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Akshaya
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As a tutor, I believe that helping students reach their potential is one of the most important things. Specifically, I want the student to understand things that they are struggling with and let them know that they are doing fine and trying their best and they just needed a different approach to help them understand that topic. Another important…
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You must be adaptable, and change according to how each student acts since every individual is very distinct, this will help cater to their differences (such as learning speed). Must also remember to leave no one student behind and pick them up when they fail, help them learn from their mistakes. I am very considerate and patient, thus able to…
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The most important thing for me is communication and how a tutor is able to deliver the contents of the subject so the student could understand better effectively and easily. - I am available to answer questions and provide supports even outside the scheduled tutor sessions - I graduated IB diploma curriculum and I am confident that I understand…
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Patience and not comparing them with the others. I believe that each student has their own pace of learning. Lack of patience and comparing them with others will certainly hamper their learning process and will give them less confidence on their studies. Understanding the most effective way of learning for each student is also crucial. When I was…
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I think the best thing a tutor can do for a student is help them work towards their goals. I like to build up their confidence towards their weakness and most importantly educate them on their learning style which is so important long term. Not only can they identify their learning style but they will adapt to a new revision method that’s most…
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Be patient and actually encourage them to study and work hard. I like to start each session by actually asking them about their goals and if they have a set goal motivate them to pursue it. Explain it to them grades are important and make a big difference. Also, always let them know ask any single thing they want. The more questions the more they…
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I think it is vital to understand the students individual needs insteald of just dropping a premade template on top of them based on their course content. Many teachers I have had just made us memorise the solution methods but I believe focussing on fundamental understanding is the key. Overall i have a very broad skillset with a focus on…
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The most important thing is NOT teaching knowledge, instead, is to give insights and inspire students. Furthermore, is not teaching student some insights on a specific problem, but in general. I can not only speak English, but also Japanese, Mandarin and Cantonese. I think I am also a talented people on teaching lectures because I always explain…
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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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The best thing a tutor can do for a student is affirm their self-worth as a learner and as an individual. It can be frustrating not being able to figure something out, but it becomes a lot less daunting without extreme expectations. I think my strengths as a tutor lie in my patience and my creativity. It's certainly not an easy task learning…
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I believe empowerment is one single most important aspects a tutor can bring to a student's live. I have oftentimes seen students who are lost and have almost given up on their desire to learn a new topic. In these situations, it is crucial to approach such students with a massive smile on your face and listen to their issues and expectations in…
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In my opinion the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to help them reach their goals. Whether that may be to help them catch up in certain subjects, to reach for top marks for their desired high school or university or in need of motivation to study in creating habits. I believe that the most important thing will be for the tutor…
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It's important to always listen to the student and understand their perspective on what they are studying. It's important to figure out why they are finding it challenging and work together to overcome those obstacles. At the same time, it's essential to encourage and guide the students to feel confident in their abilities and believe that they…
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1. Be prepared. As a tutor, it is my responsibility to be prepared for the session. That includes preparing the lesson beforehand and getting everything ready. 2. Reviewing the fundamentals with the students. This means not jumping to advanced topics with the students when they might need a little refresher on the subject. In math, it is…
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According to me, I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to encourage him and build up the confidence by giving the student positive feedback and helpful suggestions. Also, a tutor should always have an openness and adaptability to dynamic changes to understand situation with empathy as well as common sense. I believe my…
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I consider the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to encourage and empower them. I believe most students can learn most subjects/tasks but it's just about finding the way of learning that works for them. I am positive and encouraging. I believe a student can learn anything if they are engaged in the subject matter and they have…
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By being considerate to the student and letting them lesrn things in their own pace and being supportive to them ansmd taking extra steps to make them understand the concepts that they find it hard to learn about Im patient, have diverse knowledge, keen in learning new…
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Support them and ensure they are provided with the tools for success and by the end of the session are able to navigate their way to the appropriate solution through the implementation of thought techniques. I have over 3 years of experience tutoring in person and online as well as working with students of various ages and learning needs including…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to show the student that through perseverance they can be good at the subject, and to appreciate the subject's content for what it is. Another important feature is instilling confidence in the student as that is a skill that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. I am currently…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to believe in them and remind them of their potential. Constant mentoring and motivation goes a long way in maximising students' academic performance. It is also necessary to give students personalised advice to ensure they target their time and energy in the right tasks, especially in…
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Make them enjoy a subject. as a teacher you can only do so much when it comes to teaching. you can give them all the work, call them, and pester them, but if they don't like it they will never excel in it. I am able to connect to the students. I am young and fun and even ride a motorcycles I play guitar and most games kids no play allowing em to…
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I think there are a lot of qualities that go into being a good tutor. Some of the most essential ingredients are to be compassionate and build rapport . A good tutor should take the time to connect meaningfully with the student and their families. They will be caring and compassionate, but also professional. Having a good rapport with the student…
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The most important thing a tutor can do is to ensure that the child fully understands the lesson, and finds purpose in it. The student should not only study it because it is a requirement, but because they find it interesting, This I believe is a very crucial task for tutors. If a child is passionate about a subject, they will automatically study…

Local Reviews

The sessions are going well. My daughters have responded well to Abed. He is warm and encouraging.
Samantha, Forest Lodge

Inside GlebeTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 8 student Chloe focused on solving algebraic equations by finding the value of x and practiced simplifying expressions, as well as working through percentage problems such as increasing or decreasing values and calculating GST.

In Year 9, Liam worked on ratios and rates with practical examples and was introduced to basic factorisation skills.

For a younger learner in Year 5, Emma strengthened her understanding of area calculations alongside strategies for division using visual models.

Recent Challenges

A Year 9 student missed a scheduled Zoom lesson, meaning they lost out on targeted feedback just before a key trigonometry assessment.

For one Year 11, "notes were disorganised and it was difficult to find the formulas for cosine rule when revising," which slowed down practice and led to confusion in test conditions.

In Year 8, errors in homework weren't reviewed, so similar mistakes kept appearing with ratios and percentages.

Meanwhile, a Year 6 learner's times tables practice focused only on familiar numbers—new patterns were avoided if they felt uncertain or slow, causing hesitation when solving multi-step word problems under time pressure.

Recent Achievements

One Glebe tutor noticed a Year 10 student who previously hesitated to show working now carefully explains each algebraic step aloud, especially when evaluating tricky fractions.

Another high schooler began the term making frequent errors with quadratic equations but recently completed an entire worksheet without needing hints—self-correcting two mistakes along the way.

For a younger learner in Year 4, times tables had been a real challenge, yet last session he jumped straight into practice questions and got nearly all of them right without prompting or counting on fingers.

What they say about our tutoring

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We have been very happy with Pat. Harriet has definitely progressed well in her maths under Pats tutoring.

Martha is an extremely polite and professional young woman. Martha is pleasant to deal with and is always on time. Anna is comfortable with and has enjoyed her sessions with Martha and has confidence in Martha's ability to help her with Maths.

We have no doubt the extra tutoring with Mina got Jamison over the line for a solid band 6.

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 Glebe Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like St James Catholic Primary School.