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Kiranjeet
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Kiranjeet

English Tutor Gold Coast, QLD
Most important things a tutor can do for a student are- - Uncover the student's personal learning style - Minimize the student's weakness and doubts in the subject My strengths as a tutor are- - My ability to convey complicated topics in a straightforward way - Ability to interact on a personal basis with my…
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Kelsey

English Tutor Carrara, QLD
I believe one of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is be patient. If they are struggling to understand a subject, they are going to get more frustrated the longer it takes for them to grasp. I believe that it is exacerbated by the class moving on to another topic before the student is ready, and it is our job to work with them…
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Zita
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Zita

English Tutor Carrara, QLD
A tutor can encourage a passion for learning and empower students to continue with their learning. A tutor can support a student with the knowledge, skills and confidence to become self-reliant. I'm patience, kind and have empathy. I communicate well and actively listen and understand the different learning styles that students have. I can…
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Jennilou

English Tutor Southport, QLD
The most important thing for me I guess is to connect with them in a way they feel like they can be comfortable around me so that maybe then they get inspired to learn; to be an inspiration, that is. I once scrolled past this quote on social media that made so much sense to me, "You cannot teach children to behave better by making them feel worse.…
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Messina

English Tutor Coombabah, QLD
Listening and tuning into their perception of things, making sure they feel heard and seen. Set goals and celebrate their wins. Patience, being the cheer squad, and identifying how the student learns, therefore knowing what approach and resources they'll best respond…
Summer
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Summer

English Tutor Bundall, QLD
I think a tutor can teach students some learning methods and think mode through which students can not only know how to solve a simple question but also apply these to the similar questions. First, I am a really patient and mild girl. If students can not understand what I teach, I will be very patient to teach them again and again. Second, I had…
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Judith

English Tutor Bundall, QLD
Most important thing for me is making my students feel that they can get it. They are very smart, clever, intelligent, unique and authentic. I always work first on self confidence. I do my best to make learning easy and enjoyable. I'm aware everyone has their own pace to learn, I'm very patient, I can explain as many times as necessary, adapting…
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Ghulam Mustafa

English Tutor Arundel, QLD
Being supportive. Every student is different and has a different way of catching and understanding things, you just have to be patient and supportive. I feel like growing up most teachers were boring, and could not deliver the concept or usefulness of the things that were being taught. So when I teach I make sure I deliver not only the concepts…
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Kiaan

English Tutor Parkwood, QLD
Actually care about them and their improvement. Being a tutor is more than just a 1 hour session with them. We need to be considering each individual students needs and give them a personalised lesson based on their personality and capabilities. -Planning and organisation of lessons -Patience and ability to take different approaches if they…
Sam
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Sam

English Tutor Arundel, QLD
To be very engaging so that the student can be in a better environment to be able to learn. My strengths are being able to break down a situation to make it easier to understand and then going through a sequence in order to make learning a lot…
Farah
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Farah

English Tutor Pacific Pines, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is be understanding and adaptable. For one to teach, they must be passionate, whilst also being able to understand their individual student's needs and preferences, and be able to adapt to those needs. I believe my strengths are my ability to empathize and understand easily, my passion for…
Kate
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Kate

English Tutor Pacific Pines, QLD
I believe that while grades are important, they are not always completely comprehensive of a student's ability in a subject. If the student is able to walk away from a session being able to understand the concept and feel interested and confident with it, they not only will gain better results in exams but will have a better idea of the subject as…
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Hayden

English Tutor Arundel, QLD
The most important things a Tutor can for a student include: Keeping the student motivated, Giving the student the tools, knowledge, and technique to achieve the best possible results, Help the student strive to reach their maximum potential, Answer any queries to the students satisfaction, Tailor teaching technique to the student and answer…
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Kyle

English Tutor Parkwood, QLD
Have fun make sure they’re learning and improving each and every lesson. Keep the environment safe and maintain a responsible relationship with your students I know I have knowledge and experience in a safe environment and awareness if anything is to go wrong I stay focused and alert to what is going on around me and keep it fun for…
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Prisha Mahesh

English Tutor Parkwood, QLD
An important thing a tutor can do for the student is help shape his/her persona by providing academic guidance, human consistency and a personal connection. My strength lies in my ability to understand my student on a more personal level. With my great communication skills which helps me build a rapport with the student and adapt to their needs.…
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Amalu Rose

English Tutor Parkwood, QLD
To be patient enough to make the student understand the concepts and mould the student to be capable enough to apply the concepts in the real life. Listen, explain and communicate with students efficiently and build a healthy and friendly relationship with them. I am efficient in time management and I can multitask and work even under pressure.…
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Justin

