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Michelle
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One of the most crucial things, which a tutor can do to benefit a student is to create a learning space that has a good atmosphere with support and understanding. This enables them to construct their competence and enthusiasm in the discipline, which is imperative for their success. My greatest assets include a steady demeanour as well as the…
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Education is very important in today's societies,many parents hire tutors to help their children catch up or keep up in school subjects where they are having difficulties and have fallen behind their peers. Tutors can help a student in one or many subjects depending upon the child’s needs and the tutor’s expertise. "My strength is my…
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Veron
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My aim is to not just make my students pass exams; but to go above and beyond in their learning to surpass what they thought was possible. I strive to create an atmosphere of joy and inspiration, whilst encouraging perseverance and direction for a student in their studies. Most importantly, I support my students to create a vision of who they want…
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A tutor who gives direct solution to the student are not considered to be a good tutor. We must provide path towards the answer and let the student find out the answer themselves. This will help them build confidence. A tutor must be able to make the student understand what s/he is teaching. The teaching must be fun and exciting. As a tutor, i…
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To make sure the student is comfortable and overcoming the well known issue of being shy to ask about anything lesson difficulty. The different approaches I have to explain the problem with a huge smile on the…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is help him learn all the tools he needs to succeed on his own. My number one strength is having the passion for it. I really love what I teach and I truly want to deliver the material in the best way possible, which always helps me in achieving the desired aim. My second strength has to be my…
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Tutors should be able to genuinely inspire their students to perform at their best. Tutors should not only help their students get better grades, but also should be able to be role models of students, and can genuinely communicate with their students, because one of the most important skills that tutors should have is the ability to establish a…
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To provide the student with a mindset to think and analyse rather than a quick way to solve the problem I am a very patient person, and have a talent in explaining subjects in various ways. This ensures that if a student is unable to grasp a concept, he or she will be able to understand an alternative…
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Help them understand the concept. The ability to explain in simple terms so that the student…
Shirley
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Maintaining open communication with the student so gaps in their knowledge can be identified and closed so their understanding of the subject matter is clear. This is because in the HSC multiple syllabus dot points are often combined to form long responses, the lack of understanding in one area can result in the significant loss of marks.…
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I think it is important to be patient with your students. Some students are slower to learn than others, and others learn things in different ways compared to the rest. If you have the patience to teach them all properly, then it really shows on their performance. I believe that one of my strength is that I take pride in teaching my students. If…
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Besides the Academic part, a tutor can build confidence and impart positive attitude to the student, so that they can be successful in all walks of life. Ability to engage children and teaching them in an effective…
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The most important things a tutor can do for a student is by listening, understanding their concerns and having unwavering patience during their learning struggles. My strengths would be; 1. My patience 2. The ability to believe every individual have their potential to grow and succeed in life 3. My perseverance in handling…
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Not to do the work for the student. I think that a tutor should be prepared as well as eager for ever lesson and flexible to adjust to the needs of their student. A tutor's enthusiasm should encourage their student. Tutors should be imaginative and creative in order to help their student understand as well as make sure that they will remember the…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is being patient and engaging. Students learn quicker when they are motivated by what they are learning. I am a native Spanish speaker from Colombia. I am a tertiary qualified international teacher and specialise in teaching children although I have experience teaching across all age groups . I…
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The most important thing I think a tutor can do for a student is to help teach them in a safe, non-judgemental and trust worthy environment. If the student feels comfortable in the environment, they are more willing to open their minds and be more willing to learn whereas if they felt uncomfortable they would be more closed off and fearful. Not…
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Each student is unique and a common mistake for tutors is to keep using the same lessons for all students. The best thing one can do is to cater each lesson to the person. These include where they are in their studies in conjunction with the identity of the student. Mentors should try to incorporate as much of the student's life with the lessons…
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The significance of providing personalized attention to each student in tailoring teaching methods and approaches to meet their unique needs can greatly enhance their understanding and academic progress is on way of the most important thing a tutor can do for a student. The importance of fostering a supportive environment that helps students…
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The essence of tutoring is being there to support students along their academic journey thus enabling them to develop the confidence to solve problems and grasp challenging concepts that provide them with a competitive edge in a classroom environment. I think the basis of tutoring is to equip students with skills to independently explain concepts…
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transfer self-confidence, work hard in an alternative way, be a reliable figure, build a long-term relationship, show school subjects in a different way My high passion for this subject. I won't ever be bored if Maths is related to my daily life. My confidence in Maths let me run always different and interactive lessons, any doubts will be surely…
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Teach in an understandable, motivating, and enjoyable way. Crucial factors for efficient learning (things as relibaility, punctuality and so on) are all obvious and mandatory to me. Finally, every student has his / her own ways of learning / understanding things, and it is clearly the job of the tutor to find out the most efficient one, to let the…
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I perceive strong communication skills, high level of patience and sound receptive skills are very important in the role of a tutor. I showed the ability to adapt to my students’ needs. Especially when I had a student who experienced difficulties with the English language and topics covered in the 9th grade. I explained the material in a…

Local Reviews

Jonathan and Ellie have started well - she seems to be very happy with the work he’s going over and Jonathan has been punctual and engaged in her learning.
Helen, Alexandria

Inside Surry HillsTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 12 student Rhea worked on refining thesis statements to address HSC English Paper 1 prompts and practiced integrating themes of adversity, gender stereotypes, and defiance of conformity using evidence from "Billy Elliot."

Another Year 12 student explored essay planning for the Common Module and analysed exemplar responses for Module B, with a focus on timed thesis writing exercises.

Meanwhile, Year 9 Amaya developed subtraction skills using the vertical method and was introduced to double-digit multiplication through step-by-step problem sets.

Recent Challenges

A Year 11 English student felt overwhelmed by dense tutor-led revision and preferred more independent writing practice—after a session heavy on linking statements, the lesson was ended early to give her space to process new material.

In another case, a senior student preparing for December exams struggled with quickly finding relevant quotes during essay planning: "Efficiently collecting evidence will be crucial for your essay preparation."

A Year 4 maths learner relied heavily on using fingers for double-digit addition, slowing progress in mental calculation.

For one middle schooler, distraction set in when faced with disliked double-digit multiplication tasks, leading to reduced focus and slower lesson momentum.

Recent Achievements

One Surry Hills tutor noticed a real shift in a Year 12 English student who, after struggling to link thematic concerns across modules, now crafts thesis statements that clearly intertwine ideas with form and language—a leap from previous uncertainty.

In maths, a Year 10 student who used to get stuck on factorising quadratics can now confidently tackle both monic and non-monic types without prompting, showing more independent problem-solving than before.

Meanwhile, a Year 3 learner who once hesitated with time-telling was able to read and draw analogue clocks correctly by the end of her session.

What they say about our tutoring

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I am so happy for the tutor you sent us he was a lovely young man and my son related to him very well.

My daughter and I are both very happy with Thibault. She has only had one session with him but said he was good at explaining and he was able to answer her questions. He was also encouraging, punctual and very polite. We are very happy to continue with him.

I am more than happy with Daniella. She is a lovely girl and Emma is getting a lot out of her lessons.

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 Surry Hills Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Sydney Distance Education Primary School.