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Tutors in Fig Tree Pocket include an IB 98.05 ATAR graduate and multi-subject awardee, a seasoned K–12 English and maths tutor with postgraduate credentials, multiple high-achieving university scholars (GPA 6.25+, Dean's List), current school teachers and coaches, experienced peer mentors, debating captains, and science/engineering students with national competition and leadership accolades.

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Chun

Science Tutor Fig Tree Pocket, QLD
Help them understand new topic , instead of just give them the method or the answer, a tutor /teacher should help the student understand the “why†and “how†I am patient and enjoy explaining the basic principles to help…
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Parisa

Science Tutor Fig Tree Pocket, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to be easily available to them. Often times a student may wish to clarify a quick concept or question outside of tutor times for homework or other purposes. By being easily available to the student, a tutor can spare a few minutes of their day to support and promote the student's learning.…
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Alaya
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Alaya

Science Tutor Fig Tree Pocket, QLD
One of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to explain concepts they are confused with in a way that is suited to their individual learning style. This can be achieved by spending some initial time to learn about the students subject weaknesses and strengths to understand how they learn and tailoring the teaching style to suit…
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Bhanu

Science Tutor Sinnamon Park, QLD
To grant a student the ability to pursue their dreams of getting entrance to a prestigious university course, or to simply allow them to maximally blossom their high school results to be presentable to a future employer. Perhaps sparking an interest in something that one would never have even considered a prospect, or bestow them wisdom from my…
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Eesha

Science Tutor Chapel Hill, QLD
I believe the most important things a tutor can do are to support their students, believe in their potential, and have patience. It's also important to understand that each student learns differently, to know when to challenge them, provide helpful practice materials, and encourage them. My strengths as a tutor are patience, clear communication,…
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Kirrtanya

Science Tutor Jindalee, QLD
Prioritising the students learning style and challenging them i.e testing them on concepts to optimise learning. I have the ability to simplify complex concepts, tailored to each student's learning style—whether they are visual or auditory learners. This personalized approach is supported by my strong analytical skills, which is honed through my…
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Phuc (Owen)

Science Tutor Jindalee, QLD
The most important thing a 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 students…
Kayla
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Kayla

Science Tutor Jindalee, QLD
If you are a tutor, your job is to empower other people. Even if you are picking up blind spots, asking a student to paraphrase something, or advising more research in a particular area, there are ways to convey this information that are encouraging and helpful, (rather than condescending). We all have blind spots, too. I have found it…
Joseph
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Joseph

Science Tutor Kenmore, QLD
I believe that using good listening skills validates them, improves the educational outcomes and in turn improves confidence. Guiding them through the uncomfortable process of learning. I believe my empathy and experience with education are my strengths. I have a good ability to understand the student's perspective and what they are struggling…
Edwin
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Edwin

Science Tutor Chelmer, QLD
Listen to feedback. Make sure they understand what they are being taught and determine if a new approach is needed. Sometimes the same information can be summarised and presented in a different way that is just easier for some people to understand. My own capacity for learning. Information retention and comprehensive analysis. Communication…
Jade
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Jade

Science Tutor Sherwood, QLD
Be understanding and kind to kids without judgement in order to gain trust and keep committed because learning can take months which I am committed to. You cannot give up or lose motivation when things get difficult. I am patient and understanding so I don’t mind taking breaks or slowing down to help someone who is struggling grasp different…
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Fahmiyah

Science Tutor Seventeen Mile Rocks, QLD
A tutor's responsibility I believe is to not only help out the students with their homework, assignments and exams preparation but also be a mentor for them helping them overcome the difficulties faced by them in school, help them to not only make use of their strengths but also accept their weaknesses and make a positive outcome of it. A tutor…
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Shilpa

Science Tutor Indooroopilly, QLD
A tutor most importantly needs to understand the areas that the students need improvement. Considering their ability to grasp new concepts and learning styles, a tutor will have to design their teaching methods to suit a particular student. Lastly, a tutor should always encourage their students which will help them gain the confidence to try new…
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Eleasa

Science Tutor Indooroopilly, QLD
I believe it's being supportive of the students' progress, no matter how big or small. Keeping track of their achievements and encouraging them makes the subject less daunting and more approachable. I believe I am able to teach children in a way that helps them understand a topic. This is due to how I learn topics myself, which involves learning…
Rajanya
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Rajanya

