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Caitlin
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Caitlin

Science Tutor Kallangur, QLD
Is create a comfortable and enjoyable space to study in. I used to be tutored in my senior years, and my favourite part about going to tutoring was that I had created a friendship with my tutor and that made doing my assignments a lot more enjoyable. Being able to listen to your students as well because what’s written as a question on paper…
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Izabelle

Science Tutor Kallangur, QLD
Be patient and understanding with them, just taking the time to properly help and guide the student. My patience, I’m very understanding and open minded so I’m happy to take the time with the student and properly help…
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Jay

Science Tutor Strathpine, QLD
Make learning fun and engaging. I am very encouraging, kind and understanding.…
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Vinod

Science Tutor North Lakes, QLD
Being honest which helps in creating rapport and trust. Be patient by not displaying annoyance on speech and body language. Be professional by adhering to privacy policies and confidential information. Be confident by having the courage to admit that for a particular question or problem, a bit of homework needs to be done. I teach math…
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Rocco

Science Tutor Eatons Hill, QLD
The most important thing I can do for a student is give them the ability to be confident in their own knowledge to attack any problem head on. I will never solve a problem for them, however I will always support them and give them the necessary tools to be able to do it on their own. Having been part of the first year of ATAR and achieving a…
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Ashfia

Science Tutor Joyner, QLD
Be inspiring and guide them the right path appreciating their limits. Guide them through difficult situations and feed them with direction. Always find the strength in them and guide them how to utilise them appropriately. I am sincere, punctual, keen to teach young people. I have the required qualification plus background professional experience…
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Tina

Science Tutor Kurwongbah, QLD
From experience some students wants to get through as many questions as possible but I find that, this is not very effective for their learning. I think it is important for them to fully understand each question so they won't make the same mistake again. Also, finding tricks or skills best suited for them will improve their learning greatly. I…
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Hewa Walimunige Poorna

Science Tutor Joyner, QLD
They can teach them to think right, and to analyze the causes of their actions. Not only in the theoretical context. But in life as well. Patience, listening, reading personalities, common sense, theoretical knowledge in mathematics and physics, and exposure to the practical applications of the theories in the…
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Connor

Science Tutor Joyner, QLD
Be a supportive and likeable character so that the student can be comfortable and want to learn in the environment created I'm able to relate to the students in a way not many others seem to be able. I also offer a unique insight into some topics due to some unorthodox teaching methods that were used to teach me this…
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Megan

Science Tutor Kallangur, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do is give the student more confidence in themselves and their learning. There is only so much you can teach someone if they give up on themselves, so the most important thing is ensuring that confidence. I also believe that it's important to have good communication so that the student feels that they can ask…
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Glory

Science Tutor Kallangur, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to help the student learn in a way that works for them. Usually in a classroom, due to the overwhelming number of students, teachers aren't always able to help students individually. Therefore, sometimes a student that is struggling is only struggling because they learn better with a…
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Jordan

Science Tutor Cashmere, QLD
Always be a support system academically for their student and listen to their concerns and questions. It is also important to be adjustable and able to adapt to any changes of learning styles for a student. However, the most important thing for a tutor to do is to always believe in them and their ability. I am very patient and good at problem…
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Justin

Science Tutor Murrumba Downs, QLD
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are: 1. Gain a clear understanding of the student's prior knowledge, experience, goals, motivations, and struggles. 2. Provide not only the tools and resources but also the mindset and tactics to succeed. 3. Set the student for success - to provide the right skills, knowledge, and…
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Derek

Science Tutor North Lakes, QLD
I think that the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to ensure that the overall learning experience is pleasant and enjoyable. My strengths as a tutor is my ability to showcase patience and encouragement to my students, allowing them to gradually become more confident with the problems that they once struggled…
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Nicholas

Science Tutor Eatons Hill, QLD
If the tutor can give the student space to figure out the solutions to their problems and only step in once the student shows signs of struggling it is more beneficial for the student as this method will allow the student to learn to solve problems on their own. I am able to adapt my approach to teaching concepts for each student, meaning that I…
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Manbir

