Tutors in Clovelly West 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 in my point of view is individualized attention which they do not get in a crowded classroom. Tutors develop learning skills in their students with different techniques. Taking tests often prepare them for class exams. My strengths are:
Hard Work
Knowledge
Availability
Respect
Acceptance
Motivation
I am always…
The most important thing I think a tutor can do for a student is to help teach them in a safe, non-judgemental and trust worthy environment. If the student feels comfortable in the environment, they are more willing to open their minds and be more willing to learn whereas if they felt uncomfortable they would be more closed off and fearful. Not…
To provide the student with a mindset to think and analyse rather than a quick way to solve the problem I am a very patient person, and have a talent in explaining subjects in various ways. This ensures that if a student is unable to grasp a concept, he or she will be able to understand an alternative…
Tutors should be able to genuinely inspire their students to perform at their best. Tutors should not only help their students get better grades, but also should be able to be role models of students, and can genuinely communicate with their students, because one of the most important skills that tutors should have is the ability to establish a…
The most important part of tutoring is to make sure the student grasps a concept entirely and doesn't have any gaps in their knowledge before moving onto new topics. It is essential for students to fully comprehend a difficult concept as this will help them remember it better, gain confidence in the topic and lower their stress. Additionally,…
I think that helping a student find summarising and working methods that suit their personal academic strengths and weaknesses is very valuable. I also think helping a student to find the aspects of a subject that are inspiring and engaging to them is very valuable. I think I am good at using a variety of teaching methods based on the needs of the…
transfer self-confidence, work hard in an alternative way, be a reliable figure, build a long-term relationship, show school subjects in a different way My high passion for this subject. I won't ever be bored if Maths is related to my daily life.
My confidence in Maths let me run always different and interactive lessons, any doubts will be surely…
Teach in an understandable, motivating, and enjoyable way. Crucial factors for efficient learning (things as relibaility, punctuality and so on) are all obvious and mandatory to me. Finally, every student has his / her own ways of learning / understanding things, and it is clearly the job of the tutor to find out the most efficient one, to let the…
Instill confidence by showing how a few examples can be solved. Patient - can convey complex concepts using simple terms.
Tutor with over 20 years of teaching…
The most important thing is to make them proud of themselves for learning what they thought they couldn’t. It would satisfy me as a tutor if I will be able to see my students happy on every success they can make. I am fun as a tutor. I always make sure my student doesn’t have to work under pressure. I don’t want my student to think that…
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is clarifying and reviewing a piece of information they are trying to learn and understand, while instilling a useful learning strategy. Also increasing the level of knowledge so their confidence level increases and hence allowing them to improve at school. Patience would be a strength…
Help them to feel confident in their own skills and help them to discover and explore knowledge My people skills and my ability to adapt my explanation to the learning style and ability of the…
Catering to a student's needs and teaching at a pace that the student can follow is the most important thing in my opinion, as it ensures the student is fully comprehending and understanding what the tutor is teaching My strength lies in my patience and empathy when helping others as I was in their very shoes up until very recently so I would be…
The most important thing is to be genuine. To have the heart and the passion to explain our hobbies and our knowledge to our future generation. Without genuinity, everything else would not matter. I like to think outside the box. I think creating interesting yet simple scenarios for tutoring would enable students to be alert yet understanding.…
As a tutor, I prioritize tailoring teaching methodologies to each student's unique learning style for an effective, personalised approach. Grounded in cognitive science and educational psychology, my pedagogical techniques aim to deepen understanding and ensure long-term retention of the subject matter.
I implement adaptive teaching strategies…
- Effective Communication for better engagement: through supportive language and adaptability/flexibility
- Feynman Technique: simplification through analogies and demos for better grasp of a concept
- Progress Tracking: identifying areas for improvement and providing appropriate feedback/encouragements - Positioning myself in my peers' boot.
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to create a positive and supportive learning environment, provide customized instruction, and empower the student to become an independent and successful learner. As an tutor, I believe my strengths lie in my ability to provide personalized and adaptive learning experiences to each student.…
The most important thing I can do is give the student a sense of worth, confidence and the reassurance of their own abilities.
In the future, my student may or may not forget the content but they will certainly remember the study habits and skills in which they approach learning. It is so important to provide not only academic independence but…
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
Jenny is an excellent tutor. She was incredibly patient with Zoe and a really good teacher. Zoe was really happy and confident working with her and felt safe to ask questions and sometimes because of her illness she could not really concentrate but Jenny stayed patient and really worked well with her. I highly recommend Jenny.
Sam's been great for my Sam and after over a year of other tutoring which Sam hated, I can't recall one time when Sam has not wanted to do his tutoring with Sam. As a result Sam's far more engaged with Maths and has moved up a group at school for next year! Thank you for Sam's persistence and flexibility on making learning fun and exciting for my Sam!
Ben is very diligent and commited. He tutored both my daughter's who showed marked improvement. He prepared for sessions and always kept us informed of the girls progress. He is a thoughtful and considerate guy and the girls responded well to his demeanour. I would highly recommend Ben to anyone that wants a tutor to elevate their child's academic performance.