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Tom
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In general, I aim to build confidence and self-belief in a student in order to be independently successful. I find that most students are capable of understanding and learning difficult topics but a limited belief in their abilities prevents them from performing to their best ability. Available at any time. I feel I can relate and have fun with a…
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Covering the gap of knowledge in a students mind. A tutor's main job is to help guide student's struggling in understanding anything. Developing new tricks or techniques to make the student understand something they are having difficulties with. This mostly applies during teaching…
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Ben
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to promote confidence in a student. After a tutoring session, the goal should not be for a student to be able to complete their homework. Instead, the student should gain an understanding of the topic such that they can complete future coursework without the help of a tutor. If that…
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The most important thing a teacher can teach a student is something about how they learn best, like what techniques, environements, etc. they need to learn effectively. This is not only a skill that will help them any time they need to learn something in the future, but also something that will help them enjoy the process. I think I have excellent…
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I believe that the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to not teach them how to answer a specific question but to ensure they understand the logic behind the answering methodology. I suspect that this may be hard for some students at first but I am confident that they will be able to get the most out of mathematics and other…
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listen for their current understanding of a topic and engage the person at an appropriate level allowing for the proper development of the persons learning. My tutoring strength lies in my ability to explain the core of a problem by breaking down a problem into its simpler components and then solving the way up, al the while listening to the…
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I believe the most important thing a tutor can do is be a source of motivation and encouragement, to help boost the student's confidence. Oftentimes the issue with students who seek tutoring is their inability to recognise their potential rather than their lack of knowledge, and tutors can assist them in accessing this potential. -Patience -…
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Be patient and actually encourage them to study and work hard. I like to start each session by actually asking them about their goals and if they have a set goal motivate them to pursue it. Explain it to them grades are important and make a big difference. Also, always let them know ask any single thing they want. The more questions the more they…
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~Positive Relationship: Building a positive and supportive relationship with the student can significantly enhance the learning experience. A tutor who is approachable and caring often fosters a better learning atmosphere. ~Individualised Instruction: Tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs and learning style of the student is one of…
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I think it is very important for a tutor to help his students gain confidence mentally on the subject. it is also equally important to try and develop the fundamentals and concepts in the minds of his students in the best way he can. understanding the perspective of the student properly and help him de-bug his own methods before presenting our…
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The most important thing a tutor can do is to make a student look forward to learning. I think my strengths are my patience and ability to break down complex concepts into easier…
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I consider the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to encourage and empower them. I believe most students can learn most subjects/tasks but it's just about finding the way of learning that works for them. I am positive and encouraging. I believe a student can learn anything if they are engaged in the subject matter and they have…
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I think that having someone you can rely on to assist in achieving new personal bests is incredibly important for students who are being tutored. It's not just about improving grades, but building confidence and skills that can assist in other areas of life. I am very experienced working with various age groups, and highly adaptable to the needs…
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It's important to always listen to the student and understand their perspective on what they are studying. It's important to figure out why they are finding it challenging and work together to overcome those obstacles. At the same time, it's essential to encourage and guide the students to feel confident in their abilities and believe that they…
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Relatability is so important. We see a huge disconnect between teachers/tutors and students. I believe that an equal playing field with mutual respect creates a unique learning environment and nurtures encouragement. The student can see how the teacher got to where they are, and can realise that they, too, can learn these concepts just as those…
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I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is be flexible in the way they teach for each individual student to maximise their learning. This is what I strive to do. As your tutor I will be be passionate and committed about your students learning. Additionally, I am highly organised, have good time management skills, and will put…
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- I believe that the most important things a tutor can do for a student is guide them towards setting realistic goals and achieving them. I also believe that a tutor should encourage the student and approach them in a manner that they feel comfortable with - I believe I have a lot of patience when tutoring - I also have different strategies that…
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I think the most important things a tutor can do for a student are listening to them and paying attention to their needs. Students can be shy and may not make it abundantly clear what they need in any given moment, but there are usually signs, though they may be subtle. It is a tutor's job to monitor the student throughout a lesson and make sure…
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- Make studies fun! - Prepare them for the real world and not just bookworms. - Apply the method and technique that is easier for them to grasp and understand. Every student has a different level of calibre and as a tutor, it is our duty to illustrate how to tackle them. -Boosting their self-confidence and building up a positive attitude about…
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I believe empowerment is one single most important aspects a tutor can bring to a student's live. I have oftentimes seen students who are lost and have almost given up on their desire to learn a new topic. In these situations, it is crucial to approach such students with a massive smile on your face and listen to their issues and expectations in…
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I believe that a tutor should be patient and focus on the things that students are struggling with. I also believe that practice makes perfect! Instead of memorisations that can be mundane for a student, I believe that it is a tutor's job to make a student's work exciting, ensuring that they are always curious and willing to learn. It is also very…
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Personal connection would be my important factor in tutoring, having a good basic relationship and being able to build upon that will make communicating to the student much easier. I believe that there is often a barrier between teachers and students in a school system and sometimes that barrier may affect an individual student, it transforms into…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to help them reach their full potential. This is achieved by helping them to enjoy learning about the subject that they are studying. It is important for a tutor to be engaging and passionate so the student is eager to learn and is excited to come to lessons. A tutor also needs to be patient…

