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James

English Tutor Marrickville, NSW
The most important role a tutor plays for a student is to assist the student in developing their own agency in their subject area. When we believe a subject is beyond us, or we're not smart enough to grasp it, we shy away and don't push ourselves as hard. Often this belief has developed from what others have told us or from not having the right…
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LAURA

English Tutor Camperdown, NSW
Trying to bring out the best that a student can do; whether in grasping a concept, applying it or simply being able to explain it. Properly conveying the idea to each student according to their personal means of understanding because "you can't judge an elephant by its ability to…
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Alexander

English Tutor Homebush West, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do is to help a student understand the syllabus of the subject and feel confident in answering any questions that can be in upcoming exams. I have finished my HSC only last year which allows me to understand the pressure students feel towards upcoming exams. This allows me to teach in a certain way that makes…
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Joshua Jayaprashanth

English Tutor Campsie, NSW
Firstly, Building confidence in a student to make him function in his own.Secondly, a tutor should consider himself in terms of the student's point of view. My biggest strength is steering the student in the positive direction and always boosting their confidence level. I believe, once the student feels he could perform, we succeed as a…
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Anudeep Goud

English Tutor Homebush West, NSW
Assisting students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research and other academic tasks. Working with students to help them understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom.…
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Daisy

English Tutor Newtown, NSW
A tutor is someone that a student can rely on for support. They are pragmatic in finding ways to ensure the student has a positive experience with learning. The student is in control, and the tutor is a guide that assists and also facilitates the student to take safe risks, ask questions and completely engage with their learning in ways suitable…
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Emma

English Tutor Darlington, NSW
To me, the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to foster a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Beyond just imparting knowledge, I believe that a tutor's role is to serve as a guide, mentor, and cheerleader rolled into one. Firstly, it's crucial to create a safe and supportive environment where students…
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Henry

English Tutor Erskineville, NSW
The most important thing a teacher can teach a student is something about how they learn best, like what techniques, environements, etc. they need to learn effectively. This is not only a skill that will help them any time they need to learn something in the future, but also something that will help them enjoy the process. I think I have excellent…
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Lakshya

English Tutor Pyrmont, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do is to ignite a student's curiosity and passion for learning. When a student finds joy in the process, success naturally follows. All students are different, and they have different needs. Providing the right support is crucial in my opinion. Understanding where exactly the student needs help, and…
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Lenin

English Tutor Ultimo, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build confidence, foster understanding, and encourage independent thinking. First, a tutor should create a supportive environment where the student feels comfortable asking questions without fear of judgment. Patience and encouragement help students gain confidence in their…
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Aswin

English Tutor Ultimo, NSW
Being not just a teacher, but a mentor, a model of inspiration in their life to look forward to. The importance of a good tutor in shaping up a bright student regardless of age or background can't be underestimated. Empathizing with the student, seeing from both perspectives of the study load and the curriculum, teaching in a relatable way to the…
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Dhrubojhoti

English Tutor Ultimo, NSW
The three most important things a tutor can do for a student are providing personalized support, fostering a growth mindset, and promoting effective study habits. Firstly, personalized support tailors lessons to the student's specific needs, addressing their weaknesses and enhancing their strengths. Secondly, instilling a growth mindset encourages…
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Sana Nassar

English Tutor Ryde, NSW
The most important thing is helping someone develop a passion for the subject so that they want to learn more. Studying for exams can get very stressful and students forget the joy of learning something and their natural curiosity. If a tutor can help a student retain even a small percentage of that, its an amazing achievement. Most of the…
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Phoebe

English Tutor Greenwich, NSW
The most important thing tutors can do for students is to connect with them on an individual level, understanding their unique needs and situations to best help them learn and grow. By creating a safe and respectful learning environment, tutors can ensure the comfort of their students to best help them on their learning journey. I offer excellent…
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Edbert

English Tutor Sydney, NSW
To try and understand the student and not judge them but instead work with them to gain a better understanding of the subject. I am good at empathizing with students and figuring out what they don't understand in the problem. Then breaking down what they don't understand into more digestible…
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Svarnarupa

