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In addition to inculcating academic knowledge in students, a tutor can help students become more passionate towards a subject and can enable the student to grow as a holistic individual by providing moral support and mentorship for the student and helping the student grow in his/her values. I believe that I am extremely patient and do not mind…
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I think the most important thing is giving students learning and study strategies which they can apply across different subjects and learning areas. I believe this is the most useful information you can teach a student as this knowledge is what will allow them to become an independent learner, improve their academic marks across the board, and…
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Masoud
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To give the student confidence and show them that the subject is not beyond their understandings. Prove that It's not difficult but needs to be approached correctly. Almost all students have more than enough talent to do their study, the most import thing in tutoring is to help them to uncover that (sometimes) hidden talent. In addition to my…
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I think that as a tutor, we should be different from teachers at school. We should provide extra care to their needs and catering to what areas of a particular topic they are struggling with, in order for them to improve. Therefore, I think that conducting a personalized teaching plan for the students to observe and explore what methods they can…
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I believe a tutor's main job is more than just teaching. It's about creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere where students feel comfortable asking questions and sharing their ideas. A good tutor also gives students individual help and feedback to help them get better. Overall, a tutor helps students feel confident and reach their goals. As a…
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1. Understand student where he lags and what has to be done to set it right. 2. Able to teach in simple and understandable way. 3. Avoid monotonous & mechanical teaching method which distracts students. 4. Be approachable to students so that they can interact with you without fear. 1. Easily approachable for students to interact and learn. 2.…
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Besides achieving acad3mic grades, i believe teaching the kids about respect and boundaries are just as important. The best way to teach them this is froma young age so they can properly grow into a respectable adult Since i am not too old yet, i believe i can connect with the kids better than most people. Additionally, i am also fun and easy to…
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Being able to help them achieve their goals and make them feel like they can overcome whatever learning barrier is in their way. Tutors do this by being friendly and unjudgemental while giving clear, understandable explanations in order to help the student achieve their goals. I will be able to explain things clearly in a way the student can…
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I think the most important is to follow the students lead. They will often know their weaknesses and from spending time working with them, you can take note of possible areas of improvement. However, at the end of the day you are there to help the student so by listening and communicating effectively both parties will be satisfied. The ability to…
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Help students to help themselves by scaffolding their learning and building their confidence. Teaching students to approach a topic in a way that they can break it down into its constituent parts, developing a plan to address each task, and successfully completing it, step by step. I have had good feedback from students saying that I am…
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- help students find a love for learning - show empathy towards a student who is struggling with a certain topic and come up with ways to move forward and try again - help students understand concepts through the incorporation of the students interests - help motivate and encourage students to achieve their best and want to learn - help…
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To be an effective tutor, it is essential to focus on three critical aspects. Firstly, a tutor should be able to create a personalized learning experience that caters to the unique needs and learning style of each student. Secondly, building a strong rapport with the student is essential in fostering a positive and supportive learning environment,…
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Some of the most important things a student can gain from having a tutor would be to build up their confidence in a certain subject, by providing specialised teaching and education for that specific student, to increase their understanding. A tutor would also provide a different perspective of difficult concepts, being seperated from the…
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I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to understand their cognitive load. Focusing on how much the student can process during a given session, allows an effective learning plan to be created. In turn, the student will be able to establish deeper understandings and be able to reach their full potential. My strengths are…
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Believe in the student's ability to learn and improve. Everyone has the capacity to succeed, enjoy learning, and become more confident in their own ability to improve! I am very patient - I believe it is important to make sure concepts are understood before moving on. I am confident in breaking scientific concepts down into simpler terms…
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Build relationships - From being tutored and informally tutoring I have found that the relationship between a tutor and a student makes all the difference in learning and motivation. It\\\'s important to build rapport and actively listen to the student. Promote independence - ultimately, students shouldn\\\'t need to rely on a tutor to achieve…
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Prove to them how much they actually can achieve Patience and the ability to use different approaches to see what…
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1.Strong personal relationships with the students. 2.try to minimize the student's weakness. 3. Listen to them and help them on how they can improve. My strengths: 1.Innovative ways for students to learn. 2.patience. 3. I am m very enthusiastic. 4. Empathy. 5.…
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To ensure the student feels that they can ask any question (relatable preferably) and not feel that is a "silly question". I also think it is important to ensure the tutor has a plan/ is organised so that the student too knows that is the plan/ aims and goals that are being set. I am compassionate when teaching, I like to make the student feel…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to show that they believe in them and their ability to succeed academically and overall. I tell my students on a regular basis "I believe in you!" and "You can do this!" I find that creating this positive and encouraging learning environment is integral. My strengths as a tutor begins with…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is guide them towards building self-esteem, confidence in themselves and ensure that when the tuition is over the student is able to recall the hours with the tutor and so be able to work through new challenging material by themselves. I am an incredibly dedicated and enthusiastic individual,…
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I believe one of the most important thing would be to build a student's confidence, teaching them to feel positive about themselves. Perhaps the student feels incapable of solving problems,despite possessing the ability. Thus, it is a tutor's duty to show students that they are capable and believe in themselves. It is also important that the…
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To understand how they learn and adapt to the child's learning style, or it'll be harder for the child to understand concepts. Being able to break things down into steps and helps the children understand concepts…

Local Reviews

Karmel is fantastic. My daughter has responded really well in only the first few weeks. He is very patient and explains things at a level that she can understand. Her teacher has also noticed an improvement. She also likes him and doesn't protest when it comes to extra maths after school!
Alina, Bicton

Inside O'ConnorTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 6 student Jimmy worked on rounding numbers using number lines and practiced long division with multi-digit numbers, reinforcing understanding through worksheets and visual aids.

Year 9 student Abbi focused on solving quadratic equations using the quadratic formula and tackled challenging problems involving surds and fractional indices.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student Isabel revised trigonometry concepts, including perpendicular and parallel lines, and strengthened her grasp of simultaneous equations by completing exam-style practice questions.

Recent Challenges

In Year 5 English, one student highlighted almost every word in a comprehension passage, making it hard to focus on key information—"he took considerable time to read because he highlighted almost every word."

In Year 7–8 Maths, repeated reminders were needed for one student to write down full working for multiplication and not just the answer; feedback on this was often overlooked.

A Year 10 student didn't review notes before lessons, which meant valuable lesson time was spent repeating prior material rather than progressing.

Meanwhile, a senior student struggled with organizing files and notes efficiently, slowing revision for tests.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in O'Connor noticed that Jimmy, who previously found rounding quite confusing, managed to complete a worksheet on his own this week and now applies the concept independently—just last session he needed step-by-step guidance.

In Year 10, Isabel made a significant leap in her recent maths exam, moving from 60% to 81%, especially impressing with her ability to tackle complex worded problems after initially struggling with them.

Abbi, working on quadratic equations in high school, went from needing frequent reminders to now solving standard quadratics quickly and without any help.

What they say about our tutoring

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We are happy at this stage and Leyla is saying that she likes the way Zoe is teaching her. We are happy with Zoe as she is a very nice lady and very good teacher.

We are delighted with Dexter. She and Carly get along very well and she makes the tutoring process seamless and pleasant. Carly is responding very well to Dexter and they've already and good progress.

We have been very happy with Tako and feel she has really assisted our children to gain greater confidence with their math work and to work through math steps carefully, which was our key goal. We have also been impressed with the organisation of the tutoring through your services.

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 Willagee Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Caralee Community School.