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Nitika

Science Tutor Ridgewood, WA
Encouragement is the most important quality a tutor should have. Doubt is unfortunately a huge negative factor when trying to learn so when a tutor shows a true belief to a student, confidence sparks & can fuel motivation. I believe a tutor is meant to empower their student to success By personal experience, I’ve had both, a tutors who just…
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Vaithianathan

Science Tutor Ridgewood, WA
A tutor can bring in enjoyment into students even when they study. Most of the students don't enjoy study time the main reason being they don't understand certain concepts and find it hard. But a tutor can explain that to students in a way they understand bring in interest thereby the enjoyment factor into it. I have great patience, good problem…
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Te Huika

Science Tutor Ridgewood, WA
Understanding each student's unique learning style, strengths, and weaknesses allows the tutor to tailor their approach to meet the student's specific needs. Encouraging and supporting students through challenges helps build their confidence and self-esteem, empowering them to tackle difficult tasks and believe in their abilities. Providing clear…
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Krishna

Science Tutor Merriwa, WA
Every student is different and every student has different ways of understanding concepts. Some might learn them easily via a practical approach while others focus on the theory first. Understanding the weak points of a student and focusing on the strength of a student is very important for a tutor to know. One of my strengths is a strong…
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Ella

Science Tutor Quinns Rocks, WA
A tutor should firstly be encouraging; to be more confident in their studies, for them to work hard and try their best, and to inspire a love of learning. Secondly, it is imperative to be understanding. Every student is unique, with varying goals, learning styles, and abilities, so learning should be tailored to each individual to ensure every…
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Zishuo

Science Tutor Quinns Rocks, WA
Individualized instruction: Every student has unique strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles. A tutor should strive to understand each student's specific needs and tailor their instruction accordingly. I can patiently engage students and address students' questions and concerns. I can provide ongoing support and…
Navjot
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Navjot

Science Tutor Clarkson, WA
I think the most important thing a tutor can do is provide personalised support and guidance to meet each student's unique needs. Help them to grow and gain knowledge I believe my strengths as a tutor are my patience, ability to explain complex ideas in a simple way, and my dedication to helping my students reach their…
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Lachlan

Science Tutor Joondalup, WA
A tutor needs to be able to understand where the student is academically, what they currently understand and what holes they have in their knowledge. They are not a teacher, but are there to help reinforce and strengthen what their teacher is currently going over. A tutor should be helping the student to understand the content through linking…
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Celina

Science Tutor Connolly, WA
A tutor has to want the student to succeed in what they're learning. It's important to know specifically where the student is struggling in order to help them. It would be remiss not to mention that there is a positive impact on the students' performance in school as well. If I explain something and the student doesn't understand, I'll find…
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Manggala

Science Tutor Tapping, WA
Students are different from each other, some are fast learner while others are the opposite. As a tutor, I think its important to deliver a lesson that is easy to comprehend regardless of how academic the students are. I am more to lean to visual than texts. Since one of my hobbies is drawing, I would use this skill to deliver visual aid to…
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Philipp

Science Tutor Butler, WA
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to use different methods of teaching to communicate the content, so the student can learn in a number of ways. Everyone learns differently, so when you meet a student for the first time, you should experiment with different teaching styles (explaining the content, using examples, scenarios,…
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Ella

Science Tutor Quinns Rocks, WA
It's important to be understanding, to listen to what a student (or parent) wants to get out of tutoring, and to focus on the student's goals. It's also important to be clear in your teaching, and to come up with creative and interesting ways to teach each student, as every student is different. I have a very enthusiastic and positive approach to…
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Nicole

Science Tutor Butler, WA
1. Be understanding and compassionate, as we may not fully understand their scenario or their struggles. 2. Listening to students in regards to what their weakest areas are and implementing any methods they may want to use to address the issue (e.g. practice questions). 3. Understanding when it's the right time to say "lets move onto another…
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Thomas

Science Tutor Joondalup, WA
Putting all their effort into the student, and making sure they are your number one priority. Also being respectful towards the students, making them feel comfortable towards you. I am a good communicator, I am quite young so I'll be able to engage with most of the students better than someone older, I have fresh knowledge only just coming out of…
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Alyssa

