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In my opinion, tutors have the responsability to ensure that the students have learned and correctly understood a topic. I always liked the metaphor building a car. A mechanic can tell you how to build it piece by piece but you can not replicate that process unless you have really understood it. In addition, tutors have an important role in…
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Being a tutor means more than just achieving marks; it is about instilling lifelong habits which will benefit the student in high school, university and beyond. As all students are unique, I believe that a good tutor will always learn how to improve their weaknesses and build upon their strengths to achieve academic success. As a tutor, you must…
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The most obvious thing would be that the tutor can ensure that the students can understand the topic but I feel that a tutor should also help a student find a subject they love. Even me up until grade 12 I was unsure what I really enjoyed and took both STEM and business subjects. I think a tutor should help kids understand that studying is not a…
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I believe being a good role model for a student is the most important thing a tutor can do. When a tutor serves as a positive role model, they provide students with an example to embrace and emulate. A tutor can influence a student's behavior, mindset, and work ethic through their actions and the way they present themselves. Throughout my diverse…
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To give students the belief back, to make them realise the possibilities are endless and that they are more than capable of achieving success in their life. I am very patient and dedicated. Have great interactions with teenagers and children who are eager and keen to learn and improve! Overall, having the experience tutoring students in my junior…
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Active listening is an important ability for developing trusting relationships between students and colleagues. This ability enables applicants to effectively absorb the feelings of the students, allowing the instructor to guide them in a favorable path as a result. Active listening makes people feel more supported, which can lead to increased…
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Besides the Academic part, a tutor can build confidence and impart positive attitude to the student, so that they can be successful in all walks of life. Ability to engage children and teaching them in an effective…
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One of the most important things a tutor can do is to build both a professional and friendly rapport with the students at the beginning. This helps to set a comfortable and safe learning environment. We all learn differently, in different ways, and at different times. A student may be a visual, auditory, or kinesthetic (movement) learner. Some…
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Making them believe in themselves and be confident enough to achieve excellence in their studies. I am friendly, open minded and a people’s person. I get along with children and most of all i am very…
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I think that the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make that student interested in what they are learning. Although students may not enjoy every aspect of what they're learning, if they can find even one thing that they enjoy, this could be enough. I am patient, determined, and kind to those that I tutor. So, I think that…
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Finding the pace of each child and developing the trust with them. Not giving up on any situation, and…
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I believe one of the most important things is to not only be there tutor, but to also be a role model. It's essential that you are able to share your knowledge and understanding in a calm and coherent way, and to ensure the student is happy and satisfied with the help they are getting. It is important to form a connection with them, so they feel…
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The most important things the tutor should do for a student are understanding where the student needs more help, which is the advantage a private tutoring can provide, being patient with the student's understanding, bringing the enthusiasm to the class so the student can be more energised, be well prepared for all the content thoroughly before the…
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I think the most important thing a tutor can do is provide methods of thought rather than action, which stimulates the student's abilities to confront problems. I think I am effective at identifying mistakes and correcting them in a communicative manner. I am an adaptable person but generally laid back. I also believe I have the knowledge in my…
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I believe that the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make the student have confidence in himself. This is because, as a tutor nothing brings greater joy than seeing your student succeed. One of my main strengths as a tutor is my experience with the International Baccalaureate program. The IB program is known for its rigorous…
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Help the student understand things and provide academic support. I have the ability to understand stuff rather than learn everything. That's a key strength. You can be a smart but that doesn't mean you can teach people. I know how to teach and be energetic and…
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The most important thing is to make them reflect on and understand certain topics. Also, make them enjoy what they are learning. My strengths as a tutor are patience, empathetic, humble, respectful, and…
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Being able to give a full and comprehensive understanding of a syllabus, AND to make the student confident. Because the more understanding and confident they are, the easier will it be for them to analyse and solve the problem, they might even become creative with the problems, which is essentially a phase of nirvana for students. I am helpful…
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Employing different learning techniques such that the students learn overall concepts and techniques rather than just a direct formula or process. This allows students to have a broader and firmer understanding, but also grasp the foundation of the problem. Interpreting and explaining difficult concepts simplistically Understanding learning…
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The most important things a tutor can do for a student all stems from support. Supporting the student and encouraging development is really important for establishing rapport and fostering improvement. Effective communication with parents is also incredibly important. This allows for accountability at home and that the effort that both the…
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The world is full of opportunities and chances to exhibit the potential of a person and wait eagerly for a platform to exhibit your skills that your life journey teaches you. This builds me so strongly and I am striving hard. The same ideology with current affairs along with strong foundational teachings is what I believe that I should give it for…
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Build the students competence and therefore confidence so they can solve problems and/or structure essays knowing they have the ability to do so and can achieve a great outcome using their own ability. A tutor should ensure the student fully understands the content they are learning and not just rote learning it. A tutor should make the student…
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Find their strengths and weaknesses. Keeping up their strength and improving their weaknesses. Constant encouragement as many find studying a stressful task. Communication skills Breaking down difficult concepts to simplified ways for efficient…

Local Reviews

Laoise has been really happy working with Jennifer and we're very pleased with how it's all been going and look forward to working more with her when the new school term resumes.
Grainne, Alexandria

Inside KensingtonTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Max practised addition and subtraction with four-digit numbers and explored algebra through interactive games, while also tackling a NAPLAN reading comprehension task.

Year 7 student Reuben worked on expanding brackets and simplifying algebraic expressions by grouping like terms, as well as reviewing more challenging homework problems.

For Year 8, Ella focused on solving equations with x-terms on both sides—including those resulting in fractional answers—and consolidated her understanding of index laws during the session.

Recent Challenges

In Year 8 algebra, one student often avoided writing out steps, choosing to solve equations mentally—"he was very fluent with the calculator," as a tutor observed, but over-reliance on it led to small errors and missed working in homework.

In Year 10 trigonometry, skipping units and failing to show sketches meant lost marks even when answers were correct.

Meanwhile, a Year 4 learner resisted tackling long division unless fully confident; this hesitation slowed progress in new maths topics.

In senior chemistry, back-checking sometimes turned into cosmetic correction rather than real error analysis, leaving calculation slips unresolved before tests.

Recent Achievements

A Kensington tutor recently noticed a big shift in Max's attitude toward reading—where he once dreaded reading aloud and froze up at mistakes, he now brings his own book to sessions and reads enthusiastically, even when he stumbles.

In high school maths, Reuben has started tackling challenging algebraic equations with less hesitation; after struggling with factorisation early on, he now solves GCF problems—even tricky ones—in a single lesson.

William also made a breakthrough in geometry by quickly recalling SOH CAH TOA rules for right-angled triangles and correctly identifying triangle sides without prompting.

What they say about our tutoring

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Things are going well. Chris is doing a very good job. Since the tutoring sessions, my daughter seems to be more positive and has stated that Chris is explaining the work well, which makes it easier to understand. I am confident that this was the right decision and can't wait to see the results.

I would like to commend Mandy on her fantastic work with Jack.  She has been so patient and we could not have asked for a better match with our son. Their hard work has paid off as we have received several comments from Jack's  teacher telling us how well he is going in maths and that there has been an improvement.

The experience has been great and the results speak for them self. My son gained confidence as a result of the tutoring and i would gladly recommend you to my friends and family. The tutor was very pleasant to work with and very approachable.

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 Green Square Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Kensington Public School.