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Mackenzie
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Mackenzie

English Tutor Enoggera, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is inspire and motivate. While these seem like simple elements, in successfully doing so, the tutor has essentially altered the learning experiences for the student from that moment onwards. The student is then able to develop their confidence in their subjects, push to achieve their goals,…
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Jared

English Tutor Newmarket, QLD
Be interactive by continuously observing where they are at. Show don't tell. Keep challenging them by pushing the boundaries of their knowledge, but be mindful of their confidence level. I like to provide examples and come up with stories when I explain concepts. I show students how to become comfortable with content. And how to become confident…
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Marian
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Marian

English Tutor Kelvin Grove, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make them stand on their own feet. A tutor should be able to make their mentee confident in learning, understanding, and applying their lessons on their own. It's also important for a tutor to establish a good rapport with the student and make them feel comfortable. I always consider the…
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Ben Peishen

English Tutor Morningside, QLD
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are providing personalized guidance and support, fostering a positive learning environment, and empowering the student to become an independent learner. My strengths as a tutor include strong communication skills, adaptability to different learning styles, and the ability to break down complex…
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Saranya

English Tutor Kelvin Grove, QLD
To understand their weakness in a particular subject, explain and teach them in such a way that they feel confident. Clear in explaining the concepts Adaptability Patience Enthusiasm Subject Mastery Effective Communication…
Bill
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Bill

English Tutor Cannon Hill, QLD
I think the most important thing a tutor can do is enjoy helping the student. If they don't enjoy tutoring I feel like they lack motivation and it feels like they don't want to be there. This makes the student not want to achieve well in there studies. I find that I am very strong in communication skills. I am able to explain complex concepts in…
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Karen

English Tutor Murarrie, QLD
Making sure that the learning content is tailored to the needs of the child. Children with special needs require extra support and compassion. I would also say that it’s important for the tutor to be patient and listen to the child. I have some background in teaching and dealing with children, and I’m quite easy to get along with. I have only…
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Hannah

English Tutor Kelvin Grove, QLD
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to thoroughly understand the student's struggles and to provide their services in a way that best suits the student so they are able to reap the most benefits out of the sessions. I believe my key strengths as a tutor would be that I have a casual and welcoming manner, allowing…
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PRAKRITI

English Tutor Fortitude Valley, QLD
A tutor can shape a student's life by guiding them in the correct direction. I have a friendly nature that helps me to get comfortable with students and interact with them in a more interactive way that makes them comfortable to share their problems and…
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Chiara

English Tutor New Farm, QLD
Give them the tools, and bring them to a level, where they can study and learn independently. This requires them to have a good attitude, good confidence, and a good method, all things which can be developed in tutoring. I'm kind, empathetic, and understanding, and quickly and easily make people feel comfortable. My communication is clear and…
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Nilufar

English Tutor Spring Hill, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is that a tutor must be well aware of what he/she is teaching and must be an expert on it. Without this it's a waste of both a student's and teacher's time and money. For this I personally need to get prepared by learning teaching materials and technics at home before I start a lesson. Whatever…
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Samara

English Tutor Spring Hill, QLD
Help them effectively understand and practice topics that they struggle with. It is important for a tutor to provide information to students in a personalised way that students understand I think my strengths include being able to determine people's learning needs, to deliver content in an effective and easy to understand…
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Justin

English Tutor Spring Hill, QLD
I think it is most important to be warm and welcoming and supportive/encouraging of the student, as you enhance their understanding/performance in the specified subject area. I believe I am patient, warm, and enthusiastic about the subjects I have…
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Mahima

English Tutor Spring Hill, QLD
A tutor should make the student feel supported, understood, and confident. It’s not just about giving answers—it’s about helping them think independently, stay motivated, and believe in their ability to learn and improve. I’m patient, a good listener, and able to explain things in a simple, relatable way. I adapt my approach based on each…
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Carolina

English Tutor Spring Hill, QLD
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are: be patient, have a clear and calm communication, have a relaxed vibe and provide safety, so that the student can be open about his/her doubts and what struggles him/her the most. I believe I have a clear communication and patience to teach, which are qualities that I would value when…
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Joseline

