not only assist students in specific areas, they should also engage with the student in a manner that makes the student interested in…
I believe the two most important things a tutor can do for a student are to aid them in the learning gaps they may have and to help them in building a positive relationship with academics. It is common that if students may have a negative relationship with subjects they are not very confident in. Building confidence in these subjects is one of the…
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
We have only had a couple of tutoring sessions so far but it has been a very short term, however the couple of sessions that we have had with Jonathan have been very good so we are very happy. We look forward to next term and Mia getting the assistance that she needs with her maths. Jonathan explains things well and is very kind and patient. So far, all good.
Vedant has been great. The day after Dan's first session, he scored a B- in his maths test, his highest ever mark. I'm sure he can achieve even higher marks than that with Vedant's help. Thank you for pairing Daniel with Vedant because Vedant has done a great job earning Dan's respect and sorting out the problems that were holding him back.
I'm happy to let you know that Domonic has been a great tutor. Nadine is very happy and feels comfortable learning with him.