Local Reviews

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Inside HillsdaleTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 6 student Arden focused on algebraic expressions and manipulating numbers with surds, as well as interpreting functions and graphs in preparation for her upcoming exam.

In Year 11, Michael worked through first principles of calculus, including finding tangents to curves, and applied the chain rule and product rule using targeted practice questions.

For Year 12, Olivia revised advanced differentiation techniques such as the quotient rule and related rates, alongside sequences and series problems drawn from past trial exams.

Recent Challenges

During a Year 11 Maths session, one student hesitated to attempt Level 3 questions unless prompted, leading to missed opportunities for deeper understanding.

Another, in Year 10 Science, understood content but struggled with scientific terminology—"she should pay more attention on the meaning of the terms," noted a tutor—which slowed progress in written explanations.

Exam timing repeatedly challenged a senior student: extra minutes were spent recalling formulas under pressure instead of answering more questions.

In Year 7–8 algebra and geometry work, untidy working sometimes made it difficult to trace errors, causing confusion during revision and wasting valuable lesson time retracing steps.

Recent Achievements

One Hillsdale tutor recently noticed Lucy, a Year 12 student, is no longer hesitating with challenging differentiation problems—she now solves them independently after struggling to get started just weeks ago.

Ruby, also in high school, used to avoid tricky algebraic extensions but is now choosing harder questions herself and applying calculus techniques without prompting.

Meanwhile, Selena in primary years had difficulty spotting number patterns; last session she quickly identified a complex pattern rule on her own and converted between 12-hour and 24-hour time accurately.

What they say about our tutoring

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I came to work for Ezy Math towards the end of my first year of university to gain more experience for my degree and resume, and to keep an on-going job with other jobs which came and went over the years. I was able to deal with various teaching and learning situations which have informed the way I deal with students in the classroom. I'm much more articulate and authoritative when dealing with potentially difficult situations. In terms of expectations, I'm able to plan, organise and set expectations of students' goals as a result of some bad experiences which, overall, have contributed to my own skills as a teacher/tutor. I would recommend Ezy Math to students who need help. To other tutors, sometimes it may be tough, and students may be difficult, but overall the experience is great and you'll learn a lot about being an independent worker and developing interpersonal skills which you'll need for future jobs and later years of university. It is particularly rewarding with students - seeing improvements about the way they view and approach Math as a subject, and even enjoying it as a subject. For clients, Ezy Math tutors will work with you to help your child's needs. In the long term, I know that the process of tutoring with Ezy Math should assist or allow you to better understand your child's learning needs. Overall,  Ezy Math gave me starting experience which over the years has lead to other jobs. Now I continue to private tutor, and work with particular tutoring companies which cater to selective school students. I started as a first year and now I'm in 4th year honours student. I think that Ezy Math is a great way to start off and a great way to learn responsibility and job balance as a first, second or even third year university student.

Everything is travelling smoothly with Rebecca and Hollie and I'm looking forward to them getting back into it this week.

Tahlia has started to show improvement and confidence in her Maths, since being tutored by Lisa Lin.  Lisa is a lovely person and Tahlia has built up a great rapport  with her.  It is early days, but I can definitely see some good progress.

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 Lionel Bowen Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Matraville Public School.