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Shardi

Science Tutor Dover Heights, NSW
Tutors should listen to students, take their concerns and opinions into consideration. Tutors should encourage and motivate students to do their best. Tutors should be resourceful, considering varying teaching methods to allow students to more easily understand concepts. Tutors should work within the abilities of the students and therefore should…
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Michael

Science Tutor Dover Heights, NSW
I think the most important facet is personalising lesson plans and taking time to understand the main shortcomings of each individual student. Being able to have open conversations and earn students trust to offer constructive feedback that extends outside the lesson - e.g dealing with mental stress and study regimes - can be far more important to…
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Chris

Science Tutor Dover Heights, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do is make the process rewarding for the student. This inspires a desire to continue learning and makes difficult concepts seem effortless over time. My strength as a tutor comes from the combination of being very technically sound in math and science while also being sociable. This allows me to understand the…
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Alison

Science Tutor North Bondi, NSW
I think the most important things a tutor can do for a student are listening to them and paying attention to their needs. Students can be shy and may not make it abundantly clear what they need in any given moment, but there are usually signs, though they may be subtle. It is a tutor's job to monitor the student throughout a lesson and make sure…
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Ellen

Science Tutor North Bondi, NSW
Get to know the student - their interests, beliefs, strengths, etc and building a relationship with them is extremely important. Making the lessons fun and enjoyable for the students - turning lessons into games and making them engaging and rewarding. I would consider myself to be experienced with teaching English and Mathematics.…
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Cassidy

Science Tutor Bondi, NSW
I think that having someone you can rely on to assist in achieving new personal bests is incredibly important for students who are being tutored. It's not just about improving grades, but building confidence and skills that can assist in other areas of life. I am very experienced working with various age groups, and highly adaptable to the needs…
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Aina

Science Tutor Bellevue Hill, NSW
I think that what a tutor has to do is first of all to motivate the students and make them feel good, having a close and pleasant relationship will help the student feel at ease. I think it is also very important to give feedback to the students, either to improve or to say that they are doing things well. It is also important to look for…
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Allegra

Science Tutor Tamarama, NSW
I think it is important for tutors to show patience and understanding towards students. It can be frustrating when one struggles to understand a new concept and I want to ensure that the student finds enjoyment in their work rather than a sense of dread toward it. Therefore, I highly emphasize an approach of patience to foster safe and enjoyable…
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Asmita

Science Tutor Bondi Junction, NSW
Covering the gap of knowledge in a students mind. A tutor's main job is to help guide student's struggling in understanding anything. Developing new tricks or techniques to make the student understand something they are having difficulties with. This mostly applies during teaching…
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Daniel

Science Tutor Waverley, NSW
To be able to pass down knowledge and wisdom to the student and for them to have a good foundation in all the subjects as well as enjoy learning as much as I do. My teaching style is personalised and relaxed. I believe in a positive learning environment and every student is unique and therefore I will tailor my teaching methods to suit each…
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Niamh

Science Tutor Waverley, NSW
A tutor can offer support in anyway possible. It may be a visual diagram/highlighting technique/mind map structure/post-it notes etc. As a tutor, I am patient. I always build a good rapport with the students first. I need to become familiar with their hobbies and interests. It is very important for a child struggle that the work excites them and…
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Aishwarya

Science Tutor Woollahra, NSW
I believe that it is important for a tutor to be so much more than what a teacher is. This involves building close bonds with their students to understand their academic needs so that tutoring sessions can be tailored specifically to the student. It is also extremely important for the tutor to always have a positive attitude and encourage their…
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Maeve

Science Tutor Clovelly, NSW
Understand their level of understanding so you can start at a position that suits their level of learning. Be patient. Continuous assessment to see if they are learning. Patience, understanding, a reflective…
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Martina

Science Tutor Coogee, NSW
Guide them, just give them the tools to think and get to the right answers by themselves. It might take some time but everyone is capable of accomplishing what they want Although I love maths and logics I am a really sociable person so It is easy and nice to help someone understand something. I have also worked with children as a tutor before and…
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Eli

Science Tutor Elizabeth Bay, NSW
Support them. Encourage them. And be there for them. My strengths i can bring to the table are experience in working with a range of ages, abilities and backgrounds. I have experience in teaching the full UK primary curriculum so I can have confidence in myself I can teach a wide range of…
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Mali

Science Tutor Paddington, NSW
Relatability is so important. We see a huge disconnect between teachers/tutors and students. I believe that an equal playing field with mutual respect creates a unique learning environment and nurtures encouragement. The student can see how the teacher got to where they are, and can realise that they, too, can learn these concepts just as those…
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Phuoc Canh Tien

