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Anushka

Tutor Kensington, NSW

I believe the most important thing a tutor can do is build the student's confidence and independence. It's not just about solving problems for them, but teaching them how to think critically so they can solve future problems on their own. A tutor should also create a safe and encouraging environment where the students feel comfortable asking…

Strengths:

Confidence builder
Patient & empathetic
Critical thinking

Subjects:

Maths

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Kusal

Tutor Kensington, NSW

Communicate, as I believe the reason most student turn to tutoring services is due to a lack of proper communication from usual teachers leading to them misunderstanding or lacking knowledge in certain areas of a subject. I believe it is important for a tutor to communicate properly to make the student feel safe and also to allow for deeper…

Strengths:

UNSW student
Strong communicator
Time mgmt skills

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Science

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Alaster

Tutor Kensington, NSW

Not only can tutors help build up a students' confidence in areas they are particularly weak in, but they can also give insight into what is to come in further years of school and how to prepare for such content. I believe I am good at breaking down harder concepts into individual relatable, easy to understand components to teach separately, then…

Strengths:

UNSW Eng student
Clear explanations
Early HS focus

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Engineering Studies

Experience:

Veteran

Reliability:

Outstanding

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Olivier

Tutor Kensington, NSW

Motivating them is probably the most important, as students can be brilliant but fall behind quickly if they do not have the drive to improve. I think that a tutor also needs to have multiple different ways of approaching a question as a student might not be able to grasp a particular one. Furthermore, I believe that generically working through…

Strengths:

Tailors to student
Builds motivation
Critical thinking

Subjects:

Physics Maths Science

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

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Daniel

Tutor Kensington, NSW

I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is not just help them academically, but be there for them emotionally, helping them to understand themselves and giving them the resources to learn lifelong skills that they will carry into their work life and future. My strengths are that I am an active listener, patient, respectful,…

Strengths:

Valedictorian
Student leader exp
Confidence building

Subjects:

Maths Legal Studies Business Studies Ancient History Modern History Geography English

Experience:

Veteran

Reliability:

Outstanding

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Samuel

Tutor Kensington, NSW

I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, tailor lessons to their unique needs, and create a supportive, encouraging environment. A tutor should inspire curiosity, help students feel comfortable with mistakes as part of learning, and celebrate their progress, no matter how small. It's also…

Strengths:

94+ ATAR
Dux & 1st in STEM
Confidence focus

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Science

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Proven

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Sophia

Tutor Kensington, NSW

The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is foster a desire to learn more - so learning and schoolwork becomes less of a chore and more of an activity they are able to work around and excel in. Patience, strong communication skills, friendly, and…

Strengths:

Commerce @ UNSW
Detail-oriented
Flexible schedule

Subjects:

Maths English

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Louis

Tutor Kensington, NSW

I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is connect with them. This results in the tutoring process becoming a much more comfortable experience, which allows for the student to learn and improve their academic abilities in an environment they enjoy. My strengths as a tutor include that I am personable and good at simplifying…

Strengths:

90+ ATAR
Ext 1 Maths HSC
Problem-solving

Subjects:

Maths Business Studies Geography

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Proven

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Sarah

Tutor Kensington, NSW

I would consider skills such as organisation, critical thinking and problem solving strategies to be the most valuable takeaways for the student, especially since the skills will always be useful long-term. I also think a tutor should be able to build up their student's growth mindset, giving the students the mentality and confidence to grow even…

Strengths:

Confidence builder
Growth mindset focus
Organised approach

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology Science English

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Stephen

Tutor Kensington, NSW

What do you consider to be the most important things a tutor can do for a student? Making sure that all of my student's questions are answered before the end of the lesson is one of the most important things in tutoring in my opinion. Asking question is the best way of learning and therefore answering question is the best way of teaching.…

Strengths:

99+ ATAR
Maths Distinction
2 yrs tutoring exp

Subjects:

Physics Maths Science

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

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Bushin

Tutor Kensington, NSW

I consider the most important things a tutor can do for a student to be providing personalised and adaptive learning strategies, fostering a supportive and encouraging environment, and helping the student develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Personalised strategies ensure that the learning process addresses the student's unique…

Strengths:

UNSW Scientia
Maths tutor Y9-Y12
Clear explanations

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

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Uzman

Tutor Kensington, NSW

> Provide clarity and answers to immediate questions > Provide follow up material to solidify understanding of any problem areas > Set up a routine to cover the curriculum before important exams > Coordinate with parents on ensuring there is out of class work done to further understanding > I have an incredibly intuitive understanding of…

Strengths:

