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Tutors in Hornsby include a secondary school maths teacher with five years' classroom and tutoring experience, a 13-year mathematics specialist from Delhi Public School, multiple high-achieving selective graduates (ATARs 95–97+, competition distinctions), university medallists, coding and peer mentors, and accomplished science PhDs—offering students expertise shaped by teaching awards, leadership roles, and subject excellence.

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Rebecca
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The most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is to be able to listen and understand from the students perspective, so that they are able to teach them in the manner that is best for the student. At the end of the day, if the student is able to gain the satisfaction of conquering even the smallest of concepts with the help of…
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Encourage the student to be curious about what they are learning and help them realise that with perseverance and hard work, anyone can master mathematics. I regard myself as a patient person who is willing to help people thoroughly understand what they are learning, which I believe is very important in mathematics as every new concept builds on…
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Malavika
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I think the most important thing an english tutor can do is ensure the student knows we are on their side and only want them to improve. To create a comfortable places where all questions, marks, practise papers and ideas can be discussed without judgement. To be a person where they can just focus on improvement and nothing else I think my…
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A tutor's ultimate goal should be to increase an interest in that certain subject and learning overall. Tutors should also aim to push their students to their full potential with renewed sense of confidence. My best quality as a tutor is being understanding and patient with my students. I adapt and change teaching styles to best suit my student's…
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A tutor is important for students to provide general advice in life, guide them to achieve the goals they want to achieve. my strengths are communication and strong…
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I believe that the most important things an english tutor can do for a student are to provide individualized attention, create a supportive and positive learning environment, and equip the student with the necessary tools and strategies to succeed. Firstly, providing individualized attention means understanding the student's strengths and…
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Tutor can make a student feel at ease,make him comfortable and develope a friendship with him which is a good start before anything. Tutor can make a very strong impact on the student and not only teach him about the particular subject but also things related to daily life. Tutor can also teach students the importance of work ethic, set them up…
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It is whether my student has understood the subject or not and if he/she has developed a sense of liking/love to it. Also ensuring that we meet their planned goals (improved scores/grades, etc.) Good command of the English language, holder of Certified Public Accountant title (I have undergone so many Math and English subjects during university),…
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Be there for them as an english tutor, a teacher and as a role model. Passion.…
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The most important things an english tutor has to do is to build confident in a student, make sure they understand and enjoy their learning journey. The tutor also has to help the student to set their goal and help them to walk through any difficulty and fright along the journey of learning. As a tutor, I can interact very well with children,…
Oliver
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The most important things an english tutor can do for a student is be a good role model. Show them good study techniques and a bright and attentive approach to study in general. I have a good academic background graduating with an atar of 95 and have gone to a lot of tutoring during my study days. I am able to explain concepts intricately as well…
Max
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As an english tutor, I believe the most important things I can do for a student extend beyond imparting knowledge. Firstly, it's crucial to identify and cater to the individual needs of each student, recognizing their unique learning styles and challenges. Secondly, fostering a positive and encouraging learning environment is essential. This…
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I think the most important things an english tutor can do for a student are being an attentive and listening mentor, ready to help with any issues. As a tutor, I think being able to shape and mould your lessons around the needs of the student is also a very important skill, and in doing so they can help the student achieve their goals. I think…
Armaan
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Help them achieve their academic whatever they may be whilst ensure they enjoy and gain a full grasp of the content they learn. Throughout high school I placed a significant emphasis on my time management and communication skills , which I feel are key in standing out as a…
Amrit
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Make complex terms simple and easy to understand Concept understanding Focus on practical…
Madeline
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The most important thing to do as an english tutor for the student is provide an encouraging environment with the right tools to enable the student to progress in the subject. It is important to build a trusting relationship with the student by being reliable, kind, and positive. My strengths as a tutor are my determination, my flexibility, and my…
Joshua
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I believe patience and confidence is the most important quality of an english tutor for students because it always takes time for students to build trust with their tutor and not be scared of asking questions or making and learning from mistakes, and a trustworthy tutor makes the process quicker. Furthermore, I believe quick analytical thinking is…
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A tutor needs to genuinely want the students to learn out of every session and care for the students. The tutor needs to be 100% focused on every second of the session. I am very patient and able to adapt to student needs. I think I can assess character easily as well, hence I know how to set the pace in terms of teaching different…
Tiantian (Wendy)
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Provide personalised support to students by tailoring lessons to meet their individual learning needs, aiming to give them the confidence needed to excel in the subject. Develop a structured lesson plan for the term, organising the content to be covered in each session and informing the student about upcoming topics. Understanding each student's…
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As an english tutor, my biggest responsibility is to give my full attention and time to the students' and listen to what their question is. When a student is aware that they are being heard and you are working with them to overcome the academic hurdle that is when students' really open up to you. They began asking questions that they were unable…
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Tutors help foreground the development of confidence in what lies within the mind of students that enhances their ability to express thoughts and opinion essential for adult life. A tutor also becomes a trustee of the student, whom insecurities are revealed, and therefore solutions can be found based on the bond created between the two. The…
Rahul
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I believe it is the ability to reach out to a student and ensure there weakness in particular subjects are overcome and maximising there overall marks. Whilst also teaching the them techniques they can utilise when they hit a issue. Furthermore, preparing them for exam situations where they will be under pressure by teaching them techniques they…
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A tutor should provide a safe space for the student, both academically and mentally. It is important that a tutor empathizes with the students and provide them vivid and interesting perspectives about the subjects which goes beyond school learning. Furthermore, it is needed that the tutor - student relationship be a team work, where the tutor is…

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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Amity is enjoying her tutouring. She is very pleased as she recently received an academic award at school meaning she had received A for all subjects for last term. So we are very happy with Xiaoya.

Tutoring is going very well she's starting to show some progress now which is good and Deanna works her hard which is great.

Since Ben has had Jacques tutoring, he has achieved an A++ (15/15) for his maths assignment!!!

English tutoring in Hornsby

Getting through 12 grades of school has its challenges. From actually passing exams to building intellectual independence to figuring out what to do after high school's over. Everyone can remember some of the hurdles that came up during the school years of their life. We have 77 English tutors in Hornsby available to help your child overcome some of those hurdles. Private tutoring is all about a tailored approach, so whether your child needs to overcome some confidence issues, develop a study plan, prepare for exams or comprehend some specific trouble topics, we're here to help. And, what helps the most is having a good student-tutor fit, it's really a core ingredient that determines whether tutoring will help your child in the way you want. 

English Tutor Hornsby

So how does it all work?

The tutoring is done in your home at a time and day that is convenient. We want you to be super happy with your English tutor so the first lesson works as a trial: don't like it = don't pay for it. No extra charges, booking costs, cancellation fees, minimum requirements or anything of that sort. Pay for the tutoring time used at the end of each month based on a simple hourly rate. That's all!

 

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.