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Kirribilli's tutors include a Master's-qualified mathematician and seasoned mentor, experienced K–12 English and maths tutors, peer mentors from top selective schools, accomplished student leaders with national science awards and 97% high school results, IB and accelerated HSC achievers, engineering students with real-world teaching experience, and compassionate educators passionate about helping kids thrive.

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Zehana

English Tutor Kirribilli, NSW
To be passionate and patient in teaching and being interested in the students growth. To help students excel and set practical standards to achieve scores. Extremely patient and skill to simplify concepts. Empathetic towards kids who are slow learners and making the subject matter interesting with real life examples that help students register…
Sarvesh
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Sarvesh

English Tutor Kirribilli, NSW
I consider patience to be the most important virtue in an english tutor, setting small checkpoints between certain topics is a good strategy. A tutor should always pause and ask if the student has any questions or doubts about the concept. A tutor should make the student feel comfortable around them and they should not hesitate to ask any…
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Amy
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Amy

English Tutor Kirribilli, NSW
A tutor needs to understand a student's learning style. If a student is a visual learner, explaining concepts verbally doesn't help. The most important thing an english tutor can do is individualize sessions to the students rather than trying a one size fits all approach. As a tutor, I like to focus on the student, and their needs, not on the…
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Taryn

English Tutor North Sydney, NSW
Listen to them. So you can fully understand where they are struggling and best direct your attention. Kindness, patience and the ability to explain and demonstrate concepts and how to solve…
Keira
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Keira

English Tutor The Rocks, NSW
The most important things an english tutor can do for a student are providing personalised attention and support, being patient and understanding, using various teaching methods to cater to different learning styles and helping the student build confidence and motivation. Along with this, I believe a good tutor should be able to explain concepts…
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Akshay

English Tutor Neutral Bay, NSW
As an english tutor, it is important that you pass on the right knowledge to the student. Make them think about things by themselves instead of giving them straight away. A tutor, shouldn't discourage students if they ask a dumb question, they should resolve all their queries with a good understanding. A tutor's job is to support a student and be…
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Paul Edison

English Tutor Barangaroo, NSW
Among the most important things an english tutor can do for a student is that a tutor must be able to understand a student's learning style so that the student would be able to learn the material in a way that is analogous to their mode of synthesising knowledge. A tutor must do this all the while being open and kind and most especially warm…
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Steven

English Tutor Barangaroo, NSW
Help them to understand that they can learn. That they understand that teaching is one aspect of the education process and the other is learning. That all students have the capacity to learn especially if the teacher is prepared to apply their best effort to offering those students a way to understand the information. This can be assisted if both…
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Kunjita

English Tutor Barangaroo, NSW
At face value, the most important thing is of course getting good results itself. That is the intent and purpose of the tutor. But in the bigger picture, the tutor must also develop the soft skills of the student, develop professionalism and perfectionism in their work, develop discipline and help them grow holistically I am patient, can come up…
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Devin

English Tutor Barangaroo, NSW
I think the most crucial part of any tutoring experience is to make sure that the student knows that the tutor is there for them and will not get frustrated if mess something up. If the tutor comes off as condescending or annoyed at a lack of progress, it can allow the student to put added pressure on him/herself or create an aversion to learning…
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Valerie

English Tutor Barangaroo, NSW
I believe the most important role of an english tutor is to be understanding and to identify the root cause of a student’s struggles, building their learning from that foundation and gradually guiding them to a point where they feel confident and comfortable with the subject. I believe my strength in tutoring lies in developing creative and…
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Ivan

English Tutor Barangaroo, NSW
My goal as an english tutor is not to "teach" a subject; my goal is to help the student learn how to study and find their own path so that they can do it on their own without needing a tutor in the future. My main objective is for my students to eventually no longer need me. I always encourage my students to think about what they are learning, why…
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Erika

English Tutor Barangaroo, NSW
To guide them through all their questions; any time they need help, I should be ready to explain to them the easiest way that can make them understand. I am very patient and I work well with kids. I am also not a strict tutor as I think a fun environment is better to have when…
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Wilvetta

English Tutor Barangaroo, NSW
Make learning fun and enjoyable. Teach in a way that resonates with the student and gives meaningful feedback. Good listener, able to adapt teaching style to one that suits the…
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George

