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Cleland's tutors include a Master of Teaching graduate with secondary school science placements, an ATAR 97.75 scholar and subject prizewinner, accomplished music and tennis coaches with years of experience guiding kids, national STEM competition finalists, peer mentors, multilingual English specialists, and high-achieving university students passionate about helping others excel.

Hiruni Madusha Dasanayaka
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Hiruni Madusha Dasanayaka

Science Tutor Hawthorn, SA
In the end, a 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 lifelong…
Ankita
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Ankita

Science 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…
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Merin
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Merin

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
To build a good relationship with the students should be every tutors' priority. I'm creative, enthusiastic and positive. I plan and organize the topics required for each…
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Aishwarya

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
A student approaches a tutor outside school just so they can understand the subject in a better way. As a tutor, I believe that the most important thing I can do for my students is to make them trust in me and eventually the subject because only then they would put in efforts to overcome their difficulties. As a tutor, I am responsible enough to…
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Amal

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
Pass on the knowledge what we gained to the next generation. In this way we can produce a better youth by inculcating knowledge, research ideas and values in them. It'll last forever. Understand the problem with the students and act accordingly. Patience is my strongest strength. Children may be naughty sometimes but I'm always patient enough to…
Wilmer Angus
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Wilmer Angus

Science Tutor Stepney, SA
It is to show them the value of education and help them distinguish why it is important for them to learn the subject. If they have the value, they will be a great person in the future. As a Licensed Engineer, it is a strength because most of engineering subjects revolves in math and science. I do have a pride in my license for this…
Kyle
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Kyle

Science 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…
Elsa
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Elsa

Science Tutor Hectorville, SA
Make concepts clear without doubts. I use simple real world examples to explain concepts so that they are well imprinted in pupils' minds clearly and…
Nicholas
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Nicholas

Science Tutor Unley, SA
To get on the student level and explain things in depth so they can understand what they are working on. I am very patient and explain things very…
Connor
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Connor

Science Tutor Hectorville, SA
The most important thing that a tutor can do is to pivot their teaching style in order to suit not only the content but how the student learns. Without this ability to change as necessary you are putting your students at a significant disadvantage. Breaking down complex concepts into simple ideas. Creating a comfortable learning environment where…
Stephanie
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Stephanie

Science Tutor Hectorville, SA
I think the most important thing is a tutor can do for a student is to build confidence in students in learning certain subjects and provide them with tools to be effective learners. I believe that I have a way of teaching things in a very clear and a simple manner and I also think that I am able to adjust my way of teaching according to the…
Kaviya
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Kaviya

Science 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…
Devendra
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Devendra

Science Tutor Hawthorn, SA
A tutor can be the perfect guidance. Besides, a tutor should have abilities to understand the performance of an individual and carry on the task in an easy and correct way. A tutor always should be smart and capable to conduct the task as per the student's abilities. As I have already worked as a teacher for more than three years before. The…
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Tooba toufiq

Science Tutor Hectorville, SA
I can make my students very comfortable so they can express their feelings very easily. It also help me to understand their learning. My strengths are: Establish a strong trust and rapport with my students. Time management skills And a good…
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Methuli

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
I believe one of the most important things a tutor can do is create a safe, encouraging space where students feel confident to ask questions, make mistakes, and grow. It’s not just about helping them understand the content, it’s also about building their self-belief and showing them that they "can" succeed. A good tutor should also adapt their…
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Aleem

Science 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…
Mebel Melekha
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Mebel Melekha

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
a comfort zone in studying understanding of the topic very clearly adjustable according to their needs and timing i am calm easygoing teaching method according to the students capability very…
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Rajeswari

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
A tutor can make a student curious and this curiosity makes the student knowledgable.Learning should not be a hard task.It should be a fun experience and a pathway to self reflection. I am a good educator and i like to teach people because i love sharing my…
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Wing Chi

Science 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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Nakshatra

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to foster a supportive learning environment, build confidence, and personalize the learning experience. Providing a safe and encouraging space where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes is crucial for effective learning. Building a student's confidence…
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Hasan

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
The most important thing I believe a tutor can do for the students is to understand and listen to them and their needs. When a tutor listens and spends time building a relationship with his/her student, it allows the tutor to personalise the learning for the student by incorporating connections to the student's interests. In addition, it allows…
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Yi-Ting

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
Identify the student's learning style and needs, provide academic support, guidance, and encouragement . I possess a great passion for reading and an insatiable curiosity towards the world. I have the ability to discover each child's unique qualities, attentively listen to them, and become their friend. And of course, I am able to provide…
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Imogen

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to open a rapport that makes them feel safe and understood, an environment where they are not afraid to try and even not afraid to fail, in the knowledge that with help and direction they can try again and do better. With the acceptance that 1 style (or even 10 styles!) of teaching…

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Damien was very prompt and professional. He was happy to go the extra mile to meet his student's needs and provide the right tutoring suppory.
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Inside ClelandTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 5 student Alyssia worked on balancing chemical equations and explored acidity and pH concepts while preparing for her practice exam.

In Year 10, Jack focused on factorising polynomials and graphing the resulting equations to solidify his understanding of algebraic techniques.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Ethan revised logarithms through targeted test questions and reviewed geometry topics to prepare for upcoming assessments.

Recent Challenges

A Year 3 student's focus and handwriting habits often led to capital letters appearing mid-sentence, making their writing hard to follow; as noted, "sentences need to be conscientious and not rambling."

In Year 8 mathematics, skipping working steps in algebra—despite understanding—meant errors went unnoticed until the end ("he needs to work on focusing more and not rushing questions").

Meanwhile, a senior chemistry student relied heavily on previous answer formats when tackling molar ratio problems, instead of independently applying concepts. This habit left her uncertain when faced with unfamiliar variations during revision.

Recent Achievements

One Cleland tutor noticed a Year 11 student who used to lose marks from "silly mistakes" in tests now checking his work more carefully and asking for clarification on question wording before answering.

Another high schooler, Alyssia, made a real leap in chemistry—she could complete titration equations independently by the end of her session, whereas she'd previously needed step-by-step help.

In Year 4, Oscar has started using commas correctly in his writing after reminders and can now tackle fraction problems with only minimal prompting.

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 Stirling Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Crafers Primary School.