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Tutors in Petersham include high-achieving graduates, experienced teachers, subject specialists, and passionate mentors from top Australian universities. Many have received academic awards or hold advanced degrees, and all share a genuine commitment to helping students succeed.
Top Private Maths Tutors
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Ryan
Tutor Darlington, NSW
As a tutor, I believe in catering to the students needs. Different students have different learning styles, so it is important to adapt my teaching styles to the individual. I also think compassion and understanding are necessary traits for tutors. Every student learns at different paces, and can grasp certain topics quicker than others. Patience…
Strengths:
- Adaptive teaching
- Engaging explanation
- Student connections
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
Science
Modern History
Geography
English
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Howard
Tutor Darlington, NSW
To explain a certain topic in details while maintaining simplicity so that it is easily comprehensible. Im outgoing, I can speak mandarin if there’s any mandarin-speakers and I dont mind if students ask the same question…
Strengths:
- Clear communicator
- Time mgmt focus
- USyd student
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Engineering Studies
English
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Help Your Child Succeed in Maths
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Charlotte
Tutor Surry Hills, NSW
What I consider the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to foster a healthy and suitable learning environment. One that motivates students to learn and to be able to confidently apply the knowledge they are taught both in and outside the classroom. Also since students are more likely to do better when they feel encouraged and…
Strengths:
- 97 ATAR
- Peer tutoring exp
- Grade boost results
Subjects:
Maths
Economics
Business Studies
English
Online
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Chris
Tutor Woolloomooloo, NSW
provide one on one guidance
make teaching specific to the student
help develop study techniques/habits
help students critique their work/understanding ability to twach not only what to study but also how to study and identification of students' strengths and…
Strengths:
- 99+ ATAR
- Maths comp wins
- Academic dux
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
English
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MINGKUN
Tutor Camperdown, NSW
Stimulate students' interest in the subject Rich mathematical knowledge and great passion to…
Strengths:
- Maths subject expert
- Goal-oriented aid
- Boosts interest
Subjects:
Maths
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Milu
Tutor Camperdown, NSW
Gain their interest in a topic that may consider hard and not interesting for them. I have experience in controlling young children, able to maintain their interest and concentration during the learning…
Strengths:
- 7+ yrs tutoring exp
- Student grade boost
- Custom programs
Subjects:
Maths
Chinese
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Thet Naing
Tutor Redfern, NSW
Being there for a student when they are facing difficulty in education or even in their life.
Being there to listen to with open ears about what is going inside them.
Telling them to keep their heads-up during rough times.
Inspire and motivate them through the learning process. I am very passionate when it comes to Science and Math. When…
Strengths:
- USyd student
- Physics & Chem focus
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
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Pranav Caitanya
Tutor Camperdown, NSW
Guide them any way possible in all the things they feel difficulties in. I’m patient calm and overall very friendly person which makes the students feel very comfortable and a nice environment to…
Strengths:
- USYD Masters student
- STEM project mentor
- Python & coding help
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Science
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Harley
Tutor Camperdown, NSW
Help them enjoy learning. The role of a tutor should be to engage the student and make the learning process fun, encouraging them to put more effort into their learning, consequently improving their results. As well as this, it is vital that a tutor guide the student to a solution rather than simply giving them the answer, allowing them to…
Strengths:
- 93+ ATAR
- HSC Band 6 Maths
- Exam technique coach
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Science
Software Dev
Engineering Studies
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Trang
Tutor Camperdown, NSW
I realised that the real challenge often isn't the students' abilities but their engagement with the content. My goal as a tutor is to approach material proactively, sparking curiosity and encouraging students to ask 'why?' and 'how?' instead of passively accepting information at face value. I believe in creating an environment where students feel…
Strengths:
- Business Studies 1st
- Leadership roles
- Detail-oriented
Subjects:
Maths
Science
Business Studies
English
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Ngoc Tram Anh
Tutor Camperdown, NSW
I believe that the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to engage them in the content and make them feel comfortable and willing to listen and study properly. My strengths are explanation skills, patience, and an earnest attitude to my tutoring work. Besides, I have a strong grasp of Advanced Mathematics and Biology, so I think I…
Strengths:
- 94+ ATAR
- Clear explanations
- Current USyd student
Subjects:
Maths
Biology
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Gloria
Tutor Camperdown, NSW
Being a role model and mentor to the student, both academically and in life. By helping them develop their skills in the subject area, a tutor models approaches to thinking, problem solving and one's attitude towards learning. I think effective tutors support students all students to achieve their best and develop their mindset and work ethic so…
Strengths:
- STEM passion
- Youth mentor exp
- Confidence focus
Subjects:
Maths
Science
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Jonathan
Tutor Camperdown, NSW
The best thing a tutor can do for a student is affirm their self-worth as a learner and as an individual. It can be frustrating not being able to figure something out, but it becomes a lot less daunting without extreme expectations. I think my strengths as a tutor lie in my patience and my creativity. It's certainly not an easy task learning…
Strengths:
- Master’s at Syd Uni
- Faculty-nom tutor
- Goal-setting mentor
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
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Aviral Kunsh
Tutor Camperdown, NSW
A tutor can induce confidence about the right things a student is supposed to know. The tutor's major role is to make the student clearly understand concepts of subjects without a thing such as doubt in their mind. I believe that my education from Cambridge IGCSE plays a big part as one of my strengths. I speak fluent English and love to teach and…
Strengths:
- Cambridge IGCSE grad
- Conf boost focus
- Concept clarity
Subjects:
