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Penfield's tutors include a Master of Teaching candidate and former school dux in maths and sciences, Kumon-trained mentors with peer tutoring experience, an academic award-winning pharmacy student, a research scholar with university teaching expertise, experienced Kumon and private tutors, creative writers, and postgraduate students in mathematics, engineering, data science and education.

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Marystella

English Tutor Andrews Farm, SA
The most important things an english tutor can do are build the student’s confidence, provide personalised support, and create a safe environment for learning. A good tutor doesn’t just teach content they empower the student to become a more independent and motivated learner. My strengths as a tutor include patience, clear communication, and…
Sebastian
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Sebastian

English Tutor Andrews Farm, SA
There are many important things an english tutor can do for their students however, the greatest thing is being a supportive role model. If the student is able to respect and understand their tutor, there is a high chance that student looks up to that tutor. Therefore, it is important that the tutor can develop a professional relationship with the…
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Dorene
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Dorene

English Tutor Munno Para West, SA
I think the most important things an english tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, make learning engaging, and teach them how to think independently. It's not just about explaining concepts it's about creating a supportive space where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. A tutor should also adapt…
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Isla

English Tutor Direk, SA
I believe the most important thing an english tutor can offer a child is patience. Impatience does not create a suitable learning environment. Qualities like these can prevent a child from wanting to learn, they may negatively associate with the subject, putting them further behind. Every child can succeed, given enough time. I have strengths as…
Michelle
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Michelle

English Tutor Smithfield, SA
I think that curiosity and the satisfaction of that curiosity is the most enjoyable part of learning. Whilst students have different goals for their learning the tutor has an opportunity to impact a life positively. The most important thing is to achieve the student's goal but over and above that an english tutor can engender a love of learning…
Julie
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Julie

English Tutor Elizabeth Downs, SA
A tutor is both an educational and emotional support for a student. They help students in their care to develop the skills and confidence that they need to be successful in the learning. I am a Primary School Teacher and I currently teach in Year 4 classroom. My strengths are in reading intervention, differentiated spelling instruction and…
George
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George

English Tutor Waterloo Corner, SA
I consider the most important thing as an english tutor is the success of my student academically through personalised lessons. I feel an obligation to ensure that my students pass or exceed in the topics they bring to the lessons and aim to empower them to create independent learners. I would say my strengths are being able to break down complex…
Anna
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Anna

English Tutor Elizabeth Downs, SA
I think the most important things an english tutor can do for a student is to recognise where the student is struggling and then to work with them to improve. They are able to reinforce concepts, skills and show the students that they are capable and can achieve great results with a little bit of effort. What I think my strengths are as a tutor is…
Ahok
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Ahok

English Tutor Elizabeth Downs, SA
Tutors serve a distinct role from teachers and parents, putting them in a unique position to assist learners. Personal relationships are crucial to student achievement; the more attached a student feels to his or her tutor, the more trust and respect the tutor instils in the student, both of which are necessary ingredients for effective learning.…
Hanny
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Hanny

English Tutor Burton, SA
In my opinion, as an english tutor, it is very important to cherish the students as they progressed, acknowledging their work and encourage them to try to do with their full potential. Besides, it is important to have an understanding of their best way of learning, and encourage them to question in their learning. Furthermore, awareness of their…
PAMELA
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PAMELA

English Tutor Salisbury North, SA
Boosting confidence of the student by helping him/er discover their strengths and create opportunities for them to utilize them. Encouraging independence by teaching the student study skills that they can use in their private study time. Helping the student to strengthen their subject comprehension. Tailoring a personalized program that focuses…
James
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James

English Tutor Blakeview, SA
I believe understanding the logic behind math can be very versatile and can be applied in everyday life, whenever it is maths or applying logic to your own life. I am currently studying Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics and physics. I really enjoy maths but I also have experience in teaching and I enjoy helping my younger sibling…
Jaspreet
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Jaspreet

English Tutor Salisbury North, SA
Most importantly, a student should be motivated and encouraged so that he studies with interest. He should be made to feel that if he failed to understand a concept once, it is perfectly fine and he should keep trying. He should be taught the actual meaning of the word 'Competition' , which is to beat his / her own last performance and not anyone…
Jaswinder kaur
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Jaswinder kaur

