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Michelle

English Tutor Smithfield, SA
I think that curiosity and the satisfaction of that curiosity is the most enjoyable part of learning. Whilst students have different goals for their learning the tutor has an opportunity to impact a life positively. The most important thing is to achieve the student's goal but over and above that an english tutor can engender a love of learning…
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George

English Tutor Waterloo Corner, SA
I consider the most important thing as an english tutor is the success of my student academically through personalised lessons. I feel an obligation to ensure that my students pass or exceed in the topics they bring to the lessons and aim to empower them to create independent learners. I would say my strengths are being able to break down complex…
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PAMELA

English Tutor Salisbury North, SA
Boosting confidence of the student by helping him/er discover their strengths and create opportunities for them to utilize them. Encouraging independence by teaching the student study skills that they can use in their private study time. Helping the student to strengthen their subject comprehension. Tailoring a personalized program that focuses…
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James

English Tutor Blakeview, SA
I believe understanding the logic behind math can be very versatile and can be applied in everyday life, whenever it is maths or applying logic to your own life. I am currently studying Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics and physics. I really enjoy maths but I also have experience in teaching and I enjoy helping my younger sibling…
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Samuel

English Tutor Hillbank, SA
I think that an english tutor must be patient and remain composed with each student. A tutor is meant to be that person whose teaching is tailored, so it requires an individualized approach, picked up and constantly adjusted as needs change and develop. I have (as told to me by all my ever-suffering associates) a 'wild' vocabulary, and for English…
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Dave

English Tutor Elizabeth Vale, SA
* listen! * provide positive, constructive feedback * inspire a student to improve & excel * broaden the student's knowledge & skills * generate excitement & interest in the subject * leave the student with a sense of accomplishment, confidence & pride I am confident, highly erudite, patient and persevering, with a warm & engaging personality…
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Lachlan

English Tutor Paralowie, SA
I think the most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is identify and act on the students gaps of knowledge. This is because information is available to the student in the form of teachers and unlimited online resources. A tutor's differentiatory use then becomes identifying a students gap of knowledge and assisting in weak areas…
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Molly-Jean

English Tutor Blakeview, SA
I believe that an english tutor should be someone whom the student should feel comfortable asking questions. In this sense, the student should definitely feel no hestitation when asking for clarification if they do not completely understand a concept, something which is not always easy to do in a class. I believe my weaknesses as a tutor would…
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Nithin

English Tutor Elizabeth Downs, SA
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to provide clear explanations, offer patient guidance, foster a supportive learning environment, adapt teaching strategies to suit the student's needs, and instill confidence in their abilities. As a tutor, I believe my strengths lie in my ability to explain complex concepts in simple…
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Jerome

English Tutor Salisbury North, SA
The best things that a mentor can give his/her students are life long skills and strategies. Academic knowledge is one thing however being able to know how to handle other different learning problem is something that the students can take with them for a long time (eg; time management, self discipline, problem solving skills) I believe my…
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Nicole

English Tutor Salisbury Park, SA
The most important thing is give a student confidence in their own abilities. Without confidence, a student will continue to doubt themselves and struggle whether you are guiding them in their learning or not. I am compassionate, good at explaining things in multiple ways, and creative. I believe that to be a tutor you have to be creative, as the…

Local Reviews

Katherine was great with the girls. Very organised, assertive and patient. She has surpassed my expectations, so I am really happy with her and so are the girls.
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Inside PenfieldTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Ariana practiced identifying symmetry in shapes and began a Year 4 content quiz to reinforce her understanding.

For Year 9, Amelia worked on algebra skills, including factorisation with pairs and the difference of two squares, using practice problems to build confidence.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student Jackson focused on linear equations for a maths assignment, tackling concepts like parallel and perpendicular lines as well as slopes—covering negatives, zero slope, and undefined cases.

Recent Challenges

A Year 12 student often left major research tasks until the last minute, leading to rushed work and "little time to polish," as noted after a Research Project session.

The same student sometimes relied heavily on lesson time for assignment completion rather than preparing notes or articles in advance; one week, not having articles ready cost valuable analysis time.

In Year 10 mathematics, skipping steps when solving equations was observed: "student needs to double check the carrying of values between steps, also sometimes skips the steps in an equation when written."

During a Year 8 biology session, key materials—including test papers—were forgotten at home, preventing review and making targeted feedback impossible.

Recent Achievements

One Penfield tutor noticed a big shift with Flynn, a high school student who used to hesitate with algebra but recently started thinking out loud and correcting his own process when he got stuck.

Another secondary student, Sam, has begun showing more initiative in English—he re-engaged with his Research Project by coming up with thoughtful interview questions on his own and recently earned an A for his newspaper PowerPoint after previously struggling to organise ideas.

Meanwhile, a younger learner, Vikrant, who at first had trouble remembering number order past ten, now fills in missing numbers up to twenty with only minor errors and traces words while saying them aloud.

What they say about our tutoring

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Everything is going well. Lizzy and I are very happy with Michael and pleased with her results so far.

We really like Syed and Lucy is working well with him.  Her confidence is starting to grow with her times tables which is great to see.

I was very happy with the staff at your head office. My my initial contact person was Marcus, and he was extremely professional and thorough in explaining the services EZY MATHS provide and he reassured me of the the level of tutoring that the company provides and that they will endeavour to match a tutor for my 15 year olds math's concerns. The thing I liked the most is that at no time did I feel pressured and he made it sound so easy; Which it was. Thank you, and I will be using you guys again when the time arises.

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 Playford Civic Centre Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Swallowcliffe School P-6.