Maths
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Chippy
Tutor Surry Hills, NSW
1. Make them understand how to be a good human.
2. Impart the Benefits of learning
3. Teach them honesty and true to self and others
4. Help them Build their career by finding their true passion
5. Give them a base to grow themselves My strengths as a tutor are:
1. I get the mindset and potential of the student in front of me which helps me…
Strengths:
- Adaptive teaching
- Concept clarity
- Attentive listener
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Biology
Science
Info Processing
Software Dev
Engineering Studies
Ancient History
Modern History
Geography
English
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Melissa
Tutor Surry Hills, NSW
I believe that a tutor should be patient and focus on the things that students are struggling with. I also believe that practice makes perfect! Instead of memorisations that can be mundane for a student, I believe that it is a tutor's job to make a student's work exciting, ensuring that they are always curious and willing to learn. It is also very…
Strengths:
- Patient & reliable
- Conf boost focus
- Clear communicator
Subjects:
Maths
Science
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Prachit
Tutor Redfern, NSW
My dream is simple. I want to guide students in a way that goes beyond text books. It's not just about math or science, but the life skills like mindset, the joy of learning, and the art of studying. I believe every tutor should make learning feel a little fun, showing kids that it can be fun and that it isn't boring, which is what is important…
Strengths:
- Confidence focus
- Patient explainer
- Adaptable teaching
Subjects:
Business Studies
Modern History
English
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Oliver
Tutor Camperdown, NSW
One important thing a tutor can do is make the experience personable and cater to the students individual needs. This will make sure that the student is learning in there preferred way and able to understand different ideas in the most effective way for them self. It’s also important that the tutor is able to build a Rapport with the student and…
Strengths:
- 1st in Adv Maths
- School Captain 2017
- Youth mentor exp
Subjects:
Maths
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Jeeyaa
Tutor Newtown, NSW
The most important thing a math tutor can do for a student is help them build confidence. From my experience, most students understand math but are afraid of it. Being scared of math makes it more likely for students to make mistakes. My HSC maths teacher used to say that to be able to understand mathematics, one must understand the basics of it…
Strengths:
- Conf boost focus
- Patient explainer
- Customised approach
Subjects:
Maths
Economics
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Juan
Tutor Surry Hills, NSW
Incorporate a connection to the student's interests
Teach the student how to learn
Teach to the student's strengths
Minimize the student's weaknesses I have a wide range of Knowledge, organizational and communication skills that allow me to make teamwork with student helping them in their learning process through with teaching creativity,…
Strengths:
- Maths & Chem tutor
- 5+ yrs tutoring
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Science
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Dinushika
Tutor Camperdown, NSW
I believe the identification of individual strengths and weaknesses is an important aspect of tutoring which would allow the tutor to offer personalized support to each student based on areas that need improvement. Also, developing students' confidence is key to achieving better grades and this needs to be done by acknowledging students'…
Strengths:
- PhD student USyd
- First Class Honours
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Maths
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Maham
Tutor Surry Hills, NSW
- I believe that the most important things a tutor can do for a student is guide them towards setting realistic goals and achieving them. I also believe that a tutor should encourage the student and approach them in a manner that they feel comfortable with - I believe I have a lot of patience when tutoring
- I also have different strategies that…
Strengths:
- 6+ yrs tutoring exp
- Essay writing help
- Confidence focus
Subjects:
Maths
Science
Modern History
English
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Haialee Marie
Tutor Woolloomooloo, NSW
Helping the student in their academic homework is an important thing. But giving them less pressure and exciting way to learn is another. It will take passion and trust to create a deeper connection with the student. I am patient and really love to interacts with kids. I am passionate in tutoring and mentoring. In fact, I have done outreach for…
Strengths:
- Recruitment expert
- Clear communicator
- Teamwork focus
Subjects:
Maths
English
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Content Covered
In primary, tutoring often targets core arithmetic—addition, subtraction, times tables, fractions, and building number sense—while also pushing for deeper comprehension, not just rote rules. High school sessions shift to algebraic thinking, graphing, interpreting questions, and developing strong exam strategies. There’s a big emphasis on breaking down word problems, revisiting tricky homework, and test prep for NAPLAN or semester exams, always tailored to what each student finds hardest right now.
Recent Challenges
Some primary students rush through comprehension or maths tasks without fully reading instructions, leading to incomplete or off-target answers. In high school, it’s common for students to have scattered or unclear working, which makes multi-step problems harder to check and fix. Other frequent hurdles include forgetting materials, leaving homework unfinished, or spending revision time catching up on missed basics instead of moving forward—all of which can hold back progress and lead to confusion.
Recent Achievements
Tutors are noticing students becoming more proactive during lessons—regularly checking their own work, spotting errors, and making corrections without being asked. There’s a clear shift toward students verbalising their steps in maths and explaining their reasoning aloud, rather than rushing through problems. Tutors also report that learners are reviewing their test results with more care and taking the initiative to improve, showing greater confidence and ownership of their progress.
