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The Rocks' tutors include a seasoned K–12 English and Maths teacher with a Master's in Education, an international STEM educator using LEGO for hands-on learning, a Columbia University maths graduate who taught at Yale's youth programs, accomplished peer mentors and prefects, and subject prize-winners with standout academic records up to ATAR 98.5.

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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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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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Steven
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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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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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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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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…
Tanzila
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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…
Benjamin (Benji)
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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…
Nikola
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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…
Tiana
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Tiana

English Tutor Sydney, NSW
The most important thing an english 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…
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Unaiza

English Tutor Sydney, NSW
I believe the most important things an english 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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Mehrab

English Tutor Sydney, NSW
The most important thing an english tutor can do is to ensure that the child fully understands the lesson, and finds purpose in it. The student should not only study it because it is a requirement, but because they find it interesting, This I believe is a very crucial task for tutors. If a child is passionate about a subject, they will…
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Aayushi

English Tutor Sydney, NSW
If it's a correct match of a student and a teacher, then definitely an english tutor can change the overall personality of his student and in turn learn from him as well. It's not only about grades and positions but about life changing lessons that a tutor can give to his students. I am dedicated and true to my students, and according to me this…
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Manasvi

English Tutor Sydney, NSW
A tutor is a guide who would be able to give personal learning experience to students which they might not be able to get during a school class. The most important things an english tutor can do for a student is to imagine herself in the shoes of student and then make learning process easier. Gaining the student's trust and then making student…
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Angela

English Tutor Sydney, NSW
To calmly explain the concept in a way that is easy for the student to understand rather than pushing worksheets and tests out I am very patient with people learning and have many simple ways of explaining things like…
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Ismahaan

English Tutor Sydney, NSW
The most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is to believe in them and remind them of their potential. Constant mentoring and motivation goes a long way in maximising students' academic performance. It is also necessary to give students personalised advice to ensure they target their time and energy in the right tasks,…
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Zain

English Tutor Sydney, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to show the student that through perseverance they can be good at the subject, and to appreciate the subject's content for what it is. Another important feature is instilling confidence in the student as that is a skill that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. I am currently…
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Charisse

English Tutor Sydney, NSW
Many students struggle not because they lack ability, but because they doubt themselves. In this case, it is important for the tutor to encourage students and create a supportive learning environment in a way that helps the student see their progress. It is also important for a tutor to guide the student through a question, rather than just…
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Haider

English Tutor Sydney, NSW
I believe the most important thing a tutor/teacher can do for their students is to help them discover their true potential, eradicate doubt and hone their abilities in what may otherwise seem an impossible task. As a tutor, I believe I can help my students overcome any challenge they face in their studies, by teaching concepts in a way that they…
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Tania Cristina

English Tutor Woolloomooloo, NSW
I think that these 3 things are a must : Work on Student’s strengths. Look for students interests , so we can connect them to the contents being thought. Constant feedback I have good rapport with students , and I firmly believe that all starts with connection, so students can feel at ease. Adaptability is key because with individual…
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Gloria

English Tutor Sydney, NSW
I believe it is extremely important for a tutor to have similar hobbies or experiences to the student so that the student feels comfortable and safe by taking out the power balance many often feel between their tutor or teacher. This also helps as content taught in our sessions will flow better, and create more engagement from the student. Having…
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Dash

English Tutor Potts Point, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to instill confidence and inspire a student's curiosity for the subject. This comes from clear explanations in class, well-prepared lessons and patience from a tutor so that students can learn and gain confidence in a subject at their own pace. My strengths as a tutor lie in my ability to…

Local Reviews

Nathan is punctual and enthusiastic. Xanthe likes him and was happy to do homework.
Tiina, Woollahra

Inside The RocksTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 8 student Maya worked on plotting graphs and identifying x- and y-intercepts, as well as understanding linear relationships through visual examples.

Year 10 student Alex focused on solving advanced trigonometry questions from a recent test and reviewed polynomials in chapter 22b.1 for deeper algebraic skills.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Emily practiced expanding and factorising quadratic expressions before tackling worded problems involving algebraic fractions.

Recent Challenges

A Year 8 student needed frequent reminders to finish written DI work and left parts of assignments incomplete, which led to confusion during revision.

In Year 11 English, reluctant to explain effect on audience and often did not link back to topic sentence, making it hard for ideas to develop into full arguments.

A Year 9 learner forgot key steps in long division and avoided double-checking, so errors persisted across sessions.

Another senior student was not fully prepared for the test on domain and range—missing notes meant time was spent re-learning rather than building new skills.

Recent Achievements

One tutor in The Rocks noticed a big shift with a Year 9 student who used to rely heavily on worked examples but now solves algebraic fraction problems independently, showing real independence.

A Year 12 student, after struggling to organise her ideas, managed to write a detailed speech plan unprompted—something she'd avoided before.

Meanwhile, a Year 4 student who was hesitant to ask for help has started putting her hand up when stuck and recently read an entire short paragraph aloud with only one prompt for support.

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 Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre.