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Tutors in Hornsby include a secondary school maths teacher with five years' classroom and tutoring experience, a 13-year mathematics specialist from Delhi Public School, multiple high-achieving selective graduates (ATARs 95–97+, competition distinctions), university medallists, coding and peer mentors, and accomplished science PhDs—offering students expertise shaped by teaching awards, leadership roles, and subject excellence.

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Shailja

Science Tutor Hornsby, NSW
As tutor, answering kids' questions kindly and patiently is one of the most important things. It is also important that we check with them if they understood the topic. Children often hesitate asking questions due to the fear of judgement and hence it is our duty as a tutor to give them a comfortable space where they can ask things repetitively…
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Mohana

Science Tutor Hornsby, NSW
I think, its a tutor's responsibility in helping the student to understand their inner potential by suggesting ways to broaden their skill sets, pushing their boundary to convey that there is much to learn in life. Other than being a punctual and effective educator, I am flexible by allowing my students to learn in their own phase. It makes them…
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Suvekshya

Science Tutor Hornsby, NSW
I believe that the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to provide individualized attention, create a supportive and positive learning environment, and equip the student with the necessary tools and strategies to succeed. Firstly, providing individualized attention means understanding the student's strengths and weaknesses and…
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Yajur

Science Tutor Hornsby, NSW
Tutor can make a student feel at ease,make him comfortable and develope a friendship with him which is a good start before anything. Tutor can make a very strong impact on the student and not only teach him about the particular subject but also things related to daily life. Tutor can also teach students the importance of work ethic, set them up…
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Abishek

Science Tutor Hornsby, NSW
I believe it’s important that tutors teach students not to be robots who simply answer questions, but independent thinkers who truly understand the material. Tutors should encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper appreciation for learning—helping students build skills they can apply beyond just exams or assignments. I believe I am…
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Paridhi

Science Tutor Hornsby, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to provide personalized guidance, build their confidence, foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, offer constructive feedback, create a positive and supportive learning environment, set clear academic goals, and inspire a love for learning. I believe my strengths as a tutor…
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Joshua

Science Tutor Hornsby, NSW
I believe the most important things a tutor can do are to build the student’s confidence, help them develop a solid understanding of key concepts, and create a supportive space where they feel comfortable asking questions. A good tutor listens carefully, adapts their teaching to suit the student’s needs, and encourages independent thinking.…
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Philippe

Science Tutor Hornsby, NSW
Most importantly, the students should have fun while studying and enjoying the process of studying. I want them to get better grades and have a system of learning. I believe I can explain really well and my patience is good, putting myself in their shoes and helping them with their stuggles in subjects they need support…
Mik
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Mik

Science Tutor Hornsby, NSW
Being a source of advice and support in a student's scholarly journey. I am approachable and non-judgemental so students can ask me for help on school topics that they may not want to ask their teachers or parents due to anxiety. I use learning styles that complement the student I am teaching, as opposed to a "one size fits all"…
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Rishabh

Science Tutor Hornsby, NSW
It's important for a tutor to help a student get the correct answer, but more importantly it is critical that the student understands the concept behind which the answer was based. It is important for a tutor to be able to communicate with the individual in the way which is best suited for the student so that they can efficiently grasp the…
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Aofeng

Science Tutor Hornsby, NSW
Being a friendly, enthusiastic person when communicating with students Being able to assist the student in being on top of their school work The ability to boost the student's confidence in learning Mathematics/Science even if they did not previously excel in the subject Being an extroverted person and a patient communicator, I am able to…
Frances
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Frances

Science Tutor Hornsby, NSW
I think the most important thing a tutor can do is make a student feel empowered by realising that they are capable of achieving their goals in the classroom. I believe that this realisation comes about when they understand that at a young age especially, intelligence is not fixed but able to grow when they challenge themselves. I think this is…
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Carol

Science Tutor Hornsby, NSW
Helping the student learn from our lessons. To have a positive impact on their learning, which is important for me to give a high quality experience of learning to them. Furthermore, a good guidance system from all aspects of the tutoring should be positive reinforcement for the students, to ensure that they maintain goodwill towards learning.…
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Oliver

