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galen

Software Dev Tutor Kent Town, SA
The most important thing a tutor can do is to see what subjects interest the student to bring out the potential of that student in that subject and as I had very bad teachers while growing up I learnt to support and make it easy for the student to understand I have patience in dealing with people and can cater to different variety of people even…
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Achint

Software Dev Tutor Kent Town, SA
I think a tutor should be able to tell if their student understands something or not, often they don't say it outright and asking them directly might not get them to admit it. So by asking them to solve a question that indirectly uses the concept might help us figure out if they're having trouble or not. Students should also feel comfortable with…
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Suyash

Software Dev Tutor Paradise, SA
A tutor needs to be patient when tutoring a student especially in subjects like mathematics and physics since those subjects require the most assumed knowledge in high school than any other subject, students normally have trouble recollecting previous works. Therefore, it is important for a tutor to start from the very basic concepts, if the…
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Waleed

Software Dev Tutor Paradise, SA
Make a student enjoy studying the subject rather than taking it as a burden. I am very patient when it comes to the learning process and good at articulating difficult topics in easy to understand words through real life…
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Cooper

Software Dev Tutor Paradise, SA
They can teach them to appreciate how amazing math is, and why it is so interesting to study. I also believe they need to teach them how to go about solving new problems (the process) and how they will then use these skills in the future. I have been volunteer tutoring since year 11 (2020) and have gained proper training as a PASS (Peer Assisted…
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Utsav

Software Dev Tutor Gilles Plains, SA
I believe that as a tutor, the most important thing that a tutor can do is to motivate and teach students in such a way that they enjoy it and get motivated to realise their true potential and do great in the subject. - Knowledgeable - Motivation - Communication - Caring - Analytical - Use tech for learning-teaching…
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Brian

Software Dev Tutor Newton, SA
Important things a tutor can do for a student can be as subtle as providing the basic habits of Learning and self progression for the student. Many younger students struggle with this and tutoring can only go so far for them. Enforcing self-learning and the confidence to learn sometimes can be more beneficial than the topics covered. Personal…
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Samskruthi

Software Dev Tutor Modbury, SA
I feel, providing guidance, understanding students learning style and creating a supportive learning environment is most important thing. It's also important for a tutor to foster confidence, encourage students in their learning process. I feel I'm great at providing clear explanation, offering patient and supportive friendly environment.…
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Muhammad Talha

Software Dev Tutor Oakden, SA
Being able to bring own personality to same ground so the communication gap is minimum. Teacher should always welcome the question as there is no such thing as silly question. I can easily teach complex concept by using simple analogies which can help students grasping the matter easily. And I often study the personality of my student so I can…
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Tiffany

Software Dev Tutor Hectorville, SA
(a) help a student to become an independent learner rather than fostering a dependency relationship (b) be part of building a growth mindset in the student (a) being able to explain concepts in a way that students understand (b) valuing whatever strengths students bring to the table (c) strong personal relationship skills that enable me…
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Yuze

Software Dev Tutor Klemzig, SA
1.Be Knowledgeable enough in math. 1.Improve mathematical skills 2.Always be patient 3.How to get higher marks in the exam I am good at communicating with others. English is not my first language, however that is not a problem. I am good at explaining complex concepts and ideas in a easy-understood…
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Roozbeh

Software Dev Tutor Klemzig, SA
teach the student how to study and how to look for answers. most students are overwhelmed by the diversity of subjects and cant relate them together. I believe the best a tutor can do is how to classify subjects and become self-sufficient. I believe I can find the concept that the student Is having problems with and the reason they find a subject…
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Samuel

Software Dev Tutor Firle, SA
Help him to develop - confidence and skills to learn new concepts and solve problems on his own. - appropriate background knowledge for future studies. I also encourage students letting them know when they have taken a step forward I think that my friendly temperament and patience have always helped me in my approach to students of all ages…
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Prabhleen

Software Dev Tutor Para Hills, SA
Teach them in a way that they find easiest to understand and also be able to communicate with the students so that each student feels comfortable and enjoys the learning experience. Being flexible and patient, I am adaptable and can change my teaching style to match how each student learns. Another strength is communicating with both students and…
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Muhammad

Software Dev Tutor Para Hills, SA
1. Provide clear and concise explanations of concepts. 2. Ask questions to help the student understand the material. 3. Encourage the student to ask questions and provide feedback. 4. Help the student develop effective study habits and strategies. 5. Provide positive reinforcement and motivation. 6. Help the student set realistic goals and…
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Matthew

Software Dev Tutor Broadview, SA
Being able to help build a students confidence in themselves, but also to teach them how to problem solve and learn. - I am very patient as a tutor - I have studied and tutored for a long time - I can teach concepts in a variety of ways in order to find the way the student learns best - I have an engineering/maths/computer science mindset when…
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Mohideen

Software Dev Tutor Surrey Downs, SA
Creating interest in the subject and triggering the desire in the students to make them want to learn more. Ability to understand where the students stand and to teach them from that perspective so that they can relate to the topic and understand it…
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Peter

