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English Tutor Bankstown Aerodrome, NSW
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English Tutor Bankstown, NSW
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English Tutor Bankstown, NSW
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English Tutor Holsworthy, NSW
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Uc Viet
English Tutor Bankstown, NSW
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English
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English Tutor Bankstown, NSW
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English Tutor Peakhurst, NSW
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Israa
English Tutor Peakhurst, NSW
I think above all else, the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to help them and give them the necessary skills and understanding to be able to work independently, and to better understand the studying strategy that suits them best. It is important that a tutor is able to teach a student but more important than this is that a…
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Helen
English Tutor Bankstown, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to create a supportive and safe environment that allows the student to feel comfortable making mistakes and discussing weaknesses, and encourage the student to stay on track and not give up when exam preparation feels difficult. My goal as a tutor is to guide the student to understanding…
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Raymond
English Tutor Bankstown, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to not only teach them, but allow them to be independent and learn. My strengths as a tutor includes that: I am patient, I find different methods to teach, and I try to understand them and teach them in a way how I understood…
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Carina
English Tutor Peakhurst Heights, NSW
A tutor needs to be a good role model both as a peer and a teacher. They must understand the capabilities and abilities of the students and be able to adjust their learning methods to help meet the needs of the student for them to succeed and achieve their own academic best result while helping the student shape their understanding of the world…
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Louis
English Tutor Peakhurst Heights, NSW
To foster academic excellence while encouraging prolonged and deep interest in their area of study. Tutors should instill the firm belief that regardless of background or starting point, anyone can achieve personal success. My academic background, experience in nurturing younger students and expertise in both math and english characterise me as a…
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Eamen
English Tutor Mount Lewis, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is offer support, not just academically. Offering the student emotional support and boosting confidence is just as important as assisting in academic and school work as it makes them eager to learn and enjoy the process. I am a very patient person and am highly understanding. I do not like to…
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Business Studies
English
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Martina
English Tutor Mount Lewis, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do is believe in the student. This along with teaching them the value of hard work is significant as it pushes a student to access their potential knowing that they are supported. The value of hard work is also an imperative that should be conveyed through the tutors lessons regardless of the content taught. I…
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English
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Zhen
English Tutor Wiley Park, NSW
Being able to create sessions for individuals specifically catered to their needs. These personalised sessions help students achieve their academic goals but also help in areas in which they are struggling with to help build a more solid overall foundation so they can achieve the best result they possibly can. My biggest strengths are being able…
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- Private tutor exp
- Strong communicator
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Maths
English
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MD Rafin
English Tutor Wiley Park, NSW
Understanding the issues of a student. I believe that tutors should be able to understand why a student is struggling with something, and help them according to their strengths and weaknesses. A student won't be able to learn with advice that isn't applicable to them, because everyone's capability to learn isn't at the same level. Gaining a…
Strengths:
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- Adaptable tutor
Subjects:
Maths
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Modern History
English
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archie
English Tutor Lansdowne, NSW
A tutor shoud be able to determine the relative strengths and weaknesses of the student and proceed to generate real results for the student. This helps the student develop confidence and progression. MY strengths are patience, persistence and extensive experience in tutoring. I also have a strong academic backgroud which helps in dealing with the…
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- 10+ yrs teaching exp
- Accredited tutor ATA
Subjects:
Maths
Legal Studies
Economics
Business Studies
Ancient History
Modern History
Geography
English
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Phillip
English Tutor Oatley, NSW
Instil confidence in one's ability and a good work ethic. If a tutor can instil confidence in the student, so that no matter their skill level they know they can perform to the best of their ability, than I believe that's one of the most important achievements they can do. Confidence is key in school and in life, and if the student doesn't believe…
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- HSC graduate
- Youth mentor
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Maths
English
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Renee
English Tutor Wiley Park, NSW
Encourage students and provide resources, because the more practice is done, the more confident the student can be in what they know. I am patient, and I tend to explain things clearly. I am able to see how different students learn in different ways, so I can adjust my teaching for them to learn most…
Strengths:
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- HSC Accel Maths
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
English
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Standard
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Yusuf
English Tutor Greenacre, NSW
I believe that encouraging the creation of ideas and allowing students to assemble their own ideas and thoughts is a good way to promote creativity. I challenge my students to be free-thinkers and am always open to suggestions from them. Uniqueness and originality are rewarded. Hence, these attributes will allow them to be confident and well…
Strengths:
- Tailored support
- Focus on strengths
- Creativity booster
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
Software Dev
Engineering Studies
English
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Experience:
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Reliability:
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Content Covered
Year 5 student Lucas worked on converting fractions to decimals and percentages, as well as understanding probability by assigning chances on a number line.
For Year 9, Sarah practised solving quadratic equations both by factorising and using the quadratic formula.
Meanwhile, Year 10 student Michael focused on financial maths topics including calculating income, overtime, and commission with real-world examples.
Recent Challenges
In Year 10 mathematics, one student's algebra working was "messy and hard to follow," making it difficult to trace errors—especially when multiplying with negatives.
During a Year 11 timed English task, another student struggled to interpret questions and showed little experience with exam pacing, resulting in incomplete responses.
In a Year 5 session, the urge for perfection led to over-erasing and hiding mistakes instead of correcting them openly; this slowed progress during division drills.
When confidence dipped in Year 4 maths, motivation lagged: "He hesitated on timestables, often pausing mid-question," leaving newer concepts unpracticed as anxiety set in.
Recent Achievements
One Panania tutor noticed a Year 10 student who had previously mixed up formulas is now reliably using the correct method to calculate gross and net income, even in tricky worded questions.
In Year 8 maths, a student who used to rush through factorising binomials is taking time to check each step—last session, he caught and fixed his own mistake without prompting.
Meanwhile, in primary sessions, a Year 4 student who hesitated with times tables now jumps confidently between 3s and 8s by using "jumping points" for recall; she finished her set of multiplication problems with no help needed.
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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 Panania Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like St Christopher's Catholic Primary School.