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Tutors in Petrie include a peer learning facilitator and Dean's List scholar at QUT, an experienced K–12 tutor with academic excellence awards, a former teaching assistant with a physics degree, volunteer maths and science mentors, ATAR 95+ achievers in advanced mathematics and chemistry, university engineering students, and seasoned youth coaches passionate about helping kids excel.

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To help them understand the concept of what they are learning. Rather than just achieving high results, helping them understand the concepts of what they are learning will aid with advancing onto more difficult studies in the future. My strengths as a tutor would be being able to explain concepts to the student at a level they can understand and…
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The most important thing an english tutor can do is be patient when a student is struggling. It is essential to set goals for each student individually so they can achieve these goals and feel excited to learn and improve their knowledge. I am a very calm person and will be very patient when tutoring children. I am also very logical, which helps…
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Is create a comfortable and enjoyable space to study in. I used to be tutored in my senior years, and my favourite part about going to tutoring was that I had created a friendship with my tutor and that made doing my assignments a lot more enjoyable. Being able to listen to your students as well because what’s written as a question on paper…
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Make learning fun and engaging. I am very encouraging, kind and understanding.…
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The most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is to make them stand on their own feet. A tutor should be able to make their mentee confident in learning, understanding, and applying their lessons on their own. It's also important for a tutor to establish a good rapport with the student and make them feel comfortable. I always…
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Ideally, I want to instill the same sense of wonder and love that I have for mathematics in the students. This won't work for all students, of course, so failing that I think an english tutor should be able to teach a student how to think for themselves - it's one thing to be shown how to get an answer, and it's another thing entirely to be taught…
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One of the most important things an english tutor can do for a student is to build a strong relationship and provide a safe and comfortable environment for the students to be themselves and not be afraid to ask any questions. This will help the students bring out the best in themselves and not be afraid to ask any questions. My passion for…
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The most important thing I can do for a student is give them the ability to be confident in their own knowledge to attack any problem head on. I will never solve a problem for them, however I will always support them and give them the necessary tools to be able to do it on their own. Having been part of the first year of ATAR and achieving a…
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The most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is to help the student learn in a way that works for them. Usually in a classroom, due to the overwhelming number of students, teachers aren't always able to help students individually. Therefore, sometimes a student that is struggling is only struggling because they learn better with…
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Support and education sustainability I am supportive and have the ability to cmmunicates well I also have good teaching…
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The most important things an english tutor can do for a student are: 1. Gain a clear understanding of the student's prior knowledge, experience, goals, motivations, and struggles. 2. Provide not only the tools and resources but also the mindset and tactics to succeed. 3. Set the student for success - to provide the right skills, knowledge,…
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To encourage and help the student to achieve the best of their ability, gain confidence in their skills and ability and believe there’s always room for improvement Encouragement, resilience, looking for various ways to teach and help my…
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Be inspiring and guide them the right path appreciating their limits. Guide them through difficult situations and feed them with direction. Always find the strength in them and guide them how to utilise them appropriately. I am sincere, punctual, keen to teach young people. I have the required qualification plus background professional experience…
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Be understanding and supportive at all times. I am patient and understanding. I guide the stuent which then encourages them to find the answers as opposed to giving them the…
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The role of an english tutor is to provide the appropriate resources and teaching strategies based on the student's learning ability. Additionally, a tutor should display compassion, empathy and patience especially when students encounter topics that they find difficult. It is the duty of the tutor to ensure the student can be assisted in a safe…
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As an english tutor, the most crucial element is to listen and work through their problems. Teachers in a mainstream school can be overwhelmed with catering to each of their student's needs. This is where we come in; we can help students to finally get the assistance they need to flourish in school. I am patient in any type of situation, and is…
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Always be a support system academically for their student and listen to their concerns and questions. It is also important to be adjustable and able to adapt to any changes of learning styles for a student. However, the most important thing for an english tutor to do is to always believe in them and their ability. I am very patient and good at…
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To properly help them and support them in ways that they need. I am a caring individual with no bias or judgement and truly just want to help…
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The most important things an english tutor can do for a student is to inspire and encourage them to take charge in their learning and step outside their comfortable zones to learn new things and expand their horizons. This encourages students to become independent lifelong learners and creates a positive attitude towards learning. My strengths as…
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It's extremely important for students to have access to quality education, teachers, tutors in a space where they are safe, heard and supported. I believe tutors can assist with creating a space for where students or young adults can thrive to achieve their goals. I am patience with students who have special needs, due to my experience working in…
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I believe that teaching students how to become a more independent learner is the most important thing that an english tutor can do. As a tutor, it is important to help guide students through their work but not become a crutch that they rely too heavily upon. This way, students will be better equipped to handle the rest of their time at school.…
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Help the student understand the topic so well that they can go and explain it to their friends and help others learn. I am polite and patient and will answer and help a student no matter how long it takes for them to…
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I believe the most important thing a tutor can do is to make the subject matter enjoyable for students. 1. I believe my strengths would be being able to empathise with students, having a positive attitude towards learning, teaching and my subject, I have excellent communication skills and I'm patient and tolerant. 2. While I was a peer tutor, I…

