Tutors in Whitlam 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.
The most important things I can do for my students are:
Build Confidence - Transform "I can't" into "I understand!" with patient, step-by-step guidance
Make Learning Relevant - Connect math/science concepts to real-life examples so they truly stick
Personalize Every Lesson - Adapt to each student's unique learning style and…
As a reliable and motivational tutor, I lead by example demonstrating initiative to commence and finish projects. I set clear expectations and monitor performance against agreed plans with key performance indicators. As trust, confidence and good performance is further demonstrated, I encourage initiative and reward students with more autonomy. I…
I think the most important thing that a tutor can do for a student is listen. Listen to their problem, why they may not understand a concept, and then help to solve the problem together. I think that having fun, is also very important. One of my main goals aside from helping a student understand the content, is to help the student enjoy the…
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, adapt to their learning style, and create a supportive environment where they feel comfortable asking questions. A tutor should not only help students understand the material but also teach them how to approach problems independently, developing…
A tutor is not there to do a student's homework for them but rather to help them think and problem solve in new ways so that they can complete their work more effectively and be a more independent learner. Thus, a tutor can help by bringing with themselves a large amount of knowledge in the subject area(s) and by having a patient and understanding…
The most important things for a tutor to do for a student is ensure their confidence stems from understanding not just knowing the answer to a question but instead the theory behind it. A tutor should ensure a student understands the theory behind a concept and how they got their rather than the finishing product. Through this, a tutor gives a…
Being a good listener to the student and understanding where they want help and what they don’t understand is most important. Being able to put the student first and being patient with them to help them learn and grow are factors that come with being a great tutor. Problem solving and the ability to be posed with and solve questions that I may…
The best thing that a tutor can do for a student is empathise. Putting myself in their shoes and trying to understand what they go through and understanding their perspective of the world does half the magic! I am an efficient communicator. I can put concepts across in a way that the other person can understand. I have acquired certifications in…
It's important for the tutor to believe in the students capabilities. When a student has somebody there to be encouraging and reassuring, they are able to be in a better mind set for learning which can accelerate the time it takes to improve academic success. I consider myself to be extremely patient which is especially valuable with younger…
To ensure that the student understands everything fully. That is what a tutor is for, and no concept or idea should be left unturned. Everything should be thoroughly explored until full understanding has been achieved. I am an extremely patient person who will spend as long as required to explain a concept or idea. I also use down-to-earth…
I think to be dependable and reliable is the best thing for a student, so that they can feel safe with asking for help from their tutor. A student must first feel safe around their teacher so that they can more openly accept guidance and assistance. I consider myself a very friendly and approachable person. As someone who experienced academic…
1.Ensuring learners you can help them and are also willing to do so.
2. Being both enthusiastic and encouraging
3. Being able to provide a constructive feedback
4. Giving students voice and choice concerning what they want to learn and how they want to learn it
5. Being patient and less pushy I build good rapport with students very easily…
I believe it is essential to understand your student, and adapt your teaching and communication style to benefit their learning style, age, personality, and knowledge. It is important for a tutor to really believe in their student, and do all they can to help them excel. I believe I have excellent communication skills as I am able to adapt to each…
Inside WhitlamTutoring Sessions
Content Covered
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
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Tracey is a very attentive and professional tutor so we are hoping that is will make a difference to Lucia's results with maths.
Matthew seems to be of to a good start.
Vivian seems to have the competence and patience that other tutors have not had.
We are happy to continue working with Vivian and hopefully Matt will eventually
show signs of improvement.
I'm very pleased with Carly at this stage Nerys' attitude towards Math has changed already and that's extremely positive. Â Carly is always there on time and stays the full hour, she also communicates effectively about any schedule changes. So far so good.