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James
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James

Tutor Canberra, ACT
Being able to communicate the problem and solution in a way that they can understand. Ensure that the student learns the approach and isn't just given the answer by the tutor. Being approachable and allowing the student to communicate the struggles they are having .As a tutor provide more than school, through resources and knowledge. My…
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Harrison

Tutor Braddon, ACT
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, develop their problem-solving skills, and foster a genuine understanding of the subject. While improving grades is often a key goal, I believe true learning happens when a student feels empowered to think critically and tackle challenges independently. One of my…
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Immanuel

Tutor Canberra, ACT
Be caring and patient for students. Materials can be hard, and it can be stressfull for students. Thus, I consider being a caring and patient mentor is key to students' success I am compassionate and caring towards my students. I will try to support my students on their difficulties until they are able to understand the…
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Ishor

Tutor Canberra, ACT
I see students as a clay model, which consists of different minerals and when it is subjected to appropriate pressure and temperature together with proper guidance and methods, it converts into a masterpiece ceramic. Being a tutor is like being their (students) second parent. So I can assure 100% guidance towards their study plan. Help them in…
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Liam

Tutor Braddon, ACT
I think the most important things a tutor can do is to make the content understandable rather than just helping to memorise it. But also to normalise mistakes and to assert the importance of educated guessing. Any student can learn faster by giving something a go rather than waiting until they are certain. I believe I can explain and break down…
Chen
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Chen

Tutor Canberra, ACT
Teach them how to think independently, and provide them with a way of thinking efficiently. Math is not a discipline in which someone does enough problems and can solve all the problems, but a discipline that requires people to constantly think about questions. So if one only knows to let students do lots of problems then he might not be a good…
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Maya

Tutor Canberra, ACT
Provide a safe space for questions and growth to happen. I believe tutoring offers a unique style of personalised learning so that students can receive clarification in areas they're struggling in. I can adapt and teach in multiple styles and manners, meaning I connect with my students and allow them to feel safe and comfortable to ask…
Benjamin
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Benjamin

Tutor Canberra, ACT
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to let the student grow from their mistakes so in the future they can correct them on their own. As a tutor, I believe that my communication skills enables me to connect to each student, and figure out their individual learning…
Justin
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Justin

Tutor Canberra, ACT
The most important thing a tutor can do is create an environment in which the student feels comfortable asking questions and encouraging them to work hard and commit to learning. Big class settings can often see some students fall away in the mass, which means the one on one tutoring gives them the opportunity to be the sole focus, and ask the…
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Simeng

Tutor Canberra, ACT
The most important thing a tutor can do is to create an impact on the student's learning and life. We are responsible for sharing our experience and strategies with the student in order to help them form their own unique way of learning and problem solving, and achieve outstanding results by themselves. I am passionate to motivate my students to…
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Ella

Tutor Canberra, ACT
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for student is to create an environment in which they feel supported and welcomed. It is key to achieving results that you build a strong rapport with your student. If they feel judged by you and thus do not ask the questions they need to ask, it can stagnate their progress and damage their…
Laura
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Laura

Tutor Canberra, ACT
I think the most important thing is not only being decent at explaining and individually creating a good tutoring plan for the student but also to be empathetic. Without empathy, the student will not feel like the tutor understands their struggles and is truly trying to help them. Apart from showing them that understanding and kindly communicating…
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Su Thinzar Kyaw

Tutor Canberra, ACT
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to be very understanding about the student's difficulties when tackling a topic. I am very encouraging and I have many different methods to handle a problem and to explain a…
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Vishesh

Tutor Canberra, ACT
In my perspective mathematics is all about practice, understanding concepts and master them. Tutor's job is to make students understand the concepts but at the same time, they should not spoon feed them by constraining them to certain important questions only! Student should be able to do all types of questions and apply the concepts in daily life…
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Hailey

