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Lisa
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I think the most important thing is giving students learning and study strategies which they can apply across different subjects and learning areas. I believe this is the most useful information you can teach a student as this knowledge is what will allow them to become an independent learner, improve their academic marks across the board, and…
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It depends a little bit on age but the older they get the more important confidence is going to be and giving the students confidence is the most important job. I'm not going to teach a 12 year old a lot more, they have spent years in school and they have all the knowledge they need. The important job of tutor is to make them believe that they…
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Jana
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I think that it's really important to be a good listener so that you can use feedback from students to improve your teaching. Not everyone learns in the same way so it's really important to work with each student to find the learning tehniques that work best for them. It's also important to recognise that each student could prefer different…
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As a tutor the most important behaviour is to remain open and encouraging. This allows them to be honest and seek help when they need it rather than feeling embarrassed that they are struggling to understand a concept. I believe I am very competent at listening and using deductive reasoning to best approach a situation and work towards finding a…
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When a tutor is connected with student, tutor can helps in recognizing their strengths as well as weaknesses and work on weaknesses to improve upon. Most importantly i am capable of differentiating methods of teaching to meet the need of all students. Experience. I worked as Assistant professor in university. Students there felt very…
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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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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to ensure that the student feels they are being listened to and meeting their needs. For example, it is essential to work at the pace of your student, if your student only wants to pass their subject it is your job to make sure they are best suited for that to happen. Or if your student…
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To be supportive and try to put in the place of student to understand his/her problem. A tutor must guide the students using different approaches to relate the topics with his surroundings. I believe students enjoy learning from the surrounding, what they observe they learn. First of all, my strength is my knowledge which enables me to guide…
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Most important thing a 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 but i will…
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The most important thing a 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. As a…
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I believe understanding the calibre of the student and providing constant motivation is something a tutor must importantly do for a student because quite often the individuality of a student gets lost in class and so the tutor needs to grab onto that individuality of the student so that they can not just progress ahead academically but also stand…
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A tutor should provide a student with additional resources; have a positive, encouraging attitude and make sure to be understanding of the student's needs. The tutor should also be able to lift the student's confidence, as sometimes this can make all the difference. I am a patient, reliable, organised individual and I am willing to help students,…
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The most important things I can do for a student are to foster a supportive and engaging learning environment that encourages their curiosity, growth, and confidence. By adapting my teaching methods to their individual learning styles, patiently addressing their questions and concerns, and providing clear explanations, I can help them truly…
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understanding the needs of each student, clarifying their doubts in an easy and unique way, building confidence in students, promoting their critical thinking capacities rather than spoon feeding every concepts, etc. are the most important things i consider for a tutor to do for the student the biggest strength i have from my previous tutoring…
Martin
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The important thing a tutor can do for a student is providing students confidence in their own abilities, providing comfort and assurance that they have the capabilities to succeed. My strength as a tutor is my ability to relate to the struggles of learning because I once also struggled learning, I can use these past experiences to formulate a…
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Make sure the student is able to understand the content and give tips on how to revise and learn on their own too. I have good communication skills and I am patient…
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The vital points to remember as a tutor is to impart 100 percent knowledge and skill to the learners. As a tutor we should bring big changes in the life of the learners with various teaching strategies and skills. - Teachings algebra, commercial maths, data and probability and…
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Help to develop confidence and self - direction in work. Communicate an interest in the subject Assist in the development of good work and study habits including setting out or work and establishment of a study routine. Ability to explain concepts clearly and use methods such as analogy and concrete examples. Patience and empathy with…
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Building confidence Understanding individual needs Providing clear explanations Offering guidance and support at all times Fostering a love of learning Monitoring progress and providing feedback Patience Adaptability Knowledge base Accessibility Feedback and…
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Apart from Academics, I value teaching life skills and life values to students. They should be a good person before being a good employee. As a tutor I am strict when I have to be and lenient when the situation requires. It’s always good to change lanes when required and not stay put on being strict. Each student is a different person and it…
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I think a tutor can bring out the inner talent of a student. Suppose a student who could not able to gain a good marks in exams or failing continuously, I will give that student mental support. I will give him or her motivation by telling that you can achieve anything in your life by doing hardworking. The most important thing is that a tutor can…
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Tutors have two roles, One is to actively support the student who might be struggling to cope up with their peers and/or looking to improve their performance. The second is to make the student learn in a different environment from their school. Schools have multiple children and every child has some issue they are facing. As a tutor sitting 1-1…
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Provide them with external resources in order for them to continue further study Be a mentor and set an example towards the student so that they can have someone to rely on whenever they are struggling in class Also provide further feedback outside of tutoring hours when they need clarification. I'm very knowledgable and easy going I make the…

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.
MS, Shelley

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.

What they say about our tutoring

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I see how much more confident Nicholas is with maths, the teachers at school have noticed a difference, and he is eager to do maths now as where before he wasn't. In regards to Wade, well he is just gorgeous. He has built up a great relationship with Nicholas, and he actually waits for Wade each week..  Wade makes it fun, for Nicholas to do maths. Nicholas told me last week, s" when i get a question wrong, Wade makes me remember how to do it with a trick."  I think Wade explains it to him in a way that he understands it. I think Wade is fantastic at what he does and you can tell he loves his maths. cheers.

Thanks for this.The first tutorial seemed to go very well.  Jet was certainly very positive about Josh!

I just wanted to mention this to highlight how good Ming has been. He has been able to maintain Mitchell's learning and interest in Maths were his classroom teacher has failed. So a big thank you to him, and  to you for providing a great tutor.

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.