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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to try make difficult content more engaging and easier to grapple with. As I mentioned before, students having difficulty with a topic will be less engaged and less willing to put in the work. That's why it's the tutor's responsibility to try make the content more appealing or reframe it in…
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I feel the most important things a tutor can do is to help a student learn how to learn so that they can be more self-reliant with their study in the future. Helping students to really engage with the subject and to understand the key concepts so that they can teach someone else is what I hope to achieve. Ability to listen to the student and…
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Be patient with them. All students are different but also everyone has the capacity to learn. It is up to the tutor to understand their students (how they think, their learning styles etc) and tailor their approach to meet their needs. Prioritizing the student's understanding as well I know how to work with different types of people from different…
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To get them to like learning, practicing and doing well I'm knowledgeable and…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to be patient and make sure to keep the student motivated while being honest with him/her. A tutor should also be able to adapt to a student's personality and should have an array of teaching method for the different learning styles. Thanks to the way I have been taught by my parents as well…
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Provide different ways to explain the concepts, be kind, patient and supportive Patience, resourcefulness - explaining things in different…
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I feel the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to create an environment in which the student can feel safe to question what is being discussed and openly communicate lack of understanding and vulnerability. In my opinion, the worst thing a mentor can do is to appear unapproachable. When I was in this position, my mentor was very…
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Make a student realize studying is actually fun to do and increase their motivation, then leading them to make it a daily habit. I believe I am good at communicating with students and capable of providing a fun learning time. I understand a learning process could be sometimes frustrating and I didn't like it much neither when I was young but I…
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I think a common misconception about a tutor's job is that their whole purpose is to get their tutee an A+. While this is obviously a wonderful side-effect of tutoring, the most important thing a tutor can do is to develop and improve a student's ability to problem-solve, learn, and work effectively to complete their academic goals. The difference…
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Making the subject more exciting for the student is the best thing I believe a tutor can do for a student because with this strategy students would always be eager to learn new things and put more efforts towards it. I can explain very well to the students like I put efforts on making them things very clear with examples and for lower grade…
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In my experience, there are two really important things a tutor can provide for a student. A tutor's primary responsibility to their student is to strengthen their knowledge of a subject, diving deeper into topics they may have already studied or simply reinforcing concepts they are struggling with. While this is the predominant purpose of a…
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I believe as a tutor i can pay individual attention to my students and clear all the doubts and clarify concepts on a personal level. Moreover i can help the student bring out its real potential and set realistic goals for them. Most importantly, I can provide constructive feedback to students which will help them grow their knowledge and…
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Help the student build confidence. I find many students have the knowledge to solve problems but lack the confidence in themselves. So my aim to help them grow their confidence in the subject, and thus improve their ability aswell. I am very organised and find what learning techniques suit the students and create lesson plans around that…
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I feel the most important thing that a tutor can do for a student is to encourage them to ask questions and generate interest in the topic. As a tutor it is also a responsibility to inspire creativity. I have sufficient knowledge about the subjects i wish to teach. Along with that, I possess the keen methodology to help students conceptualise…
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A tutor should know the students' questions and worries and find ways to deal with rather than teaching them general knowledge. In this way, students can improve their grades and know how to perform. Another important thing is that students need to be nurtured with a good habit in learning, which is essential for their future studies. I am majored…
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Being able to understand the student difficulties and be always available to explain the content over and over again without losing patience. I also think that the tutor should show enthusiasm and determination to transmit a positive energy to the student. I always try to bring my enthusiasm and determination to students. I like to go deeper and…
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- Be approachable about any problems the student may be having in the area of study - be friendly, patient and accepting of the fact that everyone makes mistakes, helping the student overcome the challenges they face in the area of study without any judgement. This in turn builds confidence and comfort between tutor and student. Until year 9 I…
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One of the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is give the student motivation to learn and ultimately excel academically. In a more practical sense, a tutor's ability to explain concepts and ideas that broaden the student's perspective and understanding of a certain topic is another essential influence a tutor can have on a…
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I believe that as a tutor I should tailor instruction to individual learning styles, foster a positive and encouraging environment, provide clear explanations, and adapt teaching methods as needed. Therefore, effective communication, patience, and the ability to motivate students are paramount for fostering academic growth and confidence. As a…
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Firstly, the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to listen to what the student believes they need to work on and aid them with that. The student needs are the highest priority and it is important they feel heard and listened to. Additionally, I believe that it’s important that we as tutors take the time to acquire extra…
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The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to provide personalized guidance, instill confidence, and foster a love for learning. I am very patient and I want to make learning fun and not a…
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I believe patience, resilience, and the ability to think fast to generate alternate ways to regain the student's focus, particularly if they are on the younger side. Aside from paying attention to the student's attention span, more importantly, a tutor should be prepared on going about different routes to ensure understanding of course content and…
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Make them feel better about their learning capabilities. Good with children, love…

