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Tutors in Tacoma include a university-trained secondary teacher with classroom experience, an ATAR 97.65 graduate from Normanhurst Boys High, a selective school Extension English dux, seasoned peer mentors, Selective Entrance Exam specialists, dance and sports coaches, and current university students in medicine, science, law, and statistics—many bringing leadership and multilingual skills to their teaching.

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    Any Grade

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Samantha

English Tutor Hamlyn Terrace, NSW
I believe the most important thing is to have a routine, be reliable, and to have the student be a part of every decision in their learning. My time with a student is not about a test or exam. It is about creating the skills for a student to be able to improve as they move through school and beyond. This is something that is going to be…
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Michelle

English Tutor Gorokan, NSW
The most important thing you can do for a student (other than teaching them the things they are struggling with) is letting them know they aren't as "stupid" as they may feel. So many students enter tutoring frustrated, upset and not wanting to be there because they believe that they are "stupider" or "dumber" than their friends because "well my…
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Gautham

English Tutor Hamlyn Terrace, NSW
Listen carefully and patiently to the doubts and troubles of the student with each topic and help elducidate that topic in a way which is powerfully suitable to that individual. This ensures that the student has grasped the topic fully while being patient and listening carefully maintains the comfort of the student so they feel free to ask more…
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Lachlan

English Tutor Wyong, NSW
The most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is to understand the needs of their student and develop effective resources that work for THAT student. It is also important to recognise what kind of work load people are capable of handling so that you do not overwhelm them with tasks, as this would be counterproductive. So I guess,…
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Lyndsay

English Tutor Wyong, NSW
A tutor needs to be their every week and ontime. A tutor must plan lessons that meet the needs and goals of the student. A tutor must be able to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a student and plan the lesson and the program so the student can meet the learning needs of the student. Knowing the student. Assessing strengths and weaknesses…
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Priyanshi

English Tutor Hamlyn Terrace, NSW
The most important thing an english tutor could do is create a safe environment for the student. Learning can be more comprehensive and explicit once the student is comfortable around their tutor’s presence. The tutor also must maintain and adhere to an elaborate study plan to help the student. I am very patient and would never snap even on…
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Kristen

English Tutor Warnervale, NSW
- Develop and consolidate on knowledge - Implement strategies to learn and tackle assignments/exams - Develop confidence and motivation to learn and study My strengths include my communication skills/style, my ability to relate to doing the HSC (not being out of school for too long), patience and…
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John

English Tutor Gorokan, NSW
Support and patience. Trying to force too many things at once can only frustrate somebody attempting to better themselves, following a pace the student is best learning at is crucial. Frustration and not grasping an idea or a concept can lead to giving up, which is why support and again patience are key. I'm reliable, patient and easy to talk to.…
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Gemma

English Tutor Berkeley Vale, NSW
I think the most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is to not only understand where the student is at within their academics, but in their personal life as well. A student's schooling can be very stressful and there is a lot of pressure from others. My role would be to make sure that I am not pressuring them, and that we reward…
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Alan

English Tutor The Entrance, NSW
Adapt as best as possible to the student's learning style. - Patience - Discipline to guide towards a solution rather than outright giving it -…
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Brooke

English Tutor Canton Beach, NSW
Important things an english tutor can do for a student: - understand the students individual needs - build trust and rapport - instil a growth mindset - communicate clearly - be patient - have a positive attitude and deep knowledge of all subjects My greatest strengths are patience, communication and empathy. I love getting to know the…
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Edith

English Tutor Blue Haven, NSW
I believe that the most important things an english tutor can do for a student are to have an individualised approach and foster a healthy mindset to learning. Understanding each student's unique learning style, strengths, weaknesses, and preferences is essential to maximising their learning potential. Furthermore, encouraging and fostering a…

Local Reviews

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Inside TacomaTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Alex worked on understanding Roman numerals up to 50 and practiced solving word problems involving time and clocks.

Year 8 student Mia focused on graphing linear equations, including plotting both linear and non-linear relationships, and also explored mean and median using real data sets.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student Daniel strengthened his grasp of trigonometric ratios by writing and applying them to solve right-angled triangle questions, alongside reviewing basics of algebraic equations.

Recent Challenges

In Year 8 algebra, a student often avoided writing full working when expanding brackets, leading to missed sign errors—one tutor noted, "he skipped showing steps in equations with negatives."

Meanwhile, in Year 10 revision of parabolic graphs and inequalities, time management during practice tests was an issue; unfinished problems left key feedback unaddressed.

In primary levels (Year 4–5), another student struggled to recall times tables under pressure and sometimes erased answers repeatedly instead of correcting them openly during fraction-to-decimal drills. This slowed their progress through multi-step calculations and made review sessions less effective.

Recent Achievements

One Tacoma tutor noticed a big shift with a Year 11 student who'd been stuck on simultaneous equations—after working through the substitution method step by step, he solved new problems independently. In another session, a Year 10 student, previously hesitant to speak up when confused, started actively asking questions during lessons on surds and binomial products.

Meanwhile, in primary sessions, a younger student who used to rush through word problems without checking now takes time to explain her reasoning out loud before answering.

What they say about our tutoring

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We are more than happy with Kancelot. He and Rohan seem to get along well, he is punctual and polite , and is also helping Rohan improve his maths skills.

Yes, everything is going well and Avishag is GREAT!  She is clear, direct, and no-nonsense, which is exactly what Is needs (can't get away with anything), and yet this is balanced with underlying kindness (motivated to do well).  It's not something I can describe well in words, but Isabelle definitely responds well to Avi's method.  She has improved to passing the most recent test (from massively nowhere near passing), and I can see her confidence in math has improved, too.  She was shocked to suddenly find herself helping some of her friends work through questions that they couldn't understand, and enjoyed the feeling, so that is an achievement!  Yes, she still has a long way to go, but we're off to a good start.  It's so good to have Avi reinforce methods of organization and skills that don't register for Is when I mention them, too!  We are both very, very grateful to have Avi help Is through this.

We are extremely happy with Estephanie.   She has managed to hit exactly the right note.   We are just looking for Isabel to understand some basic principles and Estaphie is managing this with patience and skill.    I cannot speak highly enough of Estaphanie.

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 Tuggerah Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Tacoma Public School.