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Golden Grove's tutors include a seasoned middle school maths curriculum director, primary and high school teachers with decades of classroom experience, ATAR 98.50+ graduates and subject duxes, experienced peer mentors, basketball and taekwondo coaches, university workshop leaders, and passionate education students—many with advanced degrees in teaching or science from Adelaide's top universities.

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Elizabeth

English Tutor Golden Grove, SA
Being able to help a student achieve future problems on their own by helping them understand how to do a problem rather than just providing the solution is one of the most important things I consider an english tutor can do for a student. I also think it's important to be prepared to help them with their topics by preparing first myself. I…
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Marko

English Tutor Golden Grove, SA
Give them the confidence to succeed independently. The ability to listen and to determine my student's strengths, weaknesses and…
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Bethany

English Tutor Golden Grove, SA
The most important things an english tutor can do is to tailor their lessons to suit their individual students as every student learns differently and has different learning needs. It is also important that the tutor has knowledge on the curriculum that the student is being taught at school so they can align what they teach what the student is…
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Lucy

English Tutor Golden Grove, SA
I think the most important thing that an english tutor can do for their student is remaining patient and continue to persevere with the content. In my experience, if I didn't understand a concept or was struggling with a question, it was extremely helpful when my tutor continued to talk me through the topic and didn't get frustrated at me for not…
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Hakeem

English Tutor Golden Grove, SA
As I outlined earlier, a teacher's or an english tutor's sole responsibility is not to teach academia, it is to serve as a role model and to help their students grow as people. I think it's so important to treat students as adults, no matter their age, (Of course with a little sensibility applied) and even more importantly as an individual -- to…
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Anna

English Tutor Golden Grove, SA
I believe there are two things that are most important for an english tutor. The first is not only knowing what area of help the student is in need of, but understanding why they need help with that, which is then enlightening as a tutor in how they should receive assistance. The second point is to be approachable and kind, so that students feel…
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Noma

English Tutor Golden Grove, SA
I believe that an effective tutor will help the student develop as a learner and problem solver, not only in the subject tutored, and give them lifelong study skills. This is important because the subject and level being tutored is only temporary, whereas people continue gaining and using knowledge for their whole lives. My objective as an english…
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Anagha

English Tutor Surrey Downs, SA
The most important things an english tutor can offer is ongoing support, record of the student’s growth and achievements, providing help outside of what the student already is aware of, treating them as an individual who is already capable and just needs a little help in unlocking their abilities and lastly help students set and meet their long…
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JIthendra Varma

English Tutor Modbury Heights, SA
The most important things an english tutor can do for a student go beyond simply imparting knowledge. First and foremost, it's about building a strong rapport and trust with the student, creating a supportive and encouraging learning environment. A tutor should identify and address the individual needs and challenges of each student, adapting…
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James

English Tutor Salisbury Heights, SA
As I alluded to earlier, I think the student's enjoyment is extremely important. That's not to say that they should be having fun at the expense of gaining knowledge, much the contrary; I think the best way for a student to gain knowledge that will last beyond the next test or exam is to have it conveyed in such a way that they take a genuine…
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Urvashi

English Tutor Salisbury East, SA
A tutor is someone who just not explains what is right or wrong or not or just gives the answer directly, but instead makes sure that the student, one is teaching has understood the concept extremely well and can relate to his or her own work and can work perfectly without the tutor's help. Also, the tutor should be aware how the student works…
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Ellanie

English Tutor Banksia Park, SA
I believe the most important thing an english tutor can do for students is to guide and assist them to complete assignments and homework rather than completing it for them. This will not only allow them to ask questions and gain a basic understanding of how to do a task, but it will also allow them to successfully complete a similar task without…
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Daniel

English Tutor Banksia Park, SA
The things that are most important that an english tutor can do for a student are the following: - Encouraging students to succeed and pointing them in the right direction - Empowering students to build their knowledge in the subjects being tutored - Remaining patient with students throughout the tutoring process - Developing strategies to…
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Zachary

English Tutor Banksia Park, SA
Most importantly, a tutor can lead a student to realise what they are capable of. This kind of core belief change leads a student to have the self-confidence to reach their full potential, including their best learning. I am patient, understanding and compassionate. Even if a young person's lack of self-confidence results in negative behaviour, I…
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Deepak

English Tutor Tea Tree Gully, SA
Setting achievable and realistic goals is essential for a student's academic growth. I work collaboratively with my students to establish clear learning objectives and milestones. Patience is another key strength of mine as a tutor. I understand that every student learns at their own pace and may encounter obstacles along the way. I am committed…
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Mediatrice

