Tutors in The Ponds 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.
One of the most important things an economics tutor can do for a student is to provide encouragement and maybe change their perspective on a subject that may seem difficult and overwhelming, to know they can achieve success in that subject. While creating a positive and inviting environment, where students are not anxious to ask questions or be…
Listening is crucial for students to create a trusting relationship so you as the tutor are able to cater lessons to people based on their individual needs, fulfilling the purpose of one-on-one tutoring.
Bring encouraging is another thing that is crucial so that students become more confident in their individual abilities, allowing them to…
The most important thing an economics tutor can do for a student is to help build their confidence in their own abilities. A tutor should create a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable to ask questions because it makes learning engaging and effective for each student. One of my biggest strengths is my ability to explain…
Help a student develop interest and analytical thinking in his/her overall outlook Adapting my language, speed, methods and processes according to an individual student's need. I very quickly ascertain the comfort level of a student and align my tutoring such that it makes the student comfortable and motivated to do…
The most important things an economics tutor can do are foster confidence, curiosity, and provide tailored support. By creating a positive, non-judgmental space, a tutor helps students feel safe to ask questions and make mistakes. Encouraging curiosity keeps learning engaging but also fun for both student and tutor. Finally, adapting to each…
Build a sense of trust and give them the best possible education experience so that they are excelling with their learning and getting their education needs met. - Finding gaps in students' learning
- Finding creative ways to help a student learn a topic
- Building a repore and personal relationship with the students
- Making learning…
I believe the most important things an economics tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, tailor lessons to their unique learning needs, and create a supportive environment where they feel comfortable asking questions. A tutor should also foster a genuine interest in the subject by making learning engaging and relevant.…
Becoming friends with the actual student that helps them grow as individuals rather than simply teaching content is the most important thing an economics tutor can do for a student. Simply teaching a kid concepts is not enough, but showing them how to approach obstacles in everyday life is something I find extremely valuable in tutors. I had my…
As an economics tutor, my main focus is on getting to know each student personally – their strengths, weaknesses and what they want to achieve. I feel as though a comfortable space where they feel comfortable exploring ideas, asking questions, and even making mistakes is something important as through mistakes you can learn. Offering guidance,…
Developing a friendship with the student. A friendship makes both feel more comfortable in the work they are doing as many aspects with be easier to handle as you have likely mastered communication with each other. For the student it will also give the subject more interest and therefore more confidence in learning it. I believe my strength will…
It is important to help the student build their confidence in their learnings especially as an independent individual, so that they can face other struggles they encounter over and beyond the classroom and private tuition they receive. I am able to identify the weakness in the students to assist and help them overcome their difficulties in…
1. Make the student understand the concept .
2. Boost the confidence.
3. Let him bring the clarity towards his thoughts. 1. I am always available for doubts.
2. I always cheer up the students to engage with the tutor so that they can openly tell were they are been lacking…
I think to make them a good human being above everything else, and building their confidence, explains concepts in a way that makes sense to them. I can easily be friends with children and make them comfortable with me so they can share anything and everything with…
To me the most important thing an economics tutor can do for a student is obviously allow them to better understand the content they are learning as well inspiring them to become more eager to learn. My biggest strengths in my opinion would be my desire to help students reach their full potential as well as being very engaged with…
The most important things an economics tutor can do are to foster a supportive learning environment, build the student's confidence, tailor teaching to their individual needs, and help them develop independent problem-solving skills. My strengths as a tutor are clear communication, patience, adaptability to different learning styles, and a strong…
The most important things an economics tutor can do for a student are to provide clear guidance, foster a supportive learning environment, and inspire confidence in the student's abilities. A tutor should personalise their teaching approach to suit the student’s individual needs, helping them to understand difficult concepts at their own pace.…
As an economics tutor, I believe the most important things I can do for my students are providing individualized attention, fostering a positive learning environment, explaining concepts clearly, encouraging critical thinking, and motivating them. Tailoring my approach to their needs, creating a safe space for learning, and helping them understand…
The most important thing that an economics tutor can do for students is to listen, which helps us understand their needs and enables us to help them effectively. I also think preparation on a tutor's part is a very important part of the relationship with a student. I would consider myself to be a great listener, which comes in handy in tutoring…
The most important thing is inspiring curiosity and interest in the subject and building student's confidence. With the help of a tutor, a student can accomplish his goals by practising and providing regular feedback. I can tailor responses and explanantions according to students need. Moreover I can provide a diverse range of resources and I can…
I think the most important thing a tutor can do is create an environment that is supportive and built for growth. I also believe it's important that a tutor should make a student feel comfortable with asking questions and making mistakes because, after all, mistakes are how you learn. I believe my strengths are my patience and breaking down…
Be understanding as not everyone has the same level of capabilities and understanding the students strengths and weaknesses are important to cater accordingly to them. I am calm, understanding and able to cater my lessons to my students'…
I believe that important things a tutor can do for a student is being considerate, cooperative, patient, respectful, and strict. I strongly believe that my dedication, combined with a generous personality, will guarantee success in EzyMath Tutoring. The ability to create a positive atmosphere in the working environment through my enthusiasm. This…
Help them in the area's they really need help in, and explain it thoroughly until they truly get it, as to just being a walking audiobook of the syllabus I'm extremely social, and will be able to connect to the kids personally, thus being able to truly understand their weaknesses as to better aid…
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
Yes tutoring is going really well. I'm practicing and doing my best. I haven't done this in years but I feel as though I am picking it up quite well. Many thanks.
I would just like to say how thrilled we are with Aaron, he is amazing. Tyler loves working with him and actual looks forward to doing maths which I never thought would happen. So once again thank you for such a wonderful service with great tutors.
Minyu likes Nima and has already gained mastery and confidence with some of the concepts she was struggling with so from my point of view things are going very well.