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Swanbourne's tutors include a Montessori and early childhood specialist with decades of classroom experience, an ATAR 99.6 Shenton College Literature and Visual Arts awardee, peer mentors from Perth Modern and Trinity College, seasoned K–12 English and maths tutors, primary teachers from the UK, youth sports coaches, STEM university scholars, and creative competition winners.

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Keana

English Tutor Swanbourne, WA
I think the most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is creating an environment and relationship where the student understands and feels comfortable knowing that it is okay not to understand something and it is ok to ask for, or need help. I believe that still being a student myself allows me to relate to students and the…
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Michael

English Tutor Swanbourne, WA
To me, the two most important things an english tutor can do for a student are: 1. Providing a student with a strong base understanding of a topic so that they can succeed in learning while at school (e.g. contributing well to class discussions). 2. Helping a student refine and better understand what they were taught in class. I think I have a…
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Aksa

English Tutor Swanbourne, WA
A tutor plays a crucial role in shaping the moral values and basic manners of a student's life. Although tutoring primarily focuses on academics, I believe that tutors can significantly influence a student's overall development. Rather than treating the class as a whole, an english tutor should give individual attention to each student,…
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Kalindu

English Tutor Swanbourne, WA
Giving the child right direction and just enough guidance to find his own way of learning. I can change accordingly with the child, and come up with a teaching style customized for the…
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Rahil

English Tutor Swanbourne, WA
The most important things an english tutor can do for a student are to foster confidence, encourage critical thinking, and personalize learning to suit their needs. A tutor should create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. Guiding them to find solutions independently rather than just…
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Sian

English Tutor Swanbourne, WA
The most important thing is to be a support for the student. The role of an english tutor is to explain and help the student with the understanding of complicated problems or topics, and not to just provide an answer to a question. I have good communication skills and the ability to explain topics in many different ways. I am very flexible, being…
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Chamali

English Tutor Swanbourne, WA
-Increase a student's confidence about a particular subject -Help a student to improve their grades -I have good communication skills -I am a very approachable person -I am a patient person -I am also very friendly and…
Joanne
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Joanne

English Tutor Claremont, WA
Instill confidence in the subjects that the students need assistance with. I am able to modify lessons according to the students'…
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Angus

English Tutor Cottesloe, WA
Teach a concept, ensure the student can understand it, and eventually get to the point where they can apply that concept to a question, without any help. As an english tutor, I also have a duty of care to ensure a student can manage their workload, rather than worrying 24/7. My strengths as a tutor are my communication/people skills, my knowledge…
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Amira

English Tutor Cottesloe, WA
I think one of the most important things an english tutor can do for a student is be understanding. The students require empathy and patience in order to feel heard and comfortable asking for and receiving help. The tutor must also be able to slightly adapt their teaching ways, tailored towards each individual student to target their learning…
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Devmith

English Tutor Peppermint Grove, WA
The most important thing an english tutor can have is patience because all students and all people don’t immediately understand concepts quickly . It will take time therefore having patience will encourage the student. I believe my strengths as a tutor consist of patience, motivation and…
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Carla

English Tutor Peppermint Grove, WA
First and foremost it would be building a strong rapport with the student and gaining mutual trust and respect. This builds a foundation of confidence and comfort which optimises a students ability to learn and their attitude towards learning. Tutors should be adaptable and be able to target the teaching to each students unique way of learning. …
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Connor

English Tutor Peppermint Grove, WA
I think that, as I said earlier, building confidence is an important thing, so that students can be self-sufficient. I also think that when they take pride in their work, they can achieve beyond their own expectations. I have a lot of experience in coaching children in soccer (aged 2-12) and I also have two sisters aged 7 and 17. I think that…
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Robert

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
The best way to help a student learn to assist them in breaking down the problems they face. Whether it be breaking down the question, time management or controlling stress levels, the most important aspect of tutoring is to strengthen their fundamental skills. I have clear speech and an ability to connect with the student, aided them in their…
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Timothy

