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Brianna
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Brianna

English Tutor North Wollongong, NSW
Even though it sounds basic, I truly think that patience is the key. When you are respectful of the differences in how people learn it can allow the student to feel more comfortable and willing to engage. Taking time to work through things and giving positive and constructive feedback is crucial. I believe that I am able to find other methods and…
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James

English Tutor Fairy Meadow, NSW
I strongly believe that the role of a tutor, more than anything else, is to inspire a student to believe that they are capable of achieving whatever they put their mind to. Being patient while they're learning is vital in ensuring that they remain patient with themselves especially through times they are struggling with understanding something.…
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Farah

English Tutor Keiraville, NSW
To bring out the best in students would be the most important thing as a tutor. The strengths of students differ individually, hence, they will perform differently. My job as a tutor would be to help students find their strengths while encouraging them to improve on their weaknesses through learning methods that are the most enjoyable for them.…
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Sona

English Tutor Keiraville, NSW
I feel a good tutor would be there for the student at all times whether its regarding the subject or any other hardships they may be facing as a student. I wish to provide all my support for the growth of the student. Moreover, we as tutors should help the students gain more knowledge about the subject in a way they learn to love the subject as…
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Anushka

English Tutor Mount Ousley, NSW
keeping track of his record, strengths and weaknesses. Knowing how the student will be able to understand concepts better and making sure that he understands before learning…
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Hoang Anh

English Tutor Mount Ousley, NSW
I believe that a tutor need to help students to understand the subject thoroughly and feel more enthusiastic to learn that subject. I want to make the student less afraid of the subject and feel confident when studying it. I am really patient with kids. I used to work in Panacea - a non-profit project for child patients, so I understand kids’…
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Tony

English Tutor Mount Ousley, NSW
Help students enjoy studying by being engaging, as studying is often found to be tedious by many, yet is so crucial for a bright and successful future. Without being engaging and empathetic, the student will quit, finding tutoring to be an additional chore on top of school rather than something enjoyable. I am able to break down complicated…
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Gabriel

English Tutor West Wollongong, NSW
By constantly refreshing and teaching students the content of their subjects, tutors should build the confidence in their students that they can learn almost anything with enough time and perseverance. I have a lot of patience and can try to explain things from multiple different angles since I've been that student struggling to understand a…
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Raja Nadir

English Tutor West Wollongong, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is inspire learning. Not only teaching them a certain subject, but getting them to become lifelong Independent learners My strengths as a tutor include: * Understanding the pace at which a student is learning and tailoring my explanation speed and emphasis to suit them. Patience is…
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Elliot

English Tutor West Wollongong, NSW
The best thing a tutor can do for a student is listen to their needs, because it is evident in a classroom when a teacher doesn't know how to teach by the way they address the problem. Different people need the same issue explained in various ways, and so it is extremely important to have a great depth of understanding in order to communicate with…
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Tary

English Tutor Keiraville, NSW
Listen to the student patiently. Different students have a different understanding capacity. Therefore, a tutor should be flexible to adjust to the level of the student and explain to him/her about the subject. I am an active listener and a patient one. These two go hand in hand as it is really important for me to understand the student's needs,…
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Pierre Jan

English Tutor Keiraville, NSW
Although my goal is to see them be at the top of their class, it is more important to see improvements in their tutor lessons and use the knowledge I give them at school to refine their skills I am very easy going and I have a lot of patience. So I am good with kids that are struggling to understand. I use the 4 predominant learning styles:…
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Nerieda

English Tutor West Wollongong, NSW
My main goal would be to help the student to increase their confidence in their own ability. All students need encouragement with all their attempts at learning how to deal with a problem. I have a keen interest in becoming a Tutor because I enjoy helping people to be the best they can be. This is especially important for children and young…
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Akanksha

English Tutor Fairy Meadow, NSW
Inspire. Children are an inspiration to their teachers. As mentioned before, children are an inspiration to me since I get to learn from them as much as they get tutored from me. Understanding and patient. A lot of parents and teachers lose their patience and become unempathetic while teaching little children, however they're still learning and…
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Sushmita

English Tutor Fairy Meadow, NSW
Enhance their holistic learning and support them with not only career pathways but other aspects of education, school etc. Being able to bring about a change in the one of the most fundamental rights, i.e.…
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connor

English Tutor Figtree, NSW
Help the student develop and understand things they didn’t think were capable. Secondly, help them reach goals and meet school work deadlines effectively. Being able to keep the child engage and entertained while on topic. During my time as a tutor I was always finding myself getting the kids more intrigued each…
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Georgia

