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Tutors in Blackwood include career educators with PhDs and Masters in Education, experienced school teachers, award-winning subject specialists, ATAR 97.9–98 achievers, university lecturers from Cambridge and MIT, peer mentors, accomplished musicians and creative writers, youth sports coaches, and science communicators—all bringing years of teaching, mentoring, or coaching expertise to K–12 students.

Madison
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Madison

English Tutor Seaview Downs, SA
The most important things that a tutor can do for a student is to provide a space where the student feels accepted, motivated and challenged in a strong and positive way. I believe that it is very important to be an excellent listener and problem solver, and to provide encouragement and feedback at all times. My strong qualities are patience,…
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Thomas

English Tutor Fullarton, SA
Tutors are expected to bolster student grades however this is not their true purpose, A tutor should help to develop students to not only achieve greater marks but also to have a greater understanding of the field they are being tutored in. This should extend beyond the tutoring time as the student develops the skills required to support…
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Laura
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Laura

English Tutor St Georges, SA
I believe that it is important for tutors to be passionate about teaching. This way, it is easier for the student to gain interest in the subject, which ultimately leads to better performance from the student as they are more motivated to study and learn. I also think that it is important for tutors to create a comfortable learning environment for…
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Duc Tuan Kiet

English Tutor Parkside, SA
Know your stuff. Always. As simple as it might sound, really bringing your students a reliable foundation of knowledge on the subject is always crucial. It doesn't mean that you ALWAYS have to know your stuff though, we are human, and human can sometimes afford not to know it all. This is when I would go on, do my research, and make sure the next…
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Joshua

English Tutor South Plympton, SA
Listen to them - as mentioned, good tutors will listen and understand what students are confused about, struggling with, or wanting to learn. Build rapport - Rapport is a crucial element in all learning, and a positive, professional relationship can help foster an environment in which learning is maximized. Give accurate information - It…
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Fergus

English Tutor Brighton, SA
I think the most important role of the tutor is to analyse and reflect on a student's learning and problem-solving approach methods, in order to provide meaningful adjustments for greater comfort and confidence going forward. In other words, the identification of barriers to learning is the most crucial point of a tutor's action, as it is the…
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Sai Shruthi

English Tutor Unley, SA
1. Being flexible 2. Being a good listener. 3. A good collaborator 4. A patient teacher 5. Should have a creative mind to devise creative methods which are student centric. 6. Be understanding. I am a tutor who can help students get to the depths of mathematics by developing intuitive thinking and creative methodologies. Throughout my…
Archibald
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Archibald

English Tutor Glenside, SA
I believe the most powerful way a tutor can aid a student is by giving them confidence. More than often, students can show more vulnerability in a one-on-one session than in a classroom surrounded by their peers, and so the best thing I can do is use these private sessions to impart confidence in the students by making them see ways they can…
Morgan
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Morgan

English Tutor Happy Valley, SA
I think that a tutor should be approachable - the student shouldn't be afraid to say that they don't understand something. After all, the tutor is there to help the student through any new concepts and ensure that they are taught in an easy to understand way. The tutor should be able to adapt to the student's most effective learning techiques i.e.…
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Jaydon

English Tutor Camden Park, SA
As a tutor it is crucial to deeply understand the ambitions and goals of each student; their current level, and where they want to end up or what they want to achieve. This helps the tutor and student to create realistic but valuable goals, and underlying expectations throughout the experience. I think that as a tutor, I have strengths in truly…
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Christian

English Tutor Camden Park, SA
make them passionate about what their learning to the point where they wanna know more by themselves i try to place myself in the point of view of the student when learning a new subject rather than what my point of view of the topic…
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Shobha

English Tutor Glenside, SA
The most important thing a tutor can do for their student is ensure that the student has gained the ability to consolidate the information taught. The student must be able to reproduce the content learned in their own words at their own time. Specifically for English, many students have wonderful, original ideas in their minds, however, they…
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Naftalis Daniella

English Tutor North Plympton, SA
A tutor can improve one's overall understand of the subject, not just a specific understanding about a material. That is important because it is building the bigger picture of each subject in the long term. I am flexible in my teaching method, and I am able to adjust to each student depending on what they…
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Rajni

English Tutor Camden Park, SA
A tutor can make a difference in student’s life. The most important thing is making your students confident in learning and believing in them through helping them solve their academic problems. A tutor can also build a strong relationship with his/her students who always looked up to you for help. My strengths includes my passion for teaching…
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Priyankka

