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Guildford's tutors include an experienced K–12 maths specialist and school academic tutor, a high-ATAR (98.5) Dux and multi-subject award-winner, a seasoned private tutor with five years' experience across all subjects, university students with subject dux and top ATARs in maths and science, plus primary tutoring, youth mentoring, and competition achievements.

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Tobey
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The most important things an english tutor can do are to be as empathetic, open-minded and willing to foster a strong relationship with the student as much as possible, and to be dedicated to helping the student grow. My strengths as a tutor are my willingness to learn, my interpersonal skills and my experience in learning and helping others with…
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Be approachable and understanding to how the student is feeling. Encourage and build confidence to enable the student to use his/her skills and believe that nothing is too hard or out of their reach. Good listener so that I can obtain all the information I need to understand the student and their learning needs. Caring Nature, Patient, adaptable…
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HARMANPREET KAUR
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For me one of the most crucial aspects is to comprehend a student's academic abilities and then I will create a study schedule accordingly. Additionally, I will try to create a comfortable learning environment where the student feels at ease to ask questions and clarify doubts without any hesitation. Furthermore, I will periodically track the…
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A tutor is beyond someone that can just teach some topics to students, but they are someone that the student looks upto, and feels comfortable sharing their weaknesses to. It is essential for for the tutor to understand the child’s needs, and cater to those specifically. My strengths are that i have recently graduated high school, so I am very…
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Provide them with the best techniques to help them learn. As well as comfort them and encourage them when they feel like giving up or when they don't understand a topic or concept. I'm confident, outgoing, and smart. I'm able to teach the students effectively in unique and fun ways. I have good communication skills and I am hard-working and…
Shreya
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Build confident maintain relationships Finding practical solution for problem solving questions Developing different learning styles Finding strategies Listen and understand students Thoughts and questions “My greatest strength as a teacher is my ability to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment. I believe that every…
Supriya
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The most important thing an english tutor can do for students is to tailor their teaching approach to the individual needs of each student. This involves understanding their learning style, identifying their strengths and weaknesses, and providing personalized guidance and support to help them succeed. My strengths as a tutor include effective…
Jadon Dwight
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I can make the student not only competent, but also comfortable and confident in a certain topic. I understand how stressful hard subjects can be. I want to take away the feeling of fear when students enter a class they think they're not good in. Another thing is teaching a student to be an autodidact. I was fortunate enough to know this tactic…
Ambika
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Answer them their question without being irritated till they do not get answer. That I can make them understand everything very…
Viren
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I think the most important thing is to adhere to the students needs and their form of learning. If a student is more of a visual learner then I would adapt my teaching style to suit them. I also feel that being available after class hours for queries and concerns is vital but also be able to provide guidance and a good role model not only…
Amal
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Personalize learning and teach the student specific to their learning style. Its best to ensure they learn the info required in the way the student is capable of learning, rather than enforcing them to follow a default method. Definitely communication and experience with younger people, if they struggle to understand a topic I could explain in…
Layan
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To optimize student success, educators must establish a safe learning space where needs are understood. This involves fostering an environment for open communication. The constant ability to learn and reflect is crucial in order to adapt to the changing study designs and new curriculums and to continuously meet students’ changing needs.…
Jennifer Shannara
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Help them realize that learning takes time and not everyone has the same coping ability, some may learn faster than others and that is alright. I am approachable, understanding and…
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Given that type of feelings which make a student comfort to learn something, do something. I can take the attention of the students when I explain…
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The most important thing an english tutor should be able to do for a student is to help them understand the content that they are required to learn, to break it down in such a way that it is easier to digest, learn, and retain. My interpersonal skills are the biggest strength of mine as a tutor, I get along extremely well with a wide range of…
Syed Muhammad Ahmed
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Personal relation. The feeling of not annoying the teacher but the teacher being there for them even if the student asks the same question multiple times. To be a part of their result for example if they pass to try to be a part of their happiness and if they are unable to achieve the result they intend to then to try to be comforting and motivate…
Zoe
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The most important thing an english tutor can do is help students achieve and realise their goals that traditional teaching could not satisfy. I have always believed that every student should have an equal chance at succeeding academically. However, I believe that schools teach in such a way that forces students to fit into a mode of learning…
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I believe that an english tutor should be able to help students learn, improve and grow in their areas of uncertainty. Not only should a tutor be consolidating or getting a student to understand a new topic, but also have the ability to help them seek out the joy in learning. I am patient, encouraging and knowledgeable in a range of areas and…
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- Inspiring students to achieve their goals and allowing them to take credit and ownership of their own learning while tutors guide them - Being able to effectively communicate with students I am an inspiring tutor who is able to connect with students of any age. I am able to adapt my teaching style according to the ways in which any particular…
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Help students to find a learning method that fits their learning ability and personality. I believe that every student is an independent individual and it is very important to find a suitable teaching method if you want to make student study more efficiently and easily. Proper method and patient teaching can make a student become an outstanding…
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A tutor must always try to know the level of understanding of the student and mould one’s teaching as per the student’s understandability. A tutor should also try his/her best to make learning fun. -Dedicated and persistent -Self motivated, never give up attitude -Patient -Good listener and empathetic -Fair -Reliable -Good…
MD OHIRUL QAYS JOARDER
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A tutor should try to make the circumstances for learning the students easily. The main factor depends on the tutor albeit subject topics can be easy or difficult. I have the communication and problem solving abilities to realize the situation of the students so that they can learn with enjoyment. Additionally, I can understand the mental…
Pranav
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- To be respectful and attentive to the student, including their concerns and ability to cope up with the workload. - To conduct engaging and interesting classes for students to understand the concept, whilst having the opportunity to experience a positive atmosphere. I have many strengths that can help me be an excellent tutor, but the key…

