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Isabelle

English Tutor Coromandel Valley, SA
Confidence is the most important thing an english tutor can bring to a student struggling with English. Knowledge and new skills can be taught to anyone, but a tutor should be able to instil a confidence within student so they can bring these skills into their learning but also into their everyday life. This is achieved by building relationships…
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Bethany

English Tutor Hawthorndene, SA
Showing patience and determination to see a student grow into themselves. Having a growth mindset, meeting students where they are at, embracing their funds of knowledge (experiences, languages, cultures, preferred learning styles), and empowering them. Exceptional interpersonal skills which is important when building a professional working…
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Maxx

English Tutor Hawthorndene, SA
Helping students become the best they can possibly be, allowing them to build confidence, and become independent learners. All in all, tutors should be the extra boost a student needs to achieve exactly what they want to. Through their services, an english tutor should be able to provide the student with the basic skills needed to allow them to go…
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Alex

English Tutor Coromandel Valley, SA
It is important that each session is structured, engaging and strategically planned to support student achievement and on-going improvement. Successful tutors are easily approachable, passionate and knowledgeable. It is of vital importance to have the ability to clearly communicate and illustrate subject concepts and patiently re-explain in…
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Lachlan

English Tutor Coromandel Valley, SA
The number one most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is make sure that the student builds a strong understanding of the content. There is a difference between knowing how to work out a problem, and why a problem is solved the way it is. I think that when you understand the why instead of just how it becomes very simple to…
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Aaron

English Tutor Craigburn Farm, SA
I believe that tutors must have a good attitude and genuinely enjoy the concepts and the subject. Without this, the student will most likely find the tutoring bland and boring, which would reduce their engagement and their overall performance and knowledge in the subject. My experience as a tennis coach has shown me how different students learn at…
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Hamish

English Tutor Aldgate, SA
I think that some tutors get caught up in focusing solely on the work in front of them and miss out on teaching younger students about the life in front of them. Instead of doing more work, tutors should provide organisation tips and possible strategies they can put in place to improve the quality of their work. Also, forming close relationships…
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Caleb

English Tutor Craigburn Farm, SA
What made my tuition experience incredible was how reassuring and supportive my tutor was of me. They always took that extra step to ask me how my day was, and genuinely inquire about it while I did my work. Alongside this, they would show their appreciation and pride when I'd do something correctly, while carefully calling out my mistakes, and…
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Akash

English Tutor Aberfoyle Park, SA
- Make the learning content as interesting as possible - Teach in a manner that is as easy to understand as possible - Be a good role model overall for the student to learn from - Support the student through their academic journey - Help the student be independent As a tutor I believe that I have the ability to make a learning topic…
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Anniepreet

English Tutor Panorama, SA
The most important thing I can do as an english tutor is to support a student so they can reach their full academic potential. My role as a tutor is to give students individualized attention, and assist them in their weak areas whilst also helping them polish their strengths. As well as assisting students with understanding concepts it is also…
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Vishwa

English Tutor Panorama, SA
1. A tutor can shape how a student thinks about a particular topic/subject. If while teaching something the tutor himself/herself is not interested then the student will be less likely to pay 100% attention 2. A tutor can empower the student to learn better and at their own pace. Just letting the student know that it is okay if you take more time…
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Tina Chenxi

English Tutor Urrbrae, SA
1. The most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is help them become more confident with themselves about their ability to achieve the grade they want in the subject they want. As a wise person once said, "if you believe, you're already half way there." As a tutor I want to be able to help my students believe in themselves so they…
Keshvinder Singh
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Keshvinder Singh

English Tutor Urrbrae, SA
Help. A tutor should allow for the student to work with their strengths to solve problems, and also to work on weaknesses. an english tutor should work with a student, ie. adapt to how different students work, and help them work according to their process. I am good with working with people. as a tutor, i also allow a student to discover answers…
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Timothy

English Tutor Urrbrae, SA
The goal of tutoring should be to empower students and thus the primary focus of tuition should be to develop confidence and independence rather than reliance. For this reason, I believe the most important component of tutoring is not working through content, but reflecting and future planning to ensure the student believes they have the skills…
Mikey
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Mikey

English Tutor Happy Valley, SA
To assist them in the holistic learning process. Tutors should be able to provide competent and effective guidance to their students by not only helping them solve a problem or complete a task, but also providing them the tools required for independent learning capabilities. I believe my strengths as a tutor includes the ability to empathise with…
Scott
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Scott

English Tutor Upper Sturt, SA
Allow the student to progress without barriers. The tutor should be able to pinpoint aspects of the student's work that require more focus. Keep the information tailored to this focus. I listen to the students and cater to their needs. I have a more complete understanding of my fields than most others do. I organise my tutoring and teaching…
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Olivia

