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As someone who has had tutors in the past; I can say with confidence that a tutor allows the student to catch up on what they didn’t understand in school the first time. Some topics are just harder than others.Unfortunately, most schools won’t slow down for each individual student just because they’re having a hard time. A tutor can enable a…
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I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is provide them with a relaxed and stress free learning environment. Often when a student isn't good at a particular subject they are afraid to ask questions or express their opinion. I think as a tutor it is essential to be able to be approachable, friendly and a good listener. I think…
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Pranavi
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I think the most important thing is to recognise the child's unique strengths and weaknesses and build from there. Making sure to communicate well and simplify topics so that they can feel confident and be approachable, so they ask lots of questions. I think my strengths as a tutor is being able to break down difficult concepts into smaller chunks…
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To be an effective tutor, it is essential to focus on three critical aspects. Firstly, a tutor should be able to create a personalized learning experience that caters to the unique needs and learning style of each student. Secondly, building a strong rapport with the student is essential in fostering a positive and supportive learning environment,…
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I think the most important is to follow the students lead. They will often know their weaknesses and from spending time working with them, you can take note of possible areas of improvement. However, at the end of the day you are there to help the student so by listening and communicating effectively both parties will be satisfied. The ability to…
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Knowing each person personalities and how they can find their type of studying is a better option. Every student have their own style to make it easy to understand and learn. That is why, we also need to adjust and make sure to use the opportunity. Show them the bright side of every subject they hate, do not push the idea to student that they have…
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To ensure the student feels that they can ask any question (relatable preferably) and not feel that is a "silly question". I also think it is important to ensure the tutor has a plan/ is organised so that the student too knows that is the plan/ aims and goals that are being set. I am compassionate when teaching, I like to make the student feel…
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Help them achieve their goals and inspire a love towards something. I am an active and patient tutor who is comprehensive in my teaching style. I aim to scaffold my learners ability by going through the problems and solutions together to deliver an effective learning…
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In my opinion, a tutor has to be able to communicate effectively with a student. There is a clear difference between having knowledge and actually being able to teach a particular field of study. It is absolutely vital that a tutor speaks to a student in a way that is easily understood by the student but at the same time also engaging. This way of…
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By teaching them all the principles and formula that they need to know and we must be their role model. Morality is the best that I can give and tutor my student which would help them to do their best in their future career. I think my strengths are being funny and I had the patience to explain to the students. My second strengths as becoming as a…
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I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to provide guidance, support, and personalized attention. A tutor should create a positive and encouraging learning environment where the student feels comfortable asking questions and seeking help. It's crucial for a tutor to listen actively and understand the student's…
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I believe one of the most important thing would be to build a student's confidence, teaching them to feel positive about themselves. Perhaps the student feels incapable of solving problems,despite possessing the ability. Thus, it is a tutor's duty to show students that they are capable and believe in themselves. It is also important that the…
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I believe it is important to motivate the students and help them build their confidence. As a tutor, I aim not only to help them understand the subject matter but also to instill a sense of belief in their abilities to succeed academically. I am patient, academically inclined, and always strive to put in the extra…
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Enable them to develop specific techniques to retain the memory of the subject. Make the lesson interesting and keep the student engaged. Identifying student's weaknesses and working to improve them. I am able to teach students about best skills for time management and organisation. It is not only about the subject itself but how they are able…
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The most important things a tutor can do for a student are: Creating a positive environment, active listening, assessing the strategies, fostering independence and focusing on improving the problem-solving abilities of students. My strengths as a tutor are: creativity and enthusiasm for teaching, ability to explain difficult things in a simple…
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Gives interest to the subject Enjoy learning the subject I can teach them in a very simpler way so they can understand the concept and topic…
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Be patient and understanding and also specific to that individual I\'m knowledgeable in topics which means I can usually explain the concept well and I have an understanding of it. I typically don\'t give up until the concept is…
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Never to discourage a student but instead find the positive side of the student’s academic background and thereby gradually augmenting the strengths of the same student (to have a sanguine attitude). Although the same student already possesses all the necessary skills to achieve their best, sometimes it takes motivation and encouragement from…
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- Definitely help them understand concepts and how to excel in the subject, allow them to have more confidence and enjoy learning - understand the student struggles, encourage them that they are capable - Finding the best ways for them to learn, and the things they are good at - so they can do well in those areas I am patient and understanding,…
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Being able to relate and convey information effectively to a student is an important skill for tutors to possess. As a student, they already have teachers who supply the material, and parents who remind them to study, but as a tutor, our job is to be a guide, and friend and offer help according to each of their individual needs. Another valuable…
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As a tutor, I believe it is crucial to understand the exact knowledge gap a student may have and helping them by clarifying the root of their doubt. I did Methods and Specialist ATAR, and the roots of my doubts went to the basics - I think the fundamental area to work on for success is proficiency in the basics, which ensures any advancement from…
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Some of the most important things a student can gain from having a tutor would be to build up their confidence in a certain subject, by providing specialised teaching and education for that specific student, to increase their understanding. A tutor would also provide a different perspective of difficult concepts, being seperated from the…
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I think the most important thing a tutor can do is support the student to succeed in topics they have trouble with in school and explaining the value of subjects students may not enjoy. My main strength as a tutor is my ability to build rapport with students. I also think that my ability to explain complex concepts in an easy to understand way is…

Local Reviews

Zabby connects with the students and understands what they wish to achieve. He is dedicated. Aside from being a knowledge master, he is courteous and punctual. Thank you! …
Tony, Success

Inside CockburnTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Chloe worked on finding area and perimeter of squares and rectangles, using diagrams to help visualise measurement.

In Year 9, Aiden explored narrative analysis in English by breaking down literary devices like metaphor and allusion, as well as practising persuasive writing techniques such as emotive language and anecdote in preparation for assessments.

For Year 10 maths, Lucas revised solving linear inequalities and graphing their solutions, alongside work on simultaneous equations with substitution and elimination methods.

Recent Challenges

In Year 9 English, one student did not finish their novel before the deadline and struggled to recall key details when questioned; "he needs to reread the ending until he can more effectively comprehend it."

In Year 11 Legal Studies, another was reluctant to attempt questions with unfamiliar wording unless prompted, avoiding independent problem-solving.

Meanwhile, a Year 7 student repeatedly left homework incomplete due to confusion and did not attempt tasks without immediate support. This led to missed opportunities for feedback and practice—questions went unanswered, and confidence faltered when faced with new or challenging material.

Recent Achievements

One Cockburn tutor recently noticed a big turnaround for Caitlin in maths: after re-trying her previous assessment, she answered every question correctly, showing real persistence where she'd struggled before.

In Year 10, Nikita flagged tricky finance problems herself during the session instead of waiting passively—she then worked through how payment plans add extra costs and could explain her reasoning back to the tutor.

Meanwhile, Aiden (Year 9) started building a steady reading habit by completing all set chapters for English ahead of time and took initiative to research evidence for his persuasive essay without prompting.

What they say about our tutoring

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We're proud of our son is achieving better results and thanks to a good tutor also who's I believe showing him the way also.

Richard is a lovely young man. Very patient and caring in his delivery of his tutoring. He has made my daughter feel better about her ability to problem solve her mathematics.

Isabella likes the fact that Mina will give her Maths problems to work on to reinforce what she has learnt , rather than just explain concepts and move on. She feels that Mina makes sure that she UNDERSTANDS the concepts.

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 Success Public Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like SEDA College WA (Cockburn).