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Sarel
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Sarel

English Tutor Shelley, WA
Provide the student with confidence in their own learning ability. Helping students find learning methods that work for THEM, which they can continue to use in the future is the most important thing, and also the most satisfying thing for me as tutor. My flexible teaching style means the student quickly feels comfortable and isn't afraid to ask…
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Akshaya

English Tutor Shelley, WA
A tutor must be very patient, approachable, and accepting, as students should feel safe and comfortable enough to ask any question without facing any judgment. A warm and friendly environment must be established. This is the most effective way for a student to learn, and be open to learning. A tutor must also be able to provide examples of the…
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Muhammad

English Tutor Riverton, WA
Prepare the best tutoring methodology keeping in mind students strengths and weaknesses Build compliance with high school course and curriculum Build and keep interest of student in the subject Do regular assessments to follow improvement strategies I have resilience, patience, subject expertise and excellent teaching methodologies which can…
Alyssa
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Alyssa

English Tutor Riverton, WA
First, I think an english tutor should have good subject and curriculum knowledge so that they may be able to provide as much information as they can towards the kids. I think communication skills is another important thing a tutor must have (the way they explain the topics so that it is easy for the students to understand). Finally a tutor must…
Ashlin
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Ashlin

English Tutor Rossmoyne, WA
I would say the most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is helping them grow as individuals, and help them find a love for learning - a strong passion for the academic studies. A tutor needs to also serve as a good role model for the students, and be a person the student can trust to help them improve their grades. I would say…
Madeleine
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Madeleine

English Tutor Waterford, WA
I think that as an english tutor, we should be different from teachers at school. We should provide extra care to their needs and catering to what areas of a particular topic they are struggling with, in order for them to improve. Therefore, I think that conducting a personalized teaching plan for the students to observe and explore what methods…
Richard
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Richard

English Tutor Willetton, WA
For me, the two things that aided me most when I was being tutored in highschool were practice questions given to me by tutors and when these tutors took their time to really deconstruct these concepts until I fully understood them. My biggest strength is patience. Sometimes it takes students a long time to begin to understand certain concepts and…
Angela
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Angela

English Tutor Waterford, WA
Besides achieving acad3mic grades, i believe teaching the kids about respect and boundaries are just as important. The best way to teach them this is froma young age so they can properly grow into a respectable adult Since i am not too old yet, i believe i can connect with the kids better than most people. Additionally, i am also fun and easy to…
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Kim Thanh Phuc

English Tutor Bentley, WA
The ability to help a student realise their own strengths and weakness so they can change themselves for the better. I see myself as a very caring and attentive person. I can work well underpressure and power through harsh…
Raveena
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Raveena

English Tutor Willetton, WA
To make them confident enough. To listen to them. To teach them right or wrong. To help them with understanding the concept not just memorising or ratification. In my previous career as a teacher back in India , kids were very fond of me because I explain them in very different and interesting ways by correlating with day to day life that’s…
Gautham
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Gautham

English Tutor Bentley, WA
Being a student myself, i literally have lots of doubts that i would really want to clear and get an idea of the topics that i feel might trouble me a bit, so i feel that, an english tutor must posses always be available to solve and manage all the doubts that the student can ponder upon. I can clearly understand the mindset of students that i…
Connie
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Connie

English Tutor Bentley, WA
Helping students understand their potential and making students see that what they are learning is valuable are the most importantly things an english tutor can do for a student. I create a safe space where they feel comfortable making mistakes, while teaching effective study strategies they can use beyond our sessions. My greatest strength as a…
Tenzin
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Tenzin

English Tutor Bentley, WA
As an english tutor, it's very important to understand the pace at which a student learns and to accustom themselves by providing a safe and informative learning space for the student. I'm very patient and I don't mind repeating a lesson and pacing myself. I'd like to think that I get along fairly well with the youth I am punctual and I have…
Emilie
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Emilie

English Tutor Bentley, WA
Being kind and helpful to their needs. Listening to them and their parents. Being knowledgeable enough to help them or willing to learn to help them. Be a reliable source of help and help them as much as possible. I am very helpful in identifying their problems and drawbacks, I am effective in changing behaviours to give them an advantage or edge.…
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Louise Anne

