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Nilahvan

Economics Tutor Bruce, ACT
To understand the goal that the student wants to achieve in a certain topic. To encourage them and to put less weight on their shoulders by making their school workload easier in an efficient manner. My strengths, I think, as a tutor are being able to communicate, as communication is key to being able to process the knowledge being…
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Waais

Economics Tutor Gungahlin, ACT
A Path to lead success and a good Mentor Understanding capabilities of what a student…
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Ravi

Economics Tutor Griffith, ACT
Understanding their students' individual behaviour and their abilities to learn things. A great teacher must take full responsibility of teaching their students by applying different methods of teaching if required. My strengths are problem solving mindset, patience, great listener and positive…
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Samin

Economics Tutor Braddon, ACT
Providing adequate feedback is the most important trait of a tutor. A tutor must identify key areas of weakness especially for maths. They must also show a method that can be replicated to produce the best results. I am very good at using visual aids to demonstrate new concepts to the students. I am great at boosting the student's confidence as I…
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Derek

Economics Tutor O'connor, ACT
To impart a love for learning, and to teach students how to learn in a methodical, structured way so that once they move on, they can apply the same learning strategies themselves I am patient, I can provide multiple perspectives, and explain complex concepts in layman terms that are relatable and easy to…
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Antoine

Economics Tutor O'connor, ACT
- Understand students problems - Understand knowledge difference between both - Take care of emotional development Tutors need to put themself in students place. A learning process only works when knowledge is not imposed but built by the students themselves. Three points : - excellence - general culture -…
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Tavleen

Economics Tutor Turner, ACT
A tutor, morally, can pave a path to right mindset for a student and impart knowledge not just of textbooks but moral education too . Tutors can also play a role of godparent for many students in life via providing mature guidance . Last but not the least, tutors are like the water to seeds, thus being significant for a child's nourishment. …
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Joanne

Economics Tutor Canberra, ACT
Being a tutor has the responsibility in successfully and clearly solving students’ confusions, allowing them to understand the question completely and further having the ability in solving similar questions in the future. Secondly, tutor needs to consider in leading their student to develop critical thinking skills and enhance problem solving…
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Anna

Economics Tutor Acton, ACT
A tutor should be able to make a student understand what they are doing by providing practical examples or situations and going step by step in the process. Making students understand is more important than wanting them to memorise what they have been taught. I am good at explaining, try my best to work at student's phase so they understand well…
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ADITYA

Economics Tutor Canberra, ACT
I think the most important things a tutor can do are to build the student’s confidence, make them feel supported, and help them understand the subject in a way that makes sense to them. It's not just about getting the right answer it's about making the student feel like they can get there on their own. A good tutor listens, stays patient, and…
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Aiswarya

Economics Tutor Acton, ACT
Rather than making the subject more troublesome for the student, a tutor must help them realize how easily the same could be studied using small tips and making it more enjoyable. Helping out with their doubts, providing sufficient extra materials, and small tips to remember among others, are important things that a tutor could help with.…
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Lucinda

Economics Tutor Acton, ACT
Provide support to students in both the academic and mental difficulties they might be going through. Often as a tutor you must recognise that students who get tutoring need further help than what is being given and may have academic insecurity, so it is our role to help them improve on this and gain confidence in their learning, with hopes that…
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Aadyaa

Economics Tutor Acton, ACT
I think the most important thing is creating a space where students feel safe to ask questions and make mistakes. A tutor should be encouraging, adaptable, and really listen. It’s not just about teaching, it’s about helping them believe in their own ability to figure things out. I’m patient, a good listener, and I try to explain things in…
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Vivian

Economics Tutor Bruce, ACT
A great tutor does not only stay with students during lessons time but also being able to stay with them on their journey to achieve their goals. A tutor who entrust knowledge into their students know that they do not only deliver knowledge, but also the hope and belief instilled in the students toward their academic success. I tend to personalise…
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Wenjie

