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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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Eleasa

Software Dev Tutor Taringa, QLD
I believe it's being supportive of the students' progress, no matter how big or small. Keeping track of their achievements and encouraging them makes the subject less daunting and more approachable. I believe I am able to teach children in a way that helps them understand a topic. This is due to how I learn topics myself, which involves learning…
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Misbah

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

Software Dev Tutor Mansfield, QLD
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to encourage them to express their own opinion and be confident in themselves. Providing quality feedback on their work and consistent affirmations are also considered important to me as this not only improve the students' academic result, but also their overall personal growth…
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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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Callan

Software Dev Tutor Teneriffe, QLD
I like to think of education as a conversation - tutoring can offer 1-on-1 contact with a student to allow them an equal voice in that conversation. As such, I think communication and listening skills are vital to understand a student's particular needs. Beyond that, the ability to "make learning fun" - an engaged student is a thriving one, and I…
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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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Bhavina

Software Dev Tutor Newstead, QLD
Motivating and encouraging the student in order for the student to achieve its potential. This is done by setting target goals. Monitor progress and adjust, regularly assessing a students progress. Essentially provide accurate guidance to help the student get through complex topics. I have vast knowledge of a lot of subjects and can provide the…
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Carmela

Software Dev Tutor East Brisbane, QLD
Understand that everyone is different. Some student will take longer to grasp certain concepts . Some student are fast learners and need quick and straight forward instruction. Others will require long explanation and repetition . Vitality and spontaneity are two of my biggest strength . I have enjoyed learning maths while at school and university…
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Amelia

Software Dev Tutor Norman Park, QLD
Giving students the extra support they need to achieve their academic goals. I am very patient and understand that sometimes things do not click straight…
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Alfonso

Software Dev Tutor East Brisbane, QLD
I believe the most important goal for a tutor is to give their students the tools they need to succeed. Tutoring is not only giving test answers, but rather, providing the tools and insight each an every person needs to overcome their unique challenges. I don't force my style of learning unto others. Instead, I try to recognize what each student…
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Liam

Software Dev Tutor Hamilton, QLD
The most important thing to teach as a tutor is self-autonomy, so the student isn't dependent on you to help solve each equation but can instead use frameworks. These frameworks are the thought process that can be applied to any question and after enough time patterns will form so more problems can be solved. I think my strength as a tutor is my…
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Tegshzaya

Software Dev Tutor Petrie Terrace, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is that they give them with the tools and methods to approach and solve problems and give the student a competitive edge in solving and understanding the problem. I am a very patient tutor one, and I don't like to just solve the problem for them. I try my best to guide them and make them solve…
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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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Cherish

Software Dev Tutor Brisbane, QLD
Building up their confidence high enough so that no student ever feels shy or hesitant about asking any queries no matter how silly they might think it would sound because until the student is completely clear about the concept with absolutely zero doubts , there is less chance of progressing further. The fact that I relate with students at a…
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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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Radha Pranathi

Software Dev Tutor Brisbane, QLD
A tutor plays a crucial role in a student's education, and there are several important things that a tutor can do to support and facilitate effective learning: Clarify Concepts Provide Individualized Support Boost Confidence Offer Guidance Enhance Problem-Solving Skills Provide Feedback Foster Independence Support Subject Mastery Boost…
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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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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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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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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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Nanda

Software Dev Tutor Woolloongabba, QLD
A tutor provides personalized guidance and clear explanations to help students understand challenging concepts effectively. They foster an engaging learning environment, adapt teaching methods to individual needs, and mentor students on study skills and time management, aiming to enhance academic performance and foster lifelong learning habits. My…
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Steven

Software Dev Tutor Albion, QLD
The most important thing for a tutor is to enrich the learning for the student to help him/her develop useful skills in the future. It is important the student understands the concepts and is motivated to achieve more. I believe my success as a tutor comes from my ability to listen and communicate effectively with others. I have a 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.

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.