Due to the current situation we are experiencing significant demand for tutoring. Fast track your enrolment online: Enrol Online Now

Private maths tutors that come to you in person or online

100% Good Fit Guarantee
100% Good Fit
Guarantee

Tugun's tutors include a former US school lead teacher with a Master of Teaching, a secondary science and maths specialist with distinction and classroom experience across QLD, an 18-year veteran high school teacher and mentor, passionate early childhood educators, dance and sports coaches, and academic high-achievers with ATARs up to 97.25 and subject awards.

Marcelo
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • QCE

Marcelo

Maths Tutor Coolangatta, QLD
After studying for a long time, I concluded that when students engage with the topics, they tend to learn more easily. Therefore, the tutor must present the content in a creative and innovative way, seeking always feedback with the students on how much they are absorbing and only proceed when all the necessary foundations of the topic are clearly…
Ziling
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Ziling

Maths Tutor Coolangatta, QLD
Effective communication is essential. This includes being able to explain concepts clearly and in a way that is easy to understand and being a good listener. Additionally, the ability to empathize with students and understand their challenges and frustrations can make a big difference in how they respond to tutoring. Tutoring often involves…
1st Lesson Trial

Help Your Child Succeed in Maths

We will contact you to organize the first Trial Lesson!

Audrey
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • SACE

Audrey

Maths Tutor Tweed Heads South, NSW
The most important things is for a maths tutor to help a student to come to a place where they enjoy the experience of learning rather than see it as a chore. I am very good at communicating complex ideas using simple…
Sebastian
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • QCE

Sebastian

Maths Tutor Burleigh Waters, QLD
The most important things I can do for, and with, a student as a maths tutor is are being able to set realistic goals, work towards and track progress towards those goals, and celebrate achievements together. Tutors must know the content that they are teaching, and refresh their knowledge in their own time if they are unsure of something.…
Martin
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • QCE

Martin

Maths Tutor Banora Point, NSW
Not just tutor them, but be a friend. By opening up and developing a closer bond to students, the students feel more comfortable and it doesn't become a maths tutoring session, but just a study session. I went through the course(s) myself quite recently, so I understand what's expected on the students, and what they need to do to excel and not…
Mila
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • QCE

Mila

Maths Tutor Burleigh Heads, QLD
Helping to reduce stress of students who need help. Offering my life wisdom (so far) to younger people. Providing the students with a contact so they can feel supported whenever they are struggling with their studies. Being the eldest of 4 kids, I have experience interacting with younger people. I have 4 years of experience tutoring 2 high school…
Roland Dewey
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • QCE

Roland Dewey

Maths Tutor Currumbin Waters, QLD
First thing should be rapport building because it is very important to gain the trust and confidence of the student. Second would be establishing a set of routine so that the time in each session is used up efficiently. Lastly, tutors should effectively motivate students in achieving their goals as well as inspire them to improve each day. My…
Andrew
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • QCE

Andrew

Maths Tutor Currumbin Waters, QLD
The most important things that a maths tutor can do for a student is understand how a student learns things whether it is through wrote learning and memorisation, visual or physical learning and from that be able to teach the student content through a learning type that is best for a student. - Confident - Presentable - Patient & chill - which…
Bethany
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • QCE

Bethany

Maths Tutor Elanora, QLD
The most important thing a maths tutor can do for a student is to understand and be there for them when they are struggling. Everyone has been in that position before, so I believe that a little patience and compassion go a long way. I believe that I am very understanding and patient when teaching. I know it can get frustrating for both the…
Daniel
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • QCE

Daniel

Maths Tutor Elanora, QLD
Understanding self, and the acquisition of skill and knowledge are the most important things to give a student. Yes, the report card is an important ticket for students, and especially those in tutoring. But, all that knowledge will perish without use. The growth of the individual, who they are becoming through the process - a competent and…
Stephanie
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • QCE

Stephanie

Maths Tutor Elanora, QLD
I think the most important thing a maths tutor can do is help a student find and maintain their motivation and enthusiasm for learning. It is absolutely essential that a tutor review concepts, cover material, and ensure that a student is making progress, but is equally important for a tutor to make the learning experience positive for the student…
Curtis
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • QCE

Curtis

Maths Tutor Elanora, QLD
- high energy to motivate and engage them - help and support their learning to achieve their goals - develop confidence in their ability to achieve in Maths - Clear communicator - high energy - enthusiastic - patient - calm - supportive - focused to help students achieve theirs goal and improve their Maths…
Nicola
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Nicola

Maths Tutor Tweed Heads, NSW
Other than helping a student genuinely understand the content in their course, I think that the most important thing a maths tutor can do for them is to help them in developing and implementing strategies to allow them to become independently successful. This may mean developing a better organisational process, implementing a system for completing…
Liam
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Liam

