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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…
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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…
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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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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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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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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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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…
Kayla
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The most important thing is for the tutor to care about the student, so you can learn to understand them as a person to learn how to teach them and gain respect. My strengths would be my comunication skills, i find as i am a talkative person i have developed some effective ways to get differents points across to people. I am also realiable, honest…
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Imparting an enjoyment of learning something new. I am only with the student for a short time compared to their time in school, so increasing intrinsic motivation to learn has a much greater effect in the long run, as well as decreasing the chance of burnout due to stress in the higher grades. Being able to engage a student through different…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to provide constant attention, care, and patience. Thinking back to how I was back in high school, learning can be a long and difficult process, and all my positive experiences in school included supportive, kind, and patient teachers. I believe that as a tutor, creating that environment for…
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I think the most important thing a tutor can do for their student is to help improve their confidence with subjects, not just by helping them with homework but by guiding them to the tools necessary to succeed. I believe that my strengths as a tutor are my ability to listen to students and to break down complicated tasks into achievable steps. I…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to be easily available to them. Often times a student may wish to clarify a quick concept or question outside of tutor times for homework or other purposes. By being easily available to the student, a tutor can spare a few minutes of their day to support and promote the student's learning.…
Shannon
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I think the main role of a tutor is encouraging confidence in their students. I have found that most of the time my students know the answer, they're just too afraid to say it. Or they may be on the right track and need a little guidance to fully understand a concept, making problem solving skills another thing that I try to pass on to my…
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The most important thing is to probably instead of spoonfeeding the information to the student, communicate the importance of practice, discipline and routine. Moreover, to guide them along with their curiosity instead of just giving them questions to do. I think my adaptability would be useful for fields that I might not be as experienced at. My…
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Being flexible and tutoring students in different ways that they adapted to. encourage students to express their thoughts before actually telling them the answer. non-judgemental I have 3 years of tutoring experience with high school students ranging from 13 to 17 years old. Thus, able to communicate effectively with students from different…
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A tutor must be patient and listen to how the student feels and explains their material. Without this we can't understand where the gaps are in the students knowledge OR whether they really do understand, but just in a different way. I have infinite patience, I can adjust my communication style, and I when faced with something unfamiliar I have…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to listen to their needs for their subject and pinpoint the exact cause for their frustration/ troubles. By first realizing the area of improvement time is used more efficiently for studying. Next the tutor should be able to connect and communicate with the student to understand their…
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When students are able to connect the dots of a topic and are completely able to understand the topic with the help of their tutors and inspire students from not liking the subject to explore the subject for future studies are the most important things I believe a tutor can do for their students The biggest strength of me as a tutor is that I have…
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Rather than teaching a student, the tutor inspires the student. It is vital for a tutor to provide the skills and techniques required to solve complex problems rather than teaching them how to solve these problems. Getting a student excited about learning is also pivotal as this provides a more engaging environment and increases their…
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I believe that patience and consideration are the most important things, as it can take very different amounts of time for people to understand concepts that I may have learnt at a faster pace, or that another student learnt faster. Flexibility is also important as everybody learns in a unique way, and what may help one person completely…

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.