Software Dev Tutor Joslin, SA
Listen and give encouragement/positive feedback, while addressing weaknesses. Identifying where someone is going wrong and explaining this in a friendly and respectful manner. Explaining why things are done and why they are done in a certain way/order. Patience. Knowledge. The ability to explain ideas/concepts in simpler, different and relevant…
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Shubhangi

Software Dev Tutor Pooraka, SA
Patience: All students learn at different rates and this is dependent on their background knowledge as well as their individual approach to learning. Patience is an aspect of personality but it is also an essential skill of a good tutor. Evaluating and Analyzing: Because not every student learns the same way or comes from the same background of…
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Karan

Software Dev Tutor Walkerville, SA
TO EDUCATE TO EMPOWER WITH GOOD MORAL OUTLOOK TO MAKE AND BELIEVE IN HARDWORK AND POSITIVE OUTCOME. TO BE KIND TO EVERY HUMAN BEING AND TEACH EVERYONE WITH NO AGE RESTRICTIONS. My strengths as a tutor are 1) Perseverance 2) Confidence 3)Positive and handle difficulties effortlessly. 4) Attention to detail. 5)Kind and caring. 6)…
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Alex

Software Dev Tutor Beulah Park, SA
I consider the two most important things for a tutor to do are to first inspire confidence in the student and identify the area of difficulty as precisely as possible. Students are generally not equipped to identify the precise area of their difficulty as they don't have the knowledge to fully place it in the context of the subject. By…
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Bradley

Software Dev Tutor Pooraka, SA
One of most important things a tutor can have is patience, sometimes students need concepts explained a certain way before they'll understand, or they may need multiple tries to get a question correct. Another important thing is being able to explain instructions clearly, as a lot of students can come from refugee backgrounds where English isn't…
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Balreen

Software Dev Tutor Pooraka, SA
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is understanding their needs. Each student is unique, as such they would have their own strengths and weaknesses. Identifying these would help them to overcome their weaknesses and sharpen their strengths. My strengths as a tutor is my patience, diligence and innovation. I would be persistent…

Local Reviews

Its going very well with Emmad. He has been able to give Aidan more confidence and he is now doing more exercises/problems on his own. We are happy with Emmad's manner and abilities.
Tony, Athelstone

Inside DernancourtTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 Damon worked on distinguishing short and long vowel sounds using interactive games, then practiced imaginative narrative writing by planning story settings and endings.

In Year 8, Ashton prepared for a biology test by revising DNA structure, replication, and mitosis with visual aids to clarify key processes.

For Year 9, Eliza focused on coordinate geometry—specifically finding endpoints from given coordinates and determining the equation of a line, including calculating gradients and intercepts.

Recent Challenges

Incomplete homework emerged as a barrier for a Year 3 student, with notes stating he "did not complete the weekly set homework" on sentence construction and required frequent prompting to vocalise ideas before writing.

In Year 10 Mathematics, calculator dependence surfaced: "over-reliance on calculators made mental arithmetic slow in class," particularly when rearranging equations.

A Year 12 Biology student struggled to actively recall content, relying on rereading slides rather than making flashcards or practicing retrieval.

For one Year 7, skipping written steps in algebra led to confusion—"he guessed at answers instead of logically working through brackets." This resulted in repeated errors that had to be re-explored together.

Recent Achievements

A Dernancourt tutor noticed a big shift in one high school student's engagement: where they used to get distracted easily, they stayed focused the entire lesson and even took their own notes without prompting.

Another high schooler, who previously found simultaneous equations overwhelming, now works through each step out loud and checks their answers independently before moving on.

Meanwhile, in a primary session, Damon—who once hesitated to try spelling tricky words—now volunteers to spell them aloud during games and uses his drawings as cues to write imaginative stories, finishing his latest narrative with only minimal reminders.

What they say about our tutoring

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Everything has been going well  - Isabella is very happy with her tutor and scheduling tutorials and communication with him has been no problem at all.  We would highly recommend him to other students.

Daniel is great and established a good relationship with James from day one.  That's the first part of the battle! We are now looking forward to James getting more confidence and mathematical skill over the remainder of this year.

The tutoring is going tremendously well.  The system you use, the high level of communication and dependability shown by Nirvan, and the teaching style is working exceptional well.  I'm very impressed with your service, and its meeting my (high) expectations.  I fully appreciate that this is not a quick fix, and it takes time.  We're committed to continuing this throughout Term 3 and 4 at least. The support and patience Nirvan is showing is really helping Emily, and he is supportive and has the capacity to challenge her at the right pace.  I've asked her why some things that we've tried to work through before have made more sense when explained by Nirvan.  She said that he works at her pace and stays with something until she understands it. Many thanks.  Your back-office communications is also highly supportive of parents and whilst you're delivering on what you've clearly explained, I find your level of communication extremely professional, supportive and consistent.

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 Campbelltown Public Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Dernancourt School.