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Stela
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Guide them to reach their desired goals in life. Cooperative Good thinker…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make sure they feel supported and allow them to take the lead. Students need to have the ability to decide what to study in tutoring classes and be able to study with the tutor after sessions independently. I can create a comfortable and supportive environment for students as I am patient…
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As a tutor, I believe the most vital role I can play for a student is to serve as a reliable guide on their learning journey. It's about being present to help the student navigate challenges and celebrate their successes. I perceive myself as a partner dedicated to the student's growth and understanding. I consider it of utmost importance to…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to listen to them carefully and attentively showing all engagement towards the student. This allows the tutor to understand what is difficult and what is easier for the student and at the same time displays to the student that the tutor cares and wants to better the student's life. I am…
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The most important thing a tutor can provide to their student is trust, compassion, consideration and most importantly, the ability to pass knowledge onto their student fluently, calmly and in a way which is fun and interesting. My strengths as a tutor are my personal experience as a student and various learning styles that come with different…
Ruth Kanmani
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A tutor should be able to and simplify a particular concept making it easier for a student to understand. A tutor should also be able to motivate the student and provide constant encouragement when the student is feeling demotivated. A tutor should also be able to adapt and improve teaching styles depending on the student and their progress. It…
MANISHA
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The most important thing a tutor does for his students is boosting the morale of their weak students and providing them assistance accordingly because every student has a different grasping level so, unlike a teacher, the tutor has to modify his teaching methods and strategies according to his students. I am very determinate and passionate about…
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Successful tutors listen and communicate early and often with parents and teachers. Communication and collaboration with all stakeholders are key factors to student success. When tutors focus on goal setting, creating benchmarks and planning backwards, this sets students up for academic progress. Awesome Guide Motivator, Enthusiastic, Good…
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To interact more with the student and make sure they are understanding things better and/or are facing any difficulties, but also appreciate them on their improvements and encourage to do better and never be satisfied with being average. I try to make sure the student is comfortable while interacting with me and guess where he/she is falling…
Mary
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make sure a student can fully understand topics that have previously been difficult. I do not think it is not enough for a tutor to simply talk through the topic with the student and expect them to understand it. A tutor should explain the topic to the student and then, after more study…
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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…
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Extension is one of the most important thing available for high-achieving students to stimulate, extend and enrich their high intellectual ability and potential. I have extensive experience in designing, setting and implementing teaching and learning programs responsive to the learning strengths and needs of students across full range of…
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Be patient and understanding and realise that each student has different needs, and that the best way to help each student is to alter the tutoring experience to they needs. Additionally being clear with the student of what their goals are from the beginning and reassuring and instilling confidence in them that they can achieve them. I think my…
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There are a lot of qualities that go into being a good tutor. I believe some of the most important skills for the field is patience and communication. As I am working with students and their respective area of difficulty in learning, it is important and a priority for myself to approach any circumstances with patience at all times. This is an…
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Can change the students’ life by recreating their mind. 1. Passionate teacher . 2. Easy , simplistic way of teaching 3. Thorough- detailed explanations 4. Punctual 5. Finishes course within time. 6.…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for student is to encourage them to do their best, and help them develop a passion for the things they are learning so that they don't develop a resentment for school like many children do. I am able to explain challenging concepts in a simple manner (quite like explaining meiosis to a 5 year old) and I am…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for the student is to take time to understand their expectations and needs as well as motivate the student to do better using appreciation and engagement. As a tutor, using relevant and relatable examples to explain concepts, providing important tips to remember and understand is the content are my…
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I consider encouragement and patience as the most important things a tutor can do for a student. As school can be stressful, being supportive and persistent toward the student is beneficial and can make them more receptive to wanting to learn. Having patience is also very important for tutors as some students may not understand a concept and the…
Jordan
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is teaching the student to adapt to and overcome any and all learning challenges by looking at a problem from all angles. I believe in a laissez-faire teaching style, which puts more responsibility on the student to identify their mistakes and overcome whilst giving hints when they could be…
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The most important skill a tutor can do for a student is help them develop the skills to tackle questions independently rather than simply telling them the answer. I listen to the student and try to explain concepts in ways the student can…
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I consider the understanding of the student to be important and making sure that they achieve progress. I make sure that they properly understand and they find the session satisfying. I also make sure that I am easy to talk to so that there is clear communication between the tutor and student. I also think that it is important to make sure the…
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Not only being able to teach the content but making the students feel comfortable and confident in the subject. I’m confident in efficiently teaching a subject and will make sure that I understand the content fully before tutoring…
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Helping them to understand the right way to gain knowledge, either through the ability to scan and pick out relevant details or the ability to summarise key points. Another thing is to pass on the passion towards the subject to motivate students to push on. Straightforward, calmness and knowledge are my strengths. I'm passionate about science and…

Local Reviews

Stephanie our tutor for Loki has been great. Loki is enjoying the sessions and in the short time we have seen him becoming more confident. Truly appreciate your assistance in getting Loki up to speed. Rest assured if I hear of anyone looking for a tutor I will send them your way!
Jason, The Gap

Inside Mount Coot-thaTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 7 student Lauren focused on calculating area and perimeter for a housing plan, as well as applying formulas to real-world measurement scenarios.

In Year 10, Will reviewed parabolas and practiced using the quadratic formula while preparing his assignment, working through both graphing and equation-solving steps.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Lily concentrated on solving simultaneous equations by substitution and elimination, then circled back to strengthen her understanding of inequalities from earlier in the year.

Recent Challenges

A Year 10 student struggled with organizing notes between school and tutoring, often writing in random places and leaving their notebook at school; as a tutor noted, "notebook left at school, still needs to begin taking notes in a separate notebook." This made it harder to review methods for algebra and inequalities later.

In Year 7 maths, another student didn't complete assigned homework on time, missing practice with fractions and word problems.

A senior student relied heavily on the calculator during quadratic equations but skipped recording working—resulting in confusion when errors appeared.

The anxiety of forgetting steps showed up right before tests, leading to last-minute cramming rather than steady revision.

Recent Achievements

One Mount Coot Tha tutor noticed a real shift in a Year 10 student who, after struggling with parabolas earlier in the term, was able to complete all related questions independently by lesson's end and even explained her working out.

A Year 8 student has begun flagging specific maths problems she finds challenging rather than skipping them, showing new initiative and ownership over her learning.

Meanwhile, a Year 3 student who previously hesitated with times tables now confidently recalls nearly all of them and applies mental strategies for tricky ones without prompting.

What they say about our tutoring

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My daughter Jasmine has been tutored by Thomas Ban in maths for the past few years. She recently was accepted into the gifted and talented class for year 7 at Stella Maris and also received an "Outstanding" grade (highest grade possible) for Maths this year. We just wanted to thank Thomas Ban for the wonderful work he has done with Jasmine this year. We feel that she has received these grades due to Thomas tutoring. He has challenged and pushed her to work harder and improve her maths. He is also extremely professional and courteous.

Aryo is very happy with Brittany and looking forward to see her which is a good start !

I am confident that Mandeep's approach is just what Hugo and Havier need to lift their confidence and capabilities to be the best they can be.

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 Kenmore Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Chapel Hill State School.