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Larapinta's tutors include a former Head of Science with national teaching awards, a university lecturer and curriculum developer praised for student care, an ATAR 99.35 graduate and school medallist, accomplished academic duxes in maths and science, experienced youth mentors, and multiple degree-qualified educators—each bringing specialist subject expertise and years of hands-on guidance to K–12 learners.

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Samuel B

English Tutor Sunnybank, QLD
As a tutor my primary objective will be to understand the child’s interest and the following problem or areas of difficulty related to the subjects. Patience, passionate in achieving the goal, eagerness to upskill,…
Taran
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Taran

English Tutor Sunnybank, QLD
Understand the needs of the student and help them academically be more confident and also make them feel comfortable and confident so that they can ask all their queries. I can help the child understand that he or she can say whatever to me which they at times feel hesitant to ask in front of the whole class. This is an opportunity and time where…
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Vivekananthan
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Vivekananthan

English Tutor Sunnybank, QLD
I firmly believe these are some important things a tutor offers his/her student: 1.Set High expectations. 2. Establish classroom routine 3.Show that the tutor care about each student in the class 4. Be transparent and ready to help I think that my biggest strength is my confidence and willingness to always learn and try new things. This…
Avanthi
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Avanthi

English Tutor Sunnybank, QLD
To help students achieve success in their studies and develop an interest for the lessons and give them appropriate guidance and to make their future better. Communication Deep Understanding Strength Memory Attractive…
Nirmaljit
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Nirmaljit

English Tutor Runcorn, QLD
To make a person knowledgeable rather then just a money making machine. As Knowledge always wins when it is challenged. Students are living in the current era where they have plenty of distractions, but it is our duty to make them understand the importance of knowledge. My Strength, is my knowledge, My Quick Learning and adapting ability. I can…
Emily
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Emily

English Tutor Marsden, QLD
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to be consistent. The tutor needs to be calm, understanding and they need to have the students best interests at heart. I have a lot of patience, I understand that everyone has strengths and weaknesses and that everything can be learnt. Everyone has the capability, some people just…
Andrea
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Andrea

English Tutor Sunnybank, QLD
To prepare for class and constantly check up on their progress. Students often need help outside of class, which lots of tutors do not provide. I am always accessible outside of class hours, ensuring students get help whenever they need it. Another important thing is to motivate the student. I always felt inspired to study after my sessions with…
Simran
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Simran

English Tutor Coopers Plains, QLD
setting up a classroom routine Everyday get some new and energetic tips for students which makes them happier and energetic for every class they attend. Try to understand each child Let them know you care for them My strengths as a tutor are as i already mentioned that i am an avid learner too and the one which makes a child happy and makes…
Asraful
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Asraful

English Tutor Richlands, QLD
We help them to think openly, ask questions, improve communication. They can improve their skill of expressing their own problems. We can make them ambitious of their future. Have closed knowledge up to graduate level Mathematics and pedagogy, have experience on ethnomathematics and multicultural society, passionate to make Math easy, friendly and…
Vanessa
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Vanessa

English Tutor Runcorn, QLD
The most important thing for a tutor is to never give up on student, as well as always trying to find ways make study enjoyable. I am passionate about education, and will find the strengths of every…
Hui Han Hannie
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Hui Han Hannie

English Tutor Salisbury, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to impart good skills and knowledge and a keenness for learning. I am a responsible person who makes sure that the tutee learns from the sessions. I have a lot of patience and can explain things…
Michele
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Michele

English Tutor Crestmead, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do is listen to their student and work out the most appropriate way to help them. Not all students learn the same way, and it is integral to make learning desirable and achievable through modifying language used, providing appropriate examples and supporting students to feel confident. My strengths are being…
Jessica
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Jessica

English Tutor Marsden, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is work with the student at their own pace and find ways that work best for them. It allows for them to not feel rushed and be able to take their time and not feel silly. I like to interact with children. I am a dedicated worker and love to be organized. I like to interact with kids at their…
Alessy
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Alessy

English Tutor Springfield Lakes, QLD
For my students I know I can provide them with my patient and reliable nature. I believe I have quite a high tolerance, thus even if I may have to repeat certain concepts to a student I will take the time to ensure they will understand no matter what. Regarding my reliability, I pride myself on knowing that people around me can always ask for help…
Konstantin
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Konstantin

