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Mount Cotton's tutors include a university-level mathematics educator and school dux, a seasoned physics lecturer with a Master's and B.Ed, an IB 43-point scorer and academic prizewinner, experienced K–12 English and maths mentors, published young writers, peer leaders, Sunday School helpers, and high-ATAR graduates with specialist subject awards in sciences and languages.

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Emily
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Empower and encourage them to problem solve themselves and to find a passion for learning. I still remember my fifth grade maths teacher, his passion was contagious and infectious and still to this day he is in my top three favourite teachers of all time (and I’ve been studying for 20 years!). I have well-developed interpersonal skills, from…
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A tutor can boost a child’s confidence when he/ she understands the concept and solves the sums with a proper understanding. Setting small goals to complete big dreams. Keeping pace with school speed. Taking stress out of difficult subjects. I have done B.Sc. In statistics and B.Ed. With Maths and English as specials. Both the degrees with high…
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One of the most important things would be to develop a safe and supportive environment for a student such that he/she is able to willingly clarify any doubts they have. I am open-minded and quite friendly. With my previous students, I have been able to build a good repertoire and trust between us. I am also more than willing to share any…
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Help the student really connect and think about learning in a different manner. Learning doesn't have to be a chore and can be a thing the student can really come to enjoy. Making the whole experience a lot more pleasurable which in turn helps the student get the most out of learning. Also working on achieving that bond with the student will help…
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The most important thing an english tutor can do for their student is never let them lose their confidence and motivation. Before assessments most students are their worst enemy, stressing themselves out to the point in which they forget everything they have learned. I too have done this and know it comes from a lack of confidence. Therefore, it…
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I consider empathy, support, and patience to be core qualities tutors can offer students. With empathy, an english tutor can help students feel comfortable in being honest, distressed by external factors, and other obstacles they may have to overcome in their learning journey. Patience and support go hand-in-hand with one another as by showing…
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A tutor's key role is to provide personalised guidance, boost confidence, and address individual learning needs, fostering both academic success and personal growth. I aim to inspire students by imparting the importance of treating others without judgment. Creating a friendly classroom environment is a core aspect of my teaching approach. I am…
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Making sure that the student is understanding what the tutor is explaining and keeping the student motivated, as there isn't much use of a student being tutored if they cannot understand or if they are not motivated. I am able to explain things in a way that are easy to understand, I help the student stay out of frustration and help them approach…
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Ultimately help them understand the areas of study which are more difficult for them and in turn supplying them with the confidence to complete the subject at school knowing that they did the best they possibly could I am very patient and can establish many different ways to explain difficult terms or problems in order to make it understandable…
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Facilitate student towards becoming an independent learner by instilling self confidence to be the best that they can be is the most important thing I feel an english tutor can do for a student. Understanding and adapting learning styles to suit individual students, and dedication and patience to follow them through are my strengths as a…
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The most important thing tutors can do for students is create a safe, comfortable, and fun space for students to learn. My strengths as a tutor would be my ability to make people comfortable and break concepts down from start to finish, for students to fully understand and grasp…
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The most crucial role of an english tutor is to assist students in acquiring the ability to develop their own problem-solving skills. This empowers them to independently navigate through challenges without the ongoing need for external guidance, as they develop the necessary skills to tackle problems on their own. My strengths lie in my capacity…
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To be a succesful tutor I believe that one shouldn't just assist students with homework or exams, but offer a sense of guidance. If I was accepted I would seek to establish an open line of communication with my student, and encourage them ot reach out to me for any assistance beyond the constraints of the subject I'm formaly tutoring them in. I am…
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It is pivotal that the tutor is always easily approachable as otherwise shy students may be reluctant to ask the tutor questions and thus those shy kids may end up falling behind. In addition, I feel that tutors must always be supportive towards the student as any harsh or negative comments may severely hinder a students willingness and ability to…
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To fill in the missing piece/s to the puzzle so that students can understand what is being taught and be able to add to that and continue to learn and achieve. To provide the basic building blocks or foundation so that students can continue to build on their learning on their own. Ultimately to give them the confidence that they have the ability…
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I believe an english tutor's duty is not to necessarily improve the intellectual capability of their client, but rather, guide them in a way that allows them to harness their own learning potential through customised, carefully tailored programs specific to the individual. Whilst this may not necessarily be viable for every circumstance, it is the…
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The most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is to help them recognise the improvements and progress they are making. From a psychological perspective intrinsic motivation is important but extrinsic validation is equally so in a learning environment. When small improvements are pointed out and celebrated it is not only a mindset…
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I believe the most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is to help them in becoming more confident in their ability to do the work in the subjects they need help in. I think my strengths as a tutor are such things as: my patience, my ability to understand what it’s like to struggle in class, my ability to explain things multiple…
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I can help the student regain confidence so that he or she can do what is required. I tutor students online with Ezymath, so I can tutor your child wherever you live in Australia. My sister has told me that I make complicated things easy to understand by getting to the core of the problem. She said that I usually said: "Look at it this way",…
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To keep them proficient, motivated, confident, engaged and disciplined in their subject. It is important to be enthusiastic about the subject too to maximise a student's interest in it. My helpful nature, my patience and my interest in the subject matter. I have recent experience in the subject matter and didn't finish school too long ago…
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Be diligent and rigorous, making sure that they understand the fine details of what their are doing and why it is important, and not only just how to answer memorised questions. I am patient and persistent, and make sure that students understand everything in order to succeed in their subject. I am also knowledgeable in my specialty subjects as I…
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Being able to communicate to a student how to properly tackle any topics they appear to be having trouble understanding on their own while at the same time establishing in them self-confidence to ensure they'll be able to believe in their own intuition when the time comes for them to deal with unfamiliar concepts and problems they'll find…

