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Lauren

Tutor Fern Bay, NSW
I believe an important component of tutoring is patience, ensuring that the student completely understands the topic before moving on. This leads into following up. Following up the previous session for a couple of minutes in the next lesson is highly beneficial as the student can show their understanding of the topic, allowing the opportunity to…
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Zac

Tutor Mayfield East, NSW
The most important thing a tutor should be doing for a student is creating a safe and supportive environment in which the student feels comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. This will also boost the student's confidence in their own abilities allowing tutors to identify learning gaps easier to see where the student is struggling. This…
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Ansje

Tutor Newcastle, NSW
Offer a different approach to the content apart from the one done in a formal school setting. There are many different learning styles and to identify which one suits the learner, making them aware of this and helping them to change the content into a way they understand ensures lifelong learning for the student. I have been tutoring different…
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Lesley

Tutor Newcastle, NSW
Tutors should be able to provide students motivation, assistance and inspiration in all aspects of the learning environment. As someone who is still studying, I believe I am able to easily connect and communicate with students and be able to relate with them. This support will assist in building confidence. I definitely have the mathematical…
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Richard

Tutor Newcastle, NSW
Teaching minds, touching hearts, transforming lives. Aside from the mastery of the subject being taught, developing a genuine bond between tutor and student, helping them apply or understand the gravity or importance of their study and why they should not take it for granted. In other words, helping them not only in the four corners of the…
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Luke

Tutor Hamilton, NSW
Some of the essential things a tutor can do for a student include listening to their needs and what specifically they are having trouble with. Always be encouraging towards them and kindly suggest areas for improvement. Keep it professional, stay on topic. Verify their understanding each step of the way when working through a problem. I believe…
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claus

Tutor Waratah, NSW
Increase self confidence. Taking away the fear of maths that often built up over many years. Being a trustworthy person, open to talk about subjects and problems outside science if the student wishes Besides excellent explaining i feel where the weaknesses and strength of each students are and adjust accordingly. Taking away their fear of maths.…
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JUN

Tutor The Hill, NSW
-Helping students set academic goals and motivating them to achieve those goals -Developing effective teaching methods to help students understand the lessons -Providing answers, possible solutions, and reviews of students' academic concerns -Encouraging students to participate in lessons and other educational activities -Creating and grading…
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Joshua

Tutor Georgetown, NSW
I think a lot of the more important parts of tutoring is involved in the study technique and supporting students to find the motivation in themselves to study and do the work. Being the person that has got their back. Although of course the specific content they are learning is important as well. In addition a lot of students struggle with…
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Margaret

Tutor Waratah, NSW
To be reliable, punctual and consistent. To be honest and upfront when answering questions and if I don't have an answer on the spot I'll do some research and get back to the student the next lesson with an answer. To establish a good rapport with the student and parents. I incorporate Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking into all of my…
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Mohammed

Tutor Waratah West, NSW
A tutor can give extra similar practice questions related to the topic newly learnt and also provide additional assistance if a student lacks understanding of any topic. Moreover, I belief building a good relationship with a student allows them to think and understand maths more quickly and effectively. As a tutor, I can communicate effectively…
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Mustaqim

Tutor Broadmeadow, NSW
Turning up and being persistent. Being able to recognise strengths and weaknesses, and providing the correct support to turn weaknesses into strengths in a professional, kind and caring manner. Being a recent high school graduate a lot of these mathematical concepts are very fresh in my mind. Also being a recent graduate also provides me the…
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Joan

Tutor Waratah West, NSW
Improve their current academic standing but also the feelings attached to school and work in general. I am personable and ensure that classes would be tailored to each student by understanding what they are struggling…
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Paul

Tutor Waratah West, NSW
I believe that the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to bring their utmost effort to ensure that the student achieves their academic goals and meets the expectations of their caregivers and teachers. I find that I have a lot of patience when it comes to teaching children. I take time to teach children at their own pace while…
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Cooper