English Tutor Parkwood, QLD
I think the best tutors teach at a speed that the student requires. If a tutor is impatient, not only does it reduce what the student learns but also discourages them from asking for help. Tutors need to accommodate each specific student, as each one is different. I have been studying for a Bachelor of Law/Arts for the past four years. This study…
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Ibtisam

English Tutor Parkwood, QLD
To assist the student and guide him/her in their learning, to provide the student with the necessary support and build their confidence so that they won't give up as well as to provide the knowledge and skills to help them succeed in the subject. I am passionate about education, I try to motivate students to try their best and learn at a deeper…
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Jinxiang

English Tutor Parkwood, QLD
Provide adequate motivation and encouragement. A tutor is only half responsible for the student's progress, and the student is responsible for the other half through their own work and perseverance. It is therefore crucial that a tutor teaches not only content, but also good work ethic to a student by encouraging and motivating them to work hard…
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saniya

English Tutor Arundel, QLD
A tutor can do a plethora of things for their students but it includes identifying their uniqueness and trying to find a way to teach them in what works for them. It is important to understand their learning style and move from there. They must also try to build a rapport with the students. Tutors exist to assist and guide the pupils in figuring…
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Gabrielle

English Tutor Nerang, QLD
One of the most important things a tutor can do for the student is to be flexible in their teaching methods and approaches to learning/teaching content as there are so many different learning styles out there and they are there with us because they may be having trouble with the teaching methods used at school. In those cases in particular, it's…
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Yuli

English Tutor Parkwood, QLD
The thing I consider to be most important as a tutor is the ability to be able to help built the student's confidence so that even after tutoring, they will have the skills to apply in further studies. This is because I believe that rather than being goal-oriented, gaining the skills is far more valuable. As a tutor, one of my biggest strengths is…
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Anshika

English Tutor Parkwood, QLD
One of the key aspects of teaching is adapting a student-centred approach. Every student is different - learning with different styles and at different paces. This makes is highly valuable for a tutor to be considerate and take into account the students' needs. A tutor must be willing to answer any questions the student has and consistently assess…

Local Reviews

Soheil is a fantastic help to our son Jack. They are currently working together on year 11 specialist maths which Jack has been terrified of. With Soheil's assistance Jack is able to progress through the challenging content with relative ease. Soheil assigns Jack with manageable homework assignments to consolidate knowledge of any new content and he also provides extra relevant tests and exercises to test Jack's competency.
Alice Berry, Nerang

Inside GavenTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 3 student India worked on addition using vertical form, telling time on analogue clocks, and building confidence with multiplication tables up to six.

Year 9 student Elahe focused on algebraic manipulation, especially isolating variables and solving simultaneous equations using both elimination and substitution methods, as well as exploring Pythagoras' theorem and trigonometric ratios for finding side lengths.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Lisa reviewed key biology concepts like biodiversity through calculating Simpson's Diversity Index and practiced structuring extended written responses for her assignments.

Recent Challenges

In Year 9 algebra, one student often left homework incomplete and rarely revisited feedback, which led to persistent errors in graph interpretation—"she had some errors with interpretation," noted a tutor.

In Year 11 biology, referencing issues appeared when working on research assignments; confirming sources with the teacher was repeatedly necessary.

For a Year 7 maths student, messy data graphing and formatting made results difficult to follow during workbook checks.

Meanwhile, a primary learner struggled to start subtraction problems independently, freezing until prompted. This hesitation slowed practice and built frustration when faced with unfamiliar questions.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Gaven recently noticed Lisa, a Year 10 student, starting to review assignment feedback before sessions and making edits independently—previously she waited for step-by-step help.

In Year 8 maths, Jade made a clear leap by working through the area of triangles and circles after struggling at first; by lesson's end, she could solve these without prompts.

Meanwhile, India in Year 3 has begun using vertical addition on her own during games—just weeks ago she needed reminders each time.

Last session, Lisa also investigated biology questions herself when unsure instead of waiting for guidance.

What they say about our tutoring

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WE are very happy with Adam. He is an excellent tutor and he is engaging them both very well

Natalya is progressing really well with her math tutoring. Daniel is an excellent tutor and Natalya feels very comfortable around him. Her enthusiasm for maths has soared which for Don and I is a big step forward in such a short time. Her teacher has already commented on her progress and we have no doubt that her grades will continue to improve over time.

Andrew is very happy with Stephen's tutorials. They have already formed a very healthy teacher student relationship, and Andrew is enjoying his Maths.  He got everything correct in a test he did at school last week.  The only thing that was incorrect was the fact that his decimal point was not in the correct place.

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 Helensvale Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Pacific Pines State High School.