Due to the current situation we are experiencing significant demand for tutoring. Fast track your enrolment online: Enrol Online Now

Private science tutors that come to you in person or online

100% Good Fit
Guarantee

Tutors in Shortland include a university academic coach with seven years' experience mentoring K–12 students, a maths tutor who achieved over 95% in high school mathematics, an assistant teacher skilled in working with learning disabilities, an ATAR 95+ achiever and peer mentor, plus gymnastics coaches and youth leaders dedicated to student growth.

  • 100% Good Fit Guarantee
    100% Good Fit Guarantee

    Love your tutor or it's free. Guaranteed.

  • Qualified Tutors
    Qualified Tutors

    Carefully screened, fewer than 10% are good enough to work with us.

  • Simple Terms
    Simple Terms

    No booking fees, no hidden fees. Cancel any time, no lock-in.

  • We come to you
    We come to you

    You decide where and when to meet. As little or as often as you want.

  • Working with Children Check
    Working with Children Check

    All tutors have a valid working with children check

  • Real Results
    Real Results

    Reach goals and improve grades faster with private, 1-to-1 lessons.

  • Any Grade
    Any Grade

    High school or primary, you'll get a tutor that fits your needs.

  • 1000's of Happy Students
    1000's of Happy Students

    Our tutors show WHAT to study + HOW to study

  • Lesson Reports
    Lesson Reports

    You'll get feedback on each lesson, so you know how your child gets on.

Richard
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Richard

Science Tutor Shortland, NSW
The biggest thing would be to help students understand that ignorance is not failure. Just because they don't know something "basic", that does not mean they are worse than others, or are stupider, or are not going to succeed. It simply means they were not taught in a way that makes sense to them. This could be for a number of reasons, and not…
Yogita
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Yogita

Science Tutor Shortland, NSW
Try to teach basic first and then proceed further so that student learn in a better way and give real life examples to solve queries so that students relate easily and dnt take so much burden for tough subjects. Make lengthy subjects easy with implementing new creative ideas or methods so that students can learn…
1st Lesson Trial

Help Your Child Succeed in Science

We will contact you to organize the first Trial Lesson!

Geetansh
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Geetansh

Science Tutor Birmingham Gardens, NSW
According to me, a tutor must collaborate with his students to set realistic goals for them in the short as well as long term. Apart from that, a tutor should definitely empower students with effective study methods, time management strategies, and organizational techniques as it encourages them to develop independence in their learning journey.…
Samuel
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Samuel

Science Tutor Birmingham Gardens, NSW
Offer another way of learning that teachers aren't able to. Teachers have to teach a multitude of students so if a single student in lagging behind the class, they aren't able to help. That is where tutors come in, tutors help students with specific areas of study and also prepares the student for exams and assignments in order for the student to…
Kranti
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan

Kranti

Science Tutor Birmingham Gardens, NSW
1. Understanding the points they are actually struggling with and helping them to overcome that. 2. Building Confidence 3. Inspire and Motivate 4. Foster Critical Thinking I can make people understand the concepts in an easy and systematic way. I am approachable. A good Listener to understand where the student actually…
Thiruvytheswary
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Thiruvytheswary

Science Tutor Birmingham Gardens, NSW
A tutor must always ask the student if they understand what they have been learning and make sure to give them exercises to know for a fact they do understand what they are learning. As mentioned my patience in teaching is my strength . I never give up until a person understands what they are learning. I also believe in practice and love giving…
Minh
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Minh

Science Tutor Callaghan, NSW
I believe that the most important thing that a tutor can do for a student is to never give up on teaching them, and to help them learn from their mistakes so that they can do better next time. I think that my strength is that I have a lot of patience when it comes to teaching others as I understand that not everyone can immediately grasp an…
Cooper
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Cooper

Science Tutor Callaghan, NSW
Helping a student to enjoy a subject, or at the very least succeed, is a major thing to help them through school. Everyone has different needs, and a tutor helps accommodate those needs in an efficient way. Inspiration can go a long way, and improving their enjoyment of a subject may set them up for a future they love. When I tutored my friends in…
Akash
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan

Akash

Science Tutor Callaghan, NSW
Most important thing I believe a tutor can do for a student is to influence the student to become more ambitious and help them learn things quickly and in a more smarter way. Ability to understand each student's calibre and teach according to it in a simpler and friendly…
Maya
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Maya

Science Tutor Callaghan, NSW
The pivotal role of a tutor lies in creating a positive and supportive learning environment. Key actions include providing clear explanations, adapting to individual learning styles, and fostering strong mentor-student relationships. Setting realistic goals, promoting independent thinking, and celebrating achievements empower students to take…
Terence
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan

Terence

Science Tutor Wallsend, NSW
The most important thing to do for students is to listen and know how they learn. Knowing their capabilities is needed in order to challenge them while making sure they are engaged and interested in what is being taught or reviewed. I have previous experience tutoring 1on1 and in small groups. Currently I am studying a Bachelor of Education…
Joshua
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan

Joshua

Science Tutor Waratah, NSW
I think a lot of the more important parts of tutoring is involved in the study technique and supporting students to find the motivation in themselves to study and do the work. Being the person that has got their back. Although of course the specific content they are learning is important as well. In addition a lot of students struggle with…
Richard
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Richard

