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Balmain East's tutors include a university maths instructor and former engineering lecturer, an ATAR 94.6 achiever with international volunteer teaching experience, a Swiss Master of Science with years of private tutoring, high distinction ICAS and maths competition recipients, peer mentors in coding and music, and experienced secondary school tutors across STEM and English.

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Kristen

Modern History Tutor Petersham, NSW
The most important thing that a tutor can do for a student is to give them one-on-one attention which allows for a better understanding of the individual student and what learning methods work for them. By working on their study, it helps them go at their pace and gives them more confidence in the classroom. I think my strengths are in creativity,…
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Kyra

Modern History Tutor Mosman, NSW
Help them to feel confident in their own skills and help them to discover and explore knowledge My people skills and my ability to adapt my explanation to the learning style and ability of the…
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Karl

Modern History Tutor Zetland, NSW
Showing a student how his courses relate to real life situations and make him appreciate them. Giving the student a passion for learning and for knowledge. Teaching a student the value of knowledge which teachers at school often don’t have enough time to do. I know how to help a student connect dots between different concepts and subjects to…
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Jackson

Modern History Tutor Zetland, NSW
- Staying committed throughout the year and being a pillar the student can rely on for support. - Adaptability - Resilience - Grit -…
Peter
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Peter

Modern History Tutor Northbridge, NSW
To Help them build confidence, provide them with the tools to succeed and enable them to solve problems effectively independently Patience, organisation, dependability, ability to vary my approach and integrate ICT and flipped classroom/backward design approaches…
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Herrick

Modern History Tutor Breakfast Point, NSW
To understand what my students strengths and weakness are and to approach on as a senior or superior but as a co-worker as we are both learning and adapting to problems that we face together. I'm easy going, not too strict, understand the stress of school and won't pile on the homework but still ensure enough to prove that my students understand…
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Sanika

Modern History Tutor Kensington, NSW
Encourage them to pursue their dreams. Teach them to be lifelong learners. I believe you have completely understood the concept when you can simplify it entirely. So, the student should totally grasp the concepts at hand. A tutor can help the student realize their passions, and help them achieve it. Making the students interested in the subject by…
Patrick
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Patrick

Modern History Tutor Croydon, NSW
I consider above all listening to the student and what they do and don't understand to be most important, in order so that I as a tutor can direct my attention and teaching where it is needed most. In terms of long-term goals however, I consider instilling the student with diligence, resilience and a mentality to succeed in the future to be the…
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Samuel

Modern History Tutor Tennyson Point, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to be patient with them and be prepared to explain things multiple times and from different angles. This ensures information retention is kept high and the student's self-confidence is improved. My strengths as a tutor include my ability to explain concepts in language that is easy to…
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Bep

Modern History Tutor Randwick, NSW
I believe the most important things a tutor can do are build trust, encourage genuine confidence, and teach students how to learn independently. It's not just about helping them get through one subject or assignment, it's about giving them the skills and self-belief they can carry with them into everything else they do. I think my main strengths…
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Annalena

Modern History Tutor Kingsford, NSW
Over the years, I have developed the opinion that the teaching of transferable skills - contrary to only what is needed at the moment - is most valuable for the student’s future development. It is important to see that just completing the mandatory homework will not suffice, the real challenge is to change the mindset. As a good tutor, one has…
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werwer

Modern History Tutor Burwood, NSW
As a tutor cannot take exams or do homework for the student, the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to have faith in the student's ability and assist the student in every way possible to ensure that the student has faith in their own ability to achieve their goals. Patience, passion and empathy. Patience as it takes time to…
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Sujan

Modern History Tutor Burwood, NSW
Tutoring can be challenging, especially when it comes to motivating your learner. You see the potential they have, and they often hear about the potential they have, but they do not feel as though they got what it takes. Living in such a busy and demanding time can often make us feel the time constraints on everything we do and we expect our…
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William