Science Tutor Hornsby, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do for a student is be a good role model. Show them good study techniques and a bright and attentive approach to study in general. I have a good academic background graduating with an atar of 95 and have gone to a lot of tutoring during my study days. I am able to explain concepts intricately as well as good…
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Amrit

Science Tutor Wahroonga, NSW
Make complex terms simple and easy to understand Concept understanding Focus on practical…
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Wendy

Science Tutor Westleigh, NSW
Provide personalised support to students by tailoring lessons to meet their individual learning needs, aiming to give them the confidence needed to excel in the subject. Develop a structured lesson plan for the term, organising the content to be covered in each session and informing the student about upcoming topics. Understanding each student's…
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Arushi

Science Tutor Westleigh, NSW
As a tutor, my biggest responsibility is to give my full attention and time to the students' and listen to what their question is. When a student is aware that they are being heard and you are working with them to overcome the academic hurdle that is when students' really open up to you. They began asking questions that they were unable to ask in…
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Luoyu

Science Tutor Westleigh, NSW
To ignite the students interest in a subject and help the student to do their best in a subject. By helping a student understand certain topics within a subject can lead to them finding an unknown passion within the subject. Us tutors can have the merit in sparking and driving the interest. I think my strengths as a tutor is that I am a problem…
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Matthew

Science Tutor Westleigh, NSW
As a tutor, I believe that the most important things I can do for my students are to tailor my teaching approach to their individual learning styles, provide them with individualized attention and support, and encourage and motivate them to overcome academic challenges. I have strong technical knowledge, problem solving skills, communications…
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Stephanie

Science Tutor Wahroonga, NSW
A trait I consider to be very important as a tutor is being a good leader. They should be very responsible for their actions, meaning that they will ensure each tutoring session is effective for the student. They should also be assertive, trustworthy and mindful, which helps them offer guidance to other students. Lastly, they should keep an open…
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Emily

Science Tutor Asquith, NSW
A tutor is there both to teach content and to improve a student's study habits. Seeking advice from teachers, peers, and my past tutor, I have developed helpful study skills and I recognise inefficient habits. I have gained an appreciation for tuning study practices to the individual for optimal results. Learning to work with my ADHD has…
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Rachna

Science Tutor Thornleigh, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to foster a supportive and encouraging learning environment where they feel safe to ask questions and make mistakes. This involves understanding the student’s individual needs, recognizing their strengths and areas for improvement, and tailoring guidance to help them grow. A great tutor…
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Vinh

Science Tutor Hornsby Heights, NSW
Facilitate learning, inspire curiosity, provide support, and tailor teaching to individual needs. My strength in tutoring lies in my ability to effectively communicate principles and concepts to young…

Local Reviews

Joanna is going really well with her tutoring with Paul and she says he is really good!
Jane, Normanhurst

Inside HornsbyTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 6 student Lucy revised angle sums in polygons and practiced calculating surface area for various shapes.

In Year 9, Daniel tackled simultaneous equations using substitution and elimination, then moved on to worded algebra problems for extra challenge.

Meanwhile, Year 12 student Emily focused on compound versus simple interest calculations and worked through HSC-style financial maths questions to consolidate exam readiness.

Recent Challenges

In Year 9 algebra, one student repeatedly relied on memorizing formulas rather than understanding when and why to use them—"not every question can fit into a formula perfectly," the tutor noted—making it tough to adapt to unfamiliar problems.

A Year 11 student tackling statistics struggled with organizing key definitions and formulas; instead of preparing a reference sheet, time was lost searching through notes mid-task.

Meanwhile, a Year 7 learner's confidence dropped whenever questions were worded differently or seemed long, sometimes skipping attempts altogether until prompted.

During trigonometry in Year 10, missed homework left gaps that resurfaced during multi-step bearings questions.

Recent Achievements

A Hornsby tutor noticed a Year 11 student who previously struggled with worded problems now picks out key information and confidently applies the depreciation formula—something she hesitated to attempt before.

Another high schooler, after weeks of confusion with simultaneous equations, managed to solve them algebraically without hints, even remembering all necessary steps on his own.

At the primary level, a Year 5 student who used to guess answers when unsure has started underlining parts of questions and openly asks for help if stuck. In one session, he finished every question in section one with little to no prompting.

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 Hornsby Shire Library & Information Service—or at your child's school (with permission), like Hornsby Girls High School.