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Abdeali

Software Dev Tutor Brisbane, QLD
Teach student life. Being kind human is better than an arrogant genius. I look up to my mentors, who not only taught me skills, but also gave me their thoughts and their experience. I do like to keep that in mind and be very careful of how I think and act around them, as the most important thing a tutor can do is teach a student the biggest…
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Sarmad

Software Dev Tutor West Melbourne, VIC
He can present himself to be a role model for students because education without values is like ship without a direction. 1. Knowledge base 2. Experience 3. Pedagogical…
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Edmond

Software Dev Tutor Coopers Plains, QLD
To care their needs and be empathetic, then provide tailored experience Enforcing the students memory by gamifying the learning…
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Nixon

Software Dev Tutor Kelvin Grove, QLD
- Be Empathetic and be patient because each student is unique. - Breaking down complex concepts that any Layman can…
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Drew

Software Dev Tutor Woolloongabba, QLD
It's very important that a tutor can passionately engage with a student and journey with them as they progress. I also think that a tutor's role as a mentor in general is important I am very passionate about it and that allows me to enthusiastically and actively engage with students and try hard to help them understand and appreciate more…
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Christofer

Software Dev Tutor Kelvin Grove, QLD
The most important things to me is to engage, motivate and involve the student with their study. Too many students suffer from sidelining and taking a backseat in education due to a number of reasons. Hence, being able to link a student's passion by showing how education is not a blocker but rather an enabler for their curiousities and wonders is…
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Ameesha

Software Dev Tutor St Lucia, QLD
Build a friendly bond with the students. Understand the student, their problems and help them overcome their fears. Make them understand the concept in the easiest way possible. I would say that Communication and understanding are my strengths. Another best of my strengths include me being able to interact with the students in order to know…
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Joanne

Software Dev Tutor Auchenflower, QLD
Encourage, keep things interesting, relate to the student Finding different ways to keep the student engaged. Experience with…
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Ratnica

Software Dev Tutor Auchenflower, QLD
I think identifying the misunderstanding and making sure their foundation is solid. As long as they understand the content, they will be able to answer the questions! I would say I'm very patient, and due to my fluency in English, I'm able to easily get the child to understand the content. I also excelled throughout school, and have a high GPA at…
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Hang

Software Dev Tutor Auchenflower, QLD
I think the most important thing that a tutor can do for a student is patience and keep great confident about your students, since sometime when they cannot understand the course materials very quickly, the tutors cannot rush them or blame them or being negative. Keep great confident for your students, trust them, and go over the materials more…
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Toby

Software Dev 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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Rohan

Software Dev Tutor Wavell Heights, QLD
Give them the confidence and the tools to take their own learning that one level further. I am proficient in determining what a student needs to grow better, whether it be some more basic knowledge or more…
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Misbah

Software Dev Tutor Moorooka, QLD
Involve them in learning. Hard working, Passion about teaching, Motivational…
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Edwin

Software Dev 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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Washim

Software Dev Tutor New Farm, QLD
The most important thing I can do for a student is make them ask questions and help them attain a intuitive understanding of core topics. My expertise in Mathematics, Computer Programming and Physics are my greatest strengths. Moreover, I have proven experience in teaching and working with students. Organizational skills and effective…
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Shoma

Software Dev Tutor Brisbane, QLD
In my opinion, it is important to teach children in simple ways so that they can understand even the complex and difficult concepts. It is also important to understand questions asked by students and give appropriate answers to their questions. Students need to be acknowledged and respected. As a tutor, I am a patient person and a good listener. I…
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James

Software Dev Tutor Brisbane, QLD
I think understanding each student is an important part to tutoring, and being able to motivate each student into learning for themselves should be the ultimate goal for any teacher. I've had some teachers that did that for me and I have them remembered always. I think students would like me. I'm easygoing and try to make the content appealing,…
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Leanne

Software Dev Tutor Spring Hill, QLD
the patience, clarity, kindness, dedication Maths PhD with 3 years CSE postdoc experience. Over a decade teaching experience as a senior tutor in 3 Australian universities Qualified at both theory and practical sides of mathematics and software engineering/development. Passion to help young people achieving academic…
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Filip

Software Dev Tutor Brisbane, QLD
I strongly believe that the most important quality of a tutor is be patient, adaptable and compassionate to student's situation. Everyone learns at a different pace and in a different way, and a good tutor must be able to follow each person in their learning process. I have run tutoring sessions with up to 30 students and each and every student…
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Pranavan

Software Dev Tutor Brisbane, QLD
In my view, the most important aspect of being a tutor is to provide personalised guidance and support to each student. Every student has their own set of strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles. A tutor should identify these individual characteristics and adapt their teaching methods to meet the specific needs of each student. Additionally,…
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Khuslen

Software Dev Tutor Herston, QLD
The most important thing is for the tutor to facilitate the learning experience for the student, rather than telling the student what to do. Students shouldn't just learn the content but they should also learn how to understand and research future concepts on their own. I want my students to get a great understanding of the entire concept instead…
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Dhanan

Software Dev Tutor South Brisbane, QLD
A good tutor will be able to make a connection with their student, and can understand their individual needs as a learner. I think that if a tutor isn't able to do this, then any knowledge they possess can't be effectively taught. I think a good tutor should also have a strong grasp over whatever they teach, and being able to teach is the biggest…
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Chaashya

Software Dev Tutor Wilston, QLD
Personalising the learning: Every student is different and it is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Catering to the individual student's needs is so important as a tutor, especially as they are looking for help outside of class. I make efforts to understand the student's learning style and modify the experience/class accordingly. Being patient:…

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.

What they say about our tutoring

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Michelle has been great with Shanique and is very easy to communicate with. Shanique has mentioned she's understanding the benefits of a tutor as she was a little apprehensive at first.They are settling in well.

Here is our feedback on Linh. - Hyper-reliable. Always on time, always communicated plans. - Motivated Joshua - Joshua came home from the Tut sessions feeling great. - Clearly, put in prep work, and had revision sheets and questions ready for Joshua. - Answered Joshua's problematic questions. - Great engagement with parents.

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

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.