Local Reviews

Harrison is extremely well mannered and diligent. He will often give his own time to ensure that Kate understands before he leaves. He is patient, calm and has lots of great strategies to simplify and explain maths and my daughters maths marks have improved. Thank you so much Harrison.
Fiona, Ashgrove

Inside PaddingtonTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 8 student Alex worked through final exam revision, tackling two worksheets with a focus on resolving specific questions that had caused confusion in class.

For Year 10, Olivia spent the lesson practising algebraic operations involving fractions and completing school homework problems to reinforce her understanding.

Meanwhile, Year 12 student Priya concentrated on calculus topics such as rates of change and differentiation using first principles and the power rule, applying these methods to textbook exercises.

Recent Challenges

In Year 11 Mathematics, a student hesitated to show full working when tackling trigonometric identities—she tried to do steps mentally, but small sign errors crept in, noted the tutor.

For a Year 4 learner, forgetting to bring math books from school meant key division homework was incomplete and revision suffered.

In Year 9, one student's layout in problem-solving tasks made their reasoning hard to follow; answers were present, but skipped lines caused confusion when reviewing mistakes.

Meanwhile, a Year 7 student lost track of older concepts while focusing only on new material, leading to gaps during mixed-topic tests.

Recent Achievements

One Paddington tutor noticed a Year 9 student who used to quietly guess on difficult algebra questions now speaking up when stuck and asking for hints, which helped her finish the worksheet with only two errors.

A senior student who previously mixed up integration rules was able to clearly explain which formula fit each problem, working through a full set of calculus questions without needing reminders.

Meanwhile, a Year 4 student who hesitated to start homework independently has begun tackling spelling lists right away, even double-checking tricky words before the session ended.

What they say about our tutoring

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Eshan has been a great help to Georgina over the sessions she has seen him and she felt much more confident preparing for her mid-year exams (Y9).  I think she will get an A overall for maths this semester which is great given both math exams were quite difficult and the average score was much lower. She has also been asked to join the enrichment maths group from the beginning of next term.  Although Georgina is a little apprehensive about the step up, she knows it is a great opportunity to get exposure to more difficult work before things really step up a bit in Y10.  The school is very happy with her results and I feel confident that she will continue to do well, with the right support.  I feel there is much more potential upside for her to be gained through ongoing tutoring and it will be great to have Eshan's support as Georgina joins the enrichment stream at school next term.

We are very happy with Terence , James seems to be making good progress at getting the basics of his 3 unit course. Terence is very calm, methodical and can simplify maths steps/working and James is responding very well to Terence's teaching style! Terence so far is very knowledgeable on the maths topics James is covering in class. Terence has also been very flexible & accommodating with postponing/adding lessons as required which we are very appreciative. We have been very pleased with our experience with tutoring so far!

Cohen has been very good and encouraging. I feel that Olivia is starting to feel more confident with her maths. Thanks.

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 Brisbane Square Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Petrie Terrace State School.