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It's important that not only do they learn the content but they understand it and want to understand and learn. growing not only knowledge but a love of learning. I am able to make kids see me and the work as fun and not just boring weekly work. Building relationships is important in the learning process cause it makes all the difference in the…
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Approach tutoring with an open mind.Some students can easily grasp the concepts while the others it may take time or a special approach for them to understand.Making the student feel comfortable is very important to allow them to express themselves and feel free to ask if they don't understand. Explaining why things are the way they are instead of…
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The most important things a tutor can do to a student is to make the student not to need a tutor any more (Be able to work alone without assistance from the tutor). My strengths as a tutor include: 1. My ability to make young students independent of myself. 2. My ability to raise the interest of the learner in the subjects of…
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To understand the level at which your student is learning, and what they currently know about the topic so that you may work accordingly. I know the subject well, and feel as though I have a calm and patient…
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In my current study, the most important skills are independent learning and peer teaching. I aim to teach students how to identify their gaps and where to look, whether Google or Youtube or books or teachers. I will teach students study skills like note taking or flashcard techniques. In the end, my goal will be to make the student the expert and…
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Build confidence in their own abilities as well as provide guidance and support where needed My strengths would be being able to communicate clearly and precisely along with my flexibility and professionalism whilst also being approachable. My weakness would be that I haven't had too much experience in a professional tutoring position, so I would…
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I believe a tutor should connect personally with a student and should be available for the student at any time. This helps a student to open up to the tutor. I am a cheerful and approachable person. Students don't hesitate to ask me same doubts again. Mathematics was my favorite subject in school and I have good understanding of the concepts,…
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I believe that the most important thing to do is to communicate with my student and get an idea of what they know and don't know. It is important to build upon existing knowledge to explain other concepts and to avoid confusing my student. I think my strength is being patient with my student. I also believe I can encourage improvement and work on…
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I believe that it is incredibly important for a tutor to inspire their student to achieve their very best in terms of their academics. I also believe that a tutor can act as a more relatable source of academic help instead of a teacher; a tutor can provide more in depth help outside the class room. I can sympathise with the students in terms of…
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I believe the most important thing a tutor can do is to be a role model for students by teaching and encouraging them in all aspects of life. I believe that a good tutor would empower and inspire the students to strive towards their dreams and goals and support them in the process. I believe that I have a good knowledge base of all the concepts in…
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The most important thing for a tutor would be the ability to establish a connection with students, letting the student know you are there to try and assist them. This in turn would allow for the student to feel more comfortable creating a more effective learning environment. I have an in-depth knowledge of my subjects and a flexible and adaptive…
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the ability to encourage genuine interest. A kid probably doesnt do well on tests because theyre absolutely bored asleep by the subject or think they cant get it no matter how much they try. I want to work around those mental blocks kids have and show them their assignments really arent that hard I think I can get down to the fundamentals of…
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So far I have found several factors that make for good tutors. Firstly building a strong and personal relationship with the student is very important as the more connected a student feels to his or her tutor, the more the tutor can add essential ingredients for students to learn and grow. Secondly, communication and collaboration with the student,…
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Teaching effectively and making students understand the concepts. It is also important to guide students in education and be a mentor to them by giving them good advice My strengths are effective communication to the students and emphasizing…
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As a tutor, I believe the most important thing I can do for a student is to create a safe and supportive learning environment where they feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. This engaging and safe environment allows for open communication and a deeper understanding of the material. I've experienced countless hostile learning…
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I consider the most important thing a tutor can do is to be open-minded and cater to the individual student. They should always have the student's best interest in mind and need to be patient and understanding as everyone is different and some concepts may be more difficult for some people and easy for others. I am a charismatic person with an…
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The most important thing a tutor does for his students is boosting the morale of their weak students and providing them assistance accordingly because every student has a different grasping level so, unlike a teacher, the tutor has to modify his teaching methods and strategies according to his students. I am very determinate and passionate about…
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I believe tutoring helps students develop a genuine love for learning. There are 2 characteristics a tutor needs to achieve this. Firstly, the tutor should have an open and friendly personality. Learning is inherently effortful, and having someone friendly to guide the process makes it more enjoyable and productive. Additionally, tutors need to…
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-listen carefully to understand student's perspective -reassure that many problems are not as difficult as they first appear -where possible make the content interesting and immersive -work to grow the students confidence -patience, thinking of creative approaches to explain problems, depth of knowledge, friendly…
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I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student is provide a supportive stress-free learning environment where the student can go through the material at their own pace. Understanding every student is different and accommodating for this is something I feel is very important for a tutor to do As a currently enrolled…
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Make the students feel confident on themselves and making them trying out the questions independently first. And let them k know that they can learn more from their mistakes and it’s a normal thing to make mistakes in the classroom. And make them feel comfortable with me and make them feel secure. If they don’t understand the concept I help…
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- Build a better study habit and work ethic - Identify strengths and weaknesses, and improving on the weaknesses while maintaining the strengths - Learn things in a new perspective (different from their teacher's). There are different ways of doing things. - Clarify misunderstandings and confusions about difficult topics. - Overall, these…
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The most important things a tutor can do for a student is providing clear explanations, fostering a comfortable learning atmosphere, and tailoring teaching methods to suit the student. Effective communication and active listening is key in identifying areas of struggle and providing targeted assistance. It's critical to cultivate deeper…

