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Sahana

English Tutor Reservoir, VIC
Identifying the best technique to teach the student is the best thing a tutor can do. Students learn much faster when they are taught according to their methods of learning. Identifying the right technique to teach will lead to the student identifying the perfect technique to study in the presence or absence of a tutor. I have had enough…
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YUEN KANG

English Tutor Kensington, NSW
I believe it is important to address the student's main academic concerns by understanding their goals and deriving a plan to achieve those goals. Following which, it will be essential to chart the student's progress and be flexible in changing the lesson programs to enable targetted improvement. I believe that I can empathize with students that…
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Marshall
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Marshall

English Tutor Kingsford, NSW
Communication. Adaptability. Patience. Understanding. My ability to break down difficult and complex concepts into a step-wise and relatable format is unmatched. I honestly believe every student has the capacity to reach the level of intelligence they desire. It's just a matter of connection and personalised learning that separates them from that…
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Daniel

English Tutor Kensington, NSW
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is not just help them academically, but be there for them emotionally, helping them to understand themselves and giving them the resources to learn lifelong skills that they will carry into their work life and future. My strengths are that I am an active listener, patient, respectful,…
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Bronte

English Tutor Kensington, SA
For me, the most important thing to do as a tutor is not only help teach class content, but share study skills, time management, note taking tips, and other ways to manage the Year 12 workload. Year 12 is not purely about knowledge, but handling pressure and staying on top of work, and I hope to communicate my experience in this. Throughout my…
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Bianca

English Tutor Kingsford, NSW
To teach them the concepts and equip them with the necessary skills to understand new ideas, which will be helpful for all students in their education journey. To motivate them and push through challenges, not giving up easily when they are faced with problems. To give them the right guidance, such that the hard work of the student can allow…
Leon
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Leon

English Tutor Bondi Beach, NSW
There are a number of short-term and long-term goals I have for my students/mentees: In the short-term, I seek to make material engaging and more easily digestible. Students should see an immediate benefit from having concepts explained by a supplemental source in several different forms. In the long-term, and perhaps most importantly,…
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Shrikar

English Tutor Kensington, NSW
My greatest asset as a tutor would be my ability to really zone in on any problems a student may have in particular. This comes from being able to put yourself in their position before answering their questions and trying to be as tailored to every students learning ability. Also to be highly motivated to impact the greater good which will be…
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Tien

English Tutor Kensington, NSW
I have experiences with tutoring peers and younger students, both face-to-face and online, and is described as very approachable and helpful. Aside from offering help with Maths, English, Chemistry and Economics, I can also provide mentorship for students who are interested in the Doctor of Medicine program (namely UMAT and interview tips).…
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Anne Dorothy

English Tutor Sydney, NSW
I think the most important thing I can do for my students is to help them achieve their goals or improve their grades by understanding what they understand from the content. Most of the time when Im tutoring, I allow my students to engage with the subject and try to explain what they're doing and giving them more confidence to try, make errors and…
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Oliver

English Tutor Sydney, NSW
I believe building a relationship with the student is one of the most important things a tutor can do for a student, as it allows the tutor to recognize that each student has their own unique learning styles. These can only be identified during a session when a rapport between the student and tutor is established, and once this connection is made…
Jasmine
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Jasmine

English Tutor Kensington, NSW
It is so important for tutors to adapt their method of teaching to the way the student learns. Every student not only has different needs and difficulties, but learns concepts differently. It is extremely important to regularly re-evaluate the student's objectives. Modifying your approach as a tutor to make the student feel comfortable and…
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Umama

English Tutor Kingsford, NSW
Being flexible in their approach, adjusting teaching methods to suit the needs and learning styles of the students. Creating a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment where students feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and raising questions. Establishing clear learning objectives with students and communicating them effectively.…
James
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James

English Tutor Kensington, NSW
Able to preview content for school as well as revising content for examinations. I feel the most important things a tutor can provide is aid and knowledge in relatively new topics. Able to manipulate my teaching style to cater for each student. I understand the needs of each student and allow myself to teach to their strengths to improve their…
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Arijit

English Tutor Kingsford, NSW
1. Teaching engagingly and interestingly: the student should not feel like it is just another class at school, but provide an opportunity for him/her to engage and deliver content in a manner which piques his/her interest. 2. Providing clear explanations: complex content should be broken down and taught according to the student's knowledge level…
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Pravas

English Tutor Kingsford, NSW
A tutor should be very open and harvest patience while educating his/her students. Mutual respect is a must too! I go to the roots of fundamentals and explain the easiest way possible so that students remember it for…
Joel
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Joel

