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Jyotsna

English Tutor Belconnen, ACT
The tutor has to create a positive and encouraging learning environment for the student, so that the students enjoy learning new topics. A tutor also has to be willing to support the student's learning by employing different techniques such as whiteboarding, audio-visual learning aids, active-recall, etc. I am an optimistic and encouraging…
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Georgia

English Tutor Belconnen, ACT
Help students develop self-belief which will set the up not just in school, but in life Being patient and dedicated to the success and growth of…
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Cruz
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Cruz

English Tutor Evatt, ACT
Helping students develop joy towards learning new things. Like anything in life, happiness is a big motivator. If I am able to help my students fall in love with learning, I feel like I have done my job. Patience, I understand every student has different needs and some might take longer to learn a particular concept/subject. Nevertheless, I will…
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Adam

English Tutor Evatt, ACT
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make the student interested in whatever subject they are learning. The best way to learn anything is to show genuine interest in that topic. Tutors should not only assist students in specific areas, they should also engage with the student in a manner that makes the student interested in…
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Ugyen

English Tutor Evatt, ACT
A tutor is more like a friend, I believe tutors make learning an enjoyable activity, instead of making it nerve-wracking for the child. Tutoring is a more relaxing route to guide and educate. I am capable of explaining and demonstrating different methods that help students understand better. I always find ways to integrate their own interests in…
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Ishaan

English Tutor Belconnen, ACT
I believe the best tutors are more mentors than teachers. A tutor should make sure every student is comfortable to participate in the learning experience. Students and parents expect a tutor to deliver personalised attention and guidance. A tutor should be able to deliver such service. A good tutor would make learning easier by involving the class…
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Anish

English Tutor Belconnen, ACT
Develop interest in the subject, make complex situations easy for the student, try to impart critical thinking and interpretation. Lastly , foster a child’s innate creativity. Knowledge of the subject is one of my primary strengths. Secondly , I have had some phenomenal tutors who have made me love the subject and worked towards removing the…
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Kashish

English Tutor Belconnen, ACT
Showing the right path to your students and not judging them for their mistakes. Act patiently. Communication, Patience and…
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Rehnuma

English Tutor Lawson, ACT
Being empathetic and compassionate is the most crucial thing a tutor can do for a student. Every youngster learns at a different pace. A tutor must adjust to that speed by offering personalised learning. Additionally, a tutor can create a collaborative learning environment for the student that will enable them to build on their strengths, view…
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Md Noman

English Tutor Lawson, ACT
Making things interesting…
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Obaee

English Tutor Evatt, ACT
There are several things that a tutor can do to support and help a student succeed. Some of the most important things a tutor can do for a student include: Listen and understand the student's needs and learning style: It is important for a tutor to be able to listen to a student's needs and understand how they learn best in order to tailor…
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Sakib

English Tutor Lawson, ACT
1. Create a safe and supportive learning environment. 2. Listen closely to the student’s needs and tailor the tutoring sessions accordingly. 3. Encourage the student to ask questions and foster critical thinking. 4. Identify areas where the student needs help and provide guidance. 5. Provide resources and materials to help the student…
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Gray

English Tutor Kaleen, ACT
Show support, give advice where there may be struggles. Dedication, support and taking the time to…
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Vivian

English Tutor Bruce, ACT
A great tutor does not only stay with students during lessons time but also being able to stay with them on their journey to achieve their goals. A tutor who entrust knowledge into their students know that they do not only deliver knowledge, but also the hope and belief instilled in the students toward their academic success. I tend to personalise…
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Cooper

English Tutor Giralang, ACT
I believe that patience is definitely a major aspect of tutoring. There is nothing worse than being expected to understand something and being unable to go back and revisit it, simply because the tutor is impatient or not understanding/empathetic enough. Another important aspect I would say would have to be teaching slowly where needed and not…
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Eloi

English Tutor Lawson, ACT
1.Ensuring learners you can help them and are also willing to do so. 2. Being both enthusiastic and encouraging 3. Being able to provide a constructive feedback 4. Giving students voice and choice concerning what they want to learn and how they want to learn it 5. Being patient and less pushy I build good rapport with students very easily…
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Julia

English Tutor Crace, ACT
Improve a Student's Study Skills A good tutor would help a student by forming him in such a way that he will no longer require help. He will then instill those executive study skills that will serve him well in academics and in life. Skills like organization, task initiation, focus and time management are essential to being a great learner. I am…
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Lydia

English Tutor Denman Prospect, ACT
I believe the two most important things a tutor can do for a student are to aid them in the learning gaps they may have and to help them in building a positive relationship with academics. It is common that if students may have a negative relationship with subjects they are not very confident in. Building confidence in these subjects is one of the…
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Gaurang

English Tutor O'connor, ACT
More important than the content is the environment a tutor can create. By reciting the book's content, I might be able to help the student pass their grade. However, by making the student get good at learning and understanding abstract concepts, one makes them capable of tackling any subject. This is the most importat thing a tutor can do for a…
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Akila

English Tutor Wright, ACT
The most important thing a tutor should do is instil confidence in their students. For a student to gain confidence in their academic ability, a sound understanding of fundamental concepts, and ability to problem solve is crucial. Therefore, I have a strong emphasis on developing problem solving strategies and these core concepts relevant for each…
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Ranjana

English Tutor O'connor, ACT
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for any student is to make them believe in their own capability. Secondly, make them value education and enjoy the process. I break concepts down into small bits and give relevant examples. I focus on concept understanding first and then practice. I have always been one of the top students in school…
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Wilson

English Tutor Palmerston, ACT
The ability to connect with the student, learn how they think, write, and express their ideas and adapting to their way of thinking. Also being a joyful, caring attitude towards the student will develop a better relationship, hence making the experience more enjoyable for the student and teacher. My ability to be able to adapt in certain…
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Adin

English Tutor Wright, ACT
- Communicate and engage with them and make sure that they feel heard and understood - Making sure that they understand what is at hand - Communication - Understanding - Patience -…

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Content Covered

Year 10 student Olivia explored linear inequalities and straight line graphing, then practised finding midpoints and distances between points on the Cartesian plane.

For Year 11, Ethan focused on differentiation of exponential functions and revisited natural logarithms through worksheet questions.

Meanwhile, Year 12 student Anise strengthened her skills with chain rule applications for differentiating compound functions, including tackling extension problems involving more complex algebraic manipulation.

Recent Challenges

A Year 8 student often hesitated to ask for help, both in tutoring and class—this quiet avoidance left gaps in understanding during geometry tasks. "He rarely voiced confusion about triangle orientation," a tutor noted, so errors lingered.

In Year 11, incomplete homework was an issue: one week, missed assignments meant less time for review of formula application, stalling progress with complex problems.

Another senior student showed reluctance to write out working in algebra, preferring mental calculation; this hid mistakes and made it hard to catch sign errors.

Confidence dips after setbacks sometimes led to avoidance rather than targeted revision.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Higgins noticed a real shift for Jensen, a high schooler who used to hesitate but now arrives with his own questions and openly asks for help—something he never did at first.

In another recent session, Callan moved beyond just following steps; he started writing his own test cheat sheet and applying index laws independently after struggling to remember them last term.

Meanwhile, Molly (Year 5) quietly surprised her tutor by finishing all her maths homework on her own during the lesson, instead of needing reminders or step-by-step prompts as before.

What they say about our tutoring

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Hayden is really gelling with Rohan and after last weeks session he said “best hour I've spent all week”! So far so good. Rohan has turned up on time and is so organised and professional. All going really well.

The tutor you sent me on Sat is absolutely excellent. Pls don't change Mina. My kids feel really comfortable with her and finally we feel we have a winning formula.

It's got off to a great start, Beaux really likes Taran and she likes the way Taran explains things and shows her new ways of working things out. Taran has boosted her confidence and Beaux is actually able to do a lot more than we thought.

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 Kippax Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Kingsford Smith School.