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I believe it is important for a tutor to provide a wide range of examples for students to be able to grasp certain concepts. Furthermore, applications in the real world of the various concepts the students are learning are incredibly valuable, as it gives them a greater sense of purpose, knowing well what they are studying is not just to tick the…
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The most important things a tutor can do for a student is to build confidence and self-esteem. Often, people feel discouraged or left out when unable to keep up with their class. They become withdrawn and tend not to believe in their capabilities. By teaching a student challenging topics, I am simultaneously quelling all notions of…
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I consider patience, punctuality and fun are the best virtues of a tutor, allowing them to help the student reach their goals! I find that english and maths click for me so with that I find it easy to share my knowledge with…
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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…
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I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to recognise that all kids are different with unique skills and needs. This means adopting a personalised approach to tutoring wherein the tutor employs teaching methods and materials that are best suited to the individual child. This helps the child to feel understood and allows…
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I believe building a relationship with the student is one of the most important things a tutor can do for a student, as it allows the tutor to recognize that each student has their own unique learning styles. These can only be identified during a session when a rapport between the student and tutor is established, and once this connection is made…
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A good tutor should be all about building up a student's confidence, giving them helpful feedback, and providing personalized support. Boosting a student's self-belief is important because it makes them more motivated to learn. Giving feedback that's not just critical but also positive helps them see their strengths and areas to work on. And…
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I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is not just help them academically, but be there for them emotionally, helping them to understand themselves and giving them the resources to learn lifelong skills that they will carry into their work life and future. My strengths are that I am an active listener, patient, respectful,…
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I believe a tutor can do for a student is to help them in any possible way. I have worked as a private tutor and I believe that there are a wide range of things a tutor can do for a student. First is to be able to teach well and not be too harsh on the student as it creates discouragement. Being able to communicate and be patient will allow the…
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As a tutor, the highest priority to students to teach them to understand the motivations and purpose of study. Though understanding course content is important in its own right, I believe learning to learn, critical thinking, and structuring arguments are the skills that stick with the student past high school and into university and the…
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Understand their level of understanding so you can start at a position that suits their level of learning. Be patient. Continuous assessment to see if they are learning. Patience, understanding, a reflective…
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The most crucial aspects a tutor can offer are personalized guidance, instilling confidence, and promoting critical thinking. Tailoring instruction to individual needs, boosting self-esteem through positive reinforcement, and cultivating analytical skills empower students in their broader learning journey and future pursuits. My strengths as a…
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A tutor can notice the student's strength and nourish it through a structured set of activities that the student can do in class as well as independently. A tutor can also notice the areas of student's weaknesses and supply the student with a learning program that can tackle these weaknesses gradually and methodically. Additionally, a tutor is a…
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It is important to listen to the needs of learners and understand how they absorb information so the teaching structure can be adjusted accordingly. - The ability to explain information based on the listener's level of knowledge, interest, and comprehension. - The capability to repeat explanations several times without getting annoyed. - Complex…
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Being flexible in their approach, adjusting teaching methods to suit the needs and learning styles of the students. Creating a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment where students feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and raising questions. Establishing clear learning objectives with students and communicating them effectively.…
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I consider the most important things a tutor can do for a student to be providing the student with the toolbox to be able to solve problems effectively in the chosen subject. In addition, a tutor can provide the student with confidence and belief in oneself, which helps the student academically, and in general. My strengths as a tutor include very…
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Academic impact is a primary objective of a 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 tutor must…
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To me, a 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 manner in…
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Allow them to be able to reach their full potential in their academic studies and make sure they stay focused on their academic goals. Strengths I think that I have as a tutor is patience, communication and the ability to explain concepts, and expertise in the subjects I have…
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I think the bonding between the tutor and the student is very important. If the student doesn't feel comfortable talking to the tutor, he or she will never learn effectively. They need to be comfortable enough so that they can ask questions whenever they need to! I am a very easy person to talk to. I am not shy and am willing to speak up. As a…
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I think it goes without saying that a tutor should help their student/s to understand concepts so that the student can improve on their grades. But I believe that tutoring goes so much further beyond that. A tutor should strive to truly engage the student in their learning. A good tutor will motivate and inspire the student so that they are…
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No matter which subject the student is learning, s/he needs to know why s/he needs to learn it. Recently, Diane Tavenner, the innovator of American education encourages students to learn whatever they want by asking them to solve problem by themselves. In the field of applied linguistics, we call it 'boost input by producing output'. I believe…
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A tutor needs to be gentle and authoritative at the same time. There is a balance that needs to be maintained for healthy learning. As a tutor, making an effort to understand the student is much more important than just being knowledgeable yourself. patience, empathy, thoroughness, attention to detail,…

Local Reviews

Blair has only had three tutoring sessions so far but is really enjoying them. He and Suraj seem to be working well together. With each session they seem to be becoming more confident with each other.
Kerrie, Little Bay

Inside La PerouseTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 9 student Olivia worked through **simultaneous equations by translating word problems into algebraic form**, and practiced solving inequalities step-by-step.

For Year 10, Ethan focused on **trigonometry fundamentals including applying the sine and cosine rules to real-world scenarios**.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Sarah reviewed exam concepts such as calculating depreciation and percentage conversions, with extra attention on **unit conversions and significant figures for accuracy in answers**.

Recent Challenges

In Year 9 mathematics, one student's messy written layout in algebra and probability—"setting out still needs work"—made it difficult to spot calculation errors and slowed progress during multi-step problems.

A Year 11 student preparing for a science assessment admitted only on the due date that help was needed, missing the chance for meaningful feedback or revision.

In English (Year 10), limited communication about prescribed texts led to shallow comprehension; "attempts were basic and not satisfactory," as noted by the tutor.

For another senior student, anxiety around performance dampened motivation and made open discussion of challenges less likely.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in La Perouse noticed one Year 11 student, who had previously hesitated to ask for help, now openly checks her understanding by asking specific questions when she's unsure—especially after working through tricky simultaneous equations.

In a recent Year 9 session, a student who used to rush through problems is now carefully setting out each step while applying the sine and cosine rules, making far fewer errors than before.

Meanwhile, a Year 4 student who struggled with mental maths last term is tackling calculations more quickly and even volunteered to try an extra set of problems without prompting.

What they say about our tutoring

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Miah has done really well in her final maths exam! Her tutoring lessons with Alex are obviously working.

We are really happy with Harry, thank you. James is responding really well to him and he Harry has the knowledge and ability to hold the attention of a teenager who generally struggles with focus!

The tutoring with my son Jordan and Remy is going really well things he feels that the tutoring is beneficial and that he is getting a better understanding of the topics. He has the big exam tomorrow but Remy has been very helpful in getting him prepared and after the exam she has identified areas that Jordan needs to work on which is great.

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 Malabar Community Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like La Perouse Public School.