English Tutor Craigmore, SA
A tutor can minimize the weakness of students so that thay can achieve their goal. Tutor can make them able to read and understand the statement of a question. He/she can enable them to deal with academic problems. I can minimize the weakness in my students and enable them to deal with academic difficulties. I also can motivate them to study well…
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Samuel

English Tutor Hillbank, SA
I think that an english tutor must be patient and remain composed with each student. A tutor is meant to be that person whose teaching is tailored, so it requires an individualized approach, picked up and constantly adjusted as needs change and develop. I have (as told to me by all my ever-suffering associates) a 'wild' vocabulary, and for English…
Gurmit
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Gurmit

English Tutor Elizabeth Vale, SA
Realisation of inner self Patience Leadership Depth knowledge of the…
Dave
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Dave

English Tutor Elizabeth Vale, SA
* listen! * provide positive, constructive feedback * inspire a student to improve & excel * broaden the student's knowledge & skills * generate excitement & interest in the subject * leave the student with a sense of accomplishment, confidence & pride I am confident, highly erudite, patient and persevering, with a warm & engaging personality…
Lachlan
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Lachlan

English Tutor Paralowie, SA
I think the most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is identify and act on the students gaps of knowledge. This is because information is available to the student in the form of teachers and unlimited online resources. A tutor's differentiatory use then becomes identifying a students gap of knowledge and assisting in weak areas…
Jenitha
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Jenitha

English Tutor Salisbury, SA
Making student to overcome their weakness. Helping students to move forward with their skills which is truly fulfilling. Building confidence within students. Major role is to teach students how to learn and build self confidence. Always show them the patience when any doubts are raised. Always motivate them to reach their goal. * Making…
DHIYAH HASTI
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DHIYAH HASTI

English Tutor Davoren Park, SA
Be the friend of the students. Keep update with the recent popular things so we can build a good conversation with them. I'm friendly and…
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Holly

English Tutor Andrews Farm, SA
I believe an english tutor should give encouragement generously. A tutor should also empower students by teaching them skills that will help them throughout their schooling and beyond. I care about my students. I try to identify their learning style so that I'm better equipped to help them. I encourage my students to work their way through…
SONALI
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SONALI

English Tutor Andrews Farm, SA
A tutor must provide enough time, guidance and have patience with their students so that they feel comfortable and ask doubts whenever they required. I enjoy my passion towards teaching and want my students not to have any fear towards any subject and I make learning easier for them by teaching the things their way, as every student has their own…
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Garion

English Tutor Andrews Farm, SA
Being a tutor that is energetic, passionate, relevant and engaging. Never giving up on a student. Make engaging work understandable not just in terms of delivery or comprehension, but also in relevance and the application to subjects or scenarios outside the topic. All topics contain information and techniques that can be used for Learning for…

Local Reviews

Katherine was great with the girls. Very organised, assertive and patient. She has surpassed my expectations, so I am really happy with her and so are the girls.
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Inside PenfieldTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Ariana practiced identifying symmetry in shapes and began a Year 4 content quiz to reinforce her understanding.

For Year 9, Amelia worked on algebra skills, including factorisation with pairs and the difference of two squares, using practice problems to build confidence.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student Jackson focused on linear equations for a maths assignment, tackling concepts like parallel and perpendicular lines as well as slopes—covering negatives, zero slope, and undefined cases.

Recent Challenges

A Year 12 student often left major research tasks until the last minute, leading to rushed work and "little time to polish," as noted after a Research Project session.

The same student sometimes relied heavily on lesson time for assignment completion rather than preparing notes or articles in advance; one week, not having articles ready cost valuable analysis time.

In Year 10 mathematics, skipping steps when solving equations was observed: "student needs to double check the carrying of values between steps, also sometimes skips the steps in an equation when written."

During a Year 8 biology session, key materials—including test papers—were forgotten at home, preventing review and making targeted feedback impossible.

Recent Achievements

One Penfield tutor noticed a big shift with Flynn, a high school student who used to hesitate with algebra but recently started thinking out loud and correcting his own process when he got stuck.

Another secondary student, Sam, has begun showing more initiative in English—he re-engaged with his Research Project by coming up with thoughtful interview questions on his own and recently earned an A for his newspaper PowerPoint after previously struggling to organise ideas.

Meanwhile, a younger learner, Vikrant, who at first had trouble remembering number order past ten, now fills in missing numbers up to twenty with only minor errors and traces words while saying them aloud.

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 Playford Civic Centre Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Swallowcliffe School P-6.