Maths Tutor Coolangatta, QLD
I think the most important thing a maths tutor can do for a student is to make them feel comfortable with the learning material and go up and beyond until they finally understand what they are learning. This requires patience, encouragement, and maybe a lot of explaining, but that is part of the job. I also think it is important to keep the…
Luke
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Luke

Maths Tutor Tweed Heads South, NSW
Be able to explain in a way that the student can understand and be able to take that knowledge outside and be able to do problems by themself with confidance in themselves. I am young and would be able to understand students on a personal level and able to explain concepts and material in a way they would be able to understand, my weaknesses would…
Luke
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • QCE

Luke

Maths Tutor Burleigh Heads, QLD
I consider passion to be the most important characteristic of a maths tutor. This is because a high level of passion ensures a tutor excels and thrives in any condition, thus enabling a tutor to help any kind of student in any difficult situation. My main strengths are my communication and academic skills. Informal tutoring taught me the…
Benat
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • QCE

Benat

Maths Tutor Burleigh Heads, QLD
Sharing with them knoweledge, making them getting into the subject, showing them for what they are studying the lesson with practical examples. Personality, good attitude with the students, respect and…
Aswin
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • QCE

Aswin

Maths Tutor Burleigh Waters, QLD
I believe that a maths tutor must guide the student to learn independently by introducing different methods and techniques to learn. This is because an hour or two of supervised study in a week is not sufficient to learn and excel in a subject. Further, in this modern world with ever expanding technology there are many avenues to study and learn…
METANSHU
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • QCE

METANSHU

Maths Tutor Burleigh Waters, QLD
A tutor can act as a guiding channel for their students and should always encourage them to move upwards no matter what the situation is. I motivate my pupils as i give them confidence. I don't get frustrated by their mistakes. My positive nature is always an asset for my…
Rishab
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • QCE

Rishab

Maths Tutor Burleigh Waters, QLD
I believe the most important things a maths tutor can do is instill intrinsic motivation within the student to do well and give them the belief that they can improve/have the ability to improve in the given subject. I also believe that tailoring the teaching style to match the learning style of the student is crucial. My strengths include: 1. My…
Alexandre
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • QCE

Alexandre

Maths Tutor Burleigh Waters, QLD
Create pathways so the student can figure things out on their own as the end goal is the personal development of the student. This can be by increasing their organisational skills or better interpreting questions. Good people skills and able to connect and relate to students. Active teaching methods, asking a lot of questions and creating…
Keegan
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • QCE

Keegan

Maths Tutor Burleigh Waters, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is observe and listen to the problems the student is having and adapt the teaching style to suit. I'm patient, understanding and I work hard to present a lesson that's logical and easy to…
zihan
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • QCE

zihan

Maths Tutor Burleigh Waters, QLD
Students instill those executive study skills that will serve the student well in future academic life. A good tutor could let students benefit from better study techniques and altitude. My strength as a tutor is that I can do double language tutoring, both in Chinese and English. Furthermore, I can break complex questions into easy…

Local Reviews

Gabin is great, my son really enjoys the way he explains different math concepts. We can definitely recommend him.
Renate

Inside TugunTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 6 student Bella focused on completing a creative narrative inspired by a familiar book and reinforced her understanding of sentence structure, homonyms, and onomatopoeia using targeted English worksheets.

In Year 10, Jeremy reviewed Pythagoras' Theorem and practised calculating perimeter, area, and volume of shapes to prepare for upcoming exams.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Mia worked through algebraic manipulation and began exploring scatterplots by interpreting data relationships and identifying variables within real-world scenarios.

Recent Challenges

In Year 5 English, skipping written drafts meant Bella's spelling and grammar errors weren't caught—her tutor noted, "To improve would be to test her spelling and grammar by writing her answers down."

During Year 7–8 maths sessions, forgetting materials like paper for calculations delayed progress on area questions.

In Year 11 General Maths, lack of preparation before tutoring made it difficult to tackle complex exam-style problems; as one comment put it, "I tried to prepare for the basics in all the year 12 curriculum that I wasn't prepared for the in-depth exam questions." This left challenging topics feeling out of reach mid-session.

Recent Achievements

In Year 10 maths, Jeremy used to hesitate with trigonometry and algebra but now solves most problems independently, even catching his own errors without prompting.

Willow, a Year 8 student, was once unsure about fractions but now chooses the right method for each question and rarely needs reminders on steps she struggled with before.

Meanwhile, Bella in Year 6 has started asking for extra homework and is rereading her writing to spot grammar mistakes herself—something she avoided previously—finishing her latest paragraph after checking it for errors on her own.

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 Palm Beach Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Currumbin State School.