English Tutor Mount Pleasant, NSW
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for their student, is tailor their teaching application to the student's needs and personality. Each individual is different, and there is no single one way of teaching. I believe students incredibly appreciate a teacher or tutor that will listen to their needs, and to see where their main focal…
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Stuart

English Tutor Towradgi, NSW
To provide them with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in our society, both in academia and in their own personal affairs. Most importantly, to teach them why they should have such, so that they aren't coerced into doing things they don't believe in. Otherwise, they won't be happy and content, and their determination will suffer.…
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Liam

English Tutor Fernhill, NSW
An effective tutor can make a student feel more confident and engaged with the learning process. They can make students excited to learn new concepts and to challenge themselves, rather than shying away from these challenges. Marks can be important, particularly for older students, and are a tangible outcome for students to measure their…
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John

English Tutor Fernhill, NSW
A good tutor needs to have a variety of qualities in order to bring out the best in a student. Tutors need to be able to personalize learning, no two students learn the same and as such it would be incorrect to assume that the same teaching strategy will work for every student. Tutors should also not simply teach content to students, they need to…
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Tabitha

English Tutor Corrimal, NSW
Tutors must foster growth, independence, and a goal-oriented mindset so that each student can strive to overcome learning challenges, recognise their milestones, and identify any incompetencies in their work. This will ultimately strengthen their academic confidence, and allow students to grow from their mistakes. I have been able to adapt to a…
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Kyle

English Tutor Corrimal, NSW
To be there for a student in a more personal and approachable way than the modern education system and its teachers can be, to help 'fill in the gaps' that the student may have missed in class and to be there for the student if they feel like the education system has failed them. Too many schools focus on the groups needs rather than the…
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Aditya

English Tutor Warrawong, NSW
I think close support and motivation especially during their examinations is crucial. Making the student sharp by regular homework/assignments and making them fall in love with the subject and eventually learning are very important in my opinion. Identifying students strengths/passion and grooming them is another very imperative factor. I think…

Local Reviews

Lidya is doing a fantastic job of tutoring both my girls in senior advanced maths. The girls both say she explains difficult concepts clearly, is lovely, patient and reliable. I'd highly recommend Lidya to anyone looking for a great maths tutor!
Christine Osmond

Inside WollongongTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 8 student Emily explored the differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells, and practised comparing types of microscopes with real-life examples.

Year 9 student Chloe focused on active transport mechanisms such as exocytosis and endocytosis (including phagocytosis and pinocytosis), alongside refining her ability to identify independent, dependent, and controlled variables in scientific investigations.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student Olivia reviewed cell respiration equations and enzyme function, while also learning how to write hypotheses and evaluate experimental validity, reliability, and accuracy.

Recent Challenges

A Year 10 student in science struggled with organizing class materials—notes were undated and quiz questions scattered—which made it difficult to review for assessments ("she needs one folder for worksheets, another for tutoring").

Meanwhile, a senior biology student was hesitant to check her own answers or use specific scientific language; as the tutor noted, "reading over what she's written would help catch vague terms."

In Year 8, incomplete summary notes meant important content wasn't retained between sessions.

For a primary student, avoidance of homework perceived as "too easy" led to missed foundational skills, causing gaps when new maths topics appeared.

Recent Achievements

A Wollongong tutoring session saw a Year 10 student move from hesitating to label cell organelles and draw membrane diagrams to confidently explaining the three types of endocytosis, underlining key words, and sharing her thinking aloud.

In Year 8 science, another student who previously rushed through homework is now taking time to organise worksheets in separate folders and actively reattempts quiz questions after feedback.

Meanwhile, a Year 3 learner who once guessed at answers is beginning to pause and talk through problems out loud; she even self-corrected twice on her maths worksheet without prompting.

What they say about our tutoring

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It's got off to a great start, Beaux really likes Taran and she likes the way Taran explains things and shows her new ways of working things out. Taran has boosted her confidence and Beaux is actually able to do a lot more than we thought.

We are very happy with Thai and the tutoring set up. Massimo and Thai have established a comfortable routine and it appears to be working for everyone involved. I can see that Massimo's confidence has already improved and he has regained his motivation.

It's all going really well Beaux breezed through a recent test of percentages that she and Tara had covered and which she had previously struggled with before. I will certainly recommend you to anyone who may need 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 Mobile Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like St Mary Star of the Sea College.