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Tutors in Blacksoil include a Monash Dean's Honour List mathematics graduate and peer mentor, multiple current or future teachers with extensive classroom and tutoring experience, an ATAR 97.7 achiever with Olympiad distinctions, psychology and science graduates skilled in working with neurodiverse children, and passionate youth mentors and chess coaches recognised for academic excellence.

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Terena

English Tutor North Ipswich, QLD
I believe that tutoring for a student should be a safe zone space where they can make mistakes. Tutoring does not have the same pressue for a student that school can, as such it is important for an english tutor to be patient and adaptive when a student is struggling with a concept. A tutor should welcome mistakes as an opportunity to grow. I also…
Phuc (Owen)
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Phuc (Owen)

English Tutor Woodend, QLD
The most important thing an english tutor can do isn't just to lead them to the right answers but help them build confidence and self-motivation. As a tutor, I aim to help students develop independence. For me, a successful teacher is someone who can guide students to no longer needing one. I am quick to identify the strengths and weaknesses of…
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Ching yu
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Ching yu

English Tutor Ipswich, QLD
I will do my best research and study before tutoring. I hope students can find my teaching heart who has a passion for tutoring. Building up the confidence in students and teaching them how to build up effective learning in their daily life. Improving my students study skills and building up the good foundation to get into University. I have my…
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Joppan

English Tutor Churchill, QLD
The most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is to remember their position when they were at their student's age, the difficulties they faced while learning and sharing their experiences with passion to their students so they do not have to face such difficulties while learning. My strengths which may be beneficial as a tutor are…
Jed
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Jed

English Tutor Newtown, QLD
I believe it is important for an english tutor to pass on good studying tips which will not only aid the student while they work with the tutor but for future endeavours in their education. I believe I am a very calm and welcoming person which would allow for students to feel relaxed around me. I also am capable of explaining a concept in a…
Danielle
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Danielle

English Tutor Pine Mountain, QLD
Build their confidence. Listen to the students and their needs Patience. Ability to teach in a way that will benefit…
Timothy
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Timothy

English Tutor Pine Mountain, QLD
As above, affirming their limitations JUST AS MUCH as their strengths - affirm, affirm, affirm! I believe the most fundamental truth is found in admitting and celebrating weakness. I would prioritise my strengths as: - enthusiasm - pedantic attention to detail - strong synthesising skills and understanding across a wide range of…
Aiden
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Aiden

English Tutor Brassall, QLD
The most important thing is for an english tutor to inspire the student to put in their maximum effort. I believe identifying strengths and weaknesses would be one of my strong…
chelsea
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chelsea

English Tutor North Ipswich, QLD
I believe the most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is to set up reachable and positive expectations for individual students. No two students learn the same, so it is important to cater for the individuals learning needs whether they need concrete materials, whiteboards, etc. As I am still relatively young, and work in a low…
Madison
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Madison

English Tutor Leichhardt, QLD
The most important things an english tutor can do for a student is to increase understanding of the subject and inspire their interest to further pursue their studies in their own time. My greatest strength as is tutor my patience. I understand that every student has different strengths and some will require more time than others to reach their…
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Hugh

English Tutor Leichhardt, QLD
The most important thing is approaching the task not simply as a series of questions to be answered, but instead as a dive into the nature of what is being learned and its applications to the world, which fosters a much greater depth of understanding and encourages curiosity above all else. I do not have a standard technique for learning that…
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Su Thinzar

English Tutor One Mile, QLD
Providing the right resources and support both academically and personally. Although possessing good academic knowledge is great, success comes from having good support and balance in every aspect of life. That is why I believe supporting students in a holistic manner is an important trait of an english tutor. I am patient and understanding. I…
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Roselyne

English Tutor Moores Pocket, QLD
I think the most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is to ensure that the student does not need the tutor anymore. I am very patient person and I think this is a plus when it comes to tutoring my…
Meika
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Meika

English Tutor Silkstone, QLD
Teaching the student ways to learn to their style. Giving them different options on how they like things explained and letting them being in control of their learning. Helping them grow confidence within themselves, as I believe this is a huge contributing factor in willingness to pursue when topics seem too hard. - Good communication. -…
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Charli

English Tutor North Booval, QLD
Get students interested and involved in the work they are doing, not only at tutoring lessons but in class and at home. I am good at finding the tutoring style that suits that individual child. I also have a lot of experience with children and i am very good at interacting with…
Maddison
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Maddison

English Tutor Booval, QLD
Be understanding and take the time to help…
Jack
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Jack

English Tutor Raceview, QLD
Help the student find out the why and how to questions. Instead of just answering it for them, allow them to find reasoning and critical thinking Persistent, resourceful, committed, nurturing, and…
Benjamin
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Benjamin

English Tutor Raceview, QLD
Provide a supportive environment so a student feels as though they can reach their full potential Knowledge of relevant and up to date…

Local Reviews

Its fairly easy to get started. Staff is easy going. Tutors are very flexible, and will work with you so you get a time that suits you. Overall a pleasant experience.
Jacob, Brassall

Inside BlacksoilTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 10 student Cale focused on simplifying and solving linear equations as well as reviewing techniques for adding and subtracting decimals, with some sessions also spent strengthening note-taking and content retention skills.

Another Year 10 session included practice on polynomial expressions, index laws, and the basics of surd operations.

For a Year 9 student, Emily, recent lessons addressed calculating overtime pay and penalty rates in real-life contexts and revisited order of operations through worked examples to build confidence with multi-step problems.

Recent Challenges

A Year 10 student lost his maths assignment due to computer issues and, as one tutor noted, "this very badly affected his grade"—highlighting the importance of better file organization and digital backup habits.

In a recent Year 12 lesson, another student's revision was slowed by incomplete note-taking; "her notes were lacking because she didn't have enough pages," which left gaps in understanding new content.

Meanwhile, a Year 7 learner struggled to keep track of formulas for algebra and trigonometry—without a routine for recording or reviewing these basics, recall faltered under test conditions.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Blacksoil noticed one high school student who previously struggled with worded maths problems now working through them more steadily—she's even started double-checking her answers to catch mistakes on her own.

Another secondary student, after initially losing nearly all marks on a mock test due to mixing up operations, is now asking for strategies and reviewing notes more actively between sessions.

Meanwhile, a Year 3 learner who used to wait passively for help has begun telling the tutor what mean, median, and mode are before being prompted, then finished several matrix questions independently during their session.

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 Ipswich Libraries—or at your child's school (with permission), like West Moreton Anglican College.