English Tutor Macgregor, QLD
The most important thing a tutor could do for a student is to make them more passionate and confident about their learning, as this will transition well past the tutoring period and into their future academics. Additionally, a tutor should help the student build good study habits that they can maintain independently. I'm very patient with people,…
Priyanka
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Priyanka

English Tutor Macgregor, QLD
Understanding the needs of every individual student and making sure that he/she can help the student in every way possible. Gaining the students trust and making them comfortable around you so that they do not hesitate to ask you anything is important as well. Just creating a homely environment while teaching so that it doesn't feel like…
Zarmina
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Zarmina

English Tutor Underwood, QLD
I think it is very important that a tutor really listens to what their student needs in order to cater to these needs. I always like to ask my students how they usually study and what they have found works best for them. I also like to introduce my students to other methods of learning that I believe may be beneficial to them, when working with me…
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Samia

English Tutor Nathan, QLD
To make them have command on subject and make them to love the learning. I am a PhD student in Economics. As tutor biggest strength lies in teaching Economics. I have been teaching Economics since last decade. I can engage students into activity based learning and manage to put my feet in their shoe.…
Jazmyn Raizel
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Jazmyn Raizel

English Tutor Springfield, QLD
1. Patience as every student has different levels of needs 2. Positive words: having treated my student(s) as my younger brother(s)/sister(s), I only pursue the best to them even if circumstances (grades/scores/situations) are not in their favor, I have never used the word "fail". 3.) Balance love with goals. Hence, strictness. 4.) Aside from…
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Zaakiyah

English Tutor Parkinson, QLD
Firstly to help them understand something that they may be scared or ashamed of not knowing. Also, to help teach special small techniques to quicken solutions. I'm super open and friendly and have a lot of patience, so I can sit and understand what the problem is before rushing and forcing the student to hop…
Natasha
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Natasha

English Tutor Algester, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for their student is to guide them and help them achieve their academic goals. Passing on knowledge and setting up strong foundations for a bright future is paramount in the duty of a tutor. I am passionate about subjects like Maths, English, and Science- hence why I excelled at them. This has allowed me to…
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Hamish

English Tutor Parkinson, QLD
The best thing a tutor can do for their student is to help them to realise their full potential. I have a passion for learning and I love to try and instil that passion in…
Sorcha
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Sorcha

English Tutor Parkinson, QLD
For me the best tutors I had through school were those who were infinitely patient and willing to put in extra time in order to ensure what they were teaching was fully understood. Especially for me it was important for teachers and tutors to recognise when I did not fully understand a concept - even when I thought I did - and persevere until…

Local Reviews

We're very happy with Ashi. She has helped Claudia a lot. She feels that she has almost caught up to her class again. Ashi has done a very good job.
Peter

Inside LarapintaTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 8 student Lily reviewed solving simultaneous equations and practiced finding the equation of a parabola using given points.

Year 10 student Marcus worked on completing the square for quadratics and revisited factorising quadratic expressions with step-by-step examples.

Meanwhile, Year 7 student Priya focused on probability concepts by constructing Venn diagrams and interpreting two-way tables to solve worded questions.

Recent Challenges

A Year 9 student left several homework tasks incomplete, particularly on trigonometry and algebra revision, which meant confusion lingered around positive and negative integers ("Homework needs doing and positive negative integers needs some work still").

In Year 11, over-reliance on the calculator during exams led to missed manual checking steps in fractions questions; as noted, "too reliant on calculator and does not try to work things out manually."

A Year 7 learner avoided attempting worded problems altogether, missing chances to build confidence with unfamiliar scenarios.

Meanwhile, a senior student began an assignment late, resulting in rushed planning and unfinished evaluation sections.

Recent Achievements

One Larapinta tutor noticed a Year 10 student who used to freeze on assignments now takes initiative—last week, she completed most of her statistics project independently and even double-checked calculations before asking for help.

A Year 8 boy, who often guessed rather than asked questions, has started openly seeking clarification during lessons and was able to choose the right formula for surface area problems without prompting.

Meanwhile, in a recent Year 6 session, a student hesitant with algebra began tackling practice problems solo and correctly applied the distributive law on her own for the first time.

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 Logan West Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like St Stephen's School.