Science Tutor Indooroopilly, QLD
The important thing a tutor can do is teach including a simple explanation of each topic and interactive discussions with the students to provide a better understanding. To include pictures, charts, and videos to make my teaching more interesting. To help students by giving great tips on how to make easier notes and how to remember the subject…
Mary
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Mary

Science Tutor Corinda, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make sure a student can fully understand topics that have previously been difficult. I do not think it is not enough for a tutor to simply talk through the topic with the student and expect them to understand it. A tutor should explain the topic to the student and then, after more study…
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Kritima

Science Tutor Indooroopilly, QLD
Its not a belief but I know that the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to inspire. And also keeping in mind that these students are the future of tomorrow, hence with inspiration, it would aid them to shape a better future for the World. I aim to motivate each student to study for a better future rather than just for exams.…
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BHAVANI

Science Tutor Indooroopilly, QLD
As a tutor, understanding student's ability and their environment and situation is important thing. Tutoring is not easy because each person's ability to understand concepts in a different subject is different. I can figure out these…
Toby
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Toby

Science Tutor Indooroopilly, QLD
The most important thing that a tutor can do for a student is to build rapport so that they trust in your abilities and in your desire to help them. I also believe that it is important that students feel that the time that they have spent with you has been worth the cost and the effort. One of my tutoring strengths is my ability to explain…
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Nandini

Science Tutor Indooroopilly, QLD
A tutor can change a student's life in ways more than one. She can help them find their confidence. She can, also, help them believe in themselves and encourage them to ask questions they have been scared to ask in their classes. A tutor can help a student overcome their fears and help them improve. Apart from helping the students achieve their…
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Ameesha

Science Tutor Indooroopilly, QLD
Build a friendly bond with the students. Understand the student, their problems and help them overcome their fears. Make them understand the concept in the easiest way possible. I would say that Communication and understanding are my strengths. Another best of my strengths include me being able to interact with the students in order to know…
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Gabriel

Science Tutor Taringa, QLD
As a tutor, what I believe to be important for a student is the ability to not only push but to better the student in their schooling career. My years of high school were spent with teachers who picked favourites and let me fade into the background. As a tutor, I would enjoy seeing the potential in someone and letting them see that for themselves.…
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Ragulan

Science Tutor Jamboree Heights, QLD
Most important thing is to be able to teach for an individual students needs. Each student is different and it is vital tutors are able to adapt their teaching methods for the different students to ensure students achieve their potential. My biggest strength is communication. Being able to communicate both what I understand and clear concepts as…

Local Reviews

With Oscars learning disorder he really wouldn’t be fully accessing the curriculum content if it weren’t for Matthew’s help. We really appreciate his patience and friendly disposition and non-judgemental attitude.
Rosilyn, Kenmore

Inside Fig Tree PocketTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 6 student Meg tackled ratio problems and reviewed tricky questions from class, often using visual examples to support understanding.

In Year 8, Sophie worked through a maths practice test and explored probability concepts with real-world style questions.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Jack revised derivatives and logarithms by tackling past exam-style questions, helping consolidate his skills ahead of assessment.

Recent Challenges

In Year 8 Maths, one student consistently avoided the final exam questions—especially multi-step problems with unfamiliar scenarios—preferring to revisit easier practice sets. This meant they missed chances to build confidence tackling the hardest test sections.

For a Year 11 Engineering assignment, another student delayed starting the "solve" section until prompted, leading to rushed last-minute work and overlooked feedback ("needs to make sure that his PSMT is done up to the solve section by next Wednesday").

In Year 6, forgetting about lessons altogether resulted in missed homework submissions and falling behind on key content.

Recent Achievements

A Fig Tree Pocket tutoring session saw a Year 10 student, who had previously struggled with homework independence, tackle all assigned maths problems solo and even achieve a B+ on her recent test—she only needed to check one answer with the tutor.

Meanwhile, a senior student finally cracked the logic behind quadratic discriminants after weeks of confusion, confidently applying it to enrichment questions that used to feel out of reach.

At primary level, one younger learner surprised their tutor by reading instructions aloud for the first time without prompting before completing all ten worksheet problems on their own.

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 Kenmore Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Brisbane Montessori School.