Local Reviews

i can't speak highly enough of Amos. My reluctant student son actually looks forward to his sessions with Amos. Thank you!
Anne Finlay

Inside GuildfordTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 5 student Ethan practiced spelling patterns using Sound Waves and explored author's purpose in texts—distinguishing between persuasive, informative, and entertaining writing with examples.

In Year 9, Sarah worked on interpreting index laws through both simple and complex problems, then applied these to algebraic expressions and worded questions involving pronumerals.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student Liam revised trigonometry by calculating unknown side lengths and angles using tangent ratios and practiced drawing diagrams from worded problems for geometry review.

Recent Challenges

A Year 10 student, despite solid maths understanding, forgot to write down working steps in algebra and Pythagoras questions; as one tutor noted, "he recognised sign errors only after seeing missing steps."

In Year 11 English, a lack of organisation meant test topics weren't communicated ahead—no time for targeted revision.

For a Year 7 student, skipping annotation during text analysis made it harder to find evidence for interpretations.

Meanwhile, a Year 5 learner often left working unlabelled when solving area problems, making it difficult to spot where confusion started.

Missed opportunities for feedback or review slowed progress in each case.

Recent Achievements

One Guildford tutor noticed a Year 9 student who used to skip steps in algebra now carefully writes out all their working and talks through each question, which has made tricky problems much less overwhelming.

In a recent session with a Year 11 English student, the tutor saw them confidently analyse quotes by connecting character motives to broader themes—something they hesitated with before.

Meanwhile, a Year 4 learner who often rushed through reading slowed down and sounded out unfamiliar words independently, leading to much more fluent reading when tackling a harder text this week.

What they say about our tutoring

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We are very happy with Ammar and how Caleb and Elijah are progressing.  Ammar is very reliable and a great communicator.

My daughter is very happy with John, he is making it fun for her and they interact quite well. Very pleasant young man. Overall I am very happy with John and looking forward to my daughter  having a greater understanding in Math.

Aurelius is fantastic.  Christian and him have hit it off really well and Chris is getting a lot from Aurelius knowledge.  Much appreciated.

English tutoring in Guildford

From basic grammar, vocabulary and spelling right up to creative writing, textual analysis and essay structuring. Each student learns at their own pace and inevitably each student will develop their own unique set of difficulties throughout the course of their schooling. The trouble at school often happens with a mismatched English teacher or a distracting classroom environment. Either way, it is quite usual that at some point most students need a bit of extra help. A temporary period of private English tutoring enables a student to receive help with their specific challenges, to clean up their weaknesses. Often the tutor sheds light on what the real challenges and their causes might be too. Whether we're playing "catch up" or trying to move ahead of the class, tailored 1-on-1 support works, that's why it's so popular.

English Tutor Guildford

This is exactly what we do. We'll organise a good fit local English tutor in Guildford or wherever you want the tutoring to take place. You can work with the tutor in whichever capacity you want. There are no minimum hours required, no booking fees or cancellation costs. We really do keep it Ezy!

Plus, your first lesson works as a trial, so if the tutor isn't what you wanted, you won't be charged. Ezy!

Try us on 1300 312 354, let us know what you need and we'll do the rest.

 

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