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Lakshitha

Science Tutor Doolandella, QLD
Providing a healthy learning environment, addressing the student's needs and playing to their strengths while also regularly improving their weaknesses. I am very patient when tutoring as I have tutored all kinds of students and even friends so I am highly adaptive to the students and their learning preferences. I am very organised and I think I…
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Matthew

Science Tutor Archerfield, QLD
Instilling confidence in their ability to learn. I have experience as an academic tutor both for university level subjects as well as high school level subjects. I am patient and I have a willingness to learn any material required, to help my student's…
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Shahmir

Science Tutor Archerfield, QLD
Identifying the problem areas of students. Explaining the theory and procedure of the solution. Hence, tutor can built better confidence in student, he/she can help them achieve good mark and create their interest in the subject. My strength would be better explaining, giving live examples and providing the students with multiple ways to solve…
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Lachlan

Science Tutor Indooroopilly, QLD
Be patient, understanding, and be encouraging! High school is not an easy thing, not just because of what you're learning but also because life must go on outside of school. University students face the same problem, so we know that not all days are great days. So as a tutor, you need to be supportive of your student where necessary, so that when…
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Anh

Science Tutor Indooroopilly, QLD
Helping them to understand the right way to gain knowledge, either through the ability to scan and pick out relevant details or the ability to summarise key points. Another thing is to pass on the passion towards the subject to motivate students to push on. Straightforward, calmness and knowledge are my strengths. I'm passionate about science and…
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Philip

Science Tutor Indooroopilly, QLD
I think the purpose of a tutor is to complement and supplement the school classroom learning to ensure that the student has a good understanding of the subject's content, but ultimately a good tutor will develop a student's independent learning ability, and only fill in gaps in a student's knowledge when required. A tutor should guide a student…
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Sohel

Science Tutor Salisbury, QLD
According to me, the most important thing that a tutor can do for a student is wake up their curiosity. Getting good grades are important, but equally important is to make sure that the student is enjoying and understanding the subject being taught. As this helps make the student pursue the subjects further. These are the future of the humanity,…
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Ashlin

Science Tutor Salisbury, QLD
I think a tutor can give a student confidence, that a student doesn't need to be intimidated by a STEM class. The general attitude that these subject are 'too hard' or that a student 'will never use these skills again' sets up bright students for failure before they even set foot in a classroom. The most important thing a tutor can do is boost a…
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Lining

Science Tutor St Lucia, QLD
To recognise the student's limits, and to help them reach beyond them. A tutor should set realistic goals for students to help them stay motivated and to make progress in their learning, however, they should also encourage students to achieve higher through effective communication and tutoring support. As the student's needs should be a tutor's…
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James

Science Tutor Yeronga, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for their student is be able to get them back in the right direction when they are lost. To give the student the tools and knowledge to be able to further their own learning. My strengths as a tutor in particular are my versatility. Studying my second course I have obtained strong skills as well as a variety…
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Om

Science Tutor Taringa, QLD
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, tailor lessons to their unique needs, and foster a genuine understanding of the subject. By creating a supportive and encouraging environment, tutors help students feel comfortable tackling challenges and develop problem-solving skills they can apply beyond…
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Samuel

Science Tutor Yeronga, QLD
Go at a pace in which the student feels comfortable, as going too quickly may be the reason they didn't understand it when their teachers taught them. Following this a tutor needs to have done some work on the subject before seeing the student as if the tutor doesn't understand what he/she is saying, the student has no chance. Also going through…
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Denique

Science Tutor Yeronga, QLD
To be able to enable to student to think, and answer hard questions when all else has failed. A tutor shouldn't teach a student but rather guide them to asking the right questions and figuring out the right paths to take in order to get the information that they need. I have only recently finished school, this allows me insight to a more updated…
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David

Science Tutor Yeronga, QLD
Listen to and understand the students needs. Be relateable, reliable, willing to help and approachable. Teach and communicate the desired information clearly and efficiently so the student is able to understand and possibly gain more interest in the area. Be confident in the area tutored so the student can come to you with any question that is…
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Natasha

Science Tutor Chapel Hill, QLD
The most important skill a tutor can do for a student is help them develop the skills to tackle questions independently rather than simply telling them the answer. I listen to the student and try to explain concepts in ways the student can…
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Julia

