Tutors in Manahan 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.
I believe the most important thing a chemistry tutor can do is help students build the confidence and skills to learn independently. A tutor's role isn't only to explain concepts, but also to equip students with the strategies and mindset to approach new material independently. By guiding them to understand the basics deeply and think critically,…
One of the most important things aside from assisting the student is to be a mentor to them. Being able to provide support and advice to improve on their study routine, increase their efficiency gives motivation, which is essential for improvement. My strengths would include the ability to understand where students struggle to understand concepts,…
The important thing a chemistry tutor can do for a student is to assist students in overcoming their challenges with a patient and empathetic approach. Given students' difficulties at school, tutoring sessions should provide a supportive and stress-free environment. Moreover, each processes information at their own pace. Therefore, besides helping…
Knowing something is a whole story, but teaching what I know is a completely different level. The most important thing is that tutors are able to summarise while teaching and ensure the repetition in each lesson. Also, maintaining a healthy relationship with students is significant for both parents' care and students' comfortable learning…
I have experiences with tutoring peers and younger students, both face-to-face and online, and is described as very approachable and helpful. Aside from offering help with Maths, English, Chemistry and Economics, I can also provide mentorship for students who are interested in the Doctor of Medicine program (namely UMAT and interview tips).…
Assist students to achieve desired academic outcome.
Clearly explain basic and difficult concepts.
Engage, inspire and encourage students................ I have strong academic knowledge and experience in tutoring. My favourite teaching subjects are maths, science, biology and chemistry. Knowledge, motivation and passion are my…
The most important thing a chemistry tutor can do for a student is to teach him the problem solving skills, and motivate him to apply his skills on any problem he faces. After gaining experience with several types of personalities, I am now a tutor that understands how the student thinks. I motivate the student to figure out the solutions himself…
The most important thing a chemistry tutor can do is build a strong relationship with their students to personalise their learning and make it relevant to their interests. It is also important for tutors to be good listeners, encourage and motivate their students while maintaining professional boundaries. My strengths as a tutor include explaining…
As a chemistry tutor, it is important to be communicative with the students where ideas and thought process can be discussed so that learning can be improved. Communicating with a positive attitude will encourage students to try their best even when mistakes are made as doing something is better than nothing. - Being about to break down complex…
One of the most important things when tutoring is to maxmise your effort to help a student in any way possible, without actually doing an assignment/answering the question for them. I believe my role as a chemistry tutor is to help grow self-efficacy and to empower my students, so they are confident in tackling any problem. I am well spoken and…
The most important thing that a chemistry tutor can do for a student is to reinforce a strong foundation in different concepts and confidence in extending these concepts. Strong foundation allows for the student tackle complex problems by breaking it down to its simplest form. This skill is also easily extendible not just to the subject matter but…
Tutors fill a different role than teachers and parents, and that puts them in a unique position to support students. Personal relationships are foundational to student success -- the more connected a student feels to his or her tutor, the more the tutor creates trust and respect, essential ingredients for students to learn well. When a chemistry…
The most important thing I can do as a chemistry tutor is create a comfortable, judgment-free space where students feel confident asking any question. When they feel supported, their understanding, results, and self-confidence naturally improve—helping them succeed in their studies! I’m a patient and adaptable tutor who tailors each lesson to…
I believe it is important for tutors to build students' confidence and boost their self-esteem. It is important to acknowledge that a student is doing well when they truly are; to encourage them to be resilient when it gets tough. This way students are able to conquer any challenge without fear which enables them to learn more effectively. This…
I think an important role tutor must be able to do is to be able to adaptable in their teaching style to cater to the needs of students. Additionally being relatable and exploring how this knowledge can be expanded to world wide applications. I believe tutors need to make strong relationships with both students in order for them to feel…
What I consider to be the most important things a chemistry tutor can do for a student are build self-confidence, without this they will not believe in themselves and their ability, and therefore will not make the improvements they are capable of, inspire them to create their own goals, both long-term and short term, big and small, and of course,…
Whilst a chemistry tutor is only present with their student for a limited time, they can help by providing a clear understanding of what the syllabus wants and giving resources. They are also there to answer and clarify a student’s questions and assist in developing a structured work routine. Since I have recently completed the HSC and have…
- connections with students
- passion to teach for the benefit of ither people
- teach my students values, about discipline and hard work that they can apply to other areas of their life. - strong communication skills. I noticed this within my participation within the electrical engineering society as a HR member.
- engaging and enthusiastic,…
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is being empathetic and understanding as this allows the student to feel seen, valued and respected, and it will motivate them to pursue their studies. It is also important to cater to every student's needs by providing individualised lesson plans, worksheets, topic tests and mock exams with…
The most important thing a tutor can do is to help a student understand the syllabus of the subject and feel confident in answering any questions that can be in upcoming exams. I have finished my HSC only last year which allows me to understand the pressure students feel towards upcoming exams. This allows me to teach in a certain way that makes…
Tutor needs to be patient and polite enough to answer the same question again and again until other person understands the concept I switch to different levels according to the level of math knowledge other person has. I can use different methods so that other person has a clear concept. Moreover, teaching with real life applications work for…
Emotionally support them and help them achieve their goals. Ensure that they're doing well in class and achieving the highest possible results in their exams. Give them help when it's needed, even if it's outside working hours. I believe I am very patient, I try to put myself in the student's shoes to better understand their weaknesses and figure…
Exposing students to a wide variety of questions ranging from easy-hard as well as hsc style questions will allow students to benefit most from lessons. A student can also be exposed to repetition via theory questions as it will allow them to understand the fundamentals in the long term. Most importantly tutors need be actively engaging with…
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
My daughter and I are both very happy with Thibault. She has only had one session with him but said he was good at explaining and he was able to answer her questions. He was also encouraging, punctual and very polite. We are very happy to continue with him.
I am more than happy with Daniella. She is a lovely girl and Emma is getting a lot out of her lessons.
My daughter and I are both very happy with Thibault. She has only had one session with him but said he was good at explaining and he was able to answer her questions. He was also encouraging, punctual and very polite. We are very happy to continue with him.