Science Tutor Paddington, NSW
Help students to deeply understand concepts that they have or will learn in school, while also provide well-being support so that the students do not feel stress. I am compassionate, care a lot for my students, always make sure they are well mentally and physically. Additionally, I am good at building rapport so that they are comfortable sharing…
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Javier

Science Tutor Randwick, NSW
As a tutor, it is your obligation to teach in a way that your pupil develops a passion for the topic he is learning. There is nothing worst than somebody who is bored while learning. Focusing on deeply understanding and on practical application is key to awaken a desire to continue learning. "If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't…
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Maria Belen

Science Tutor Darlinghurst, NSW
It's about being there for them. Being present not just physically, but emotionally and intellectually, offering support and encouragement. It's about providing honest feedback, and fostering an environment of trust and respect. I consider my strengths to be my ability to empathize and connect with people from diverse backgrounds. I believe that…
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Grigory

Science Tutor Randwick, NSW
Having the ability to relate to difficult challenges and stressful times faced by each student is definitely an important attribute for any tutor. Tutoring isn't always about helping students become smarter, but being able to communicate concepts and study tips clearly to each student so they improve and manage on their own when it comes to…
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Quentin

Science Tutor Randwick, NSW
I think simply put a tutor should give a student confidence that they can learn anything that is presented to them. It might take a different approach than they initially thought of but my job is to show them these different approaches. I am aware that it is sometimes extremely difficult to understand information when it is presented in only one…
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Kurian

Science Tutor Randwick, NSW
I believe in teaching the students skills more than information. The saying goes, if you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime, which is very close to my heart. I want my students to understand the problem and critically think about solutions rather than trying to copy-paste from memory.…
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Thomas

Science Tutor Randwick, NSW
I believe a tutor can make all the difference to a student struggling with their studies. School teaching can often be mechanical and impersonal; an environment where some students find it difficult to learn. I know first hand that teaching in smaller groups or one-on-one works is much more effective at learning hard to grasp concepts. The impact…

Local Reviews

I needed a sensitive, switched on tutor that would enthuse & engage my 9 yr old who was extremely resistant to the process. Liaising with ezymaths was easy & smooth. The tutor recommended has been wonderful. In a short period of just a few months, my daughter's proficiency as well as confidence has grown significantly & this is substantiated by her school teacher as well. I would recommend this service definitely.
Nicky G, Rose Bay

Inside Dover HeightsTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 5 student Olivia focused on addition and subtraction of large numbers as well as introductory statistics questions, using Mathletics practice to build confidence.

For Year 10, Lukas worked through a range of simultaneous equations and also practiced finding the equation of a line from parallel and perpendicular lines to prepare for upcoming assessments.

In Year 11, Alex reviewed fractional indices and binomial products, then tackled exponential equations and rationalising derivatives with support from targeted worksheets and textbook problems.

Recent Challenges

In Year 11, one student repeatedly arrived unprepared, forgetting past papers and missing key revision materials; as noted, "he did not bring the past papers that I had previously given him." This disrupted lesson flow and meant less time was spent on practice with True Bearings or Financial Math.

Meanwhile, a Year 7 student often lost focus during multiplication drills and grew frustrated when unsure of next steps—leaving gaps in basic numeracy that lingered into later sessions.

In primary years, one child hesitated to tackle challenging questions out of low confidence, which led to avoiding essential practice with time-based problems.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Dover Heights noticed a big shift with Oliver (Year 11), who started identifying his own weak spots in algebra and, after some targeted practice, was able to complete previously challenging questions independently.

In Year 9, Taiaroa showed new persistence: though he struggled at first with fractions and percentages, by the end of the session he could convert between decimals and fractions without prompting.

Meanwhile, Ruby (Year 4) moved past her earlier hesitation with number patterns—she now recognises them confidently and remembered most of her timetables during their latest session.

What they say about our tutoring

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Cassidy has had one session with Scott. Cassidy came home very positive, saying that Scott was great at explaining concepts and that he will benefit from his tutoring support. Cassidy related well with Scott and seemed very impressed by his level of knowledge and by his academic progress at university. In effect, Scott is a great role model for Cassidy. I hope this all continues well.

Thanks for your email, Mitchell is really excited to have Ken as his tutor, he made a great impression when he came along for a chat and that high expectation has continued. He has a natural way with him and engages well with Mitchell, unlocking the mysteries and some tricks to understanding Math. We also like that Ken is a skilled tutor in many subjects so are looking forward to a long term relationship with him as a mentor for Mitchell. Someone that has worked hard to achieve success which is what we all want for our children. Thanks again I feel this match will be a good one.

Yes we are very happy with Jacinta. She is lovely and Emily likes her. She seems to be very suited to Emily, as she has a very practical approach to helping Emily with her Math's, and understood straight away what Emily's basic needs were. We look forward to Jacinta tutoring Emily this year.

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 Double Bay Central Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Kesser Torah College.