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Tutors in O'Connor include a former primary school principal with nine years' teaching experience, university lecturers and PhD researchers, an International Baccalaureate 99.75 ATAR scorer, national academic award-winners, seasoned youth mentors and coaches, accomplished Olympiad and competition finalists, and high-achieving graduates from leading universities across maths, science, computing, and the humanities.

Jia En
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Jia En

English Tutor O'connor, ACT
I think the most important things an english tutor can do for a student is to be honest about the amount of time and effort it will take to improve and to be able to meet the student where he or she is. I always make sure to understand how the student is processing the information before moving on. The most important thing is that we move at the…
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Harrison

English Tutor O'connor, ACT
The most important things an english tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, develop their problem-solving skills, and foster a genuine understanding of the subject. While improving grades is often a key goal, I believe true learning happens when a student feels empowered to think critically and tackle challenges independently.…
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Monis
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Monis

English Tutor O'connor, ACT
Create an experience beyond academics. A safe and sound environment, where both tutor and students can cherish each other's company, and have a lasting connection, followed by achieving great learning objectives. As a tutor or a former student, I acquired traits and skillsets about patience, empathy and motivation. Being not only a Good…
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Jemima

English Tutor O'connor, ACT
The most important things for an english tutor to do for a student is ensure their confidence stems from understanding not just knowing the answer to a question but instead the theory behind it. A tutor should ensure a student understands the theory behind a concept and how they got their rather than the finishing product. Through this, a tutor…
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Taliah

English Tutor O'connor, ACT
The most important things an english tutor can do for a student is be supportive and encouraging while teaching. If a student doesn’t feel comfortable in their environment they will no longer want to continue. A positive mindset and patience can help a student become more excited about learning and tutoring lessons. A friendly personality can…
Melissa Xin Yi
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Melissa Xin Yi

English Tutor O'connor, ACT
Helping them understand their strengths and surpass their perceived limits. Not everyone is comfortable with asking questions in a big open setting, so tutoring is a chance for students to clarify what they don’t know and catch up with their class. I’m patient and easy-going; children feel comfortable around me and the general absence of a…
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Derek

English 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…
Rucha
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Rucha

English Tutor O'connor, ACT
Be understanding of what there needs are and develop a teaching method accordingly. Communication skills and…
Natasha
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Natasha

English Tutor O'connor, ACT
As tutors, we can teach the kids the knowledge that they're learning in class, or help them with their assignments. But really, the single most important thing we can do for them is teaching them how to learn more effectively and independently. I have participated in multiple theatre performances and so, am a clear and confident speaker. My…
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Gaurang

English Tutor O'connor, ACT
More important than the content is the environment an english tutor can create. By reciting the book's content, I might be able to help the student pass their grade. However, by making the student get good at learning and understanding abstract concepts, one makes them capable of tackling any subject. This is the most importat thing a tutor can do…
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Ranjana

English Tutor O'connor, ACT
I think the most important thing an english tutor can do for any student is to make them believe in their own capability. Secondly, make them value education and enjoy the process. I break concepts down into small bits and give relevant examples. I focus on concept understanding first and then practice. I have always been one of the top students…
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Tayla

English Tutor Acton, ACT
To continuously check in with their students and ensure they create a space where they feel like they can be open and honest about whatever areas they are struggling with. In addition, ensuring that we come to each lesson prepared and so that no time is wasted and each session is made the most of. I am an excellent communicator allowing myself to…
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Harkirat

English Tutor Acton, ACT
I believe the most important things an english tutor can do for a student are building their confidence, making learning engaging, and helping them truly understand concepts rather than just memorizing them. I always try to break down complex topics into simpler ideas, adapt my teaching to the students learning style, and create a supportive…
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Antigone

English Tutor Acton, ACT
To be patient, not all students are the same and don't learn at the same pace. You need to adapt in your ability to change for each student so that their learning and understanding can be maximised. My ability to be flexible and adapt to different students, and change teaching styles to suit…
Sarah
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Sarah

English Tutor Acton, ACT
I believe the most important things an english tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, adapt to their learning style, and create a supportive environment where they feel comfortable asking questions. A tutor should not only help students understand the material but also teach them how to approach problems independently,…
Cian
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Cian

