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Wafa
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Wafa

Chemistry Tutor Belconnen, ACT
A tutor's ultimate goal should be to help students become independent learners and to be confident. Creativity and enthusiasm for teaching and the ability to connect with children (or with older students), on a personal…
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Cooper

Chemistry Tutor Giralang, ACT
I believe that patience is definitely a major aspect of tutoring. There is nothing worse than being expected to understand something and being unable to go back and revisit it, simply because the tutor is impatient or not understanding/empathetic enough. Another important aspect I would say would have to be teaching slowly where needed and not…
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Kashish

Chemistry Tutor Belconnen, ACT
Showing the right path to your students and not judging them for their mistakes. Act patiently. Communication, Patience and…
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Xiaoyang

Chemistry Tutor Belconnen, ACT
get to learn about student patiently and teach based on students' overall ability as well as encouragement strict and patient and…
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Bihan

Chemistry Tutor Lawson, ACT
Guide them, show them the way they should go for. Teach less but teach the way students can understand. Ability to understand the students better and teaching based on…
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Angus

Chemistry Tutor Bruce, ACT
A tutor must understand the difficulties of every student and let them have their own way to explore. I believe that I am able to illustrate many complicated concepts with a simple analogy, which the student will have a better understanding and memory of…
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Sakib

Chemistry Tutor Lawson, ACT
1. Create a safe and supportive learning environment. 2. Listen closely to the student’s needs and tailor the tutoring sessions accordingly. 3. Encourage the student to ask questions and foster critical thinking. 4. Identify areas where the student needs help and provide guidance. 5. Provide resources and materials to help the student…
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Julia

Chemistry Tutor Crace, ACT
Improve a Student's Study Skills A good tutor would help a student by forming him in such a way that he will no longer require help. He will then instill those executive study skills that will serve him well in academics and in life. Skills like organization, task initiation, focus and time management are essential to being a great learner. I am…
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Upeksha

Chemistry Tutor Casey, ACT
A tutor can improve a students' knowledge as well as his attitudes. He can guide them to be a better citizen in future. Students future is dependents on teacher. My subject knowledge is the very first strength.The way of guiding students.my patience towards students.Friendly nature with them.Ability of preparing nice lesson…
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Jinan

Chemistry Tutor Nicholls, ACT
I really believe that the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is be patient towards them and make them feel comfortable to keep asking for help again and again. I once had a tutor for Specialist Methods in Year 11. He would teach very fast and not make sure that I had fully understood the topic. He'd also get very impatient, to the…
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Tumi

Chemistry Tutor O'connor, ACT
Provide a different explanation for their questions and provide additional time to grasp and develop concepts and skills. I have a strong grasp of the concepts required for the subjects and I am able to develop a good rapport with…
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Ranjana

Chemistry Tutor O'connor, ACT
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for any student is to make them believe in their own capability. Secondly, make them value education and enjoy the process. I break concepts down into small bits and give relevant examples. I focus on concept understanding first and then practice. I have always been one of the top students in school…
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Maximus

Chemistry Tutor Gungahlin, ACT
Build rapport and knowledge that is retained long-term and not merely short-term. Patience and clarity in speaking are what my core strengths…
Patrick
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Patrick

Chemistry Tutor Gungahlin, ACT
Provide an actual genuine relationship so the student can understand that the tutor is not simply there to teach but to talk to about anything. In my experience learning always works best when everyone can feel comfortable asking questions. When I was at school, any classroom that undervalued asking questions was bleak and difficult to grasp…
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Iulia

Chemistry Tutor Lyneham, ACT
I believe it is essential to understand your student, and adapt your teaching and communication style to benefit their learning style, age, personality, and knowledge. It is important for a tutor to really believe in their student, and do all they can to help them excel. I believe I have excellent communication skills as I am able to adapt to each…
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noor

Chemistry Tutor Gungahlin, ACT
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is identify any key areas for improvement academically and set goals together to maximise and successfully achieve those goals and reach new levels of academic capability. Additionally, it is also important for a tutor to have a respectful and a comfortable relationship with their student so…
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Preetham