Tutor Canberra, ACT
A good tutor should be the guidance for their students. During my time as a tutor, I always help my students to learn their fear during their studies and encourage them to reach out to me whenever there is concept that they do not understand. It is crucial to also motivate my students to achieve their learning goals and mentor them through their…
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Dhairya

Tutor Canberra, ACT
The tutor can change the life of a student. A tutor is like a mentor for any student. Teacher teach concepts but the tutor makes sure that the student understands how to apply that concept. I had a great tutor during my primary school who helped me to understand what is the purpose of my life and what is the goal of my life. I want to set a great…
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Pratham

Tutor Canberra, ACT
Some of the most important things, I believe, a tutor can do for a student are provide the student with the comfort that it is alright to make mistakes and it is the learning from them is what is important. Every student is different and it is the responsibility of the tutor to convey themselves in a way which caters to their understanding. It is…
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Anusha

Tutor Canberra, ACT
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to provide clear explanations, foster confidence, and create a supportive learning environment. This helps students grasp concepts, feel encouraged, and develop a positive attitude toward learning. My strengths as a tutor lie in my good communication skills and my ability to interact…
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Sarah

Tutor Canberra, ACT
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, adapt to their learning style, and create a supportive environment where they feel comfortable asking questions. A tutor should not only help students understand the material but also teach them how to approach problems independently, developing…
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SHARIDYA

Tutor Canberra, ACT
Tutor can be personal and professional assistant for the student and help them learn the difficult subjects in school. Also help them pass through difficult times. Some students may find it hard to grasp certain subjects in school and as such they might feel left out and depressed. Tutors are to help them and avoid such distressing situation.…
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Charleze

Tutor Canberra, ACT
Give them confidence. That I believe is a tutor's most important role. Giving the student confidence in themselves and their abilities and the tools to do so. My strengths can be summarised into points; One is my ability to summarise, teach and deliver information concisely to be easier to comprehend even the more complicated topics. And two, the…
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Gina

Tutor Canberra, ACT
Being aware of the necessary pace and style of learning which best suits the student. Communication and adaptation to the specific needs of a…
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nouman

Tutor Canberra, ACT
Bring a different and diverse flavour to the learning experience of a child, who struggle with maths and logical subjects due to inclination towards traditional method of learning. Moreover, help students improve their grades through enhancing their learning and thinking faculty. I have been tutoring previously to GCSE students in London. I have…

Local Reviews

Meenakshi is delightful and our daughter is enjoying her Maths lessons.
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Content Covered

Year 3 student Josh worked on reading comprehension and vocabulary using short texts, followed by writing brief summaries.

In Year 8, Ari tackled statistics topics including mean, median, mode, and constructing box-and-whisker plots, along with exercises on theoretical probability.

Meanwhile, Year 9 student Noah focused on developing cohesive paragraphs in English—practicing topic sentences and concluding statements—while also reading and answering comprehension questions for 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.'

Recent Challenges

In Year 8 English, a student left homework incomplete and attempted only one paragraph after feeling unsure about the writing prompt; he felt bad as he did not quite get the task.

For a Year 11 English essay, deleted drafts and reluctance to share work meant feedback wasn't used before submission, resulting in missed editing opportunities.

In Year 7 Mathematics, skipping written steps—especially with algebra—made it harder to spot errors and slowed progress during tests.

A Year 9 student often forgot to bring homework or needed reminders to present work more neatly, especially for graphing tasks.

Missed planning led to last-minute changes or lost confidence under pressure.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Pialligo noticed one high school student, previously hesitant to share his struggles, now openly asking questions about essay structure and proactively emailing materials for feedback—an important shift from passive learning.

Another secondary student, who found graphic linear equations daunting, made progress by trying multiple solution strategies and is now independently tackling practice tests with step-by-step plans.

Among younger students, a Year 3 learner who used to avoid grammar tasks has begun correcting most errors himself after a targeted editing exercise, finishing the latest worksheet with only minimal hints needed.

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 Kingston Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Campbell Primary School.