English Tutor Acton, ACT
A tutor is not there to do a student's homework for them but rather to help them think and problem solve in new ways so that they can complete their work more effectively and be a more independent learner. Thus, an english tutor can help by bringing with themselves a large amount of knowledge in the subject area(s) and by having a patient and…
Douglas
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Douglas

English Tutor Lyneham, ACT
I believe a passion for learning, collating and developing knowledge really propels one through life in an extremely fulfilling and satisfying manner. This is what I would like to impart on students. I think my strengths relevant to tutoring can be summarised through my communication skills, passion for education, and…
James
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James

English Tutor Acton, ACT
Being able to communicate the problem and solution in a way that they can understand. Ensure that the student learns the approach and isn't just given the answer by the tutor. Being approachable and allowing the student to communicate the struggles they are having .As an english tutor provide more than school, through resources and knowledge. My…
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Ella

English Tutor Acton, ACT
I believe the most important thing an english tutor can do for student is to create an environment in which they feel supported and welcomed. It is key to achieving results that you build a strong rapport with your student. If they feel judged by you and thus do not ask the questions they need to ask, it can stagnate their progress and damage…
Maya
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Maya

English Tutor Acton, ACT
Provide a safe space for questions and growth to happen. I believe tutoring offers a unique style of personalised learning so that students can receive clarification in areas they're struggling in. I can adapt and teach in multiple styles and manners, meaning I connect with my students and allow them to feel safe and comfortable to ask…
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Nina

English Tutor Canberra, ACT
As I said before, the most important things a tutor can do for a student is first of all get them excited about education or going to school or a specific subject, whatever their situation may be, as well as give them the tools, independence and knowledge to be able to achieve what they want out of school. I believe I am well-versed in a wide…
Nick
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Nick

English Tutor Canberra, ACT
I think prioritizing students’ confidence establishment. When I was tutoring one Year 5 boy in Shanghai, I helped the boy to rebuild his confidence clarifying the knowledge structure and outlining every day possible targets with an interactive approach. The boy began to be vigorous in his studies and he scored 93/100 from 70/100 in his final.…
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Micah

English Tutor Canberra, ACT
The most important thing for a tutor is to understand their student. All students have different strengths and weaknesses, and it is the responsibility of the tutor to understand their student as an individual in order to tutor in a way that is the most effective for a student to improve. For example, one of my students in the past learnt best…

Local Reviews

Liam seemed very knowledgeable and was able to answer all my questions, thus so far all is going well.
Juan, O'Connor

Inside O'ConnorTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Evie practised times tables she found challenging and completed class worksheets on fractions, perimeters, and multiplication.

Year 8 student Lara focused on converting between percentages, decimals, and fractions, as well as tackling algebraic equations from her recent assignments.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student Owen worked through textbook problems involving probability and index laws (including surds), ensuring a strong grasp of both foundational skills and more advanced topics.

Recent Challenges

In Year 11, one student missed key marks on a maths exam due to "test/exam sitting skills," such as not allocating enough time per question. As a tutor noted, "he solved problems he'd already gotten wrong in the test, but timing cost him."

In Year 8 algebra, skipping written steps led to confusion with negatives and sign errors—this was especially clear when simplifying or rearranging equations.

Meanwhile, a Year 6 learner doubted her answers even when correct; hesitation meant she rarely shared her thinking aloud.

During a challenging worded problem in Year 4, pausing out of overwhelm caused her to lose track of strategy mid-solution.

Recent Achievements

One O'Connor tutor noticed a big shift with Lara in Year 10, who used to freeze on multi-step worded percentage problems but now works through them methodically and even scored 13 out of 14 on her exam.

Owen, just starting Year 11, previously struggled to link experimental results to mathematical analysis in physics; after some focused sessions, he's confidently deriving the data needed for his lab report without extra prompting.

Meanwhile, Mackenzie in Year 7 made a noticeable leap with index laws—despite never learning them before, she picked up each rule quickly and started solving questions independently by the end of the lesson.

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 Turner School.