English Tutor Ultimo, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student, in my opinion, is provide a learning environment free from both the rigid structure and inherent judgement present in centres of mass education. A calmer, more personal environment allows the establishment of time tables and study plans more conducive to the individual student. There is also…
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Chloe

English Tutor Ultimo, NSW
Patience and taking the time to know what the student needs and catering to those needs…
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Jade

English Tutor Ultimo, NSW
Adapt to their way of learning. Whether this is more theory focus, or if it’s putting it into real life ways so they can physically grasp the context. I can explain a topic in multiple ways until the student finds one that resonates with…
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Asif

English Tutor Ultimo, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do for a student include: 1. Foster Understanding: A tutor’s primary role is to help the student grasp the subject matter. This means breaking down complex ideas into simpler parts, providing clear explanations, and offering different perspectives until the student understands. 2. Build Confidence: By…
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Joshua

English Tutor Ryde, NSW
The most important thing is being able to connect with the children and spark curiosity about the subjects in their minds. As them being excited to learn makes them more receptive to learn more complex topics with relative ease. My strengths are approaching problems with different perspectives and focusing on the logic and structure of the…
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Michelle

English Tutor Chippendale, NSW
It is important to be patient and approachable so that students feel comfortable coming to you with their queries. Availability and dependability is also important. If a student has last minute issues the night before their exam it is important that they can rely on their tutor to get back to them by the end of the day with an answer. I am patient…
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Laura

English Tutor Chippendale, NSW
Offering them ways to easily comprehend subjects and topics, making subjects more enjoyable. I will try my very hardest to ensure my students feel that they are able to openly express their thoughts and to answer questions without the fear of judgement. I want my students to learn from their mistakes, and not be afraid to pick themselves back up…
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Avantika

English Tutor Darlington, NSW
Build their confidence. A lot of times, students can be smart and yet under-confident which hampers their progress. To be able to explain things in a layman's language, in order to make it a enriching experience for the…

Local Reviews

James has been very polite and helpful.
Tracey, Haberfield

Inside Five DockTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 8 student Charlotte worked through trigonometry and measurement problems, including Pythagoras' theorem and calculating area and volume for her upcoming exam.

Year 10 student Angelique revised expanding and factorising algebraic expressions as well as tackled percentage-based problem solving to prepare for half-yearly assessments.

Meanwhile, Year 5 student Blake focused on narrative planning exercises before writing a short story using his plan, also practicing reading comprehension with summary questions from short texts.

Recent Challenges

In Year 9 mathematics, one student's working out was difficult to follow—steps weren't clearly shown, which made it hard for the marker to understand her process and spot where errors occurred. "She knows how to answer the questions, it is just about showing the marker how she got to her answer," a tutor observed after reviewing algebra exercises.

Meanwhile, in Year 5 English, homework completion has become inconsistent; missing weekly tasks led to gaps in reading comprehension practice.

During a timed selective school writing task in Year 7, another student lost focus mid-way and left several sections unfinished—confidence seemed to dip when challenged by unfamiliar prompts.

Recent Achievements

One Five Dock tutor noticed a Year 11 student who previously struggled with calculus now confidently working through differentiation problems, clearly showing each step and explaining how she tested the nature of stationary points.

In English, a Year 10 boy recently submitted his creative writing on *Of Mice and Men*—not only did he capture the novel's style, but for the first time handed in his draft on time after weeks of late submissions.

Meanwhile, a Year 4 student who once hesitated to ask for help during reading tasks is now referring back to her book whenever unsure, summarising key events accurately without prompting.

What they say about our tutoring

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My daughter and I are both very happy with Thibault. She has only had one session with him but said he was good at explaining and he was able to answer her questions. He was also encouraging, punctual and very polite. We are very happy to continue with him.

Gagan is a wonderful tutor and I would be very happy with her coming back next year.

Both Natalia and Kiara are very happy with Abigail and things are starting off really great.

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