English Tutor Spring Hill, QLD
The most important things a teacher can do for a student is first of all build a good relationship with him/her- A good relationship between a student builds trust and respect. The student feels easy around you and he/she is able to talk to you about some problems or challenges he/she can not share with others. He/she is able to ask questions…
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Joshua Wei Jian

English Tutor Spring Hill, QLD
The most important thing a tutor must do for a student is listening. To me, there's a big difference between listening and hearing someone. Hearing is simply the ability to use your ears. However being able to listen to the student, understanding where they are coming from is a whole new skill. Math has always been one of my strongpoints back in…
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Geetu

English Tutor Brisbane, QLD
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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Alita

English Tutor Spring Hill, QLD
Assist them in every way possible to understand and grow as students. Help them boost their confidence and be a good role model to them. Instil a sense of discipline and moral values, that will help them be better people. I feel compassion and a sense of pride towards the purpose of teaching. For me, this is the most reputed and respected…
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Jenna

English Tutor Spring Hill, QLD
Interpersonal communication and analytical assessment skills are the most important things in tutoring. Even if the same grade, each student has a different brain and understanding level. As a tutor, I not just only deliver content, but I consider understanding students' preferred learning styles as significant to make them actively participate in…
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Daniel

English Tutor Red Hill, QLD
Help them in all aspects of life, not just their academic knowledge, but how to balance study with sport, socialising, sleep, and such. Life is about enjoyment as well as learning! I have 2 years tutoring experience that have helped me become super patient, resilient, and understanding, as I have worked with 40+ different students and parents. I…
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Milan Chirayath

English Tutor Brisbane, QLD
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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Hui Han Hannie

English Tutor Brisbane, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to impart good skills and knowledge and a keenness for learning. I am a responsible person who makes sure that the tutee learns from the sessions. I have a lot of patience and can explain things…

Local Reviews

She has been a great tutor for Hendrix and highly rate her as a caring and dedicated tutor.
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Inside NorthgateTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 3 student Vivaan focused on letter formation and early numeracy skills, including writing letters and numbers with attention to correct shape.

In Year 9, Olivia tackled the surface area and volume of composite shapes as well as applying index laws to simplify algebraic expressions, using diagrams for clarity where helpful.

For Year 11 Math Methods, Liam worked through completing the square for quadratics and practiced graphing parabolas by finding their turning points.

Recent Challenges

A Year 3 student found it hard to settle and stay focused during basic multiplication tasks—one tutor noted, "we didn't really do anything; wouldn't settle down." This meant less time on practice and slower progress with core skills.

In Year 11 Maths, another student relied heavily on the calculator for mean and standard deviation questions, often missing key formula details when entering data.

For a Year 8 algebra session, skipping steps in rearranging equations led to confusion over negative signs and order of operations.

When written work was messy or disorganized, as seen in double-line notebook exercises, mistakes were harder to catch and fix.

Recent Achievements

A Northgate tutor noticed Samantha, a Year 11 student, went from hesitating with trigonometry to asking insightful questions and working through problems on her own.

Another high schooler who previously struggled with completing the square is now solving all related questions accurately and finishing tasks on time without help.

In a recent primary session, Vivaan began openly accepting guidance to improve his handwriting—a shift from earlier reluctance—and now participates confidently in social interactions.

Last week, one student completed every simultaneous equation problem independently after needing step-by-step support just two sessions ago.

What they say about our tutoring

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Thomas got 83% in each of his 2 Maths exams in the last week, (he went from 97 % to 50 % which made us think of tutoring) but for me its not the mark , it's the fact that he is happy and confident and really looking forward to his tutor time. It has done such a lot for his confidence Big thanks to Gabrielle!

We are all very happy with Rebecca. Myself, my husband and especially Grace, which is wonderful. Rebecca and Grace's school teacher have spoken via email and are working together. I think it is too early to see any real progress, as you said we would expect to see a difference in the next couple of months. But for now we are glad Grace is getting the help she needs while enjoying the company of Rebecca.

Mitch has been so wonderful with Nick and is doing an amazing job tutoring Nick, especially getting Nick focused on completing his maths homework. He has worked with Nick so well and has established a great working relationship with him. His patient demeanor is certainly a strong attribute and has made tutoring for Nick so much easier.  Nick has commented several times that 'he has learnt more with Mitch today than he has all week with his teacher'.

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 Nundah Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Virginia State School.