English Tutor Salisbury Plain, SA
The most important thing that a tutor for students is to allow them to work out answers for themselves. Of course, tutors should provide guidance, but they should not merely provide answers. Additionally, I feel that students must be allowed room to make mistakes. A tutor should not be one to apply too much pressure on a student, as too much force…
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Balpreet

English Tutor Salisbury Plain, SA
I think the best tutor is one who guides the students properly and fairly not only in their academics but also about life challenges. Most importantly a tutor should be ready to explain a single concept even 10 times to students if they are not able to get that without getting annoyed Well , I'm quite patient which I think is my biggest strength…
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Hassan

English Tutor Modbury North, SA
I think the most important thing a tutor can do is to hear the opinions and struggles of a student. This will allow them to move forward and solve any issues that they are having with their studies. I am very patient and hardworking. I take my time with students, allowing them to ask questions. I also provide my own homework and help with…
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Buddhima

English Tutor Modbury North, SA
I think talking to the student and understanding their strengths, needs and personality is the most important thing I can do as a tutor. I believe that if a student enjoys their lesson, they learn the best. I believe that my ability to build good rapport, identify learner needs and personalize lessons for the student to enjoy stress-free learning…
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Prachi

English Tutor Modbury North, SA
Most important is that students can feel free with tutor and tell their study problem without any hesitation. A tutor is must be capable to build strong and beautiful relationship with students, minimize their weakness and appreciate their work. Friendly with students but aware about their weak…
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Thiago

English Tutor Modbury North, SA
Helping him see how possible it is for him to learn anything he wants to Patience, getting to the root of the problem, active listening, good…
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Shaunak

English Tutor Modbury North, SA
Tutors are able to guide students in the right direction in their studies, and most importantly help them learn and solve any queries they have. My strength as tutor are that I'm not shy and ready to answer any questions, excel at Math's, science and English. Additionally, I'm able to communicate quite well and with a friendly/ approachable…
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Dave

English Tutor Salisbury Park, SA
* listen! * provide positive, constructive feedback * inspire a student to improve & excel * broaden the student's knowledge & skills * generate excitement & interest in the subject * leave the student with a sense of accomplishment, confidence & pride I am confident, highly erudite, patient and persevering, with a warm & engaging personality…

Local Reviews

My 10 year old daughter has been working with Zeel this year. She didn't know her times tables at all. After tutoring sessions, she now can write her times tables, and recite most of them. She has developed confidence in her approach to Maths, and her school teachers have noticed a definite improvement. Zeel has been a great fit for Holly, and responds well to her teaching.
Vanessa Hughes, Golden Grove

Inside Golden GroveTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 8 student Michael worked through fraction multiplication, division, addition and subtraction, then practiced factorising algebraic expressions using guided examples.

For Year 9, Sienna focused on expanding and simplifying algebraic expressions as well as division and multiplication operations in algebra.

Meanwhile, Year 5 student Chloe revised the area of trapeziums and parallelograms, along with identifying types of triangles and finding unknown angles using diagrams to support her understanding.

Recent Challenges

A Year 10 student preparing for algebraic pattern questions sometimes hesitated to write down working, doubting correct steps even when on track. "He second-guessed himself despite getting the right answer," a tutor noted—this slowed progress and eroded confidence during revision.

In Year 7, messy written work in geometry made it hard to trace reasoning, with layout issues causing confusion about which angles were being calculated.

Meanwhile, a senior biology student forgot key materials for a homeostasis mock test, leading to incomplete practice and missed feedback opportunities that could have clarified misunderstandings before assessment day.

Recent Achievements

One Golden Grove tutor noticed a Year 11 student who used to hesitate during physics revision is now managing her study time much more efficiently and recently received a grade she was genuinely proud of.

Another high school learner, previously shy about asking questions, now openly seeks clarification during sessions and checks her answers independently while tackling more homework on her own initiative.

In primary, a younger student who struggled with reading aloud has started self-correcting spelling mistakes and read the next chapter of "The Faraway Tree" out loud without prompting.

What they say about our tutoring

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Renee and Ava have hit it off and they are already achieving results , we couldn't be happy with Renee, she is polite, adaptable, easy to get along with and relates really well with Ava.

Norina has been fantastic. Emma and Norina have hit it off and have started to build a great rapport.

Steven has seen great benefit from the tutoring he has received from Robert these past months. His grades and his confidence in Maths has improved tremendously. Thank you so very much for the wonderful service you have provided. Robert is fantastic and Steven worked really well with him and actually would look forward to his Tuesday lessons!

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 City of Tea Tree Gully Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Golden Grove High School.