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Karrabin's tutors include a fully registered teacher with over a decade of classroom and specialist maths experience, an engineering Dean's Honour List awardee and seasoned private tutor, youth mentors, university science and psychology students with hands-on work supporting children—including those with special needs—and academic high achievers with ATARs above 94 and subject prizes.

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

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
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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…
Terena
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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…
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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…
Amariz
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Amariz

English Tutor Bundamba, QLD
Establishing clear boundaries while being friendly and approachable; there is friendliness but understanding you are there to help them succeed. I draw a strong line that there is time for things, and the time spent with me is to learn and grow. Assisting students to see the value of education and inspiring a genuine appreciation for it are also…
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…
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…
Hugh
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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…
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…
Su Thinzar
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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…
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…
Roselyne
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Roselyne

English Tutor East Ipswich, 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. -…
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…
Maddison
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Maddison

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

English Tutor Flinders View, QLD
Bringing about a desired positive outcome, first psychologically and then academically. A teacher to me is wholesome. My ability to meet every child at the very point of their needs and tailor their learning experiences to suit them, making them comfortable and willing to…

Local Reviews

Isabella is amazing! My daughter has improved so much since Isabella started tutoring her - I cannot recommend enough!
Sarah, Sadliers Crossing

Inside KarrabinTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 9 student Emily worked through PSMT assessment tasks, focusing on interpreting overtime pay and penalty rates, as well as reviewing order of operations with a focus on visualizing multi-step calculations.

In Year 10, Alex practiced simultaneous equations and box-and-whisker plots before tackling bearings and compound interest problems using real-world examples.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Sienna concentrated on bivariate statistics for her PSMT project by analyzing scatter plots and least squares regression lines, utilizing Excel to support her data predictions.

Recent Challenges

In Year 8, a missed opportunity stood out when Emily left her notebook in class—notes couldn't be checked and vital revision material was lost.

A Year 11 session revealed that, after an exam, she "needed to take time to reflect on the test," but struggled to review errors independently without guidance.

In Year 10 algebra lessons, skipped or incomplete notes made it harder for her to recall formulas and apply them under pressure.

During PSMT assessments in senior years, reliance on verbal explanation rather than written working meant ideas weren't always fully captured—leading to confusion during revision.

Recent Achievements

One Karrabin tutoring session saw a Year 11 student, after months of finding algebra intimidating, begin to tackle problems independently and even express curiosity about more advanced concepts.

Another high schooler has shifted from silently guessing answers to confidently talking through tricky math questions out loud, using correct terminology—something she previously avoided.

In the primary years, one student who used to rush and make frequent errors now double-checks her work for mistakes before moving on.

Most recently, a Year 11 student solved compound interest questions without prompts and explained each step clearly to the tutor.

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.