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Luscombe's tutors feature a UK Deputy Headteacher and Inclusion Lead with 15+ years' K–6 classroom and leadership experience, seasoned Queensland maths and science teachers with postgraduate credentials, high-ATAR achievers (up to 99.1) and subject award-winners, peer mentors, academic competition medalists, creative writing specialists, and passionate education undergraduates skilled in engaging students of all ages.

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    1000's of Happy Students

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Darsshana

Science Tutor Ormeau, QLD
I think that the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to be understanding of the student and the student's circumstances and best adapt to the student's schedule and learning method. I think that the tutor must learn to adapt to how the student studies and learns and try to find the best method or technique that will help the…
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Aadil

Science Tutor Ormeau, QLD
Develop a good study habit for the students. Sharing experiences from when I was in their position to build up their confidence. Make them understand the importance of time management. My strengths as a person who wants to tutor is that I am great at communicating with young people. I am very collaborative meaning I will be able to make the…
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Ebony

Science Tutor Ormeau, QLD
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to listen to them and understand their learning style as to understand how to best approach content and exercises. As a tutor, my strengths are that I'm patient and flexible, and I am open to trying as many different approaches and strategies as necessary to help get the content…
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Sienna

Science Tutor Ormeau, QLD
I consider the most important things that a tutor can do for a student to be providing them knowledgeable support in their academic journey and applying their past experiences of the education system to their teachings. Most of all though, understanding that keeping up with studies is very important, whether a student has fallen behind or wants to…
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Hindushree

Science Tutor Ormeau, QLD
- Ability to explain difficult things in a simple way - Ability to connect with children (or with older students), on a personal level to understand their cognitive and grasping abilities, which can be utilized to structure the tutoring sessions. I believe I have certain strengths that tutors must have: - Communication skills - Patience,…
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Lachlan

Science Tutor Belivah, QLD
The actual academics itself, while being at the core of the tutoring, is not the most valuable aspect. From my experience, most students do not have the care or respect for their instructors, and mutual respect in particular is essential, because mutual trust is otherwise close to impossible for many people. You must find a balance between being…
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Alissa

Science Tutor Belivah, QLD
While having a strong foundational knowledge of the subjects is important, I believe communication skills, patience and a drive to learn is what makes a good tutor. As a tutor, you have to have an abundance of patience because you are trying to assist with a concept they have previously struggled with, and hence may have convinced themselves they…
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Science Tutor Stapylton, QLD
I think being positive and encouraging is the best thing a tutor can do. With previous students I have tutored, I found that many of them lacked the confidence in themselves, making them less interested in the work and anxious about assessments. But breaking the question/concept down, encouraging them to try, suggesting different methods to…
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Bardia

Science Tutor Beenleigh, QLD
I believe a tutor's duty is not to necessarily improve the intellectual capability of their client, but rather, guide them in a way that allows them to harness their own learning potential through customised, carefully tailored programs specific to the individual. Whilst this may not necessarily be viable for every circumstance, it is the role of…
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Stephanie

Science Tutor Holmview, QLD
The most important thing is to understand the students misconceptions and how to correct the cause of that misconception. To ensure that their fundamental knowledge is corrected before pursuing more complex tasks. It is also essentially to show empathy and respect so they may respect you back and try their best for you. I am empathetic and…
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DANIEL

Science Tutor Eagleby, QLD
I can help the student regain confidence so that he or she can do what is required. I tutor students online with Ezymath, so I can tutor your child wherever you live in Australia. My sister has told me that I make complicated things easy to understand by getting to the core of the problem. She said that I usually said: "Look at it this way",…

Local Reviews

A very prompt response with my inquiry returned with a friendly a informative phone call.
Catherine Searle

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Content Covered

Year 6 student Milly focused on multiplying decimal numbers and revising the conversion between improper fractions and mixed numbers, working through both tutoring and school homework.

In Year 9, Jackson tackled trigonometry topics such as angles of elevation and depression, including practice with converting degrees to DMS (degrees, minutes, seconds) and understanding compass bearings.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student Sarah revised logarithmic equations and index laws, as well as applying the sine and cosine rules to a range of exam-style questions.

Recent Challenges

In Year 8 algebra, a student relied on mental calculations for steps—"I can do this in my head," they said—but missing written working meant negative signs were lost and errors multiplied.

In Year 11 maths, another student left Task 3 incomplete and hadn't contacted their teacher about Measures of Spread, delaying feedback and clarity.

Meanwhile, a Year 6 lesson revealed anxiety after missed school; confusion drawing diagrams led to frustration when interpreting geometry questions.

For one Year 4 session, multiplication tables were avoided during long division practice, slowing progress as "he kept mixing up which number to use."

Recent Achievements

One Luscombe tutor noticed a Year 9 student who had previously rushed through homework is now double-checking her division steps and even spots some of her own careless mistakes before asking for help.

In another session, a high schooler who struggled with equations involving multiple brackets can now solve similar problems confidently after working through several practice sheets together.

Meanwhile, a Year 5 student who used to rely heavily on prompts has begun verbalising each step when tackling tricky word problems—now explaining her reasoning aloud instead of waiting for hints. Last week, she completed all three multiplication tasks without any prompting.

What they say about our tutoring

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Mitch has been so wonderful with Nick and is doing an amazing job tutoring Nick, especially getting Nick focused on completing his maths homework. He has worked with Nick so well and has established a great working relationship with him. His patient demeanor is certainly a strong attribute and has made tutoring for Nick so much easier.  Nick has commented several times that 'he has learnt more with Mitch today than he has all week with his teacher'.

I am delighted with Domenic's tutoring. I was concerned about how the tutoring would go because Jake struggles with a high level of anxiety but Domenic has put him at his ease.  He has engaged very well with my son, and is enthusiastic, encouraging, knowledgable and organised. He explains concepts in a way that Jake can grasp them: Jake has had at least one 'ah-ha' moment in every session. Domenic is also always punctual and polite. He has made a big difference already to Jett's confidence and performance at Maths. I look forward to having him continue to tutor Jake through his HSC.

We are certainly happy and off to a great start. Edward has been great, punctual & helpful. I am confident this  trend will continue and George's math will only improve.

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 Beenleigh Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Norfolk Village State School.