Local Reviews

Due to Nakita's tutor doing an amazing job last year, Nakita has not needed his skills for the beginning of this year, comprehending and understanding the maths content at school extremely well.
allison, Petrie

Inside PetrieTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Poppy explored scale factors and calculated the volume of cylinders and rectangular prisms using visual examples.

In Year 10, Tasha practised finding the surface area of various shapes and reviewed exam topics with a focus on applying formulas accurately.

For Year 11, Ella worked through her in-class maths assignment, clarifying key steps for each question and addressing areas she found confusing to boost her understanding.

Recent Challenges

A Year 11 student often rushed through differentiation and trigonometry, leading to small mistakes between dollar and cent coins as noted by the tutor.

In Year 7, one student left most worded maths problems blank on a worksheet, hesitating to attempt unless completely sure—a pattern that carried into test revision.

For a Year 9 assignment, another relied on "guessing equations to see if it works," instead of building methodical strategies or using class notes for guidance.

Meanwhile, in primary maths, several students avoided writing their working out, which hid small errors and made it hard to spot where understanding broke down during subtraction or time calculations.

Recent Achievements

One Petrie tutor noticed that a Year 11 student, Kiana, arrived with a list of tricky maths questions she'd struggled with in class—by the end of their session, she worked through every one independently and even finished early.

In another session, Clancey (Year 9) started unsure about rearranging equations but, after some guided practice, was able to solve them on his own without needing help.

Meanwhile, Tamia in Year 4 tackled her reading comprehension story solo and answered almost all follow-up questions correctly, remembering key details and going back to check when unsure.

What they say about our tutoring

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Anastasia & Surya seem to be getting on & making progress. Surya seems quite patient, non judgmental & able to explain concepts to Anastasia in a clear & accessible way.

Olivia is doing GREAT! She gets on well with Alex and he is very good at making it fun and keeping it interesting. (she is easily distracted so this isn't easy!)

Matthew is “very happy with Kirsten”. That is the best feedback a child can give. Kirsten has a big challenge to get Matthew up to speed. Kirsten is setting him homework and has increased the time that she is spending with Matthew as he needs to put in extra study with exams pending. We can't ask for more than that from a tutor than to be flexible and mindful of Matthews schedule and timelines. Overall Matthews school results are improving across all learning areas.

English tutoring in Petrie

Ideally tuition should be a simple and positive experience for everyone involved - that means students and parents and of course, tutors too! Private tutoring is popular because it works. What could be better than a tailored 1-on-1 approach where 100% of the instructor's time is spent understanding and helping the student? A good English tutor can be life-changing but unfortunately they can also be impossible to find. That's what we're here for!

English Tutor Petrie

Currently we are working with 33 local English tutors in Petrie. We'll find a tutor to come to your home, or any other location that's convenient. These tutors have worked with thousands of students in all sorts of situations. They're good, and they love tutoring! We have hundreds of reviews available for you to look at. But don't take our word for it, give us a try. Your first lesson works as a trial so if you don't like it, you don't have to pay for it.

If you're interested please get in touch. Either call us on 1300 312 354 or complete an enquiry form below so that we can get in touch. Our consultants can double check your area, explain pricing and answer any questions you may have. Then we'll organise a trial lesson risk-free. Ezy!

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 North Lakes Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Kurwongbah State School.