Science Tutor North Lakes, QLD
I think the most important thing for a tutor is to understand what their student is struggling with and make a plan to deal with the issue at hand. This requires building a connection with students and understanding how they might learn a specific topic. All students are unique and learn differently than other students, which requires the ability…
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Devie

Science Tutor North Lakes, QLD
The role of a tutor is to provide the appropriate resources and teaching strategies based on the student's learning ability. Additionally, a tutor should display compassion, empathy and patience especially when students encounter topics that they find difficult. It is the duty of the tutor to ensure the student can be assisted in a safe and…
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Ryna

Science Tutor North Lakes, QLD
Create and environment where student can learn and ask questions comfortably. I am a very patient person and I believe that learning ability of each child is different so, patience is a key feature a tutor should…
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Tania

Science Tutor North Lakes, QLD
As a tutor, the most crucial element is to listen and work through their problems. Teachers in a mainstream school can be overwhelmed with catering to each of their student's needs. This is where we come in; we can help students to finally get the assistance they need to flourish in school. I am patient in any type of situation, and is friendly…
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Stephen

Science Tutor Eatons Hill, QLD
Help them learn how to learn for themselves. My strengths are: patience, good communication skills, and a passion for learning especially…
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Pamudi

Science Tutor Eatons Hill, QLD
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do is to make the subject matter enjoyable for students. 1. I believe my strengths would be being able to empathise with students, having a positive attitude towards learning, teaching and my subject, I have excellent communication skills and I'm patient and tolerant. 2. While I was a peer tutor, I…
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Daniel

Science Tutor
Help them in all aspects of life, not just their academic knowledge, but how to balance study with sport, socialising, sleep, and such. Life is about enjoyment as well as learning! I have 2 years tutoring experience that have helped me become super patient, resilient, and understanding, as I have worked with 40+ different students and parents. I…
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Chaitanya

Science Tutor
To care about a student is the most important thing a tutor can do for a student. I am observant. I realise that everyone learns differently and I can present many solutions and lines of working for a problem - as logic is what it takes for me to realise the solutions to…

Local Reviews

Hellene is very friendly and well organised. She makes my daughter feel comfortable and at ease. She has given my daughter great tips on how to help her understand maths questions. She is very professional and patient. I recommend Hellene to anyone that is wanting a tutor for their child.
Tegan Blanckensee

Inside WhitesideTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Tasha practised calculating surface area and reviewed a range of exam topics, reinforcing key geometry concepts.

In Year 11, Daniel focused on applying differentiation and integration in mathematics using worked examples to clarify the process.

Meanwhile, Year 12 student Emily explored optimization problems in higher-level maths, tackling real-world scenarios and preparing for upcoming mock tests.

Recent Challenges

In Year 10 maths, one student hesitated to attempt unfamiliar questions without guidance, often pausing mid-task and waiting for prompts; as the tutor observed, "I encouraged her to think independently before providing help."

Meanwhile, a senior chemistry student resorted to guessing equations rather than applying learned methods, which led to confusion during assignment completion.

In middle years (Year 7–8), another student's working was disorganised when writing out questions—he missed steps and had trouble recalling formulas under pressure.

For primary level maths, frequent rushing caused repeated small errors in counting money and basic operations, slowing progress on new skills.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Whiteside noticed that Kiana, a high school student, went from feeling unsure about negative indices to independently finishing those questions quickly and accurately by the end of her session.

Another high schooler, Clancey, who started out hesitant with trigonometric functions, was able to answer problems on his own after some guided practice—something he hadn't managed before.

In Year 3, Sophia used real coins during maths and moved from struggling with counting money to confidently completing worksheets while actually enjoying the process.

What they say about our tutoring

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We have been extremely happy with your service and in particular the professionalism and help Jordan received from Suraj.  Cannot endorse Suraj enough.

Thanks you for your email.  We have been very happy with everything.  Reagan has been great with our son Jack and been a huge help to him over the past months.  Jack has pretty much finished for the year now having completed his end of year exams.  As he is year 12 we won't be requiring assistance next year.  We have two other children and would certainly use your tutoring services again if required.

We are very happy with the tutoring so far. Ben has gained some confidence in the past couple of weeks. Robert is great.. explains things in a way that Ben can easily understand.

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 Strathpine Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Kurwongbah State School.