Tutors in Strathnairn 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.
All student are unique and they have capability to learn.There are diverse students from diverse background so tutor need to consider this thing and need to teach without any bias or teacher need to act as a facilitator or guidance. I am passionate, patience, carry out effective communication, resilient, quick learners, motivator,problem…
I think the most important thing a biology tutor can do is to improve a student's confidence with the subject they are tutoring. Once a student has the confidence that they can in fact figure it out they will be far more willing to put in the hard work to improve in the subject. A tutor must encourage their students to ask as many questions as…
The most important thing a biology tutor can do for a student is to help them reach their full potential. I believe that each student has an individual learning style, and a tutor's role is to understand their students and tailor tutoring sessions around this idea to help their comprehension of a particular topic and make learning a more exciting…
Guideline them into the career that they want to be in the future, even though we are not a teacher but we can be part of an important steps for them. Not just deliver knowledge but also teach them to be a good person in the future too. According to my experience, my strengths are that I can build comfortable atmosphere during my class, I am very…
In my view, teacher is the most important person for a student after their parents. School level students spend more time with their teachers than with their parents. So, a biology tutor can be an inspirational model for an student. When I was in my school, I used to copy a lot of things of my favorite teacher like the way of speaking, hands…
A tutor's job is to make learning fun for a student. There are many instances where a student may be discouraged from learning a specific subject due to its difficulty level. As a biology tutor, your job is to teach a student perseverance and resilience to keep trying that subject concept etc. Being resilient and persevering through life's…
The most important things a biology tutor can do not only include teaching them concepts and knowledge, but also give them confidence and courage in creativity and innovation that prepare them well for future careers. With my strong and outstanding academic achievements in Maths, Biology and Economics, I can teach students learn faster and…
Create an experience beyond academics.
A safe and sound environment, where both tutor and students can cherish each other's company, and have a lasting connection, followed by achieving great learning objectives. As a tutor or a former student, I acquired traits and skillsets about patience, empathy and motivation.
Being not only a Good…
All students are different, so the time it takes them to learn will be different. As such, the most important thing a biology tutor can do for a student is to be patient with their learning. My greatest strength as a tutor is my enthusiasm to help students achieve their academic…
Teaching the way peer enjoy learning instead of considering learning as a burden . To give the peer time, space and reassurance they need to ask questions, make mistakes and believe in…
A tutor's ultimate goal should be to help students become independent learners and to be confident. Creativity and enthusiasm for teaching and the ability to connect with children (or with older students), on a personal…
Help the student build confidence, a lot of the time when they might be struggling with a concept lack of confidence can be a big part of the problem, i think creating a safe and understanding learning environment where the student is able to try freely is the most important thing a biology tutor can do. I think that being able to explain and…
I believe that a good tutor will be patient and do their best to explain concepts in a way that the individual student will understand and also do their best to answer any questions. I also think a really important thing a biology tutor can do for a student is emphasise the importance of persisting and learning from failure. I also believe it is…
A tutor should have a listening quality. Because through it you can understand what he/she requires. I have good listening and demonstrating skills. Also, I am kind and empathetic, which helps me understand children's needs and how they should be…
Develop the student’s knowledge and confidence in the topics they are being tutored in. Clarity and depth of explanation. Personal experience in chosen…
As a biology tutor I must be able to understand the student’s needs and according explain every element of the subject . I must be able to make the student confident about the subject and also enjoy the learning process at the same time. This can be done in many interesting ways. I am really patient, which is one of the key factors needed while…
Patience and an emphatic approach to teaching are essential for a biology tutor. Students may lack confidence, be overwhelmed with material, and be stressed. Therefore, it's important to be considerate and patient.
This approach can also help understand students' misconceptions and errors by being patient, and listening to students can reveal…
The most important thing a biology tutor can do for a student is to make the student interested in whatever subject they are learning. The best way to learn anything is to show genuine interest in that topic. Tutors should not only assist students in specific areas, they should also engage with the student in a manner that makes the student…
A tutor is more like a friend, I believe tutors make learning an enjoyable activity, instead of making it nerve-wracking for the child. Tutoring is a more relaxing route to guide and educate. I am capable of explaining and demonstrating different methods that help students understand better. I always find ways to integrate their own interests in…
I believe the best tutors are more mentors than teachers. A tutor should make sure every student is comfortable to participate in the learning experience. Students and parents expect a tutor to deliver personalised attention and guidance. A tutor should be able to deliver such service. A good tutor would make learning easier by involving the class…
* making them enjoy the process of studying.
* making studies easier and fun for them.
* helping them find their passion
* keep them on schedule without feeling pressured about studies. * I really like learning so I'm always up to learn more and more, especially when it comes to making studying fun for my students.
* I've always enjoyed…
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
We are very happy with Chris and especially how Nathan is progressing. His confidence has lifted and he is very happy.
we had our first tutorial with Julie last night - It went Really well.
Georgina was actually excited about going to her maths class today!!
Julie explained things in a way that Georgina understood as well as being really encouraging - we were both really happy with Julie
Anthony sat his final Maths exam today and I would like to thank you and especially Jonathan for his efforts and restoring confidence in my son's ability in sitting his exam.