Science Tutor Adamstown, NSW
Teaching minds, touching hearts, transforming lives. Aside from the mastery of the subject being taught, developing a genuine bond between tutor and student, helping them apply or understand the gravity or importance of their study and why they should not take it for granted. In other words, helping them not only in the four corners of the…
Aditya
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Aditya

Science Tutor Adamstown Heights, NSW
Believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is connect with the student and understand how the student learns and tailor their tutoring according to that style. I also believe it's very important for tutors to be patient and considerate when students are learning. I believe that I can teach in a fun, enjoyable and visual manner…
Om
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Om

Science Tutor Edgeworth, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do for a student revolve around fostering a deep understanding of the material while simultaneously building confidence in their abilities. This involves personalized teaching methods tailored to the student's unique learning style, ensuring that concepts are grasped and not merely memorized. Encouraging…
Axell
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan

Axell

Science Tutor Seahampton, NSW
The purpose of a tutor is to provide a one-on-one learning experience; thus, a tutor should be able to adapt to their student's specific needs. A tutor needs to identify weak areas and improve them but also foster confidence in students strong areas. Obviously, a tutor should be well versed in the content that they're teaching. Please note,…
Shankar
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Shankar

Science Tutor Birmingham Gardens, NSW
A tutor should be able to provide good advice for a student with respect to the individual needs of the student. By being flexible, open and available to help students as much as possible, tutors have the capacity to develop a deep and meaningful connection with them and students will be able to trust and learn more from the tutor. As high school…
Sankalp
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Sankalp

Science Tutor Birmingham Gardens, NSW
-To be able to convey knowledge in an easy to understand manner that even anyone could understand it -Be patient with student and understand any weaknesses -Maximize student performance overall -At the end of the day the student is studying in high school VCE to gain a tertiary spot, that is by far the ultimate goal and must be tailored for…
Kiran
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Kiran

Science Tutor Birmingham Gardens, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are fostering a deep understanding of the subject, providing personalized guidance, boosting confidence, and encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills. My strengths as a tutor include vast knowledge on a wide range of topics, patience in explaining concepts, adapting to…
Brianna
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan

Brianna

Science Tutor Callaghan, NSW
A tutor can help create a safe environment for a child to voice their concerns with learning which they may feel unable to do in a class setting. Having one-on-one tutor sessions can also help a child to target exactly what they are struggling with. A tutor also has more time with that student to assess what they are good at in order to keep…
Vridhi
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Vridhi

Science Tutor Birmingham Gardens, NSW
The most important task is to understand the students and how they learn. This understanding helps teachers in guiding their practice to ensure that all students are benefited from education. My patience and Goal directed behavior would make me an ideal candidate for this position. I have proficient interpersonal communication skills that form a…
Madison
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Madison

Science Tutor Callaghan, NSW
Boost their confidence, unlock their potential and create a love for learning I have a lot of experience working with kids and I think I’m a great communicator and very…
Divya
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan

Divya

Science Tutor Callaghan, NSW
understanding your student and their strengths and weaknesses i am patient kind caring persistent…

Local Reviews

In all the years I have had tutoring of my children I have never received a progress report so this is great to see. Wil felt very comfortable with Danielle.
Rebecca

Inside ShortlandTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 11 student Ruby focused on integration techniques involving logarithms and exponentials, and practised applying the trapezoidal rule to estimate areas under curves.

Year 9 student Sebastian worked through exam questions covering quadratic equations as well as similarity and probability, revisiting key examples from recent assessments.

For Christian in Year 8, sessions included targeted practice with area and volume problems using diagrams, along with statistics worksheets to consolidate understanding before his upcoming test.

Recent Challenges

In Year 9, a student struggled to identify how to start more complex area and perimeter questions; as one tutor noted, "he needed prompting to get started with the questions."

In Year 11, a student expressed that time pressure during exams led to rushing and minor errors in quadratics.

Another Year 12 student avoided writing full working for algebraic proofs, making it difficult to spot calculation slips until the end.

When tackling parametric equations in senior years, incomplete homework on set revision tasks meant gaps persisted before assessments—extra practice was set but not always completed before tests.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Shortland noticed Ruby, a high school student, hit a milestone after struggling with integration; she can now confidently rewrite equations for integration and recently earned a 78 in her maths report—her best yet.

Another secondary student who used to make small mistakes during tests is now independently spotting and correcting his own errors without prompting.

Meanwhile, Sebastian (Year 7) had found graphing daunting at first, but last session he tackled harder end-of-chapter questions much faster than before and even reached the enrichment problem, showing clear growth in both speed and willingness to try challenges.

What they say about our tutoring

quote

Jamie has said he thinks the maths tutoring is good and feels more confident in maths tests at school. He seems to have a positive attitude towards his maths tutoring sessions and responds well to Cal's patient and encouraging approach.

Lauren and Caitlin have got off to a good start. Lauren is very understanding of Caitlin's needs and has worked really hard on preparing her for her first term Math exam. Caitlin has already built some confidence knowing she will do better ( after starting with Lauren). She also knows it is only early days. Lauren is very good at explaining things at a Caitlin level.

Andres is doing a fantastic job, he has a great rapport with Rio and is incredibly professional in his approach. Thank you for providing Rio with such a wonderful maths 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 Wallsend Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Awabakal Environmental Education Centre.