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Mount Colah's tutors include a six-year international school science teacher with postgraduate credentials, an HSC State Ranker and Olympiad awardee, accomplished peer mentors and netball coaches, experienced private tutors in maths and English, a youth group leader, and multiple high-ATAR graduates—plus creatives recognised for academic excellence in design, music, writing, and STEM competitions.

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Kevin
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The most important thing a tutor can give their student is the sense of confidence. It contributes to their level of understanding and engagement to learn more advanced topics. I believe that my track record for high achievements in mathematics and my interpersonal skills developed through my time in the retail industry are strengths which benefit…
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Encourage the student to be curious about what they are learning and help them realise that with perseverance and hard work, anyone can master mathematics. I regard myself as a patient person who is willing to help people thoroughly understand what they are learning, which I believe is very important in mathematics as every new concept builds on…
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Parul
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Tutor can develop love for subject in students, can help them to remove their hesitations and weaknesses if any, as tutor can give individualised attention to students. He can be a mentor, a guide and a friend to his students. He can help students master the concepts well by giving them intensive practice. He can motivate his students to excel in…
Rebecca
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to be able to listen and understand from the students perspective, so that they are able to teach them in the manner that is best for the student. At the end of the day, if the student is able to gain the satisfaction of conquering even the smallest of concepts with the help of their tutor,…
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Tutor has to be a friend first, then only student can get most. The environment where student learn is the major thing, every tutor must create a open learning environment. I am good at maths and from my schooling as well my teachers used to allow me in teaching. They used to encourage me as i have capacity to make people understand of the…
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Make complex terms simple and easy to understand Concept understanding Focus on practical…
Joshua
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I believe patience and confidence is the most important quality of a tutor for students because it always takes time for students to build trust with their tutor and not be scared of asking questions or making and learning from mistakes, and a trustworthy tutor makes the process quicker. Furthermore, I believe quick analytical thinking is…
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Help them achieve their academic whatever they may be whilst ensure they enjoy and gain a full grasp of the content they learn. Throughout high school I placed a significant emphasis on my time management and communication skills , which I feel are key in standing out as a…
Madeline
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The most important thing to do as a tutor for the student is provide an encouraging environment with the right tools to enable the student to progress in the subject. It is important to build a trusting relationship with the student by being reliable, kind, and positive. My strengths as a tutor are my determination, my flexibility, and my overall…
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I believe it is the ability to reach out to a student and ensure there weakness in particular subjects are overcome and maximising there overall marks. Whilst also teaching the them techniques they can utilise when they hit a issue. Furthermore, preparing them for exam situations where they will be under pressure by teaching them techniques they…
Shapour
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Make friendly environment for students to enjoy the session and feel them free to challenge me. Using more examples to convey the subject’s goals in the understandable way. Make easy the complex questions to understandable level for students. Motivate students to do the examples as much as they can for better…
Pak
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The tutor provides examples, alternative ways to approach and understand the questions, reinforce their understandings, as well as providing more variety of the questions to the topic. I am able to explain the concept to them, providing them with examples, and assisting them to approach the questions. I can help them to simplify the question and…
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To me, the most important thing for a student to gain from tutoring is self belief and confidence in their work. As when they feel more confident they will take tasks head on which will help improve their technical skills in the subject as well. I am very patience person who confidently believes that anyone can accomplish whatever they put their…
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Provide personalised support to students by tailoring lessons to meet their individual learning needs, aiming to give them the confidence needed to excel in the subject. Develop a structured lesson plan for the term, organising the content to be covered in each session and informing the student about upcoming topics. Understanding each student's…
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Tutors help foreground the development of confidence in what lies within the mind of students that enhances their ability to express thoughts and opinion essential for adult life. A tutor also becomes a trustee of the student, whom insecurities are revealed, and therefore solutions can be found based on the bond created between the two. The…
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I believe that a tutor should tailor their teaching to the student that they are teaching. This could involve motivating the student and getting them to enjoy the subject by for example giving them incentives to complete work by rewarding them with food or snacks. Communication is also highly important. A good tutor would discuss the student's…
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The most important things a tutor can do for a student are: -help them -make sure they understand not just do work -also tell them you dont have to be a high achiever to succeed, anyone can aim high still do everything they wish, as long as they put in the effort needed to accomplish their dreams. My strengths as a tutor are, I was never a high…
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A trait I consider to be very important as a tutor is being a good leader. They should be very responsible for their actions, meaning that they will ensure each tutoring session is effective for the student. They should also be assertive, trustworthy and mindful, which helps them offer guidance to other students. Lastly, they should keep an open…
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I believe that the most important thing that a tutor can do is be proactive when carrying out their tasks and roles. They must ensure that they are actively attempting to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of a student, so that programs can be established that cater to the student's specific needs. I strongly believe that I am a calm and…
Matthew
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As a tutor, I believe that the most important things I can do for my students are to tailor my teaching approach to their individual learning styles, provide them with individualized attention and support, and encourage and motivate them to overcome academic challenges. I have strong technical knowledge, problem solving skills, communications…
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I believe my main objective is not just to make a student smarter, but to also make a student confident in their ability to answer questions. This is something I know I can provide for students. My experience in tutoring has given me an appreciation for patience, and understanding that learning takes time. I try my best to make students understand…
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As simple as it may sound, the most crucial duty a tutor must do is teach and not just teach the simple topic, but to face it with a vast amount of understanding and various methods. In fact, learning multiple ways to approach a problem will assure a robust understanding of the subject. I strongly believe that making the student focus and tackle…
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- Give them confidence that they can achieve their goals in a subject. This should eventually eliminate almost all negative thoughts and distractions so they can perform with the best ability in a test situation. - Provide them with a level of conceptual understanding that they can rely on if their high school does on suffice. - Give them the…

Local Reviews

Jay-T really liked Kerry and in the one session, saw real value in getting his help
Gary

Inside Mount ColahTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 9 student Liam worked on solving linear equations, including making x the subject and handling fractions and negatives.

Year 10 student Ella revised algebraic techniques by rearranging equations and tackling simultaneous equations using practice problems.

For Year 11, Sam focused on standard deviation and measures of spread in statistics, as well as representing data through cumulative histograms and Pareto charts.

Recent Challenges

A Year 8 student was hesitant to write out full working in algebra, often "prone to working on line," which led to confusion when reviewing multi-step problems.

In Year 11, one student skipped reading the textbook before lessons and attempted questions only after explanation; as a tutor noted, "I feel that he doesn't see the value in doing the work."

Meanwhile, a Year 6 student repeatedly avoided using visual aids for decimals and struggled with number placement in formal multiplication. This sometimes left them feeling stuck mid-question, unsure of the next step without external prompting.

Recent Achievements

One Mount Colah tutor noticed a big shift in a Year 10 student who used to hesitate with algebraic concepts—this week, he completed several challenge questions almost entirely on his own and started laying out his working more clearly.

Another high schooler who'd struggled with measures of spread previously was able to tackle complex examples independently by the end of the session, after just a bit of initial guidance.

Meanwhile, in primary sessions, one student who often waited for help now volunteered answers during multiplication practice and finished all ten problems without prompting.

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 Hornsby Shire Library & Information Service—or at your child's school (with permission), like Mount Colah Public School.