Tutors in Strathfield include high-achieving graduates, experienced teachers, subject specialists, and passionate mentors from top Australian universities. Many have received academic awards or hold advanced degrees, and all share a genuine commitment to helping students succeed.
Assisting students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research and other academic tasks.
Working with students to help them understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom.…
Be present and engaged in each lesson and ensure they thoroughly understand each topic before moving on. I would say my main strengths are patience and communication. When it comes to breaking down questions, it helps to work through things slowly and ensure understanding at each…
Understand the student problem and try to make them comfortable so that they can share the problems with me and i can help them calmly. I easily gets along with children and my friendly attitude helps me to get close to children and they can communicte with me…
The most important thing a tutor can provide to a student is their time. It goes without saying that all children are different and learn through alternative ways/modes. Patience, perseverance and continual tailored support from a tutor is crucial in allowing a student to understand certain concepts. By having a tutor that is continually readily…
Passion and time. Once a tutor have the passion to tutor a student, they will do everything it takes to excel the student. Time, because it's the time and effort that the tutor put in the sessions for the student to improve. Communication skills and Patience are one of the main strengths I have as a tutor. I am also a problem solver, this is also…
To engage their student in what they are being taught. Often, it is easy for tutors to treat teaching as a rote-memory recitation of their materials, without actually using other analogies and connective methods that students benefit from. If a tutor is unwilling to invest energy into their lessons, a student likewise will gain little enrichment.…
Being supportive for a student no matter what the situation is. Creating a realistic goal and achievement for the student and working together to strive towards that. Teaching a student through hands on activities and hands on work rather than a sheet of paper and assignment. Persistent but not pushy. Dedicated person putting in all my strength…
As a tutor it is my responsibility to make sure the student understands and grasps the concept of the lesson. I am student myself so I know the struggles and the laziness that comes with having to study. I think a tutor should not just focus on studying but also make the study environment a little relaxed and enjoyable as it is hard to concentrate…
I believe that the most important attribute for a tutor to have to understand their student. As a recent high graduate, I found that the people around me; my teachers' and peers' ability to understand my specific conditions with vital for to get through the HSC. Every student has different circumstances in their lives, without acknowledging them…
Understanding that each student has a unique learning style and tailoring lessons to meet their needs is essential. A tutor should provide clear explanations, encourage critical thinking, and foster a positive learning environment. I believe one of my strengths as a tutor is my ability to tailor explanations to suit each student's learning…
Some of the most important things I think a tutor can do for a student include being patient, being a good listener and collaborator, being confident and enthusiastic and having flexibility and good communication skills. I think some of my strengths as a tutor would include having the ability to solve conflicts, and having emotional intelligence.…
1. Build self-confidence through celebrating successive achievements.
2. Help them grow academically, and in turn individually
3. Appreciate and encourage each individual student's skills
4. Be a role model. 1. I am a very patient and kind person, who takes the time to work with the individual capacities of each student
2. I enjoy using…
I believe it's important for tutors to ensure that their students see them as a not only in a 'teacher' role, but someone they could look to advice if they ever feel the need - like a role model, or a mentor. Tutors should help their students gain confidence in their ability to achieve their goals, and by establishing small, achievable milestones…
Try to stimulate a variety of interests on different fields and subjects, hoping that he/she can find his/her own path with success and happiness in the future Patience and…
In the primary grades, children learn by absorbing everything in their surrounding. As a tutor, it's important to be an ideal role-model for the child, so that they can achieve not only academic excellence, but also personal growth. I am patient, organised, hard working and driven. While tutoring kids in the primary grades, it can be difficult to…
Make a study environment as least stressful as possible.
Bring fun into learning .
Introduce new ways to learn the study material to stimulate the students minds.
Focus on what a student may find challenging in a particular topic or content and build that aspect of that topic/content into their strength. I think my strengths are really…
One of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to form a really strong connection with them so that the student is not afraid to ask questions and gives them someone to trust/rely on. Another important factor when tutoring is to make sure that the student truly understands the concept they are stuck on and can easily apply it to…
Whilst a tutor is only present with their student for a limited time, they can help by providing a clear understanding of what the syllabus wants and giving resources. They are also there to answer and clarify a student’s questions and assist in developing a structured work routine. Since I have recently completed the HSC and have studied the…
Every student is a unique equation, and as a tutor, I thrive on the thrill of cracking the code to each individual's learning style. It's not just about being enthusiastic; it's about being a learning chameleon, adapting colors and strategies to fit the distinctive needs of each student. I listen—really listen—to what they're looking for, and…
The most important thing is to give the students better clarity than when they first joined the session. I have a very logical approach to teaching my specialty subjects, taking methodical and incremental learning steps to ensure the session is successful. In addition, by focusing on student comprehension, I make sure that the student does not…
In primary, tutoring often targets core arithmetic—addition, subtraction, times tables, fractions, and building number sense—while also pushing for deeper comprehension, not just rote rules. High school sessions shift to algebraic thinking, graphing, interpreting questions, and developing strong exam strategies. There’s a big emphasis on breaking down word problems, revisiting tricky homework, and test prep for NAPLAN or semester exams, always tailored to what each student finds hardest right now.
Recent Challenges
Some primary students rush through comprehension or maths tasks without fully reading instructions, leading to incomplete or off-target answers. In high school, it’s common for students to have scattered or unclear working, which makes multi-step problems harder to check and fix. Other frequent hurdles include forgetting materials, leaving homework unfinished, or spending revision time catching up on missed basics instead of moving forward—all of which can hold back progress and lead to confusion.
Recent Achievements
Tutors are noticing students becoming more proactive during lessons—regularly checking their own work, spotting errors, and making corrections without being asked. There’s a clear shift toward students verbalising their steps in maths and explaining their reasoning aloud, rather than rushing through problems. Tutors also report that learners are reviewing their test results with more care and taking the initiative to improve, showing greater confidence and ownership of their progress.
What they say about our tutoring
Shay is really enjoying the tutoring and Ben is a great tutor. She is already improving in her maths, which was the objective. Shay even does her extra math homework without argument which is amazing . We look forward to working with Ben for the rest of this term and next year.
I would like to inform you that Paul did his last session with Vik on Sunday 11.Nov 2012. I have to mention that he did a fantastic job of teaching Vik the two subjects maths & physics, and also helping him understand how VCE works. Thank You for keeping me well informed about my son's progress. I would have no hesitation to recommend you & Paul to any of my friends or anyone who needs help from a tutor. Wishing you all the best in the future.
We are very pleased with the program to date. Stephen is a very nice young man and a good tutor. David our son enjoys his teaching style and tutoring.