Tutors in Cobblebank 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 for a student is care - not only about their academic achievements but who they are as a person. Building this rapport is pivotal in the success of a student-tutor relationship. My strengths are that I not only have a strong understanding of the English language through having teaching it - but I care. I…
Help students understand difficult concepts by breaking them down into more manageable parts. Providing them a clearer explanations to enhance their understanding. Patience is my strength as a tutor. In my point of view, students learn at different paces, and a patient tutor can provide the necessary support to help them grasp challenging…
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to not only impart knowledge but also instill confidence and a love for learning. Understanding the unique needs of each student, providing personalized guidance, and fostering a supportive environment contribute to their academic success and long-term growth. Building a strong foundation…
To be understanding to towards the student, not every student is the same, some are quick and some take time, eventually it is the hard work that is going to take one forward, and so to provide studying material for the students to practice as well. A bit of humour sometimes helps calm the students when they are worried about a test or an upcoming…
It is most important to ensure the student is comfortable speaking to me and sharing what they require help with and work together to achieve that. I believe my strengths as a tutor would be my ability to patiently listen and understand my students needs as well as effectively communicate with them to deliver my knowledge in a manner that suits…
An essential aspect of being a tutor is proactive planning for students' learning. A responsible tutor recognises that simply reading from a textbook is inadequate and stays up to date with their own knowledge. By doing so, they can provide in-depth explanations and utilise visual displays, ensuring effective tutoring methods. Planning ahead…
Definitely support the student, always be there if they need help with questions and a crucial quality that a good tutor must have is patience in my opinion. As some students are not fast learners and thats okay, I am patient and would find alternative ways to make sure they understand at the end of the day. I believe coming into lessons with a…
A tutor must help a student reach their greatest potential. A tutor must understand their student's skillful areas and utilize them to the best of their abilities. A tutor must understand their student's strengths and weaknesses and tailor the lessons around the weaknesses. I am very good at communication and treat my students as friends. I make…
As a Tutor, the most important thing is consistency. By allocating time to learn and develop a student's skills. Every student is unique and has a different learning technique. Having patiences is important to understand each student and be supportive. This will enable them to have confidence on their learning…
Teach the lesson content easily where a student can grab it without any stress. Specially tutor should be able to teach the students to solve complex problems step by step and how to tackle it in a logical way.
Also the tutor should be able to understand the students preferences and their learning methods at the first place to schedule or to map…
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
Our daughter Marleen has finished her tutoring as she finished her HSC with great results: well above her predicted ATAR.
A big thank you to Gordon who did a fabulous job tutoring chemistry!
Alexandra has benefited greatly from her tutoring over the last semester. It has helped to boost her confidence and she has improved significantly.
Thank you for the great assistance provided to my two children, Tristan and Grace. They both feel more confident in the maths classroom as a result of the tutoring received through EzyMaths Tutoring.