English Tutor Mosman Park, WA
As stated in the previous section, I think the most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is to listen. Although we are there to direct their study, there are a range of other things a student may face in their life. I'm not there just as an academic instructor, I also want to be able to relate to the person in front of me and…
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Anumolakjot

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
Being patient and understanding. At the beginning of my tutoring journey, I provided several private one on one tutoring sessions. I started to expect a lot from the students as some students performed better than ours. But it is later I started understanding every student is different and we should always work at their pace. Never push them and…
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Joshua

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
A tutor needs to have a good understanding of the content to help cater to the students' needs. By suggesting or providing different resources (e.g. alternative text books, handouts, video clips or study cards), the student can widen their methods of learning and access to resources. A tutor needs to be a relatable individual, who gets along…
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Christopher

English Tutor Dalkeith, WA
A tutor does not just teach a student a particular subject. I believe that the most important function of an english tutor is to foster overall academic confidence in a student and to develop better study techniques/learning habits more generally. A good tutor can give a student motivation and techniques to achieve not only in the tutored subject,…
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Caitlin

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
Above all else, I believe a tutor should prioritise student wellbeing. Beyond academic achievement, it's essential to foster a sense of belonging, confidence and self-worth in each student. This involves attentive listening, emotional support, and creating a safe, judgement-free space. Additionally, empowering students to take ownership of their…
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Surbhi

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
A good tutor can change the student's mindset and make them better people. Having a good tutor makes the subject automatically interesting and students tend to invest more time and put more effort into it. I am a very patient and dedicated person. Also, I like to make sure that every person/student I teach, understands everything thoroughly. I try…
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AFEEF AHMAD

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
Taking initiative to bring the student out of their comfort zone. In a lot of cases, students fear showing their lack of knowledge, especially in group settings. However, it is important for the tutor to recognize this and invite the student into the circle of discussion and let them contribute. It is crucial to create a safe space that is…
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Megan

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
To be able to identify the students strengths and weaknesses before coming up with a teaching method that is suitable to their most preferred way of learning and the way of learning that they would be able to benefit most from. Additionally, making sure the student is comfortable enough to share what they do not understand or to feedback on what…
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Mabel

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
A tutor should know the student's learning style well and be able to cater to their needs. A tutor should also provide a strong foundation to the subjects so that students can build upon this foundation and practice and get better in the future. A tutor should also build good, consistent study habits in the student, and build up the student's…

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Content Covered

Year 11 student Alice focused on exponential functions and polynomial expansion, working through graphing exercises and algebraic manipulation.

In Year 10, Ben tackled the circle theorem with real-world diagrams and practised dividing polynomials by linear factors.

Meanwhile, Year 4 student Emily consolidated her understanding of long division alongside calculating perimeter and area for simple shapes, using hands-on examples to reinforce key steps.

Recent Challenges

A Year 9 student sometimes rushed into solving equations without first writing down all variables, as one tutor observed: "It is always best practice to slow down and write down all your variables prior to starting any working out." This led to confusion with interpreting multi-step algebra questions.

In Year 11, after a recent test and holiday, motivation noticeably dropped—distraction made it hard to push through new content in trigonometry.

A primary student occasionally misread larger numbers in worded problems, leading to extra time spent clarifying the task rather than progressing with calculations.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Swanbourne recently saw Reeve, a Year 5 student, begin to tackle complex maths worksheets with hardly any help—just months ago he hesitated and needed constant guidance, but now he independently uses strategies like pen-to-paper working and back checking.

In high school, Hunter has started slowing down to read tricky finance questions more carefully during ATAR prep, after previously rushing and missing key details; this shift has already improved his test accuracy.

Another older student who used to forget calculator steps under pressure is now taking written "operations manuals" into assessments, leading to far fewer avoidable mistakes.

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 Claremont Community Hub & Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Scotch College.