Economics Tutor Canberra, ACT
Hell them understand context and encourage them to solve problems by themselves Logical and clear…
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Janet

Economics Tutor Acton, ACT
One of the most important things a tutor can do is instil a sense of passion for the subject. The student should feel comfortable going to class and doing the homework afterwards. The tutor should be assisting and looking out for concepts and gaps that the student might have and fill these gaps. On top of this, I want to be able to change a…
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Anais

Economics Tutor Acton, ACT
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is giving them confidence and equipping them with skills to find solutions on their own. Rather than simply copying a tutor's methods or solutions, it is essential that a student develops the skills to confidently approach new issues they could be faced with. One strength of mine is that I am…
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Austin

Economics Tutor Canberra, ACT
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to develop their ability to learn and think independently. One of my favourite quotes is "If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime." Teaching students how to learn not only helps them to do well in their exams, but…
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Anish

Economics Tutor Acton, ACT
Patience - Doing questions and concepts at their pace and going over them multiple times is vital. I can adapt quickly to the student and help them understand concepts at their…
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Shahara

Economics Tutor Harrison, ACT
Building a positive relationship with the student by being patient, flexible and kind, while actively listening to the student's need, and understanding the requirements and continuously adjusting and assessing the strategies to assist the student to make the most out of each session. Patience, Adaptability, Motivation, Flexibility, Empathy,…
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Aditi

Economics Tutor Acton, ACT
I believe the most important things a tutor can do are to build the student’s confidence, foster a genuine understanding of the subject, and create a supportive environment for learning. It’s not just about helping them get the right answers, but about teaching them how to think critically and approach problems independently. A good tutor also…
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Nicole

Economics Tutor City, ACT
Being patient and having empathy is important in tutoring. This way, the tutor is able to understand what the student is feeling, and understand what is the best way to learn for them. I think my strength in tutoring is the sense of empathy that i am able to show. I believe that the tutor needs to be able to understand the student’s best…
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Mia

Economics Tutor Canberra, ACT
Becoming familiar with how each student learns, so that I can adapt how I teach each student. Being patient, encouraging, and actively listen, and give affirmations as well as constructive feedback. Always doing preparation before each lesson, being reliable, and openly communicate (such as rescheduling a tutoring lesson in the event of a…

Local Reviews

Buddhini is lovely and we have been really happy with her support of our daughter in Maths.
Rachel

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Content Covered

Year 7 student Owen revised algebraic techniques, including expanding and factorising expressions, as well as checking solutions using Pythagoras' Theorem.

For Year 9, Hannah worked through a variety of probability concepts such as conditional probability and Venn diagrams, practising with real-life examples and diagrammatic representations.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student Rhys focused on the surface area and volume of 3D shapes, reinforcing key formulas with electronic flashcards and addressing areas for improvement in fraction work.

Recent Challenges

In Year 11 Chemistry, one student showed vague recall of key reactions and required several reminders to describe the process of hydrogen and oxygen forming H₂O; this gap in specific knowledge left him unable to confidently explain chemical changes.

A Year 10 Maths student hesitated when unfamiliar with algebraic expressions involving variables—when asked for the probability of drawing a red marble from X red and Y green marbles, he felt stuck and attempted to use incorrect strategies.

"Needs to write working out down," noted a tutor after observing over-reliance on notes during problem-solving in Year 9, which masked underlying conceptual gaps.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Downer noticed a Year 11 student who used to make repeated errors in algebra now independently spotted and corrected her own mistake while working through weighted graph problems—something she'd hesitated to do before.

In chemistry, another high schooler who struggled with understanding chemical formulae last term was able to explain the process of atoms sharing electrons and answered related questions without any prompting.

Meanwhile, a Year 5 student who previously relied on help for word problems created her own shortcut using the five times table to quickly work out percentage discounts, showing new initiative during their {Downer tutoring} 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 Dickson Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Emmaus Christian School.