Tutors in Norwest include high-achieving graduates, experienced teachers, subject specialists, and passionate mentors from top Australian universities. Many have received academic awards or hold advanced degrees, and all share a genuine commitment to helping students succeed.
I believe that in order to become a great tutor requires the key skill of patience. Throughout my high school career, I have always honed on this skill by helping out my peers and assisting them when learning and understanding new concepts. From this, I was able to learn my passion for learning and guiding others to achieve success in their…
The most important thing for a tutor to do is to make the student feel as if they do know things, that they are not stupid or anything, the student does know the content they just simply need some help understanding the work and revising it effectively to ensure success. I am very patient with others and understanding, I am good listener with a…
Help a student develop interest and analytical thinking in his/her overall outlook Adapting my language, speed, methods and processes according to an individual student's need. I very quickly ascertain the comfort level of a student and align my tutoring such that it makes the student comfortable and motivated to do…
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are helping them understand the material, building their confidence, and improving their problem-solving skills. By explaining things clearly and in a way that makes sense to the student, a tutor can help them grasp tough topics. Encouraging the student and showing them they can succeed on…
Making the learning experience resonate with a student, such that they develop a lifelong passion for learning and improving. I believe this is very important as the skills learnt through tutoring should influence them in all aspects of their lives. Being patient, developing and implementing strategic learning plans for the student, transforming…
A tutor can provide personalized guidance tailored to the student's learning style and needs, and foster a supportive environment that boosts the student's confidence and motivation. Communication Skills: "I believe one of my strengths is my ability to explain concepts clearly and in different ways.
Patience: "I am very patient and…
Along with knowing the students syllabus well, I believe that having patience and the ability to stay flexible with teaching methods is the best quality in a tutor. Knowing how to adapt to the students pace and patiently responding to their questions is an effective way to keep the student motivated and excited to learn new concepts. I am very…
Tutors must build the confidence of their students - they can't just teach them the content and expect them to be able to do it on their own - its more than that. A good tutor needs to build the childs confidence so they know they can answer a question. I can do this, I am the type of tutor that wants to support students to do their best and to…
I feel that a tutor should be able to build sound relationships with students. Secondly should have skills at gaining a clear understanding of pupils exact needs, and ability to express or impart instructions and lessons using various strategies thirdly he/she has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people…
inspire, encourage , make studies playful i talked to the student and make the student do few thing before i start of know what are the strength and what are the weaknesses. then i use the strength combining with my easy point to point demonstration, explanation, visual and audible imagination to build up the strength where the student lacks. i am…
I am an understanding person, I am aware that we all have different ways of learning, and I am able to identify the student's strengths and weaknesses in the process of learning. I will make an effort to teach the topics in the simplest way possible encouraging the student to develop logical thinking, and the confidence to succeed on their…
Inspire them to follow their passions
Explain difference between dream world and ground reality
Prepare them for challenges which they will face in future Will be to the point on given topic
Use real world examples in teaching, so they can understand easily
Can explain Methods to get high marks in exam to stay…
Making availability for the students during their need like exams.
As already told, Will try to understand students mentality and their view towards each and every subject to make them understand. Being close with each student to understand them for making them to study.
Will try to understand students mentality and their view towards each…
Based on my personal experience of teaching, I firmly believe that one of the most crucial aspects of facilitating student learning is establishing a strong rapport with each student. This involves actively listening to their thoughts and feelings regarding the subject matter, and cultivating a nurturing student-teacher relationship founded on…
I consider the most important things a tutor can do for a student to be fostering a supportive learning environment, personalizing the learning experience, and encouraging independence. Creating a supportive environment where students feel safe to express their difficulties and ask questions is crucial for their confidence and growth.…
I believe that the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is foster an environment of belonging so that their curiosity and appreciation for the subject can be fostered without judgement, ultimately allowing them to better perform in exam situations.
I think reiterating to students that studying is a skill and not an innate quality…
A tutor can make use of the two kinds of experience he/she has. Firstly as a current/former student himself, he can impart a deeper and thorough understanding of the subject keeping in mind the future academic curriculum and its practical applications. Secondly his experience as a tutor means a patient engagement with his student, where in the…
I believe one of the most important things a tutor can do is build a balance of trust and authority with their student. Students should feel confident that they can come to me with any doubts without fear of being judged. At the same time, I set clear boundaries so that during class time, we stay focused on learning without distractions from…
The most important things a student can get from a tutor is support and encouragement. There is a genuine need for understanding between students and their tutors. If a tutor is able to understand a students needs and cater to them, then there is no better tutor-student relationship. My strengths as a tutor are definitely my patience and…
To make it easy for the students to understand all the concepts and to clear all the doubts they have. The most important thing for the tutor is to see their students succeed My strengths as a tutor include simplifying complex ideas, being patient, and dedicated support for student…
Clarify Concepts: Break down complex mathematical ideas into clear, step-by-step explanations.
Build Confidence: Encourage a growth mindset and help students believe in their own ability to succeed.
Personalise Learning: Adapt lessons to suit each student’s strengths, challenges, and pace.
Develop Problem-Solving Skills: Teach…
I think the most important thing a tutor can do is not pressure students and understand that everyone learns differently. Not all students will get something right away, and what matters is being patient and staying with them through the process until they understand. I believe it is about making them feel supported instead of rushed, so they can…
In primary, tutoring often targets core arithmetic—addition, subtraction, times tables, fractions, and building number sense—while also pushing for deeper comprehension, not just rote rules. High school sessions shift to algebraic thinking, graphing, interpreting questions, and developing strong exam strategies. There’s a big emphasis on breaking down word problems, revisiting tricky homework, and test prep for NAPLAN or semester exams, always tailored to what each student finds hardest right now.
Recent Challenges
Some primary students rush through comprehension or maths tasks without fully reading instructions, leading to incomplete or off-target answers. In high school, it’s common for students to have scattered or unclear working, which makes multi-step problems harder to check and fix. Other frequent hurdles include forgetting materials, leaving homework unfinished, or spending revision time catching up on missed basics instead of moving forward—all of which can hold back progress and lead to confusion.
Recent Achievements
Tutors are noticing students becoming more proactive during lessons—regularly checking their own work, spotting errors, and making corrections without being asked. There’s a clear shift toward students verbalising their steps in maths and explaining their reasoning aloud, rather than rushing through problems. Tutors also report that learners are reviewing their test results with more care and taking the initiative to improve, showing greater confidence and ownership of their progress.
What they say about our tutoring
We are very happy with Teresa, Katia feels very comfortable and is enjoying the tutoring.
We have had our introductory session with Rachel and we were very pleased on Saturday. Tommi is also very happy with Rachel. They built a rapport and I believe it will work.
We are very happy with Darius' tutoring of John and would like the tutoring to continue.