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Efstratia
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Reduce their stress levels around assessment and being resourceful as a learning tool Helping students enjoy school more and improve their grades Student retention (I have 6 regular students a week for the last 2…
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Always know what students need and what's their priority. This means a tutor need to show respect to students. They need to know very well about the students and are wise and knowledgable enough to give good advice and make sure students love listening to the advice. I love to solve questions. If I could make complicated things into easy ones, I'd…
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Leny Resureccion
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To enable a student discover his/her own capability through proper encouragement and patience, and just letting the student know that you will be there every step of the way while allowing them to grow independently with the value of self-confidence you have instilled in them. I have the talent to explain seemingly complicated things in simple…
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Become students’ friends so you can lead the children to the book, most students don’t want study because the teacher is too strict and always pushing them, if the tutor can become their friends, they can lead the student to study voluntary. I’m patient enough to take care of a children’s work and I can spend more time with him or her to…
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The most important thing is not only teach the student how to answer the question correctly but also allow the student to gain a thorough background or knowledge about matters relating to that question. A tutor also need to encourage the student so that the student feels confident and positive themselves. I am patient and willing to repeat myself…
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A tutor can provide little tips and tricks to answering questions, especially in Math. Always be within reach, in terms of communication platforms, so that the student can clarify any doubts at any point in time. A tutor should also be flexible to the timings of the students yet not compromising on other students schedule. I am patient, clear…
Ruby
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I think that being compassionate and encouraging is the most important thing a tutor can do. I I believe that I am a very patient and kind person. I am great at interacting with young people, and feel as though I am very approachable. I am good at explaining new topics to children, and take my time when they are struggling. I am also very…
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I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to identify their strengths and areas of improvement in particular to improve the student's overall performance in a particular subject area. Thus, I believe it is really important to enable the student to feel empowered about their learning through support and encouragement. This…
Lucy
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A vital aspect of tutoring is being non-judgemental. it is important for a tutor to make the student feel comfortable to share if they do not understand something or are struggling. If a student feels as if they will be judged or considered inadequate they are less likely to come to tutor’s for help. Building a strong relationship is extremely…
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Helping students become the best they can possibly be, allowing them to build confidence, and become independent learners. All in all, tutors should be the extra boost a student needs to achieve exactly what they want to. Through their services, a tutor should be able to provide the student with the basic skills needed to allow them to go on their…
Chaudhry Artemiy
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The most important thing in teaching any subject is showing the big picture along with the nitty-gritty. I hope that my student can see the beauty in the sometimes boring schoolwork, and see the deep underlying connection and unity of it all. However, sometimes desperate times happen, and then we must drop the profound thoughts and do what needs…
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It is important that students succeed and sometimes this means going back to the concept. In my teaching I've explained to students who don't understand that the teacher needs to find another way to present the content. Having taught ESL I empathise with students whose second language is English. I have considerable experience and have succeeded…
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Engaging with the student and developing his/her interest in the subject by making it fun to learn is the most important thing you can do for a student. Creating a healthy bond with student and engaging with him/her is my strength. I am patient by nature, which helps me to engage with children. As a tutor I am attentive and always has an eye on…
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The most important thing for a tutor is to provide a fun learning environment for the student and empower them to learn. A tutor should be able to motivate the students to organise, formulate study goals and most importantly self learn and self improve. I am a very results-oriented person and one of my key strengths as a tutor is being able to…
Scott
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Make sure that you're not doing the work for them, only assisting them in their learning- For it will be them sitting the exam come the end of the year. By teaching them not only the subject matter but also the skills to mold themselves to every problem or question, you'll be instilling confidence in them that no matter what is introduced to them…
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The most important thing that a tutor can do is ensure that a student learns and doesn't hate a subject. I understand that grades are equally important my ensuring that the knowledge has reached the student is even more so important. Therefore, as a tutor I will ensure that the lessons are fun and exciting leaving the students more eager to…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make a student enjoy the subject that they are teaching. This will give the students a bigger incentive to try and learn the subject for their self, as well as have more fun and eagerness in learning the subject. I try and cater more towards the things that my students are not as good at,…
Mark
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Is to provide support in developing the skills that the student most wants help with and to be available and considerate of their needs and learning styles. My empathy and patience. As a mature-aged tutor and teacher, I am experienced in helping students to engage with their learning in a respectful and kind manner. I am able to call on many years…
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As I had mentioned earlier, make the topic easier for the student to learn, assist the students with their homework based on their level of knowledge, Be patient and understanding with the understand, never feel agitated to repeat a topic again if the student hasn't understood it. My strengths as a tutor are the following: 1. My methods of…
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Important things a tutor can do for a student is firstly, learning about them. This means identifying their strengths and weaknesses to create a learning-style which is suitable for the student. As a tutor you should also improve a students studying style and work with them to achieve their best. Tutors should help students build their confidence…
Prisha
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I believe that making every session meaningful, productive but entertaining is key to learning. A tutor should make sure that the student is well-engaged in the session but still focussing on their weaknesses and strengths. A tutor should make a personalized learning experience for every student and build a relationship of trust with the student.…
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The major thing a tutor can do for a student is by boost their confidence, having transparency, giving effective feedbacks, solving doubts at anytime asked and develop different skills. I can work patiently and communicate effectively with all age groups. I posses subject knowledge and have strong problem solving…
Abrar
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The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to inspire confidence by providing personalized support and guidance, and to cultivate a positive attitude towards learning by fostering curiosity and resilience. My strengths as a tutor lie in my ability to communicate complex ideas in simple and accessible ways, tailoring my approach to…

