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Tutors in St James include a secondary education specialist and current student teacher, a seasoned K–12 maths and science tutor with a government merit scholarship, a graduate certificate-qualified classroom teacher, ATAR high achievers in advanced mathematics and physics, Olympiad and distinction award recipients, plus university students mentoring in English, STEM, and creative arts.

Johnny
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Johnny

Science Tutor St James, WA
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to be a positive role model. They are watching very closely and taking on many subliminal cues. I have a genuine interest in maths and physics and try my best to get others to be excited about it. I take the time to get to know students and alter my lesson plans to suit individual…
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nashwa

Science Tutor St James, WA
friendly and engaging so that the students will feel comfortable and excited to learn i will go through the materials and dig deeply more if there is a specific knowledge that the students need, i also try to be friendly and…
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Abdul Wahab
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Abdul Wahab

Science Tutor St James, WA
I think one of the most important things a tutor should do is support their students even if they fail teach them to learn from their mistakes, give them the proper guidance they need in life and studies so they turn out to be a good person and make sure to understand your students and let them know they're not alone and you are with them. I think…
Victor
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Victor

Science Tutor St James, WA
To foster a good tutor-student relationship first. Having this as the first form of connection will help know the students character and personality (and vice versa) which then will help the tutor know the best way to teach. I believe this relationship is necessary for effective teaching. I learnt most and learnt best from the lecturers with whom…
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Bethany

Science Tutor St James, WA
Rather than simply providing answers or solutions, a tutor should encourage students to think critically and develop their own problem-solving skills. This might involve asking open-ended questions or challenging assumptions in order to help students develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter. I have excellent communication skills, both…
Ubaidullah
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Ubaidullah

Science Tutor St James, WA
Make sure to have a friendly bond so they are not hesitant to ask any question. I get to their level of understanding and then build up, to make sure their basics are as strong as…
Elysa
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Elysa

Science Tutor St James, WA
Helping students enjoy learning. I am patient and encouraging. I am detailed and hardworking, so I do my best in whatever I…
Annabel
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Annabel

Science Tutor St James, WA
Being patient with the student and changing ways of teaching according to each individual’s needs I am patient and have a good understanding of various ways to help a student understand topics. I received tutoring in high school so have a good understanding of how a session should…
Kailash
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Kailash

Science Tutor St James, WA
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are: 1) motivate I feel motivating the students in achieving their goals is very important 2) Understanding the individual needs of students . Every students has their own unique way of understanding the concept. Making them believe and supplementing on this knowledge is important…
Shakunthi
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Shakunthi

Science Tutor St James, WA
Make sure students acquire as much knowledge on the subject as possible so that, at the end of the day, the students are able to show what they've learned, practice what they've learned in order to succeed in tests and such. Also, I want students to be confident in themselves and their knowledge and have the determination to do their best and give…
Nathan
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Nathan

Science Tutor St James, WA
Ensure that the child gets good marks Patience, understanding, ensuring that the child understands each and every word that I…
Karls
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Karls

Science Tutor St James, WA
I believe the most important things a tutor can do are to provide support and guidance tailored to each student’s needs. This includes understanding where the student is in their learning, noticing their mood, and adapting the approach accordingly. A tutor should also tailor explanations to their learning style, such as using concrete examples,…
Kashish
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Kashish

Science Tutor St James, WA
One of the most important thing a teacher can do is inspire a love for learning and provide a supportive environment which significantly contribute towards their overall development. As a tutor, it is their responsibility to recognize individuals unique learning style and provide personalized attention to students which build their confidence and…
Vinay
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Vinay

Science Tutor St James, WA
Listening and spending time building a teacher-student relation, Focusing on strength of a student while minimizing and working on the weaknesses.Creating a fun, confident and vibrant environment for a student where he can learn without stress and enjoys what is being taught. Keeping track of a student progress and driving him through his study…
Jonathan
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Jonathan

