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Clarence Gardens' tutors include a primary teacher with over 50 years' experience across K–12 and international schools, a TAFE education manager and former primary teacher with decades in curriculum leadership, a SACE-experienced maths and science teacher, university medalists and high ATAR achievers, plus passionate mentors in engineering, psychology, English, music, sport, creative writing and more.

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Mabel

English Tutor Clarence Gardens, SA
To be patient and willing to share the knowledge . To be caring and understanding to the student as everyone one has their way of learning and the progression of learning. I am a person who is patient , compassion and understanding . I’m willing to slowly explain the methods of doing . I’m open to any feedback and willing to make amendments to…
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Kavya

English Tutor Clarence Gardens, SA
The most important thing an english tutor can do is make sure they don't generalize their teaching across all students. Every student has their own strengths/ weaknesses and their own ways of learning and it is important for a tutor to recognize and build upon that so they reach their potential. I am incredibly patient and my passion for what I…
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Sunita
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Sunita

English Tutor Edwardstown, SA
A tutor can encourage student so that they can boost their confident to do the things and make them understand things from their point of view so that they remember lessons for long time. Similarly, an english tutor can help students to improve attitude towards learning that students no longer feel overwhelm or frustrated towards it. I think my…
Walter
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Walter

English Tutor Edwardstown, SA
Guide them to new understanding of concepts they still need to grasp. Ensuring that they make links between concepts over different disciplines. Setting an example of being an outstanding life long student. My strengths are: flexibility broad knowledge of various topics Acquired by my many years of formal study Patience Results…
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Valarie

English Tutor Melrose Park, SA
It is important that students succeed and sometimes this means going back to the concept. In my teaching I've explained to students who don't understand that the teacher needs to find another way to present the content. Having taught ESL I empathise with students whose second language is English. I have considerable experience and have succeeded…
Himanshu
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Himanshu

English Tutor Cumberland Park, SA
The most important thing for the tutor is To provide confidence to the student in himself and show him the way to how he can solve the problem himself. Make him self reliant. To be able to show the practical relevance and their usage using simple and easy to remember tricks and examples from everyday life. Another of my key strengths is to…
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Nathasha

English Tutor South Plympton, SA
The most important things an english tutor can do for a student is provide a personal learning experience understanding their strengths and weaknesses. Furthermore, I believe it is important to provide a human connection, and be consistent such that these young learners believe their tutors really want the best for them. I'm very dedicated and…
Andrea
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Andrea

English Tutor Westbourne Park, SA
The most important thing an english tutor can do is help students build their confidence in their ability to learn. This includes helping them form study habits that can aid them in their secondary and tertiary education as well as frequently revising past concepts to help them build a strong foundation for their future learning. I believe my…
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Jessica

English Tutor Daw Park, SA
I consider the most important things an english tutor can do for a student are to provide encouragement and support, and to teach skills for problem solving, learning, and managing workloads. Subject-specific knowledge and skills are of course extremely important, but developing the confidence to try (and learn from mistakes) and the transferable…
Sahar
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Sahar

English Tutor Melrose Park, SA
The most significant role of an english tutor is understanding of necessities of every single student. So that a good relationship must be established between the student and me. Some critical attributes for that are adaptability, energy, openness, humility, and being aware of multicultural differences. Often, this relationship is created quickly,…
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Alisha

English Tutor Clarence Park, SA
A tutor can ensure a positive teaching learning environment where students feel free to explore knowledge with keen interest. I believe creating a friendly bond with students enable teacher to understand individual differences and cater to the educational needs accordingly. Creativity, empathy, flexibility and adaptability are few of my great…
Hiruni Madusha Dasanayaka
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Hiruni Madusha Dasanayaka

English Tutor Westbourne Park, SA
In the end, an english tutor's most valuable contributions to a student are stability, a personal connection, and academic direction. All of these things can completely change a young student's learning environment.  I am  ; a strong communicator, a good listener, adaptable, engaging with students, focusing on collaboration, empathetic , a…
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Nitika

English Tutor Colonel Light Gardens, SA
He can be as patient as possible and try to teach him in several small steps and not preferring opting for those bigger ones which utlimately helps him to enjoy the subject which must be the uptimate goal of any tutor. I believe i own awesome communication skills and have the potential of understanding the loopholes in learning any concept. I try…
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Thomas

English Tutor Ascot Park, SA
To be available for them, to listen to them, understand them and help them believe there is something wonderful and worthwhile they can achieve in this life on earth. As a tutor, my strengths are conveying to students hard topics in a simple…
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Rishika

English Tutor Plympton, SA
A tutor can inspire the student to work hard and achieve success by setting up a lesson plan which steadily solidifies the foundation for learning and gradually boosts the confidence of the student. Knowledge, patience and communication skills are my strengths as a tutor. However, I am exceptionally good at understanding the needs of the students,…
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Marysa