Local Reviews

I switched to online-tutoring subsequent to my school's closure. At first, I truly didn't believe it could substitute for my regular in-person tutoring. After 3 weeks of online-tutoring, I am genuinely considering making the switch permanent! The virtual classroom is super quick to get the hang of and is overall really simple to use. I love the fact that the tutoring session can take place from practically anywhere (with WiFi); from my desk at home, from the library or even from my grandparents' house. Most importantly, the learning experience is essentially the same, or perhaps even better than in-person tutoring! I find online-tutoring to be highly engaging and interactive, leaving no room for distractions. Overall, very satisfied!
Lara

Inside UrrbraeTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 8 student Emma focused on indices and scientific notation, including reviewing her recent indices test and practicing calculator skills for complex calculations.

For Year 10, James tackled trigonometry concepts such as sine, cosine, and tangent, as well as worked through balancing chemical equations in chemistry using step-by-step examples.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Olivia reviewed key macroeconomics content—covering the definition of an efficient market and exploring producer/consumer surplus and externalities—with practical application to current assignment questions.

Recent Challenges

A Year 11 Chemistry student hesitated when converting between units and struggled to link molar enthalpy with heat of reaction; as one tutor put it, "she needed extra time moving between formats."

In Year 10 Economics, an assignment was nearly forgotten—organization around deadlines remains a challenge.

For a Year 8 Maths student, confusion arose with mixed integers in addition and subtraction until quick reminders helped clarify the steps.

Meanwhile, another senior student avoided outlining responses until prompted, which led to stronger answers but showed that planning written work is still developing.

Missed or incomplete homework also appeared in several lessons.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Urrbrae recently noticed a Year 10 student who had struggled with trigonometry start to apply sine and cosine rules independently to solve area problems, even after initially hesitating with application questions.

Meanwhile, a senior economics student showed real initiative by revising her assignment after teacher feedback—editing her work and successfully drafting a new introduction on her own, rather than waiting for step-by-step guidance.

In Year 7 maths, one student began openly asking about homework doubts instead of quietly skipping tricky problems; last session, he attempted all the complex questions set by the tutor without prompting.

What they say about our tutoring

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Jack is really happy with Jereme, we don't expect miracles straight away but just having the support is comforting for him. Time will tell.

Thanks for following up. The tutoring is going well with Patrick. He is a nice polite young man, and professional, and Nick has responded positively. I can already see a bit more confidence with his Maths work.

Thanks for your email. I am happy to let you know that Jessica has settled down very well with Patrick. She is actually enjoying her tutoring sessions and has already felt a bit stronger and more confident. I have taken some time to listen to them and they get on well and Jessica does not feel uncomfortable to ask questions. Both Jess and I are so far, very happy with Patrick's tutoring.

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 Fullarton Park Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Urrbrae Agricultural High School.