Science Tutor Carramar, WA
I think the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to make learning fun so they don't feel pressured into doing work but if it's fun they are going to enjoy it more. Even little things such as brain breaks are going to benefit the child so they can give their brain a break before diving back into it. I want to make sure that all…
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Andrew

Science Tutor Banksia Grove, WA
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chandrama

Science Tutor Banksia Grove, WA
The most important thing that a tutor can do for a student is to help them see the subject in the light that they do and nurture their interest in it. Failure in getting the concepts also leads to fear and that's where a tutor has to support the student , to prevent them from losing confidence in themselves. My biggest strength as a tutor is my…
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Simbarashe

Science Tutor Banksia Grove, WA
Encourage them. Make them know that the emphases is on learning instead of always being correct I\'m very patient so they hopefully won\'t feel any pressure or disappointment when they get things wrong. That also leads into my reassuring…
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Lauren

Science Tutor Connolly, WA
I consider an improvement in confidence incredibly significant to a child's attitude to learning. If a student is confident in their abilities to learn a subject, then they will be more likely to put effort into correcting their mistakes. This confidence and ability to recognise improvement will directly and positively affect the student's self…
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Rebecca

Science Tutor Tapping, WA
A tutor should push the student as much as they possibly can. Not answer the questions for them, continue making sure the student understands throughout a session and asking the student to teach a question to the tutor. A tutor can build the confidence of a student, reassuring the student on their strengths, and encouraging them to build and…
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Vivian

Science Tutor Connolly, WA
Having a good relationship with students can affect the way they learn and also their attitudes towards education, so creating a bond where we can trust each other would be very important to me. I have lots of patients with students. I understand that all students can be at different levels academically and even socially. Having a good…
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Diya

Science Tutor Joondalup, WA
Students spend a major part of a day in school. Many children are unable to get the most of it due to time-constraints and lack of individual attention in a class. However, there are a few students who maintain attention and focus in a classroom environment. Reason is they are more prepared than the rest. If a child follows what is happening in…
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Alyvea-Rose

Science Tutor
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is be patient, stay calm at all times and try new ways to explain the work if they don’t understand. My strengths are that I can break the work down enough so that anyone can understand. I’m a very patient person so the students will never feel pressured or stressed. I’m also…

Local Reviews

Jack our tutor has been amazing for our sons confidence and has taught him to enjoy maths again and maths isn't hard when you are shown the simple way I only wish we had started this journey a lot earlier thank year 9
Dinkleboo, Ridgewood

Inside RidgewoodTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Sarah worked on addition and subtraction with large numbers and decimals, as well as perimeter calculations using real-life measurement examples.

Year 9 student Daniel tackled simultaneous equations in two variables by rearranging and combining equations to eliminate unknowns, followed by solving for each variable using substitution.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student Jasmine focused on trigonometry problems involving angles of elevation and depression, practising diagram-based questions to strengthen her understanding.

Recent Challenges

In Year 10 algebra, skipping working when rearranging equations often led to confusion with signs; as one tutor noted, "he skipped showing steps in algebra, which hid sign errors."

Meanwhile, a Year 7 student relied heavily on her iPad calculator for maths but found it distracting during sessions—this made it harder to focus on surface area problems.

In Year 12 Chemistry, not bringing home assessment sheets meant missed teacher expectations and less targeted revision.

A Year 5 student hesitated to start worded fraction questions, sometimes avoiding attempts if unsure. This reluctance slowed progress and left tricky concepts unpracticed.

Recent Achievements

One Ridgewood tutor noticed a big change in Ella (Year 10), who had previously been hesitant to share her ideas but is now actively offering opinions during essay planning, especially when linking film themes to quotes.

In a recent high school maths session, Kyle managed to complete more challenging questions much faster and with fewer errors than at the start of tutoring—a clear leap in both speed and accuracy.

Meanwhile, Isabella in Year 4 surprised her tutor by quickly mastering her 9-times tables after having only just memorised the basics, finishing a full set without prompts.

What they say about our tutoring

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Georgia is happy with Kelvin. She is very shy and so it is great that she feels comfortable with him.

Everything is going well with Dexter. Jordana gets on really well with her, and finds Dexter explains things very clearly, and has been a great help already with her understanding of Maths.

Jakob and Cara have a great working relationship and cover alot of content in each session. Cara's confidence and maths skills have grown considerably since commencing tutoring.

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 Clarkson Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Alkimos Baptist College.