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The most important thing a tutor can do is to adapt to student needs. As they grow and change, your methods might have to as well. Developing and implementing comprehensive lesson plans that accommodate specific level of learners while offering support to make sure that each student is able to grasp…
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Making students regain the confidence they loose on themselves when they see they're not getting the results they expected. Feeling like you're not good enough at something really takes a toll on you and having someone help you through that makes going to class every day and the stress of exams much more bearable. I think I connect with children…
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Finding ways to help them in understanding key concepts e.g. using simpler language to explain in my best possible way. Proofing reading my student's work is also important especially math questions as one mistake could lead to a subsequent one, i would teach student ways to proof read their work during exams. Being kind, nice and patient are the…
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Making a correct subject framework for the student, helps the student to capitalize his/her learning effectively. Hence it is important for a tutor to structure the studies , ask for feedback and check if the student has understood to a level required and throw small easy tests to get the student good motivation. I have always excelled and been a…
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In my opinion the most important thing a teacher can do for a Student is to make a Educational related understanding with the student. As in my case I make sure the student clear his idea and he/she is not shy to ask more questions. I take tutoring as my Passion so I do not move to the next idea/topic if my student did not understand the previous…
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Ensuring that they grasp the knowledge taught is the most crucial thing for me. If they are able to teach it to others, I feel that I have done my job as a tutor. I find it second nature to explain theories to others. I also find ways to make memorising easier. My favourite would be to say tht unsaturated fats are kinky, this is due to the kinks…
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The most important thing as a tutor one can do is to make the student believe that studies are easy by simplifying it and making it enjoyable for them to understand.. As a tutor I think I have strength of simplifying concepts that can easily help the students in…
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Simplify concepts in an understandable personalized way for them to understand at their own rythm. A tutor can relieve the preassure of due dates or schedules from the classroom and advance along with the student. Focusing on understanding how the student learns, ask them about their interests and being able to relate the subject with something…
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- learn about them as individuals - identify their strengths and weaknesses - quality teaching Communication with the students and building a relationship which aids in the improvement of the…
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The most important things a tutor can do for a student is personalising the learning according to the student's learning style as well as connecting it to their interests appropriately. Furthermore, a tutor can also teach the students different skills and tips in studying that will benefit the students in their future studies, including how to…
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Communication and the ability to break down difficult concepts into substrates for students to digest. Sympathy Students need to feel the tutor cares about them and thus sympathy is important as a tutor. Great communication and the ability to empathize with my students when delivering difficult concepts. Organisation is an important skill which I…
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I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to teach the student how to approach problems and questions on their own, such that they are not dependent on anyone when they encounter a difficult problem in the future. For example, to teach them how to look at a problem in many different ways, to reverse the problem and work…
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A step by step technique. It is important that the student is shown the correct way to solve a problem as the student might not have understood the basics of the lesson. When teaching the student, it is important to go through the lesson and make sure the student understands the lesson before commencing with the assignment. It is out job to…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to give them confidence and courage to face life's challenges by helping them overcome the adversities they face academically. By setting a good role model for students and being someone they can look up to, students will themselves gain a sense of confidence when faced with academic and…
Daniel
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As a tutor it is imminent I can personalise the learning to the students, as they have varying areas of strength and weakness and I should be able to adapt different learning approaches for each student. Hence I should teach to the students strengths and minimise their weaknesses. I believe my strengths as a tutor are my ability to understand…
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A tutor, apart from ensuring that students understand the content of the subjects, also needs to inspire them, showing them the amazing and magical aspects of the subjects they are learning, keeping them motivated and excited to keep studying. I consider myself as an engaging tutor who can relate and connect to students from my personal viewpoint…
Arnav
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The most important thing a tutor can do for their student is to listen to their concerns and adapt, clarifying complex issues, and rephrasing ideas so that they are better received. Moreover, I think an empathetic and sympathetic demeanour is necessary, so that one can understand the different perspectives that may be apparent between a tutor and…
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The ability to answer their questions and provide support wherever possible to resolve the hardest of questions. I feel that my strengths would be patience, encouragement and persistence to stick at the problem until an answer is found. I relate well to people and would do my best to support the student/s where I can. My weaknesses would be not…
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A tutor should provide a student a "light-bulb" moment, where they suddenly understand a concept, gain an idea or know how to answer a question. Light-bulb moments allow students to gain confidence in the subject, and thus achieve the goal of a higher mark. I believe it is also important for tutors to provide tips for dealing with stress,…
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I'd say the most important thing is to teach the student. It's also important to motivate the student into having a great work ethic so they continue to learn outside designated class time. I am very friendly and approachable, I like to make students feel like they can ask me any questions they want. I'm also quite flexible and am willing to bend…
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Bring enthusiasm to the lesson, ask them for feedback so that I can alter the way I teach to better benefit the student. I'm always looking for feedback from the student. Everyone learns and responds a little differently, and it's important to me to look for the best way to tutor a student. I can always bring enthusiasm to the lesson because I…
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- Build a students confident in their abilities and answers. - Further develop a students thought process in their answers to a question - Expand upon the range of questions seen by a student - I can relate to the student, and tutor them through their point of view - Useful tips to help students depending on their situation - Encouraging and…

Local Reviews

Joanna is going really well with her tutoring with Paul and she says he is really good!
Jane, Normanhurst

Inside HornsbyTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 6 student Lucy revised angle sums in polygons and practiced calculating surface area for various shapes.

In Year 9, Daniel tackled simultaneous equations using substitution and elimination, then moved on to worded algebra problems for extra challenge.

Meanwhile, Year 12 student Emily focused on compound versus simple interest calculations and worked through HSC-style financial maths questions to consolidate exam readiness.

Recent Challenges

In Year 9 algebra, one student repeatedly relied on memorizing formulas rather than understanding when and why to use them—"not every question can fit into a formula perfectly," the tutor noted—making it tough to adapt to unfamiliar problems.

A Year 11 student tackling statistics struggled with organizing key definitions and formulas; instead of preparing a reference sheet, time was lost searching through notes mid-task.

Meanwhile, a Year 7 learner's confidence dropped whenever questions were worded differently or seemed long, sometimes skipping attempts altogether until prompted.

During trigonometry in Year 10, missed homework left gaps that resurfaced during multi-step bearings questions.

Recent Achievements

A Hornsby tutor noticed a Year 11 student who previously struggled with worded problems now picks out key information and confidently applies the depreciation formula—something she hesitated to attempt before.

Another high schooler, after weeks of confusion with simultaneous equations, managed to solve them algebraically without hints, even remembering all necessary steps on his own.

At the primary level, a Year 5 student who used to guess answers when unsure has started underlining parts of questions and openly asks for help if stuck. In one session, he finished every question in section one with little to no prompting.

What they say about our tutoring

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We believe if it wasn't for Stuart; Paige would not have achieved her most recent result.

We are so happy with Dylan, he has really helped Brayden so much in the short time he has been coming to visit us and Brayden is certainly engaging well with him and as Dylan has stated in his report Brayden has been able to take what he has learnt from Dylan with him into his classroom and is now helping his friends which is great for his self confidence. Very happy overall.

Shruti is an amazing friend and a tutor. She loves to work with you and always has a smile on her face. She will always help you achieve your academic goals and will not leave your side no matter what.

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 Hornsby Shire Library & Information Service—or at your child's school (with permission), like Hornsby Girls High School.