Modern History Tutor Burwood, NSW
Instill a deeper understanding and appreciation of the subject. Those are the foundations upon which the rest is built. Strengths: I love kids and I love maths. I believe I'm quite adaptable and am happy to modify how I teach depending on the learning style of the student. Weaknesses: As of yet I still don't have much experience, particularly in…
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Shannon

Modern History Tutor Burwood, NSW
The fun part of my job is getting to know my students and getting to understand them. As a tutor and mentor it is our job to make sure our students achieves the highest grade possible, but we must remember. It is also our duty to nurture and guide them on the right path into their future. We must keep in mind each students have their own struggles…
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Matthew

Modern History Tutor Bondi Beach, NSW
I consider that the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to make them feel confident going to class every day and not feel that they are behind their class as well as look forward to an exam to share all of their knowledge with the markers rather than dread an exam, also reducing their stress and encouraging them to enjoy school.…
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Luke

Modern History Tutor Canterbury, NSW
Help them to a greater understanding of a given subject/field Proficient communicator, patient,…
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Frances

Modern History Tutor Coogee, NSW
The most important aspect I believe a tutor can do for a student, is to have adaptable lessons individualised for each student. As children have different learning styles and requirements, I believe a flexible learning plan allows for a positive and motivated learning environment. As a tutor, I believe my strength is forming bonds with the…
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Jordan

Modern History Tutor Coogee, NSW
The most important thing that a tutor can do at first, is build a rapport and a relationship of trust. In order to connect with a student, a tutor must be able to forge a strong connection that is much the same as a mentor to a younger generation. Further from this, a tutor must be able to assess the genuine ability of a student - this is crucial,…
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Jack

Modern History Tutor North Ryde, NSW
Encouragement, and patience. Different students excel in different focus areas, and they require help in the ones they struggle in. But you also can't give them a false confidence. Make them certain in their capabilities, and their belief in themselves, and it be based on the fact they have those capabilities. Patience, and a willingness to…
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Damian

Modern History Tutor Roseville Chase, NSW
It will most definetely be making the primary/high school experience more enjoyable by valuing the importance of studying not soley imporving ones grades. I certainly overlooked the fact that involving yourself in the process of studying relays discipline, work ethic and passion for a craft. With how this can benefit a student for other…
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Kian

Modern History Tutor Eastgardens, NSW
For me, the most important thing that a tutor can do is to develop students' confidence and ability in their studies. By working with a student personally by meeting them where they are at in their abilities, a student's academic confidence can grow as they are able to focus on areas of their work that they specifically struggle with. I think this…

Local Reviews

Martha has been an excellent choice. We are very happy.
Audrey, Balmain

Inside Balmain EastTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 8 student Charlie reviewed mean, median, mode and tackled Interquartile Range, then moved on to constructing and interpreting box plots using recent test questions.

Year 9 student Emma practised solving simultaneous equations and reinforced her understanding of algebraic equations through targeted problem sets.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student Ava focused on compound interest calculations and depreciation problems in maths, working through real-world scenarios for extra clarity.

Recent Challenges

A Year 9 student struggled with reading worded geometry questions fully, leading to missed key details—"she is still struggling picturing the different scenarios from the word questions," noted a tutor.

In Year 11, failure to plan and condense history notes led to either excess information or critical gaps when revising for assessments.

For Year 8 algebra, skipping steps in rearranging equations hid sign errors and slowed progress.

Meanwhile, a Year 4 student repeatedly forgot multiplication tables during fraction work, causing frustration mid-task and slowing confidence growth when tackling more complex problems.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Balmain East noticed a big shift for one Year 10 student who had previously missed key details in algebra questions; she now checks each problem more carefully and rarely skips important information.

In Year 8 maths, another student moved from confusion with multi-step percentage problems to independently solving even the longest ones without prompting.

Meanwhile, a Year 3 learner who once hesitated to read aloud tackled Level 11 and 12 books solo this week, finishing them with no help and even attempting the next level up.

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 Balmain Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Nicholson Street Public School.