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Thorngate's tutors include a secondary maths teacher with two master's degrees and international school experience, an Adelaide medical student and seasoned K–12 tutor, a university-trained maths specialist with 15+ years' experience, a high school science teacher with classroom and boarding roles, and accomplished peer mentors and academic award recipients in STEM fields.

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Alex

Software Dev Tutor Norwood, SA
I consider the two most important things for a tutor to do are to first inspire confidence in the student and identify the area of difficulty as precisely as possible. Students are generally not equipped to identify the precise area of their difficulty as they don't have the knowledge to fully place it in the context of the subject. By…
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Aastha

Software Dev Tutor Wayville, SA
A tutor is not just a subject tutor but a mentor, a friend and, a counsellor. Having friendly conversation, helps them to open up and discuss the issues they are facing in the subject. Taking small steps and praising words, helps them build confidence. regular revision and taking assessments also clear the doubts of the students Being a mother of…
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Muhammad

Software Dev Tutor Mansfield Park, SA
1-Build a Strong Relationship 2-Set Clear Goals 3-Explain Concepts Clearly 4-Encourage Critical Thinking 5-Provide Constructive Feedback 6-Offer Guidance, Not Just Answers 7-Instill Growth Mindset: 8-Be Patient and Supportive 1- Patience 2- Listening Skills 3- Motivational Skills 4- Problem Solving 5- Effective Communication 6-…
Pankaj
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Pankaj

Software Dev Tutor Frewville, SA
To understand the weakness of the student and to address it with corrective action to motivate him to perform with more confidence and subject expertise while taking away the student's fear or anxiety that may come up with studies. Patience, perseverance, good listener, excellent mentoring skills, content management skills, ability to adapt to the…
Utsav
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Utsav

Software Dev Tutor Windsor Gardens, SA
I believe that as a tutor, the most important thing that a tutor can do is to motivate and teach students in such a way that they enjoy it and get motivated to realise their true potential and do great in the subject. - Knowledgeable - Motivation - Communication - Caring - Analytical - Use tech for learning-teaching…
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Suyash

Software Dev Tutor Campbelltown, SA
A tutor needs to be patient when tutoring a student especially in subjects like mathematics and physics since those subjects require the most assumed knowledge in high school than any other subject, students normally have trouble recollecting previous works. Therefore, it is important for a tutor to start from the very basic concepts, if the…
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Brian

Software Dev Tutor Rostrevor, SA
Important things a tutor can do for a student can be as subtle as providing the basic habits of Learning and self progression for the student. Many younger students struggle with this and tutoring can only go so far for them. Enforcing self-learning and the confidence to learn sometimes can be more beneficial than the topics covered. Personal…
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Prabhleen

Software Dev Tutor Mawson Lakes, SA
Teach them in a way that they find easiest to understand and also be able to communicate with the students so that each student feels comfortable and enjoys the learning experience. Being flexible and patient, I am adaptable and can change my teaching style to match how each student learns. Another strength is communicating with both students and…
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Kavya

Software Dev Tutor Ingle Farm, SA
A tutor should not be someone who forces children to study. He or she should be a good friend, mentor for every child. He or she should be able to show patience and empathy to her students and stand with them in achieving their dreams. As a tutor, my major strengths are good communication skills and patience. I strongly want my students to…

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Adam has been a wonderful tutor for Lauren not only is she catching up on her maths but her confidence has improved dramatically...
Michelle, North Adelaide

Inside ThorngateTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Ava practised skip counting and worked on structuring clear sentences for English.

In Year 9, Ethan focused on Pythagoras' Theorem and calculating the circumference of circles using step-by-step diagrams.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student Grace revised indices and surds, strengthening her understanding of both simplifying expressions with powers and working through related textbook problems.

Recent Challenges

In Year 10 Maths, one student relied heavily on a calculator for even basic arithmetic, slowing progress in algebra as noted: "Student needs to work on mental arithmetic as they rely on calculator too much."

During Year 11 Probability, another hesitated when textbook problems became more complex than standard practice drills—requiring additional explanation and after-lesson follow-up by email.

In Year 7, a reluctance to write working for division unless questions were laid out neatly led to confusion if the format changed. Each moment reflected a process block rather than lack of understanding; anxiety or formatting issues shaped how the task was tackled.

Recent Achievements

One Thorngate tutor noticed a Year 10 student who previously hesitated to tackle complex area questions now breaking down irregular shapes into rectangles and triangles on her own, using the right formulas without prompting.

In a senior session, a Year 12 student who used to get stuck on surds and powers started expanding brackets accurately after targeted practice, asking for extra examples instead of avoiding tough questions.

Meanwhile, in primary sessions, one younger student began reciting times tables aloud without relying on charts—she now asks for harder problems and completes them with growing speed each week.

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 Adelaide City Libraries - Tynte Street—or at your child's school (with permission), like Blackfriars Priory School.