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Raz
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To simply be there for the student. Go through all the struggles of what that student has together. I am an energy resources engineering PhD student at UNSW with an ambition to dive into the world of academia and teaching. I have 2 years of primary & high school tutoring experience (both classroom & private settings - as for private tutoring,…
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Able to preview content for school as well as revising content for examinations. I feel the most important things a tutor can provide is aid and knowledge in relatively new topics. Able to manipulate my teaching style to cater for each student. I understand the needs of each student and allow myself to teach to their strengths to improve their…
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Elisa
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Encouraging critical thinking nurtures problem-solving skills and fostering self-confidence are paramount. As a tutor, I believe my strengths lie in my ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms, my patience and understanding when working through difficulties with students, as well as my adaptability in tailoring teaching methods to suit…
Max
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I think it is important to offer a new perspective and respect for the subject they are learning. They might have had a distaste for the subject simply because they find it difficult or lack confidence, but hopefully, through my tutoring, they can come to enjoy learning and expanding their knowledge. I give clear and concise explanations and have…
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My greatest asset as a tutor would be my ability to really zone in on any problems a student may have in particular. This comes from being able to put yourself in their position before answering their questions and trying to be as tailored to every students learning ability. Also to be highly motivated to impact the greater good which will be…
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For me, the most important thing to do as a tutor is not only help teach class content, but share study skills, time management, note taking tips, and other ways to manage the Year 12 workload. Year 12 is not purely about knowledge, but handling pressure and staying on top of work, and I hope to communicate my experience in this. Throughout my…
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The most important things as a tutor you can do is build and develop a respectful relationship with your student. Help to create a positive and safe environment that the student feels comfortable in. As a tutor you can help to build both the students confidence and knowledge of particular topics, while also helping to create healthy study skills…
Madison
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I believe tutors have the potential to really change a students attitude and opinion of school, a great tutor will not only teach a subject but teach a student to enjoy the subject through sharing with the student the things that make the subject enjoyable to them, and this has the potential to totally change a students academic life. I have been…
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Identifying the best technique to teach the student is the best thing a tutor can do. Students learn much faster when they are taught according to their methods of learning. Identifying the right technique to teach will lead to the student identifying the perfect technique to study in the presence or absence of a tutor. I have had enough…
Max
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I believe that the tutor shouldn't be the one always in control and leading the session. Especially in early sessions, I believe the tutor should encourage the student to ask many questions of them, to grasp what they know and how they interpret different topics. Tutoring almost becomes useless if the tutor is the one constantly talking because…
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To clear all their doubts and not dismiss any questions even those that might seem straight-forward or silly. It is also to listen to student and clearly understand their problems and find the best way for them to study and improve their grades. Patient, Understanding, excellent communication skills and can cater to the needs of the student. I…
Mya
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First and foremost, helping them score well for the examinations they are going to sit for. However, along the way there, I think it's important for a tutor to help them find their own reason on why they want to do well, their own unique strengths and learning styles, guide them on how to access credible resources help them develop their own voice…
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As a tutor, it is your obligation to teach in a way that your pupil develops a passion for the topic he is learning. There is nothing worst than somebody who is bored while learning. Focusing on deeply understanding and on practical application is key to awaken a desire to continue learning. "If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't…
Quentin
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I think simply put a tutor should give a student confidence that they can learn anything that is presented to them. It might take a different approach than they initially thought of but my job is to show them these different approaches. I am aware that it is sometimes extremely difficult to understand information when it is presented in only one…
Jasmine
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It is so important for tutors to adapt their method of teaching to the way the student learns. Every student not only has different needs and difficulties, but learns concepts differently. It is extremely important to regularly re-evaluate the student's objectives. Modifying your approach as a tutor to make the student feel comfortable and…
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They must be able to relate to the student's situation and current understanding of topics/content. This is the only way tutors can identify what student's need to work and create methods for them to see real improvement. I am attentive and understanding of each student's personal situation and needs, thereby helping me teach them at the correct…
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Tutors must provide their students include the following: Making the academic content relevant, engaging, and relatable to real-life situations, enabling students to comprehend various concepts that will register in their understanding. Providing scope of creativity for students to understand academics and assignments in ways they are…
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Build a strong inter personal relationship with the student that would enable the student to grow and progress with the subject content as well as giving the student the opportunity to clarify any doubts. Converse with the parents so as to keep them updated on the progress of their child. A tutor is able to motivate a student with positive…
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To help them figure out their personalised study methods. A tutor is there to guide the students and help them find their path so that they can become self-reliant and study on their own. I am a great listener which helps me understand exactly what the student wants help with. I am a very bubbly person. This is why engaging students in…
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A tutor has the opportunity to shape a students' mind, in more ways than one. Therefore, the most important thing a tutor can do is to make the best use of this opportunity and let the student discover the best version of themselves. I believe I am very patient, which is an important quality for any tutor. I do not mind even if I have to explain…
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I believe the most important thing a tutor should do is to chiefly act as support for the student's anxieties or worries about a particular subject and any academic difficulties they may have and continue to support them so that they are able to achieve their full potential. I also believe that tutors should not only make sure students are…
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-understand that every student is different -be compassionate and empathetic -make studying as enjoyable as possible My strengths as a tutor include -ability to explain concepts in a unique manner - understanding that every student has different needs, strengths and weaknesses -make students fall into an easy routine -make students find…
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I believe a tutor can make all the difference to a student struggling with their studies. School teaching can often be mechanical and impersonal; an environment where some students find it difficult to learn. I know first hand that teaching in smaller groups or one-on-one works is much more effective at learning hard to grasp concepts. The impact…

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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.