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Andres
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be patient and teach at the student's rate of comprenhension. being able to understand the material thouroughly and see it from different angles so as to be ready to answer any type of question. understanding concepts and conveying their meaning to the student in easy language. being available at good hours to study and understanding student's…
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I think that the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make that student interested in what they are learning. Although students may not enjoy every aspect of what they're learning, if they can find even one thing that they enjoy, this could be enough. I am patient, determined, and kind to those that I tutor. So, I think that…
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Showing a student how his courses relate to real life situations and make him appreciate them. Giving the student a passion for learning and for knowledge. Teaching a student the value of knowledge which teachers at school often don’t have enough time to do. I know how to help a student connect dots between different concepts and subjects to…
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Important things should be - 1) Listening to student issues. 2) Problem solving for the student. 3) Making easier for the student to learn the subject. My strengths are - 1) Patience 2)Prob solving person. 3) Have a good communication skills in me. 4) Can teach and handle any type of student. 5) Can easily handle my…
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Help them overcome problems in learning by targeting the root cause, be the best listener one can possibly be and above all be a friendly source of support and empathy as all students have their own problems to solve and we as tutors are there to give them the right set of tools! I'm a passionate and goal-oriented tutor who wants to do the best by…
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Personally, in my high school experience, I was placed in the top Mathematics Methods class and therefore felt uncomfortable asking questions in such a competitive environment. Thus, my tutoring experience provided me with a safe space to propose any difficulties that I was experiencing in class, which is what I believe is the most important thing…
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Foster a love of learning and allow a level of basic understanding that empowers the student and allows them to gain confidence in a topic. Patience, use of mnemonic and allegorical devices in teaching, and a desire for life-long learning. I have experience in providing diagnostic tests to gauge student ability, and in illustrating complex…
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Understand his situation. Usually, they don't have a clear understanding of the basics and it is extremely important to know what level do they have and practice what might be the hardest. I believe that one of the most important things is making the student see that the subject is easy. Explain everything in a simple understandable way and…
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The most important thing according to me is to get my point across crystal clear, whether it takes days or even if it takes to apologize for a mistake previously made. I would always own my actions and make an effort. Every child is important and so it is very important to understand that each one of them works at a different pace and one has to…
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To reveal the simple nature of (what may seem) complex. Once a student understands that they have the ability to unravel something they thought was out of their reach, their confidence and newfound ability create a framework for smart study skills and eagerness to learn in the future. Those two qualities are necessary for the independent learning…
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I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is wholly believe in their capabilities. If a tutor/ teacher doesn't think that a student can succeed then it's pretty impossible to effectively help. Of course, this goes the other way as it is a tutors responsibility to ensure that the student believes in their own ability to succeed.…
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I think as a tutor the most important thing you can do is to teach a student to want to learn, rather than just giving them all the answers, because if you give them positive reinforcement they can do the work themselves and feel much more accomplished. I think I am calm and understanding, but know when to be firm if I need to be to help the kids…
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Have things prepared, remember where I left off with a student, being patient and altering my technique according to their style of learning and progress. Obviously building a rapport with the student and making them feel secure in their learning. I have been in the students shoes. I understand what it is like to need a tutor as I hired one when I…
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Be supportive and I think it's really important to try different ways of explaining the solution or the reasoning behind an equation's formulation. As the eldest in my family, I have I've always had to tutor my brothers and cousins so I would say to a certain degree tutoring comes to me…
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One of the most important thing a tutor can do for a student, is not only make the subject fun and easier to understand but to make the student believe in himself/herself. Most of the students, do not feel very confident in their own understanding of the subject and hesitate to participate in class discussions. I believe by making the student…
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Over the years, I have developed the opinion that the teaching of transferable skills - contrary to only what is needed at the moment - is most valuable for the student’s future development. It is important to see that just completing the mandatory homework will not suffice, the real challenge is to change the mindset. As a good tutor, one has…
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I think the most important stuff a tutor can do is boost confidence to students. You have to make students believe they can tackle anything. It's also about giving tips on studying and problem-solving that fit them perfectly. Making learning fun and showing why it matters in real life—gets them to learn more. I think my strengths as a tutor are…
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Making sure that the topics the student is struggling with can be easily explained to them as well as following through on topics they find difficult throughout the year. Additionally, make sure that the entire syllabus is covered so that the student has an in-depth understanding of all topics. Also, providing practical exam and studying tips to…
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I think a good tutor needs to first and foremost be able to understand the level of their student in order to help them improve. I also think that being able to re-explain mathematical theories and concepts in alternative ways is essential in helping students to fully comprehend the subject. I feel patience is key, but a good tutor also needs to…
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Tutors should listen to students, take their concerns and opinions into consideration. Tutors should encourage and motivate students to do their best. Tutors should be resourceful, considering varying teaching methods to allow students to more easily understand concepts. Tutors should work within the abilities of the students and therefore should…
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Empathy is key. If a tutor can show how learning certain topics can help a student in the future, it keeps the student's interest held in the subject for longer. What really helps is to periodically give some positive feedback to the student about their progress - how he or she has improved in the past 3 months, or month, for example. Because of…
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Helping students build confidence is arguably the most important and beneficial thing a tutor can do. I firmly believe that confidence is the building block of success, and that, by bringing it out of a student, a tutor can unlock the student's full potential, and empower them to expand their skills and capabilities. Volunteering as an instructor…

Local Reviews

Our tutor Christina is wonderful: knowledgeable, patient, a good teacher and inspiring maths confidence in our children. Thank you!
Claire, Paddington

Inside PaddingtonTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 9 student Michael reviewed geometric reasoning and proofs, including congruency reasoning, then tackled challenging exam-style questions on factorisation and expanding.

Year 10 Maddison worked through trigonometry problems involving right-angled triangles and bearings, then revised theoretical versus experimental probability and relative frequency.

Meanwhile, Year 11 Sarah focused on indices and laws of exponents before moving on to logarithms and exponential equations in preparation for upcoming assessments.

Recent Challenges

A Year 9 student repeatedly avoided writing out working in geometry, relying on mental calculation and causing missed steps—he skipped showing steps in algebra, which hid sign errors.

For a Year 11 exam, another student struggled with time management and stopped short of fully simplifying answers when under pressure.

In Year 7 maths, one student left several division problems blank due to low confidence rather than lack of skill; reluctance to attempt questions was common unless total understanding was felt.

These habits led to unfinished tests or repeated mistakes that could have been caught with clearer layout and step-by-step checking.

Recent Achievements

A Paddington tutor noticed Ruby, a high school student, is now tackling simultaneous equations independently—she confidently uses substitution and addition methods to find unknowns, whereas earlier she'd often hesitate or wait for hints.

In another recent session, Michael has started explaining his reasoning out loud when working through tricky maths proofs; previously he'd skip steps in his working, but now details every stage which is leading to fewer mistakes on assessments.

Meanwhile, Henry (Year 6) has begun reading worded problems aloud himself before starting calculations—this new habit means he's catching key information he used to miss.

What they say about our tutoring

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Christopher has a very great communication style and is fun and he made the lesson engaging and also challenging.

Washim has been great. Josephine received C/D marks last semester for Maths and has achieved an A- and a B+ for her most recent exams this term so her time with Washim has been very helpful.

Leon had his first session with Tabinder last Wednesday and I am pleased to say it went very well.

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 Paddington Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Paddington Public School.