English Tutor Wollstonecraft, NSW
To me, the most essential role an english tutor can fulfill is that of an enabler and empowerer. I believe a tutor's primary goal should be to provide students with a strong foundation of knowledge and a resilient problem-solving framework, not only to tackle academic challenges but also to navigate any obstacle life may present. An empowering…
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Tanzila

English Tutor Sydney, NSW
A tutor is a guide to show the right path. Students might stumble a lot, but tutor should hold him up, stand by him and show the right direction. Never giving up on a student, looking for opportunities to advance their skill is what an english tutor should always do. I try to explain things from the student's perspective. For example, a gamer…
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Nikola

English Tutor Sydney, NSW
The most important thing for an english tutor to do to a student is to be able to connect with them on a level that allows them to understand the content. Not being able to form a connection with the student makes the learning process tough. It is important to find an approach that enables the student to succeed. As a tutor, I am able to connect…
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Benjamin (Benji)

English Tutor Sydney, NSW
A tutor or at least a teacher is someone who can give students a helping hand, perhaps a friend is too informal but someone they can relate to. I think being able to understand your student and what makes them improve or how they can improve is also essential as an english tutor and a teacher. It is useless to spoon feed facts and knowledge to a…
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Tiana

English Tutor Sydney, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is being prepared. I have had 1-1 Spanish tutoring in the past, and every week my tutor would arrive prepared with documents and interactive lessons, which were fundamental in enriching my learning of the subject and making the sessions more enjoyable. Additionally, the tutor needs to maintain…
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Unaiza

English Tutor Sydney, NSW
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, tailor learning to their individual needs, and create a supportive, patient environment where they feel comfortable asking questions. A tutor should break down complex concepts into manageable parts, helping students understand rather than just…
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Thomas

English Tutor Wollstonecraft, NSW
Help a student gain the confidence needed to know what they need to do in studying for a subject, as well as the desire to succeed in that area, knowing that they can with the required commitment. Focusing on what a student needs to most efficiently improve their grade, rather than wasting time, so as to provide the most value possible in a short…
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Sarah

English Tutor Cremorne, NSW
This most important thing as a tutor for a student is ensuring you can answer their questions and assist in explaining things in a logical way that can be understood and applied. Ability to articulate things in an easy way to understand. I have learnt this skill being in business and having to explain things in an easy way to…
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Richard

English Tutor Potts Point, NSW
I believe a tutor must be resilient in their learning. Teaching the students that there are many ways one can develop their learning. Tutors should not give up in teaching the students that if they do not understand the content. My strengths as a tutor are: Knowledge on the syllabus. This will help me with knowing what the student needs to focus…

Local Reviews

Robert is really nice. He is a good teacher and is very patient.
Sunny

Inside KirribilliTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 11 student Xander focused on trigonometric ratios, using targeted practice to strengthen understanding for upcoming assessments, and also worked through a recent maths exam to address specific errors.

In Year 7, Soraya practiced identifying properties of quadrilaterals and triangles—including congruency tests—while briefly revisiting composite area questions as set by her school teacher.

Meanwhile, Year 5 student Maya improved her ability to tell time on an analog clock (including "quarter to" and "half past") and completed multiplication exercises for fluency.

Recent Challenges

In Year 10 trigonometry, one student repeatedly needed to consult notes for basic ratios, slowing progress during problem sets—she kept flipping back instead of recalling sine/cosine values.

In a senior class, another student hesitated with exam-style algebraic questions and often deferred to decimals when unsure, revealing a reluctance to attempt more challenging symbolic work.

A Year 7 learner struggled with messy layout on multi-step geometry tasks; as noted, "we're working on slowing down her working out so we can spot errors together." This led to confusion in converting between units mid-calculation and left both student and tutor searching for the misstep rather than building confidence.

Recent Achievements

In a Kirribilli tutoring session, Charlie, a high school student, completed a past exam paper without needing to consult her notes for most questions—a big step from earlier sessions where she'd pause or double-check formulas.

Another tutor noted Soraya, also in high school, now explains her thought process out loud and willingly shares how she tackles geometry problems; previously, she hesitated to speak up unless prompted.

Meanwhile, Xander in Year 3 moved from struggling with number sentences last week to confidently solving each one correctly this time around—finishing the worksheet on his own without help.

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 Customs House Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Loreto Kirribilli.