Chemistry Tutor O'connor, ACT
The tutor should lead by example in everything which he teaches. The tutor should be a friend who understands the mind of students including their strengths and weaknesses. This I believe is the most important thing a tutor can do for a student. My creativity along with my ability to understand complex topics are my strengths as a…
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Navkiran

Chemistry Tutor Gungahlin, ACT
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are provide academic guidance, human connection, and consistency. My strengths are ability to explain difficult things in a simple way, connect with children on a personal level and understanding for the world of children, their emotions and…
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Anjusree

Chemistry Tutor O'connor, ACT
A good tutor will identify the student’s learning style so that they are able to present information in a way that has the greatest effect.Tutors should ascertain which building blocks the student is missing in their foundation of knowledge. Filling in these missing building blocks will establish a strong foundation on which they can build.A…
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Abhishek

Chemistry Tutor Franklin, ACT
To ensure that the student grasps the concept behind the science. Because when a student understands something fully with an example to explain it to someone else, it means they will remember it for a lifetime. The nexus of my focus is on sharing knowledge, note taking skills and personality…
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Nathan

Chemistry Tutor Franklin, ACT
scaffold work and break down concepts into simpler parts. I am adaptable. I can suit my style to the student, if they need super strict or if they need more relaxed and calm, I can do either…
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Jules

Chemistry Tutor Franklin, ACT
It's most important that a tutor makes the student enjoy learning. I believe I'm very patient. I am creative in terms of how I teach students. I try to find ways to make learning fun for them, so they'll see studying not as a chore but something to look forward…
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Michael

Chemistry Tutor O'connor, ACT
Generally, the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is create a supportive and engaging learning atmosphere that builds the student's confidence in the subject and sees them improve toward achieving their academic goals. More specifically for tutoring mathematics: (1) Build strong foundational knowledge (2) Explaining complex…

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Content Covered

Year 10 student Anise worked on applying the chain rule for differentiating compound functions and practiced algebraic manipulation within those problems.

For Year 11, Caledon focused on using radian measure in circular geometry and revising non-right angle trigonometry with the sine law.

Meanwhile, Year 12 Amit reviewed assignment content involving logarithms, exponentials, and explored how to use the second derivative to identify bimodal data points.

Recent Challenges

A lack of a clear lesson plan in one session led to darting between topics and reduced focus; as the tutor observed, "I will create a lesson plan for the next tutoring session."

In Year 11 maths, incomplete homework was an ongoing issue: Caledon repeatedly forgot to do assigned work, which limited review of new methods and delayed progress on organization strategies.

A Year 7 student avoided showing working in algebra problems, often writing just the answer—this meant missed chances to spot errors or build confidence.

Meanwhile, a senior student hesitated to ask for help even when confused by chain rule applications, echoing classroom reluctance and leaving gaps unaddressed.

Recent Achievements

One Melba tutor noted that a Year 8 student, who once hesitated to ask questions, now regularly prepares specific problems in advance and seeks help right at the start of each session.

In Year 11 maths, Anise showed clear growth by not only mastering differentiation but also independently applying integration to real-world area problems—something she struggled with before.

Meanwhile, a primary school student recently tackled more complex questions in class after weeks of basic practice; this was the first time they completed all end-of-lesson challenges without prompting from their tutor.

What they say about our tutoring

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Darren is a great tutor and I'm extremely happy. Fletcher has made amazing progress in the few lessons that he had had. Fletcher likes Darren and is comfortable with his teaching style.

Tutoring is going great for Tom and he has learnt more in 2 sessions with Austin than he has in maths at school this term. He actually passed his Maths exam!!!!!

We are very happy with Thomas so far, he seems to have a good rapport with my daughter, and she is progressing and building up her skills and confidence. Thomas is cheerful and very patient!

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 Belconnen Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Melba Copland Secondary School Copland Campus Years 10 - 12.