Tutors in The Junction 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.
Creating a safe and supportive environment where it's okay to get things wrong in order to improve. Experienced in working with young people in educational settings, with a focus on creating
supportive learning environments that encourage confidence and
academic…
Making a student as confident as possible is the upmost important aspect of tutoring in my mind. This is because, no matter how many hours are spent studying, if a student is not confident within themselves, in exam settings they will constantly doubt themselves and make avoidable mistakes. Therefore, building students confidence is the most…
- Motivate and allow students to understand and realise their goals and potential
- Break down difficult concepts into smaller constituents for better understanding
- Understand a student's specific needs and learning styles and tailor teaching to this
- Develop a structured study plan for improvement outside of tutoring sessions
- Recognise…
I believe a great tutor goes beyond just increasing a student's marks- they are able to act as a mentor and oversee a student's education holistically. For example, I also guided one of my previous students through his year 12 year, helping him with the university admissions process and scholarship applications, where he is now studying…
A tutor needs to listen to a student, to understand what the best methods of learning will be, and needs to adapt their teaching to work for any student, rather than just forcing a student into a single mindset. I explain things very carefully, with multiple ways of looking at something, so I am quite flexible in trying to work with a student. I…
The tutor needs to care about the student's learning. They need to understand the way each student learns best and mould their pedagogy to fit the student. The tutor needs to be able to recognise consistency in errors so that they can make the student aware of where they are going wrong and can help fix it. The tutor also needs to be patient and…
Set realistic goals, look at the bigger picture, lower stress, discover strengths and weaknesses, allow for progress. Thorough knowledge of syllabus
Engaging
Friendly
Social…
In my experience there are parts of courses that a student can not or would not understand on their own, however through my assistance to understand road blocks in course content and as a result help resolve and navigate them to me is the most important aspect of the job. I can explain course content in a manner students would find engaging and…
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are providing individualised support, fostering confidence, and instilling a passion for learning. My strengths as a tutor include patience, adaptability, and the ability to simplify complex…
As we all know, learning should not be restricted to getting good marks in any institution or to memorising lists of facts. The most important things that can be given are the motivation and ability to keep finding things out for oneself (and to fact check new information without relying on AI or internet rumour). Seeing and approaching topics…
Ensuring that the student not only comprehends the content but that they can come to enjoy the subject matter as well. I am good at breaking things down to their simplest components. I believe that subjects like Maths and Physics are easiest understood when a good foundation supports one's higher level…
Ensure they truly understand each concept, build their confidence with clear, encouraging feedback, and foster independent problem-solving by adapting explanations to their needs. I’m patient and empathetic, turning tough concepts into clear, relatable steps and adapting to each student’s style to build their…
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is understand how they learn and ensure the student feels comfortable. A tutor should be the person a student can be open with if they don't understand something without feeling embarrassed or dumb. By understanding how the student learns both the tutor and the student can make the most of the…
Take an interest in them. Make sure they know that you care about them, their success and their learning. I think that I am able to keep the classes relaxed and get the students comfortable with me as a tutor. I want them to feel that they are my friend so that they can express their concerns and doubts. I think that I do that well.
I make the…
Boost their confidence, unlock their potential and create a love for learning I have a lot of experience working with kids and I think I’m a great communicator and very…
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to create a supportive learning environment, boost their confidence and tailor lessons to their individual needs. The key to success is to encourage students, respond to particular challenges and make learning enjoyable for them. My strengths as a tutor include being patient and kind, which…
providing endless support and having faith in them. I am a student myself and what I would like to have when I need extra support is reassurance. I think it is important for tutor to continuously give support and reassurance and always find ways to make tutoring fun. I am extroverted and like I said im passionate about studying. I also have great…
I consider important thing tutor can do for a student is to make him analyze the problem understand the problem and focus on the solution rather than the problem Patience is one of my strengths and also I am persistent about the goal that is to make my students understand the problem and and find the…
One of the most important things a tutor can do is focus on the areas that the student is struggling in and create a learning format that best allows the student to increase understanding in those areas and achieve the best mark possible. As a current university student of engineering and physics, I have a good level of understanding of STEM…
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are fostering a deep understanding of the subject, providing personalized guidance, boosting confidence, and encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills. My strengths as a tutor include vast knowledge on a wide range of topics, patience in explaining concepts, adapting to…
The most important task is to understand the students and how they learn. This understanding helps teachers in guiding their practice to ensure that all students are benefited from education. My patience and Goal directed behavior would make me an ideal candidate for this position. I have proficient interpersonal communication skills that form a…
1) help students build confidence by making a safe learning environment.
2) and help students feel more motivated, capable, and independent in their learning. Being patient, approachable, which helps students feel comfortable asking questions and making…
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
Diana is terrific. She's on time, very patient and Declan feels he is now understanding the basic concepts. It will take time but Diana will get there with Dec
At this stage we are very happy. Nick likes Tharaka and his overall attitude to maths has changed. He is quite happy to give things a go. His confidence is building.
Suparna is lovely and very patient and Sitota is very happy with her. I think it will take a good few months before we see any progress with Sitota considering her learning difficulties. All positive and we are moving forward though