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Laura
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I think the most important thing is not only being decent at explaining and individually creating a good tutoring plan for the student but also to be empathetic. Without empathy, the student will not feel like the tutor understands their struggles and is truly trying to help them. Apart from showing them that understanding and kindly communicating…
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The tutor can change the life of a student. A tutor is like a mentor for any student. Teacher teach concepts but the tutor makes sure that the student understands how to apply that concept. I had a great tutor during my primary school who helped me to understand what is the purpose of my life and what is the goal of my life. I want to set a great…
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Pratham
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Some of the most important things, I believe, a tutor can do for a student are provide the student with the comfort that it is alright to make mistakes and it is the learning from them is what is important. Every student is different and it is the responsibility of the tutor to convey themselves in a way which caters to their understanding. It is…
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To be a supportive but at the same time critical tutor is important, as not only to accompany students general well being, but also to ensure they are learning efficiently and effectively in excell in any subject. Student's want to improve, but also enjoy and have fun while learning, so I think a tutoring experience that accomodates that is the…
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A tutor can make his/her student - a confident person. A tutor is responsible for improving skills of students. Moreover, strengthening subject comprehension is an another task. So a tutor is responsible for making his/her subject, a good strength of the student. A student-teacher relationship is quite respectful and is build on the bricks of…
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The most important thing to me is the ability of a tutor to care for and listen to a student. The needs of a students is usually known by the student and is always important to not assume what the student needs but pay attention and listen to them. My strengths include being patient and altering my teaching style to suit the learning style of a…
Jahnvi
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In my view, the most important things a tutor can do for a student are fostering a positive learning environment, tailoring explanations to the student's understanding, and providing encouragement. Building a supportive connection and instilling confidence can significantly enhance the learning experience. As a tutor, my strengths lie in my…
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I think the most important thing tutors can do for students is being able to adapt to different students needs. I believe I hold these skills. I understand that different students learn in different ways, and have experience in fostering environments which cater to all styles of learning. Knowledge: As someone who has a passion for learning, I…
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The most important thing a tutor can do is provide their student with the support and tools they need in order to become their best self and to maximise their potential. For every student this may mean something different. I believe there is a unique formula for every students success. The best thing a tutor can do is to uncover this formula and…
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Be caring and patient for students. Materials can be hard, and it can be stressfull for students. Thus, I consider being a caring and patient mentor is key to students' success I am compassionate and caring towards my students. I will try to support my students on their difficulties until they are able to understand the…
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It's important for the tutor to believe in the students capabilities. When a student has somebody there to be encouraging and reassuring, they are able to be in a better mind set for learning which can accelerate the time it takes to improve academic success. I consider myself to be extremely patient which is especially valuable with younger…
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Tutor can be personal and professional assistant for the student and help them learn the difficult subjects in school. Also help them pass through difficult times. Some students may find it hard to grasp certain subjects in school and as such they might feel left out and depressed. Tutors are to help them and avoid such distressing situation.…
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Support and guide students in whatever way work for each individual student. I am a dedicated and hardworking tutor. For all my students, I don't give up explaining questions they are stuck on until they understand them, no matter how many times I have to repeat them. I am reliable , flexible and…
Cooper
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I believe that patience is definitely a major aspect of tutoring. There is nothing worse than being expected to understand something and being unable to go back and revisit it, simply because the tutor is impatient or not understanding/empathetic enough. Another important aspect I would say would have to be teaching slowly where needed and not…
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Improve a Student's Study Skills A good tutor would help a student by forming him in such a way that he will no longer require help. He will then instill those executive study skills that will serve him well in academics and in life. Skills like organization, task initiation, focus and time management are essential to being a great learner. I am…
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Firstly, the tutor must minimize the students' weaknesses and teach to their strengths. Secondly, the tutor can incorporate connections to the student's interest. He/she can truly personalize the learning. My passion to educate people is itself a strength for me and my teaching profession. Good communication skills, jovial nature, empathy, being…
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Build rapport and knowledge that is retained long-term and not merely short-term. Patience and clarity in speaking are what my core strengths…
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The responsibilities of a tutor involve not only cultivating subject knowledge but also developing a passion for learning. Building a strong connection with the student, identifying their unique learning style, and adapting teaching strategies accordingly are crucial. Moreover, a tutor plays a pivotal role in instilling confidence, critical…
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Most important thing is understanding students problems. I am honest, understanding and patient…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is identify any key areas for improvement academically and set goals together to maximise and successfully achieve those goals and reach new levels of academic capability. Additionally, it is also important for a tutor to have a respectful and a comfortable relationship with their student so…
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Help them succeed and grow in school and show how fun and rich learning can be. I am patient and can explain the same concept in multiple ways. I also can change the way I talk or articulate my ideas to match the person I am…
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I think the most important thing a tutor can provide individualized support and guidance to a student. More attention on their performance and growth and help them to improve. Develop a customized learning plan. Provide clear explanation and feedback. Motivate and encourage the student. The strength as a tutor can be 1. Provide full time…
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Being empathetic and compassionate is the most crucial thing a tutor can do for a student. Every youngster learns at a different pace. A tutor must adjust to that speed by offering personalised learning. Additionally, a tutor can create a collaborative learning environment for the student that will enable them to build on their strengths, view…

Local Reviews

Adeline is very patient and certainly knows how to engage well with our son.
Kim

Inside PalmerstonTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 6 student Emma worked on converting fractions to decimals and percentages, as well as arranging fractions in order and solving fraction word problems.

For Year 9, Jacob focused on solving linear algebra equations and practiced the substitution method for simultaneous equations.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Lucas reviewed momentum and circular motion in physics, tackling example questions involving forces and applying relevant formulas.

Recent Challenges

In Year 11 maths, a student showed reluctance to speak up when concepts felt unclear, especially with topics like logarithms and quadratics—this hesitation led to repeated misunderstandings. "He openly stated he's 'not very academic' and avoided asking for help," one tutor noted, which slowed progress during revision sessions.

In Year 8, another student neglected homework over several weeks; missing this practice made it harder to retain subtraction strategies.

For a Year 4 learner, frequent use of the calculator meant less confidence in mental multiplication tables—leading to delays when technology wasn't available during class quizzes or timed activities.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Palmerston noticed one Year 9 student, who previously hesitated to ask for help, now confidently voices questions when stuck on algebra—she even requested a tougher simultaneous equations problem and solved it using the elimination method.

In another session, a Year 7 student who often mixed up subtraction and addition in word problems started double-checking her answers independently, correcting mistakes without prompting.

Meanwhile, a younger student began sounding out tricky words aloud during reading activities rather than skipping them, showing real persistence by referencing her book to answer comprehension questions.

What they say about our tutoring

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Gary has been a good personality fit with Myles. He has been gentle and encouraging and Myles is motivated to do more maths throughout the week where previously he was feeling it was all too hard.

Cassandra has told me that her new tutor DJ has an excellent teaching style. He shows her every step of a maths problem and encourages questions. DJ also goes to the effort of making up personalised worksheets for her based on her maths book. Thank you, DJ, the effort is appreciated.

Thanks for all your help with Griffin over the years. Its really made a difference to his grades.

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 Gungahlin Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Palmerston District Primary School.