English Tutor Bentley, WA
Create a supportive and encouraging learning environment. By being patient, understanding their unique needs, and providing guidance and constructive feedback, you can help foster their confidence, motivation, and overall growth as a learner. For students undertaking ATAR or are in their last secondary schooling years, I can provide experienced…
Ryan
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Ryan

English Tutor Como, WA
I believe explaining a concept in such a way that the student understands it intuitively and can thus use that understanding to solve different problems, rather than simply rote-learning a series of facts, is an incredibly important part of being an english tutor. The tutor should be adding to a student's toolkit such that they can solve a variety…
Nikita
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Nikita

English Tutor Wilson, WA
In my opinion, the most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is to break a concept down to its simplest form. In my school days, I often found this to be the easiest way to learn. If your basic foundation of any concept is strong, it gets much easier to build on that and learn more complex information pertaining to it.…
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Pem

English Tutor Brentwood, WA
The most important thing is to build confidence of the student in their learning, and making them believe that they can do it without giving them pressure or distinguishing one from another for their abilities. It is also important for the tutor to create a comfortable learning environment where they don’t feel embarrassed making mistakes but…
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Pamela

English Tutor Bentley, WA
Create a supportive learning environment, explain concepts step-by-step, and help students gain confidence. I am patient, supportive, and reliable. I explain concepts clearly, break down difficult topics step-by-step, and adapt my teaching to suit each student’s learning style, helping them build confidence and achieve better…
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Shu En Emily

English Tutor Bentley, WA
Understand their concerns and find ways to work with them to face their difficulties in the academic work. Empathy, understanding, and the willingness to tailor to the needs of my…
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Vaibhav

English Tutor Parkwood, WA
Most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is help them with questions they they dont understand as well as provide thier own resources to make sure they are always one step ahead when it comes to their education . I am compassionate, ready to listen and enjoy educating people and helping them learn. I am also extremely easygoing…
Adam
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Adam

English Tutor Parkwood, WA
Understanding and patience, some students lack knowledge of basic concepts and require a boost, so it's important to tailor tutoring styles to each student, whether that is written examples or oral analogies, especially in the Maths and Sciences. I can simplify things to the most basic form, which is what I needed help with when I was in high…
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Mehakpreet

English Tutor Parkwood, WA
The most important thing an english tutor can do for their student is understand their study habits and figure out the best ways to enhance their overall performance by improving the way of their study. If the tutor understands where their pupil is making a mistake, only then will the student understand it as well and will be able to work on it.…

Local Reviews

During the first phone call, I felt the staff member was quite rushed. I had a lot to explain and felt I didn't get to finish. His final decision was no, the company probably couldn't help me but I persisted. Then it worked out in the end and I got a tutor. The tutor has attended once and I'm happy with him.
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Inside ShelleyTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 5 student Aryan practised dividing fractions and calculating percentages, focusing on applying these skills to piecewise defined relationships.

In Year 10, Ethan worked through factoring and expanding quadratic expressions as well as a brief introduction to compound interest using step-by-step examples.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Grace revised matrix multiplication and explored the normal distribution in statistics, also touching on key finance topics relevant to her coursework.

Recent Challenges

A Year 8 student struggled with factorising quadratics in a test and, as noted, "ran out of time"—test anxiety led to second-guessing answers and slow progress.

In Year 10 maths, skipping clear layout on simultaneous equations meant errors weren't spotted until feedback was given; the tutor wrote, "laying out answers properly and clearly" was still an issue.

In primary maths, one child hesitated to ask for help when stuck multiplying large numbers—missing chances to clarify confusion early.

For a senior student using the CAS Classpad, over-reliance on calculator steps made it harder to remember key finance formulas without prompts during practice.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Shelley noticed one Year 10 student, who previously hesitated to check her own work, now confidently uses the "talking aloud" technique and backchecks her answers on quadratic expansions—meaning she trusts her instincts but also double-checks without wasting time.

Another high schooler has shifted from struggling with linear equations to independently substituting values and successfully graphing lines, even explaining how slope direction changes with gradient sign.

In a younger session, a primary student who rarely participated began asking more questions when uncertain and started showing all working steps for each maths problem before moving on.

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