Science Tutor St James, WA
Great understanding and knowledge of the subject is possibly the best thing a tutor can offer. Making them able to do their current assignment is just not ideal, they should then also be able to understand the core knowledge of the questions, so that when similar questions arrived they would be able to do it themselves, or even better, they might…
Chantelle
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Chantelle

Science Tutor St James, WA
Tutors can offer a lot to a student that needs help and is finding their studies difficult. One of the things is another perspective of teaching the content to the student, different from the way the classroom teacher has taught them. By doing this if they do not understand in that perspective, it helps by giving them an alternative…
Scott
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Scott

Science Tutor St James, WA
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make it possible for them to figure out an answer or discover a process for themselves. I am able to relate well with students and can explain concepts in ways that are easy for them to…
Prassand Kumar
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Prassand Kumar

Science Tutor St James, WA
A tutor can be a teacher and also a friend that understand the kids. Sharing the knowledge is the best help anyone can do. Patience and a heart that is willing to help the…
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Tshering

Science Tutor St James, WA
Create supportive and empowering Learning environment by providing individualised attention, building their confidence, providing clear explanation and demonstration to explain concepts. My strength would be my patience, my continuous thirst to improve and become a better version of…
Tyler
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Tyler

Science Tutor St James, WA
To be their friend really - someone that can understand things from their perspective, and support them and their journey in their education when it becomes challenging, and being able to communicate and navigate through problems and solving tasks Patience - is the key as a tutor because kids go to you for help expecting that you can help them…
Nedup
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Nedup

Science Tutor St James, WA
Change the course of their life. Expressive and good…
Minuri
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Minuri

Science Tutor St James, WA
One of the best things that a tutor can do for a student is making students feel at ease. School can be hard for many students and tutors are only there to help them out, not to add another workload. So as a tutor, if anyone is able to interact with the student in a fun and effective way where the student can grow their interest towards the…
Yash Raj
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Yash Raj

Science Tutor St James, WA
Most important thing for a tutor is to show his student the way to approach a subject. Boosting the confidence and morale of the student is also an essential part of tutoring. My strengths are: 1. Understanding of the subject. 2. Developing student to student connect. 3. Easy interpretation of complex problems along with solutions. 4.…

Local Reviews

Very happy with Antony he is working well with my son, he is on time and easy to deal with. Thanks Antony.
Grant Mills, Kensington

Inside St JamesTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 6 student Mieke worked on visualising data and interpreting graphs, then solved word problems involving graphing data.

In Year 10, Ronja focused on ionic equations and practised calculating titration quantities using stoichiometric ratios.

For Year 11, Fatima reviewed redox equations and oxidation numbers before revisiting subatomic particles and tackling linear equations relevant to chemistry calculations.

Recent Challenges

In Year 11 Chemistry, the student still shows some minor mistakes in writing chemical formulas, especially when revising ionic and polyatomic ions—missteps that lingered after sessions unless earlier material was rechecked.

A Year 9 student did not complete assigned homework or maintain a school notebook, making it difficult to track progress in new math concepts.

For a Year 6 learner, untidy handwriting made written work hard to read, leading to confusion during revision.

In English (Year 10), one student hesitated to organize thoughts on paper, often leaving drafts unfinished; as the tutor noted, "she writes well but is often hesitant."

Recent Achievements

One St James tutor noticed a Year 11 student who previously relied heavily on guidance now summarising the main steps for balancing ionic equations and explaining the stoichiometric ratio's importance in titration problems—an area that had caused confusion before.

In another session, a high schooler began independently solving questions after gaps in balancing half-equations were addressed; she tackled most homework with minimal help, marking a real shift from earlier sessions.

Meanwhile, a younger student who used to rush through English assignments is now catching silly mistakes by reviewing his work more carefully, leading to clearer handwriting and fewer errors overall.

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 Victoria Park Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Millen Primary School.