Science Tutor St Lucia, QLD
Helping a student realise, and achieve their full potential. Being able to explain more complex concepts in simpler…
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Jessica

Science Tutor St Lucia, QLD
I beleive the most important thing a tutor can be is have a sound knowledge of the feiled so that they can answer any questions. I think it is also very important to be friendly and to make the learning fun and more easier to be retained in your memory. My strengths would be that i have a high attention to detail and that i am very practical. I…
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William

Science Tutor St Lucia, QLD
Since students most commonly get tutoring as they do not understand the approach taken by their teacher to the subject, I believe the most important thing is to relate to the student, and see the problem from their perspective. This leads to the ability to create personalised approaches to the theories presented in class, and allow the student to…
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James

Science Tutor Toowong, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make sure there is continual improvement in their work. If there are signs the student is not improving, then it's important to look for weaknesses or anything the student is struggling with and work on those areas. I know at uni, and when I was at school, the feeling of understanding…
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Benjamin

Science Tutor St Lucia, QLD
Rather than teaching a student, the tutor inspires the student. It is vital for a tutor to provide the skills and techniques required to solve complex problems rather than teaching them how to solve these problems. Getting a student excited about learning is also pivotal as this provides a more engaging environment and increases their…
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Kim

Science Tutor St Lucia, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is teach them how to think and learn. This is far more valuable for future work and study than any one topic to be learnt. My principle strength as a tutor would be my understanding of how mathematical concepts work, which helps me to explain them. I do this often with my colleagues during…
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Angel Davis

Science Tutor Annerley, QLD
Help them understand complex concepts in simple way. Communication skills Adaptability Empathy In depth understanding of…
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Sarah

Science Tutor Nathan, QLD
I think it would be acknowledging the difficulty in subjects to know that they aren't alone with their difficulties and also being able to explain to them the content of their subjects in new ways that makes sense to them. And also make them feel confident in their abilities as well as teaching them a new confidence of autonomy when it comes to…

Local Reviews

We found Anthony to be an excellent tutor. He was very friendly and helpful, even sending through an exercise for Anna to do after I told him we would not be continuing.
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Content Covered

Year 5 student Asher practised working with ratios and dividing by 10, 100, and 1000, as well as performing division that results in answers to two decimal places.

In Year 9, Mia focused on solving simultaneous equations using both substitution and elimination methods, alongside revising probability concepts through practical examples.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student Liam tackled quadratic equations by learning how to factorise using the complete-the-square method and interpreted piecewise functions by sketching graphs and discussing their domains.

Recent Challenges

A Year 10 student often attempted to sketch graphs in her head rather than working through the process on paper; as a tutor observed, "she finds herself trying to draw the graph in her head instead of organising her thoughts on paper," which led to avoidable inaccuracies.

In senior Chemistry, one student repeatedly left homework incomplete and rarely reviewed key definitions or formulas between lessons—this resulted in forgetting crucial terms like "dissociation" and confusion over when to apply certain calculations.

Meanwhile, a Year 8 learner's unorganised approach meant regularly misplacing notes and missing due dates, causing last-minute stress before assignments.

Recent Achievements

One Darra tutor noticed a Year 10 student who used to hesitate when tackling algebraic application questions now independently applies the product-sum method to factorise even trickier expressions—last session, she finished a challenging set without asking for hints.

In senior chemistry, another high schooler who previously mixed up stoichiometry steps is now confidently balancing complex equations and distinguishing between mono- and diprotic acids on her own.

Meanwhile, a Year 5 student who often guessed at word problems has begun pausing to draw diagrams first; last week, he set up his distance–time equation himself before checking with the tutor.

What they say about our tutoring

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Yes Daisy is a good tutor and seems to work great with the younger children.  I was very happy with her for David.

I've not actually met Tevita myself but both Ashleigh and my husband Adam have nothing but good things to say about him.  Ashleigh is very happy with his tutoring so far and seems to have a better understanding of the maths subjects she is doing.

We are very impressed with Jason and Scott enjoys the sessions with him which is great. Thanks.

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 Mount Ommaney Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School.