English Tutor Plympton, SA
A tutor's most important role is to provide personalised guidance, effectively clarify topics, encourage confidence, and establish a supportive environment. These acts enable students to become confident, independent learners capable of conquering challenges and reaching their academic goals. My strengths as a tutor include confidence, effective…
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Anika

English Tutor Forestville, SA
Inspire students to understand the importance and broader concepts within mathematics. Also translate the mathematics to a way a student can understand - perhaps look at it more graphically, or by using a real world example - and by breaking down a complex problem into simple, easy to understand parts. I think I have a very versatile…
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Preethika

English Tutor Unley Park, SA
I think one of the most important things is for the tutor to be understanding and listen to the student's problems to be able to grasp what they are struggling with and aid them effectively. It is also useful for the tutor to build a good relationship with the student to help increase their strengths in learning and incorporate their interests I…
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Vishwa

English Tutor Pasadena, SA
1. A tutor can shape how a student thinks about a particular topic/subject. If while teaching something the tutor himself/herself is not interested then the student will be less likely to pay 100% attention 2. A tutor can empower the student to learn better and at their own pace. Just letting the student know that it is okay if you take more time…
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Naftalis Daniella

English Tutor North Plympton, SA
A tutor can improve one's overall understand of the subject, not just a specific understanding about a material. That is important because it is building the bigger picture of each subject in the long term. I am flexible in my teaching method, and I am able to adjust to each student depending on what they…
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Bolanle

English Tutor St Marys, SA
1. Being patient and providing time for the student to think. 2. By focusing the session on learning aspect rather than correction. 3. Establish a classroom routine 4. Showing Empathy for Students 1) Energy: To establish a good relationship, the tutor must be an energetic person, someone with a lot of enthusiasm and human interactions. 2)…
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Shreta

English Tutor St Marys, SA
Important things an english tutor can do for a student is firstly, learning about them. This means identifying their strengths and weaknesses to create a learning-style which is suitable for the student. As a tutor you should also improve a students studying style and work with them to achieve their best. Tutors should help students build their…
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Priyankka

English Tutor Ashford, SA
The most important thing that an english tutor can do is ensure that a student learns and doesn't hate a subject. I understand that grades are equally important my ensuring that the knowledge has reached the student is even more so important. Therefore, as a tutor I will ensure that the lessons are fun and exciting leaving the students more eager…

Local Reviews

The tutor arrived on time, a confident, happy and friendly attitude throughout the time he spent with us. My daughter seemed to get on with him very well but thought that they will both have to work towards her getting his teaching methods. This tutor is passionate about what he can teach
len, Clarence Gardens

Inside Clarence GardensTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 3 Molly practised multiplication and division using the 2, 4, and 8 times tables along with basic number facts, working through word problems and quick quizzes.

Year 10 Andrea focused on solving exponential equations and revising factorials and multiples as part of her preparation for an upcoming test.

For Year 11 Ella, recent sessions addressed laws of indices—including negative indices—and applying these to problem-solving scenarios using targeted practice questions.

Recent Challenges

A Year 11 student entered sessions unprepared for superannuation revision, as noted: "He needs to send me work to prepare. It is challenging to just jump in without preparation." This lack of organization meant valuable lesson time was spent clarifying tasks rather than practicing application.

In Year 7 mathematics, incomplete recall of times tables led to hesitation during division problems—extra time was lost searching for basic facts instead of solving more complex questions.

Meanwhile, a Year 4 student repeatedly erased mistakes when writing sentences, hesitant to leave errors visible; this slowed progress and created anxiety about making corrections on the page.

Recent Achievements

One Clarence Gardens tutor noticed a big shift in a Year 10 student who, after weeks of hesitation, now confidently solves algebraic equations using BEDMAS and no longer skips steps when handling parentheses.

In Year 8 maths, Ella went from avoiding word problems to working through them with real engagement—last session she tackled multi-step questions independently and even asked for more challenging ones.

Meanwhile, a younger primary student who previously relied on prompts now uses self-talk strategies to work through tables and rarely needs aids; last week he completed all multiplication facts without reminders.

What they say about our tutoring

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I have been meaning to email but time got away. Hazel is loving Rabiba! She's just perfect for her. In fact when we discussed extending the time to two hours in a week or so Hazel agreed instantly. I was in shock. We are all very happy with her so far. She's very reliable and polite.

Carol has been great with Sarah and as you said it takes a few months to start seeing an impact., but Sarah understands her and relates well to Carol.

Nandi is fantastic and Izzy has developed a great relationship with her. She is a treasure.

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 Goodwood Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like St Anthony's School.