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Tutors in Hawthorne include a former high school Deputy Principal and maths teacher with 30+ years' experience, an elementary specialist with dual Masters in Education and Special Ed, a recent ATAR 99.25 achiever and experienced online tutor, seasoned K–12 home tutors, university medalists, research scholars, and camp leaders skilled at mentoring and inspiring students.

Nur Hanisah
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Nur Hanisah

Science Tutor St Lucia, QLD
The most important thing is to get the student have a deep understanding on the part they have troubles. I believe once they understand there will be no problem to do well and increase their passion in that particular subject. "You can't love what you don't know" is my motto. My strength as a tutor is making things more simple to understand…
Lois Justin
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Lois Justin

Science Tutor Ashgrove, QLD
- Build a better study habit and work ethic - Identify strengths and weaknesses, and improving on the weaknesses while maintaining the strengths - Learn things in a new perspective (different from their teacher's). There are different ways of doing things. - Clarify misunderstandings and confusions about difficult topics. - Overall, these…
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Yiyang

Science Tutor St Lucia, QLD
Firstly, I believe the philosophy of "Teaching to fish rather than giving a fish. " It suggests that the tutor has a responsibility to inspire her students to take further exploration in the subject and cultivate good learning habits. Secondly, I think encouragement is essential in tutoring. Being as a tutor, I would let my student know that they…
Toby
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Toby

Science Tutor Taringa, QLD
The most important thing that a tutor can do for a student is to build rapport so that they trust in your abilities and in your desire to help them. I also believe that it is important that students feel that the time that they have spent with you has been worth the cost and the effort. One of my tutoring strengths is my ability to explain…
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Varvara

Science Tutor Mount Gravatt East, QLD
I am confident that an ability to find a right way to deliver an imformation is the best thing a true tutor can do. It is always important to remember that every student is different and therefore a study approach has to be different as well. As I tutor, I am an excellent communicator, which allows me to find a right way to educate other students…
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Rajanya

Science Tutor Taringa, QLD
The important thing a tutor can do is teach including a simple explanation of each topic and interactive discussions with the students to provide a better understanding. To include pictures, charts, and videos to make my teaching more interesting. To help students by giving great tips on how to make easier notes and how to remember the subject…
David
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David

Science Tutor Mansfield, QLD
Teach them the ways to study Give them a general guideline For math, firstly, I will make sure students understand the concepts and principles. Then, we need to do many questions so that students can be familiar with different types of questions and understand the application of math. OP1 (ATAR =99.45) High distinction in Australian Mathematics…
Edwin
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Edwin

Science Tutor Chelmer, QLD
Listen to feedback. Make sure they understand what they are being taught and determine if a new approach is needed. Sometimes the same information can be summarised and presented in a different way that is just easier for some people to understand. My own capacity for learning. Information retention and comprehensive analysis. Communication…
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Viqar

Science Tutor Teneriffe, QLD
First of all, it is the responsibilty of a tutor to fulfil his course requirements professionally and in such a way so as to not only develop an understanding of the concepts taught, but also inculcate critical thinking to analyse the taught concepts. Secondly, students are the future of any nation. Teaching good behavior and respect for others in…
Sean
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Sean

Science Tutor Fortitude Valley, QLD
Encouraging the use of potential, and subtly promoting the values of the pursuit of academic achievement. Strong rapport building skills, Patient, Encouraging, Light hearted, Great empathising skills, Understand means of learning strategies and memory function, Knowing to reward progress. As for weaknesses, I'm not too sure since I've lived most…
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Jigyasu

Science Tutor Hamilton, QLD
Most important thing for a tutor is to be friends with his students. It has been seen that students hesitate to talk with their tutor and ask questions from teachers, according to me removing this hesitation from students mind is the most important thing for a tutor. Dedication and…
Sarah
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Sarah

Science Tutor Windsor, QLD
I believe it is integral to grasp the individual students learning style and tailor my lessons accordingly. As a part of this, it's also important to learn what doesn't work for them, and avoid these techniques. For example, an English teacher might teach them poetic terms by getting the student to write out definitions. If a students doesn't…
Ryan
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Ryan

Science Tutor Bowen Hills, QLD
A tutor must give a student confidence and help them to not be overwhelmed by new topics. Once a student believes they can learn something, it is much easier to actually learn it. Tutors must also be personal and understand what method of teaching is most effective for each individual. As a recently graduated student, I am able to understand how…
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Eloise

Science Tutor Hamilton, QLD
I feel as if patience and asking questions to ensure they understand the information and knowledge they are learning. I am a very friendly, professional yet personable tutor. I am passionate about STEM and like to encourage it for other…
Alyce
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Alyce