UNSW WAM 90+
Prog & Ext2 Math exp
Clear & parent updts

Subjects:

Maths Software Dev

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Proven

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Ngee Hean Bryan

Tutor Kensington, NSW

I believe the most important thing a tutor can do is allow the student to see that they are so much more than their grades, but also giving them the tools they need to succeed academically, because at the end of the day, their grades will play a big part in the options they will have for future studies. I feel my biggest strength would be my…

Strengths:

4 yrs tutoring exp
Maths & Sci focus
Clear explanations

Subjects:

Maths Biology Science

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Proven

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Spandan

Tutor Randwick, NSW

An unspoken role of a tutor is to not only teach their students well but also act as a good role model for them. My goal as a tutor is exactly that. In addition to helping my students greatly improve their grades and passion for their subject, I strive to also emphasise the value of having a growth mindset and the importance of lifelong learning…

Strengths:

DUX 2021
Maths 97/94/92
Mentor & study help

Subjects:

Maths Software Dev

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Proven

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Hay Lam Helen

Tutor Kensington, NSW

Try different methods as everyone is different, find something that is tailored for the student to help them excel more. I am very patient so I can explain multiple times with different methods until my student fully understands the topic. I have studied overseas so I have different approaches to the same question. I can speak English and Chinese…

Strengths:

UNSW Physio student
Leadership skills
Tutoring experience

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Biology

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Proven

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Nicolas

Tutor Kingsford, NSW

I believe the two most important things a tutor can do for a student are to make sure they feel comfortable enough to open up about their difficulties and tailor the lessons to their needs in a way traditional school classes can't. As any tutor should, I try to make my lessons as informative and engaging as possible. However, I believe my…

Strengths:

1st percentile grad
Physics & Math Tutor
UNSW exch scholar

Subjects:

Physics Maths Science Info Processing Engineering Studies

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Impressive

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kyra

Tutor Kensington, NSW

The most important things as a tutor you can do is build and develop a respectful relationship with your student. Help to create a positive and safe environment that the student feels comfortable in. As a tutor you can help to build both the students confidence and knowledge of particular topics, while also helping to create healthy study skills…

Strengths:

Sci Ext top mark
UNSW Adv Sci student
School Captain award

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology Science PDHPE English

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Proven

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Bryan

Tutor Kingsford, NSW

One of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to teach a step by step method and mindset which can be applied to all problems, varying across subjects as well as life. I believe that I can quickly understand most problems and apply my own knowledge so that I can clarify or explain in an efficient way so as to help the student…

Strengths:

UNSW Eng student
Strategic thinker
Clear communicator

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Impressive

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CHIDINMA

Tutor Kingsford, NSW

All the students in a class do not have the same level of understanding, so the teacher needs to be very patient to make sure that all her students are carried along. That no student is made to feel less than others despite his/her performance. A teacher should constantly encourage her student to be better. A teacher should continually liven the…

Strengths:

MSc Chemistry
Award-winning tutor
Science pub exp

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Standard

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Aayush

Tutor Kingsford, NSW

I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make him confident in the subject he is struggling with. To understand and sympathize with his problem, and to effectively guide him to success, is one of the most valuable roles of a tutor. A teacher’s role is not solely to raise a student’s grades, but rather to help the…

Strengths:

UNSW Eng student
STEM project leader
Strong mentor

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science Software Dev Engineering Studies

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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YUEN KANG

Tutor Kensington, NSW

I believe it is important to address the student's main academic concerns by understanding their goals and deriving a plan to achieve those goals. Following which, it will be essential to chart the student's progress and be flexible in changing the lesson programs to enable targetted improvement. I believe that I can empathize with students that…

Strengths:

Distinction UNSW Med
Mentor new students
Academic tutor exp

Subjects:

Maths English

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Proven

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Nina

Tutor Kensington, NSW

The most important things I can do for a student is to be flexible, patient and to have a friendly, trustworthy image. This helps to build a relationship so that the student will be able to tell me their real hardships in the process of learning, so that I can find suitable studying methods to the students’ characteristics, making it easier and…

Strengths:

1st in Ext 1&2 Maths
UNSW Actuarial Stdnt
Clear explanations

Subjects:

Maths

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Impressive

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Wilson

Tutor Kensington, NSW

I think the most important thing for a tutor is the ability to allow the student to improve exponentially whilst enjoying what they are learning, because from my experience, once I have understood and learnt a concept, applying and solving problems become much easier and fun in a way. I believe not only providing answers, but instead guiding a…

Strengths:

UNSW Eng student
Teamwork focus
2 yrs leadership

Subjects:

Physics Maths English

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Impressive

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Content Covered

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.