English Tutor Upper Sturt, SA
I believe the most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is be able to teach them skills that they can use in their studies after they are finished with a tutor. Obviously it is a tutors job to teach them the task at hand, but I believe a great tutor is able to teach the student skills that will allow them to do better in school…
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Charlotte

English Tutor Stirling, SA
A tutor can be really influential for each student they instruct. Not only do they have a significant impact on the learning outcomes for the student, but also on their passions and interests. In my experience, having a knowledgeable and enthusiastic teacher can foster a deep affection for a learning area or subject. For example, the care and…
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Edmario

English Tutor Coromandel Valley, SA
A tutor should illuminate the skills, information and methodology on which academic excellence is predicated, thus enabling students to undertake work with confidence and awareness. The communication of this guidance -- and the guidance itself -- should be tailored to the individual's own needs. I am perceptive, patient, and good at articulating…
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Suyeon

English Tutor Hawthorndene, SA
The personalisation of learning is the most important thing I consider a tutor can do for their student. There is no one-size-fits-all study skills as every students have different interests and strengths. Therefore, I believe it is important to truly incorporate their interests and maximise their strengths in tutoring, for the students to build…
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Hanna

English Tutor Hawthorndene, SA
I consider the most important thing a tutor can for a student is to lead them on a path so that they might discover the answer themselves, and not give them the answer straight out. As a trained facilitator, I believe I would be able to identify my student's needs and work with them to fulfill those needs. I also have a proficiency in written…
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lucas

English Tutor Hawthorndene, SA
The most important part of being a tutor is ensuring all pursuits are cerebral and remaining disciplined when working with children. If you start moving off-topic then the essential time has been wanted for both parties, at the same time however you must also ensure that the children do not get board, overall productivity decreases when students…
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Prateek

English Tutor Aberfoyle Park, SA
Help them improve their grade so they can reach their goals. I used to be bad at mathematics to begin with so I can predict where a student might have problems and prepare a way to help them beforehand. I am also a people person thus I am quite comfortable interacting in one on one…

Local Reviews

We and our son Charlie, are very happy with Griffith’s tutoring.
Samantha

Inside IronbankTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 5 student Mia worked through **fractions** and practiced both division and multiplication, with real-world currency examples to strengthen understanding.

In Year 11, Ethan focused on **trigonometric equations** and explored applications within circular geometry using step-by-step diagrams.

Meanwhile, Year 12 student Sarah tackled **integration techniques** and investigated how particles move in magnetic fields as part of her advanced physics studies.

Recent Challenges

A Year 11 student hadn't completed enough revision between sessions, which meant when it came time for his physics and maths tests, he was less confident choosing the right equations ("Hadn't done much revision between our last two sessions so needs to get plenty done…").

In Year 9, a student understood new algebra concepts during lessons but struggled with homework independently—this gap showed up especially when facing unfamiliar problem types at home.

A primary student repeatedly mixed up cents and dollars in money questions; even after practice, these small misunderstandings lingered into weekly homework.

Recent Achievements

One Ironbank tutor noticed a Year 9 student who, after weeks of hesitating to ask for help, started openly explaining how she solved maths problems aloud rather than working quietly in her head.

In Year 11 physics, a student showed real initiative by increasing his own revision time before upcoming tests—he arrived with self-made notes and could clearly outline where he needed more practice.

Meanwhile, a primary student who'd previously guessed at division questions is now pausing to use the correct steps and finished all ten problems without errors for the first time.

What they say about our tutoring

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I just wanted to express my thanks to you and my son's tutor Sam. With his assistance Grady improved his maths results from virtually failing the subject to achieving a very respectable B + for his end of year  11 final grade. Sam was personable and patient, encouraging and motivating. Even though my son has decided not to continue studying maths in year  12 , I am delighted with the results he was able to achieve ,and the confidence and self- belief he attained. Please pass these comments on to Sam. Again, thank you so much.

All good so far, both Will and I are very happy with Ben. He is good value. Highly recommend him.

Our tutor is Anthony. We have found his interaction with our son Benn has proven very rewarding. Benn has taken to Anthony and sees him as a mentor as well as a tutor. He has only praise and admiration for Anthony. At our discussions with Benn  after each tutorial Benn has a renewed interest and passion for Math. Anthony and Benn seem to have similar interests in physics and sciences which I think helps. He is also providing and encouraging Benn with his confidence not just in math but in all things. I would like to offer our satisfaction and praise in Anthony's professionalism and he is a testimonial to your business

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 Stirling Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Scott Creek Primary School.