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 think the most important thing a tutor can do is being patience, consistent and most of all understanding. I think every student will learn differently, and it's important to go at their pace and ensure that we can make them understand and learn. I believe my strengths are that I am a very patient parent. I don't easily get irritated and have a…
The most important thing that a tutor can do for students is to listen, which helps us understand their needs and enables us to help them effectively. I also think preparation on a tutor's part is a very important part of the relationship with a student. I would consider myself to be a great listener, which comes in handy in tutoring and I my…
I think the most important thing about being a tutor is meeting your students on their terms. What I mean by that is that you never make them feel stupid for not knowing, or not understanding something. I think the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to help not feel embarrassed by the gaps in their knowledge, and work with them…
Creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and expressing their concerns. A positive learning environment is essential for building confidence and fostering supportive learning. Not every student learns the same way, and being open to adjusting the approach is crucial. I can adapt to…
It is important to help the student build their confidence in their learnings especially as an independent individual, so that they can face other struggles they encounter over and beyond the classroom and private tuition they receive. I am able to identify the weakness in the students to assist and help them overcome their difficulties in…
A tutor can explain the practical applications of the subject he or she teaches in real life. As a tutor I can make my students visualise the concepts which cannot be grasped instantly. I believe that as a tutor I know the potential areas or concepts where students face problems to understand and I am confident to explain the tricky and difficult…
First and foremost thing is, a teacher should have to understand the psychology of child and teacher should aware of the problematic areas of a child where children feel harder. My strength is my patience. For the teaching profession, this is necessary to have, otherwise nobody can teach in an effective way.
Also, i always try to make my students…
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…
Be understanding as not everyone has the same level of capabilities and understanding the students strengths and weaknesses are important to cater accordingly to them. I am calm, understanding and able to cater my lessons to my students'…
Aside from being knowledgeable, I believe that a tutor should have good communication skills and should be a person that a student can look up to and confide in. Establishing meaningful relationships with students maximises their own academic output and the added social interaction increases the wellbeing and happiness of students. If I was given…
How to approach problems and provide necessary solutions in a systematic manner. I've taught in a college for more than three years. One best things I could perform was teaching complex concepts in a much easier manner. It is essential to understand the retention capacity of a student and make a pedagogy accordingly.…
The most important thing a tutor can do is create a good bond with the children and create confidence in allowing them to voice themselves. This voice allows them to carrying their convictions through school and be confident in his or her abilities. I feel I am relaxed with the children however stern when work is to be done. My relaxed nature…
A tutor should assess the student's current knowledge and understanding of the subject to identify any knowledge gaps or areas of weakness. By understanding the student's specific learning needs, the tutor can tailor their instruction and develop a personalized learning plan to help the student overcome challenges and achieve their goals. Subject…
- learn about them as individuals
- identify their strengths and weaknesses
- quality teaching Communication with the students and building a relationship which aids in the improvement of the…
A tutor must be able to make the learning experience an enjoyable experience for students. They should be able to help students relate the learnings with real life examples. As a tutor, I am able to discover a student's main weakness areas or topics and then I strategise with my methods of teaching so that that topic becomes the student's strength…
I consider that a tutor most importantly can remove or lessen the weaknesses that may be holding back a student. This then enables them to work at the same level or in advance of their colleagues and fellow students, removing the feelings of inadequacy and giving self-efficacy. I have had many experiences in business and have much knowledge about…
Teaching the content required within a particular subject is only the start of what a tutor can do for their student, but teaching them how to apply everything they have learned to not only the subject at hand but how they are tested within that subject. Since going through the HSC I have learned that some subjects teach content in a very…
Helping a student understand the basic building blocks to understand questions better and formulating great responses to achieve great results. I am very good at breaking questions down into easy to do problems and helping students formulate responses for different…
Help them build their confidence in the subject, and helping them to have resilience by trying multiple times regardless of failure. I'm patient and i can help come up navigate multiple ways of doing things. I'm pretty good and explaining and showing…
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student is building a rapport with the student so that they are comfortable in asking any difficulties with the questions they are having and also allow me to help them with any stresses they are experiencing. I also believe being patient and a good listener is extremely important to pick up…
To instill problem solving skills which they can carry with them into the future.
To not be intimidated by problems and be able to break them down into simple steps
To understand the relevance and importance of mathematics rather than feel burdened by something they feel they must simply get through. My strengths are that I can communicate…
I think that a very important aspect of tutoring is the individual attention that it provides the student with, which would not always be possible in a school setting. As tutors work closely with the student, they are also aware of the student's thinking style and capacities, and can therefore tailor their own teaching style.
Furthermore, most…
It is vital to keep the students motivated and keen to learn, as well as to ensure that each student is receiving the right tuition that benefits them. Not all students learn the same way, so it is key to be able to adapt a teaching style to suit the student. I know how to motivate and instigate curiosity. As the eldest in the family I have a lot…
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.