English Tutor Maroubra, NSW
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to help them grasp/love a subject. I believe that without a genuine passion for a subject, a student can really struggle to proceed through it especially throughout the whole year. I think that if a tutor is able to help a student grasp/understand/love a subject, it can help them…
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Emily

English Tutor Kensington, NSW
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to recognise that all kids are different with unique skills and needs. This means adopting a personalised approach to tutoring wherein the tutor employs teaching methods and materials that are best suited to the individual child. This helps the child to feel understood and allows…
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Devika

English Tutor Kensington, NSW
A good tutor should be all about building up a student's confidence, giving them helpful feedback, and providing personalized support. Boosting a student's self-belief is important because it makes them more motivated to learn. Giving feedback that's not just critical but also positive helps them see their strengths and areas to work on. And…
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Jency

English Tutor Kingsford, NSW
To be able help the student develop and discover his/her own approach, and not the teacher's or tutor's methodology which will mold our youth into the citizens that will eventually run this country.Teaching is touching the lives of your students, making connections that will last a lifetime, and providing them with inspiration that will take them…
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Naveen Sanjay

English Tutor Kensington, NSW
Academic impact is a primary objective of a tutor. The result for a student may not always be dramatic, going from F to A+, but it can also involve slow progress. Always staying engaged with the student, periodically inquiring about their comfort in learning the subject, and creating a conducive atmosphere for learning are essential. A tutor must…
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Anna

English Tutor Kensington, NSW
I consider the most important things a tutor can do for a student to be providing the student with the toolbox to be able to solve problems effectively in the chosen subject. In addition, a tutor can provide the student with confidence and belief in oneself, which helps the student academically, and in general. My strengths as a tutor include very…
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Shamima

English Tutor Randwick, NSW
To help them figure out their personalised study methods. A tutor is there to guide the students and help them find their path so that they can become self-reliant and study on their own. I am a great listener which helps me understand exactly what the student wants help with. I am a very bubbly person. This is why engaging students in…

Local Reviews

Thanks for all your help with Griffin over the years. Its really made a difference to his grades.
Jen, South Coogee

Inside ClovellyTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 6 student Oliver focused on converting between decimals and fractions as well as simplifying mixed and improper fractions.

For Year 9, Ava worked through compound interest calculations and compared simple versus compound investments using value tables.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student Jack tackled factorisation methods in algebra along with more complex problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions by applying factorisation strategies.

Recent Challenges

A Year 9 student tackling trigonometry found multi-step sine and cosine rule questions challenging when working alone; the tutor noted, "he needed guidance to find relevant angles," revealing a struggle to persist through complex problems without support.

In Year 11 Maths, worded income tax and commission problems proved overwhelming—questions with dense text led to missed steps and confusion.

Meanwhile, a Year 6 student's written work remained difficult to follow due to unorganized note-taking in probability tasks: "notes were scattered across the page."

Not putting pen to paper during homework left gaps that made it tough for tutors to pinpoint sources of confusion.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Clovelly noticed a Year 9 student who used to avoid asking for help now openly requests clarification when stuck, especially with factorisation questions—an important shift from silent guessing.

In Year 11, one student recently corrected their own homework errors after carefully reviewing feedback, showing genuine independence that wasn't there before.

Meanwhile, a Year 5 learner who had struggled with long division earlier in the year has begun explaining solution steps out loud while working through problems and now completes them confidently without guidance. Last session, they finished an entire worksheet alone.

What they say about our tutoring

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El Abed has been a brilliant tutor & I am impressed he managed to work so well with Faith when others have been unable to kept her focused. I wanted to highly recommend Abed as a tutor, I am disappointed my daughter is not interested Maths to improve further.

I would like to send a sincere thank you to your team for choosing Stefanie Palin into our home. My son, at first, was not keen to have a tutor. However, upon meeting Stefanie from the very first meeting he became keen to learn! Jared`s current maths school teacher has not been able to explain elements of trigonometry. However, after Stefanie showed him techniques he understood within minutes (I overheard Jared saying this). I have found Stefanie to be punctual, professional and very eager to help Jared learn and a lovely lady. If I hear of anyone needing a tutor I will not hesitate to inform them of your company.

Julian has improved since Armanat has come along. It's good to hear that Julian is progressing and where he needs to improve. I encourage him to do revision every week. Julian and I appreciate Amanats tutoring and his feed back, it's most helpful as is this report.

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 Randwick Branch Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like St Anthony's Catholic Primary School.