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Tutors in Wakerley include a UQ physics honours student with a 99.1 ATAR and three years' tutoring experience, an engineering scholar and multi-award-winning former school Dux, seasoned academic peer mentors, high-achieving IB and ATAR graduates, rhythmic gymnastics state champions, experienced K–12 coaches, and qualified teachers passionate about inspiring students across maths, science, English, and more.

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Madeleine

English Tutor Wakerley, QLD
I believe the most important thing an english tutor can do is to help the child grow and learn through assistance, rather than just providing the answers, as they need to understand what they are learning, and need to be able to develop the skills learned and apply them to their studies. The most important thing for a tutor is to help them become…
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Rennah

English Tutor Wakerley, QLD
Being present and active. I think being on your phone or doing something else while teaching the student makes it a negative experience for them as they may feel invalidated or that their needs aren't a priority. I work great with kids. Especially through my role as a swimming teacher, I have learnt how to communicate better with them in order to…
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Saskia
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Saskia

English Tutor Wakerley, QLD
The most important things an english tutor can do for a student is promote the key values that will transfer into academic understanding and success, including perseverance and patience. Further, it is important for tutors to make learning enjoyable and focus on the small improvements. I work well with children and understand the importance of…
Hao
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Hao

English Tutor Wakerley, QLD
I believe that tutors can offer a unique perspective that cannot be expected from a professional teacher. Consisting mostly of undergraduate and postgraduate students, most tutors would still have the memories of high school fresh in their minds. Therefore, students would understand on a personal level the sort of challenges that a student might…
Elliette
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Elliette

English Tutor Gumdale, QLD
A tutor's key roles include understanding individual needs, building confidence, providing constructive feedback, encouraging critical thinking, and motivating students to excel academically and personally. One of my strengths as a tutor is my ability to adopt a personalised approach for each student, tailoring my teaching methods to suit their…
Brayden
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Brayden

English Tutor Gumdale, QLD
Provide another explanation of how to perform, solve and learn things. Another voice providing another angle of knowledge. Building a meaningful relationship with the student to be trusted that the knowledge shared is trustworthy. Communication - I’ve often felt that I am able to effectively and efficiently get across my point and am able to…
Paola
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Paola

English Tutor Lota, QLD
Being a reliable and trustworthy tutor, who could adapt their teaching style and made of communication to suit all levels of ability. I am the type of tutor who will come into the role and make a positive impact on those students I am teaching. My strengths include I am highly organized and well planned which means I will always be able to…
Charles
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Charles

English Tutor Manly, QLD
A tutor needs to be able to quickly pick up on a students strengths and weaknesses so that they can focus on the correct areas of study. They also need to be able to create an optimal learning environment specialized to that specific student. Importantly an english tutor needs to make the learning a fun experience for the student as this is what…
Alice
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Alice

English Tutor Manly, QLD
The most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is to empower them with the tools and confidence to become independent learners. Beyond just imparting knowledge, a tutor should encourage critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and a strong sense of self-efficacy in their students. This involves not only explaining…
Karen
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Karen

English Tutor Hemmant, QLD
Making sure that the learning content is tailored to the needs of the child. Children with special needs require extra support and compassion. I would also say that it’s important for the tutor to be patient and listen to the child. I have some background in teaching and dealing with children, and I’m quite easy to get along with. I have only…
Kyle
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Kyle

English Tutor Carindale, QLD
One of the most important things an english tutor can do for a student is actually being there when the student needs them to be. This means being committed to the student throughout the requried period, being on time and being productive during sessions. My strength as a tutor is being able to engage with the students and encourage them to strive…
Mehdi
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Mehdi

English Tutor Carindale, QLD
The most important things an english tutor can do for a student are to inspire confidence, nurture a growth mindset, and provide clarity. By creating a supportive and encouraging environment, a tutor can help students believe in their ability to succeed, which is often the foundation for academic improvement. Helping students build a strong…
Naomi
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Naomi

English Tutor Carindale, QLD
Believing in your student has to be one of the most important things an english tutor can do as you help the student know that nothing is impossible and they can do it all. I also think patience is also important as everyone learns differently and at various paces. I believe I am easy to communicate with. In terms of communicating with parents, my…
Ashlee
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Ashlee