Tutor Waratah West, NSW
Helping a student to enjoy a subject, or at the very least succeed, is a major thing to help them through school. Everyone has different needs, and a tutor helps accommodate those needs in an efficient way. Inspiration can go a long way, and improving their enjoyment of a subject may set them up for a future they love. When I tutored my friends in…
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Minh

Tutor Waratah West, NSW
I believe that the most important thing that a tutor can do for a student is to never give up on teaching them, and to help them learn from their mistakes so that they can do better next time. I think that my strength is that I have a lot of patience when it comes to teaching others as I understand that not everyone can immediately grasp an…
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Navya

Tutor Waratah West, NSW
One of the important things, is inculcating love for learning. This includes addressing a student’s doubts while encouraging them to ask more, without making them feel embarrassed or self-conscious. Additionally, making real-life connections to certain topics while tutoring helps the student value its relevance in day-to-day life. As a tutor, I…
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Maya

Tutor Callaghan, NSW
The pivotal role of a tutor lies in creating a positive and supportive learning environment. Key actions include providing clear explanations, adapting to individual learning styles, and fostering strong mentor-student relationships. Setting realistic goals, promoting independent thinking, and celebrating achievements empower students to take…
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Akash

Tutor Waratah West, NSW
Most important thing I believe a tutor can do for a student is to influence the student to become more ambitious and help them learn things quickly and in a more smarter way. Ability to understand each student's calibre and teach according to it in a simpler and friendly…
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Leo

Tutor Callaghan, NSW
One of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to build trust between each other I believe I am very patient and understanding as well as good at teaching…
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Rathanak

Tutor Callaghan, NSW
The most crucial aspects of tutoring involve building a supportive relationship with the student, providing thorough explanations for tasks, and ensuring comprehensive education. A friendly rapport fosters trust and effective communication, while clear explanations aid in understanding. Ultimately, the tutor's goal is to educate the student,…
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Priscilla

Tutor Jesmond, NSW
Every student has different knowledge and ability. The most important thing to do as a tutor is to have the skill and patience to guide these students using what they previously known. Getting the answer right is not everything, but getting the students to know the fundamentals and theory to get the right answer is the important thing. I am able…
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Samuel

Tutor Birmingham Gardens, NSW
Offer another way of learning that teachers aren't able to. Teachers have to teach a multitude of students so if a single student in lagging behind the class, they aren't able to help. That is where tutors come in, tutors help students with specific areas of study and also prepares the student for exams and assignments in order for the student to…

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Content Covered

Year 7 student Tyler focused on adding and subtracting decimals as well as rounding numbers, then progressed to multiplying decimals and preparing for a maths grading exam using his school booklet.

A Year 10 student revised financial maths concepts including depreciation, shares and dividend yield, and practised solving questions on simple and compound interest.

For Year 9, recent sessions covered interpreting box-and-whisker plots and quartiles in data analysis, alongside strategies for reading graphs accurately.

Recent Challenges

A Year 7 student's maths workbook was described as "a little more organised and tidy but we will work on that for next year," reflecting issues with written layout and presentation.

In senior years, a recurring theme has been over-reliance on formulas—one tutor observed, "she is too reliant on putting numbers into a given formula," particularly in financial mathematics.

Several high school students, including in Extension 1, tended to avoid writing out their working or explaining their reasoning aloud, making it difficult to identify errors early. This often led to confusion when faced with less familiar question formats.

Recent Achievements

In a recent Fern Bay tutoring session, Danika took the initiative to organise her questions ahead of time, something she didn't do at the start of the year. Now, she routinely highlights topics she's unsure about and brings them up in lessons, which means less hesitation and more active problem-solving.

Liz has started tackling difficult financial maths exam questions without waiting for hints—she works through each step on paper and even explains her reasoning out loud if challenged.

Meanwhile, Lara confidently completed a new linear equations question by herself after struggling with independent attempts earlier in the term.

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 Stockton Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Fern Bay Public School.