Tutors in Kensington include high-achieving graduates, experienced teachers, subject specialists, and passionate mentors from top Australian universities. Many have received academic awards or hold advanced degrees, and all share a genuine commitment to helping students succeed.
To me, a biology tutor must be able to effectively communicate ideas to students in a manner that allows them to understand the concept. Understanding of more conceptually difficult topics is a difficulty every student faces and is ultimately the barrier against marks. Being able to really connect with a student and portray the idea at hand in a…
The most important things I can do for a student are to provide clear guidance, foster a supportive learning environment, and encourage independent thinking. First, I believe in breaking down complex topics into digestible, step-by-step explanations, ensuring that students fully grasp the material before moving on. My role is not just to help them…
Whilst improving their grades is important, the most important thing a biology tutor can do is help their student find their love for learning, ensuring that they will push themselves to be curious. I can adapt my explanations well, if the way I am explaining something is not working for them I will try again in a different way, sometimes…
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…
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 biology 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…
I try my best to create a safe, supportive environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions, make mistakes, and grow. Confidence is key to overcoming challenges and taking ownership of learning, and it requires patience and understanding from the tutor. It's always important to understand and relate to the student, may it be sports,…
The most important thing would be to create a safe space for students, so they will feel welcomed and understood. This can build their confidence as well. Once they feel safe, the students can ask any question and tutor can help them and fill their knowledge gap. My strength would be perseverance, adaptability, and emphaty. I would try and give…
Identifying the best technique to teach the student is the best thing a biology 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…
Any tutor needs to know that learning can't be forced. What's important is for us to help them to ignite the flames of passion to learn a subject through a fun and interactive session. Which ultimately, helps them to better understand everyday life by applying what they learned. Like how everything can be formulated into equations and how food…
-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…
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 biology tutor to make the student feel comfortable and…
- Be understanding and create a comfortable environment for a student to ask questions and speak up when confused
- Try to understand them and their study habits; its really important to also build rapport rather then just focus on the work
- Keep their students engaged, make sure they are actively learning I believe my strengths as a tutor are…
Able to preview content for school as well as revising content for examinations. I feel the most important things a biology 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…
I think the most important thing I can do for my students is to help them achieve their goals or improve their grades by understanding what they understand from the content. Most of the time when Im tutoring, I allow my students to engage with the subject and try to explain what they're doing and giving them more confidence to try, make errors and…
One of the most important things a biology tutor can do for a student is to build their confidence in their subjects. By clarifying and helping them practice concepts that they have learnt at school, taking tutoring lessons builds their confidence in answering questions in school and during exams. A tutor should also be a mentor to their students,…
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…
The most important things as a biology 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…
I believe the most important thing a biology tutor can do is allow the student to see that they are so much more than their grades, but also giving them the tools they need to succeed academically, because at the end of the day, their grades will play a big part in the options they will have for future studies. I feel my biggest strength would be…
I would consider skills such as organisation, critical thinking and problem solving strategies to be the most valuable takeaways for the student, especially since the skills will always be useful long-term. I also think a biology tutor should be able to build up their student's growth mindset, giving the students the mentality and confidence to…
Try different methods as everyone is different, find something that is tailored for the student to help them excel more. I am very patient so I can explain multiple times with different methods until my student fully understands the topic. I have studied overseas so I have different approaches to the same question. I can speak English and Chinese…
Academic impact is a primary objective of a biology tutor. The result for a student may not always be dramatic, going from F to A+, but it can also involve slow progress. Always staying engaged with the student, periodically inquiring about their comfort in learning the subject, and creating a conducive atmosphere for learning are essential. A…
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…
Help them understand and grasp a concept or topic they are struggling with
Making sure that they know they are in a safe space
Ensuring that you listen to their parents, fellow teachers and them
Teach them how to improve their study skills I am understanding, so I listen to what the child needs and adjust my teaching according to that. I am…
In primary, tutoring often targets core arithmetic—addition, subtraction, times tables, fractions, and building number sense—while also pushing for deeper comprehension, not just rote rules. High school sessions shift to algebraic thinking, graphing, interpreting questions, and developing strong exam strategies. There’s a big emphasis on breaking down word problems, revisiting tricky homework, and test prep for NAPLAN or semester exams, always tailored to what each student finds hardest right now.
Recent Challenges
Some primary students rush through comprehension or maths tasks without fully reading instructions, leading to incomplete or off-target answers. In high school, it’s common for students to have scattered or unclear working, which makes multi-step problems harder to check and fix. Other frequent hurdles include forgetting materials, leaving homework unfinished, or spending revision time catching up on missed basics instead of moving forward—all of which can hold back progress and lead to confusion.
Recent Achievements
Tutors are noticing students becoming more proactive during lessons—regularly checking their own work, spotting errors, and making corrections without being asked. There’s a clear shift toward students verbalising their steps in maths and explaining their reasoning aloud, rather than rushing through problems. Tutors also report that learners are reviewing their test results with more care and taking the initiative to improve, showing greater confidence and ownership of their progress.
What they say about our tutoring
Madison has now had two sessions with Emma, they seem to be going well, Emma is very personable, has been working on some practice sheets with Madison for an upcoming maths test. All seems well so far.
It is going well with Gerard. Gerard is focusing on homework each week and then extending him in certain areas, such as fractions and decimals, which he finds hard. Luke has mentioned that he has learnt some new ways of approaching some problems and algorithms, which has made him feel more confident at school. Gerard has a lovely manner and appears to relate well to Luke.
Gabie really likes Michael and his way of teaching. We are very happy with him so far. I am very impressed with your staff so far.