English Tutor Carindale, QLD
Preparing students with the tools they need to be able to enter the classroom feeling confident in themselves I also think that it is really important to form a bond with them so they aren’t embarrassed to ask for the help they need. I’m an excellent communicator and find it easy to bond with students to help them feel comfortable and…
Breanna
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Breanna

English Tutor Alexandra Hills, QLD
The most important thing an english tutor can do for their student is never let them lose their confidence and motivation. Before assessments most students are their worst enemy, stressing themselves out to the point in which they forget everything they have learned. I too have done this and know it comes from a lack of confidence. Therefore, it…
Kayla
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Kayla

English Tutor Carina, QLD
The most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is to take the time to understand what aspect of their learning is causing them difficulty, and to address it. Most of the time, a student is more than capable of understanding class content, but there is some inhibiting factor within their working process which makes it difficult for…
Nicola
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Nicola

English Tutor Carindale, QLD
Providing a student with the fundamental skills they need to persevere and be confident in their own ability to achieve. A good tutor should be personable, responsible and articulate and employ methods of teaching that best suit a particular student. I explain difficult concepts as simply as I can and break it down so it's easier to understand.…
Quintin
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Quintin

English Tutor Carina, QLD
The most important thing I think an english tutor can do for a student is to instil in them a good approach to learning through teaching them practical techniques to work smarter and get more out of the effort that they put into the subject. Demystifying task sheets for a student and teaching them how to manage their time and develop a good…
Brianna
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Brianna

English Tutor Mackenzie, QLD
Catering to each child/student specifically and making the lessons to their needs. Each child learns different and it is important to be able to understand them on a personal level, understanding what helps them learn as well as memorising information. Being organised, down to earth, a child at heart and working with disabled children. I am…
Bill
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Bill

English Tutor Cannon Hill, QLD
I think the most important thing an english tutor can do is enjoy helping the student. If they don't enjoy tutoring I feel like they lack motivation and it feels like they don't want to be there. This makes the student not want to achieve well in there studies. I find that I am very strong in communication skills. I am able to explain complex…
Lanna
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Lanna

English Tutor Mansfield, QLD
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to encourage them to express their own opinion and be confident in themselves. Providing quality feedback on their work and consistent affirmations are also considered important to me as this not only improve the students' academic result, but also their overall personal growth…
Venessa
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Venessa

English Tutor Mansfield, QLD
To make sure that the student understands what you teach. Communicate in their own language. The use of different teaching techniques. Always encourage the child to do better. Practice questions and give work in order to prepare. The tutor should be prepared and sometimes ask the student to request the topic he/she is unsure or lacks information…
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Nirmaljit

English Tutor Mount Gravatt East, QLD
To make a person knowledgeable rather then just a money making machine. As Knowledge always wins when it is challenged. Students are living in the current era where they have plenty of distractions, but it is our duty to make them understand the importance of knowledge. My Strength, is my knowledge, My Quick Learning and adapting ability. I can…

Local Reviews

Venessa was great and we will be asking her to come back again in the new year.
Karen, Manly West

Inside WakerleyTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Ben practised addition and subtraction with money, focusing on real-life examples like shopping scenarios.

In Year 9, Chloe tackled linear equations and reviewed core concepts from the curriculum to strengthen her algebra skills.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Olivia worked through log laws and applications as well as starting differentiation and integration using practice questions for deeper understanding.

Recent Challenges

In Year 9 Maths, interpreting complex worded questions often caused hesitation—one note captured it: "struggled to decide which formula applied in perimeter and area problems."

A Year 11 student working on logarithms tended to rely heavily on calculator shortcuts when stuck with base conversions, sometimes missing the underlying method.

In Legal Studies (Year 12), difficulty structuring research for a domestic violence email meant extra time was spent searching for relevant agencies instead of drafting content.

For a younger student in Year 4, confusion over long division remainders led to incomplete answers and visible frustration mid-task.

Recent Achievements

One Wakerley tutor noticed a Year 10 student who used to hesitate on worded maths problems now reads them aloud and underlines key info before tackling each step independently.

In a recent session with a Year 12 student, there was clear progress when she solved integration questions without needing hints—a big shift from relying on the tutor for every stage last term.

Meanwhile, a Year 4 learner who previously mixed up "b" and "d" in spelling quizzes wrote out her entire list with zero reversals this week and finished her times tables worksheet without corrections.

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 Wynnum Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Moreton Bay Boys' College.