Local Reviews

Ava seemed to enjoy her class with Travis. Travis is a lovely young man
Leanne, Brisbane

Inside Petrie TerraceTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 6 student Olivia focused on converting fractions and percentages, as well as reinforcing her understanding of improper fractions using visual aids.

In Year 9, Ethan worked through algebra worded problems and practiced expanding and simplifying linear equations to prepare for upcoming assessments.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Ava concentrated on mastering the derivatives of exponential functions and applying these techniques to related optimisation questions, reviewing step-by-step differentiation strategies throughout the session.

Recent Challenges

In Year 8, one student showed progress in worded maths problems but often avoided revisiting difficult textbook questions between lessons—"he admitted he has not been practising what we've been going through," the tutor noted after a topic test.

A Year 10 student, while understanding new concepts during sessions, struggled to recall key steps the following week due to limited consolidation outside class; this led to re-covering old material instead of advancing.

In senior years, incomplete homework and minimal independent practice meant recurring calculation errors persisted across assignments, even when students could recognise these mistakes after feedback was given.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Petrie Terrace recently noticed some genuine steps forward across a few students. One Year 11 student, who used to quietly skip over difficult calculus problems, now asks for clarification and talks through his reasoning—he even took the lead on breaking down a tricky chain rule question last session.

Meanwhile, a Year 8 student has shifted from second-guessing her answers to confidently judging if solutions "look right," often explaining out loud why she trusts her method.

In primary sessions, one younger learner who once hesitated with worded maths problems successfully read all the key terms aloud before working through each step herself.

What they say about our tutoring

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Kareem is so happy with John. He is very comfortable with him and feels a lot more confident. I can see the difference in Kareem's attitude, thank you.

Kelly is a fantastic tutor & lovely person who clicked with Emily immediately and Emily noticed her own improvement within days. Emily sat her Maths semester exam 3 weeks later after having Kelly there was a big improvement!!! Thank you for referring Kelly to Emily and we look forward to having her tutor Emily for as long as we can!

Working at EzyMath Tutoring is really rewarding. I have been able to work with students to build their confidence and evolve them into independent learners. You build relationships and trust with students so they feel comfortable with you - even if it is saying they don't understand! It's amazing to see them improve their maths skills with increased confidence. Even better is seeing them smile and light up with excitement when they tell you of their great achievements at school.

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 Brisbane Square Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Brisbane Grammar School.