Tutors in Preston 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.
I do think patience, good Communication Skills and the Ability to Make Students Visualise. Also the self-discipline. For one, the number of students working with tutors continues to grow. Two, working 1:1 with students is immensely gratifying, both for the tutor and tutee. And three, a few specific yet generalised characteristics become…
The most important things I can offer are patience and the ability to deliver complex ideas through clear, visual explanations.
Patience is crucial because it allows me to truly listen and understand what children are trying to communicate from their unique perspectives, so I can connect with them on their level, making it easier to explain…
In my opinion, improving students' academic performance is important, but is not the ultimate goal. I think the most important thing a tutor can do is to teach students good learning methods and improve their self-study ability, which makes them benefit for life. Firstly, I am a easy going, gentle, kind, and friendly person. It is easy for me to…
Be respectful and patient. It's essential to understand the students' needs and preferred methods of learning, as everyone's habits are so different. It's best to approach the lessons with the student's perspective in mind. I am a patient, down-to-earth person who prefers having a friendly relationship with the student so that they will feel…
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to deepen/ignite their interest in the area which they are teaching or make a student come to love a subject they struggled with before. Furthermore, as a tutor, I feel that helping a student build a strong foundation of knowledge is important as future knowledge they learn would…
A tutor should understand that different students have different levels of interests and requirements in Math. For those who merely wants to pass their exams, I would teach them the application of mathematical methods. For those who are interested in math, I would explain to them the principles and deeper logics of mathematical phenomenons beneath…
The most important thing I can do as a tutor is to empower students to become independent learners. This means teaching them not just the subject matter, but also critical thinking and study skills, and fostering a supportive environment for their growth As a tutor, I excel in creating a supportive learning environment and adapting to students'…
I think the most important thing for tutor is to boost curiosity and build confidence for students within their acceptable limits. Tutors should always be responsible and supportive to students learning environments. My strength are patience, passion, and student-centered. I really love to deliver knowledge in a simple way that they could…
Create a fun and comfortable environment for students to learn in.
Be a positive influence and role model for the student and always encourage them. Patience, therefore it's okay if a student takes time to fully understand a topic, I can slowly guide them through.
Friendliness, so the student wouldn't feel uncomfortable or pressured when…
Helping them grow, both academically and in extracurricular aspects. Study wise, making sure they understand the concept of the question instead of 'how to do the question'; know what the formula represents not what the formula is. Also using the wisdom I have gained throughout the years to guide them in problem solving in things that are outside…
A good tutor can teach a student how to improve himself to become a better person, not only in academic life, but also in the real world. The aim for teaching is to deliver virtue and the attitude of learning to the children, and let them continue to learn and improve in the future. I will always support and encourage my student with my best…
Being patient and attend to student’s question, be honest when I don’t know about certain things and look it up from a trusted resource instead of giving a vague or incorrect guidance Give positive encouragement, teach according to the children’s competency level, recap and ensure they have the knowledge and well understanding on current…
Ensure that the student feels safe, supported and comfortable to become the best version of themselves from guidance. Ability to quickly build rapport, and being patient with the student. I am always cheerful and try to challenge students in the best way…
Be patient.
Be a good listener.
Be professional.
Teach the student how to learn.
Be a collaborator.
Be willing to share your own experiences.
Be confident. My strengths as a tutor is I'm really have patient to solve problems and questions of students, and I'm willing to communicate with them in order to get what they need…
A tutor's duty is not only about teaching students to do specific questions, but also teaching them the methods and skills of doing all types of questions by sharing experiences and leading them to think deeply. Another important thing as a tutor is patience. Tutors must be patient enough to find the most suitable way of studying a subject for a…
In my opinion, the most important thing a tutor can do is reassure a student of their capabilities. High School is extremely stressful and for students to achieve the best they can, educating students on processes to handle stress will be extremely important to both improve studies and increase a students happiness. My strengths as a tutor are my…
To return the trust, time, and energy they have placed on me when they decided to have me as their tutor. To be remembered as a friend who guided them along their learning instead of some strict, boring tutor whom they dread to see every week. I think I was praised to have a heart for children and that I could always find ways to interact with…
Personally, I thought being a tutor needs patience and passion. The most important things a tutor can do for a student is to make sure he or she knew and understand fully what this particular student needs. Each student has their own needs and to teach with different techniques. Also, a tutor needs to be responsible and take care of his or her…
I believe that every student is different but special in their own way. Every student should be instilled with good values so that they can grow up to be good valuable men and women. It's the responsibility of tutors to care for their students. They should use a variety of strategies to help each student become personally invested in, and take…
While a tutor's main role is to teach new concepts and help students review what they've learnt at school, I believe it is equally important to build student's confidence towards the subject and spark their interest in learning. I truly believe that "Interest is the best teacher". I believe my extensive experience teaching students from primary…
1. I can help students achieve their learning goals and make improvements in studying.
2. I will also spend a pleasant time with students and keep them studying under a safe environment. 1. As a student studying teaching, I have both more academic and technical skills on teaching and teaching experiences.
2. I also have learnt math methods,…
Beside tutoring the knowledge, the most important thing is support. Supporting a student from not giving up in what they are doing. Life is always up and down, endure the pain and overcome the difficulties with all your might. I will motivate the student and pass on my passionate and encouragement in studying to the student I taught. I am a…
Make students feel the fun of learning
Let children learn in happiness
Teach students the right way to learn 1.Eight years of full-time working experience as a public primary school teacher in China.
2. Very patient and responsible.
3. Went to Xinjiang, Chengdu volunteer teaching…
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.
What they say about our tutoring
Zoe's coaching with Lydia was exactly what we needed and Lydia enjoyed working with her. She is an asset to your coaching team.
Jaden seems happy so far with Shahzad .He seems to be patient and confident in his teaching techniques .
Jonathan and Ellie have started well - she seems to be very happy with the work he's going over and Jonathan has been punctual and engaged in her learning.