Local Reviews

Electra is a Miracle Tutor! I have a very difficult, stubborn 16year old boy. Electra, somehow , got inside his head and now my 16year old is trying to improve. He is finally making an effort in a subject that he couldn't care less about, but is a core subject! I'm so very impressed by Electras Skill!
Kristan Mendelson

Inside Mount CottonTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Ella worked on understanding the order of operations (BIDMAS) and identifying rational versus irrational numbers.

In Year 10, Taylor practiced expanding algebraic expressions and rearranging equations using both worksheets and textbook problems.

Meanwhile, Year 12 student Jakob focused on financial mathematics by reviewing annuities and loan repayments through targeted practice questions from a General Maths worksheet.

Recent Challenges

A Year 11 student preparing for a General Maths test relied heavily on notes during revision, as observed in "revision before the test would be done without notes." This made it difficult to recall key steps independently.

In Year 9 algebra, another student skipped working out and showed only final answers—"requires more working out for question solution"—which meant sign errors went unnoticed until checking time.

Meanwhile, a senior student tackling annuities questions missed subtle mistakes in written work, leading to repeated confusion when reviewing past sessions.

During primary multiplication drills, one child continued counting on fingers instead of practicing mental recall; this slowed progress and made multi-step problems daunting.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Mount Cotton noticed that a Year 11 student, who previously needed regular prompts to show working out, has started writing each step for her solutions—a shift that's crucial for gaining marks on written exams.

In another session, a Year 12 student chose to tackle past exam papers independently and now works through most questions solo, only checking notes when truly stuck.

Meanwhile, a Year 3 learner who once hesitated with basic addition is not only completing sums faster but now chooses to play math games independently that involve new multiplication skills without waiting for help.

What they say about our tutoring

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It's all going really well Beaux breezed through a recent test of percentages that she and Tara had covered and which she had previously struggled with before. I will certainly recommend you to anyone who may need tutoring.

The tutoring is going well. Carla has a smile on her face after each session. Aisling is a great tutor.

Rowena is lovely and Sam feels comfortable with her which is great as he is quite shy.

English tutoring in Mount Cotton

Unfortunately not every school teacher is a good match for every student. Often the student might develop the sense that they are not smart because they don't understand their teacher's approach, but often it's just a bad match. No teacher is a perfect teacher for every single student, especially students who might need a tailored approach. A private English tutor can help.

It's truly incredible the way in which one explanation creates that "aha" moment whereas another creates confusion. Our service is all about finding you the "right" tutor, not the "best" tutor. A local Mount Cotton English tutor will not only connect well with your child but they will be able to offer explanations in such a manner that your child just "gets it". This is what we do.

English Tutor Mount Cotton

Our offer is quite simple. We will find you an English tutor in Mount Cotton. They will come to your home at a time of your choosing. They will come as often or as little as you decide. They will tailor the lessons to your child's specific needs. Best of all, if you think the tutor is not the "right" fit, we'll organise another tutor free of charge.

We want you to be a raving fan of your tutor. That's our Good-Fit guarantee.

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 Victoria Point Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Mount Cotton State School.