Science Tutor Brisbane, QLD
The most important things a tutor can do are: 1. Provide a safe and supportive environment where the student feels comfortable sharing their concerns. This helps to identify the student’s preferred learning style and areas to focus on. 2. Give the student the tools they need to learn on their own. Instead of just giving solutions, a tutor…
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Shane

Science Tutor Brisbane, QLD
I think the most important quality to bring to tuition is a sense of drive to motivate students. Often High school students are unaware of the importance or usefulness of academics and I believe it is important to also educate them on why it is important to achieve good grades. High academic achievement can give a student a plethora of pathways in…
Shubham Naval
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Shubham Naval

Science Tutor Brisbane, QLD
The most important things a tutor can do for a student encompass fostering a supportive learning environment, identifying the student's individual learning style and needs, providing clear explanations, offering ample practice and constructive feedback, encouraging questions and critical thinking, adapting teaching strategies as necessary,…
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Badar

Science Tutor Brisbane, QLD
The most important things a tutor can do for a student is to inspire and encourage them to take charge in their learning and step outside their comfortable zones to learn new things and expand their horizons. This encourages students to become independent lifelong learners and creates a positive attitude towards learning. My strengths as a tutor…
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Om

Science Tutor Brisbane, QLD
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, tailor lessons to their unique needs, and foster a genuine understanding of the subject. By creating a supportive and encouraging environment, tutors help students feel comfortable tackling challenges and develop problem-solving skills they can apply beyond…
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Hamid Reza

Science Tutor Herston, QLD
Truly personalize the learning. Incorporate connections to the student's interests. Teach to the student's strengths. Minimize the student's weaknesses. I suppose that my background in science can prove my strengths in this job. I have been able to publish more than 7 articles in authentic journals worldwide, and further, a book in…
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Marcus

Science Tutor Carina, QLD
Be a leader. A leader is a role model and a mentor. If a student's teacher is someone they admire and look up to, that student will be more motivated and more open to new ideas. I have a wide range of knowledge in many areas, not just in my speciality areas.I can relate to my students and empathise with their difficulties. I'm also very…
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Ronald

Science Tutor Brisbane, QLD
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is make an honest effort to listen to the student as they relate their experience to their studies. Listening critically can teach a teacher/tutor/mentor lot about a student/mentee: the manner in which they communicate and feel most comfortable receiving communication. It allows the…
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Suzie

Science Tutor Brisbane, QLD
clear explanations. generous help and support. constructive feedback... I believe my strengths lie in my ability to explain concepts clearly and concisely, my patience and understanding when working with students, and my adaptability in tailoring my approach to each student's individual needs and learning style. I also think my strong…

Local Reviews

Ara and Steven are getting on well. I think it has helped just having someone to ask questions of outside the classroom setting. Also getting an alternate explanations is helping her really click on concepts. She is well advanced on her assignment which she has worked through with Steven. Seems to be more confident to back herself as well.
Julie, Hawthorne

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Content Covered

Year 5 student Bella focused on adding and subtracting mixed numbers as well as converting improper fractions to mixed numbers, using diagrams to visualise fraction operations.

Year 10 student James worked through linear algebra concepts including simplifying and factorising like terms, along with an introduction to the power law and compound interest calculations.

Meanwhile, Year 12 student Rebecca practised dividing polynomials using long division and began exploring applications of derivatives in real-world problem contexts.

Recent Challenges

A Year 11 student, when faced with worded problems in Maths Methods, struggled to synthesize learned concepts into clear written solutions; as a tutor observed, "he tried to do most of the work in his head," making it difficult to spot and fix errors.

Meanwhile, a Year 9 student's homework was incomplete due to heavy assignment loads—recent lessons saw only partial tasks attempted before deadlines.

In English (Year 7), one student hesitated to share ideas during discussion, likely held back by shyness. These habits led to repeated misunderstandings and less effective revision time, especially just before assessments.

Recent Achievements

One Hawthorne tutor noticed a big shift in a Year 10 student who previously hesitated to ask questions—this week, she started pausing the lesson to clarify confusing steps on her own, which helped her tackle tricky algebra problems with less prompting.

In a senior chemistry session, another student patched gaps in stoichiometry after struggling with calculations earlier in the term; he could now complete most practice problems without needing extra hints.

Meanwhile, a primary student who often rushed through fraction work began double-checking answers independently and corrected mistakes before moving on.

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 Bulimba Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Sts Peter and Paul's School.