English Tutor Ashford, SA
The most important thing that a tutor can do is ensure that a student learns and doesn't hate a subject. I understand that grades are equally important my ensuring that the knowledge has reached the student is even more so important. Therefore, as a tutor I will ensure that the lessons are fun and exciting leaving the students more eager to…
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Parth

English Tutor Dulwich, SA
a. Individualized Approach: Tailor the tutoring sessions to suit the student's unique learning style, strengths, and weaknesses. b. Building Confidence: Help students believe in their abilities and instill a growth mindset to overcome challenges. c. Patience and Empathy: Be patient with the student's progress, understanding that everyone…
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Heather

English Tutor Trott Park, SA
To be honest, which helps to develop rapport and trust, be flexible, and willing to share my own experiences. Teach the student how to learn as the ultimate goal is to help the student become an independent learner. Be patient, as what is obvious or easy for me may not be so for the student. and have good listening skills. Above all, be a…
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Navneet

English Tutor North Plympton, SA
A tutor can always support or help his/ her students, could take student's weakness in a positive way. A tutor can analyse the student's capabilities in a detailed manner which is very helpful to figure out the areas that need more focus and attention. One of my attribute is that i am good at getting to know the student, once i am familiar with…
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Rajni

English Tutor North Plympton, SA
I am good at incorporating connections to the student's interests, helping minimize their weaknesses by providing truly personalized learning. I am strong at: being patient, caring and able to communicate with kids at their level. being able to explain difficult things in a simple way. seeing things through my student's eyes, not just my…
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Thomas

English Tutor North Plympton, SA
Being able to teach a student enough material for them to be able to pass the class, that is what you are being paid to do. There are also many ineffible qualities that will set apart a good tutor from a great one. Such qualities include, understanding the student, being supportive of them and their emotions and ensuring the student is effectively…
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Umama

English Tutor Dulwich, SA
I think that being able to build a rapport with the student is one of the fundamental skills to be a good tutor. This lays the foundation for the student being comfortable in asking questions to the tutor, as well as the tutor finding a teaching style that is most suited to the student. I am confident in my ability to explain subject matter to the…
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Daniel

English Tutor Dulwich, SA
- Facilitate open discussion about the stresses, intricacies, and difficulties of schooling (especially in Year 12) - Explain the same concept as a student's classroom teacher but in a way that is digestible to the student (offering a personal approach) - Be able to provide detailed feedback and/or comprehensive drafts for assignments and…
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Mia

English Tutor Dulwich, SA
A tutor must be patient, flexible, honest and attentive. It is important that tutors do not give students the answer directly but allows the student to discover the answer with extra guidance. The ultimate goal of tutoring is to help students become independent learners. A tutor must be willing to adapt to different situations and learning…

Local Reviews

Jess always shows up in time and doesn't dash out the door after 60 minutes but stays to finish if they are in the middle of doing something. She recommends things for my son to work on in between sessions and helps him prepare well for tests
Jessica, Bellevue Heights

Inside BlackwoodTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 5 student Ella worked on division strategies and solving time questions, focusing on interpreting word problems.

In Year 10, James tackled applications of differentiation and explored the fundamentals of circular motion using practical examples.

Meanwhile, Year 12 student Hannah practiced drawing derivatives given the original function and analysed kinematics alongside circular motion and gravitation concepts from her physics curriculum.

Recent Challenges

A Year 10 student preparing for calculus and physics assessments had not completed enough revision between sessions, which meant he was less confident recalling methods under test conditions. As one tutor noted, "He hadn't done much revision between our last two sessions so needs to get plenty done to ensure he knows how to do everything before his two tests."

In Year 4, another struggled to remember conversions of time and money—such as minutes in an hour—when working independently at home. This led to confusion during homework tasks, especially when faced with worded questions requiring careful interpretation.

Recent Achievements

One Blackwood tutor noticed a Year 10 student who used to hesitate with exam revision now preparing independently and developing stronger strategies for interpreting equations—last session, he had already revised before the lesson and asked targeted questions about problem types.

In Year 8 science, a student who was previously passive during sessions recently started explaining her reasoning out loud as she tackled magnetic induction, which helped her clarify misunderstandings on the spot.

Meanwhile, a younger primary student who once kept answers in his head now eagerly walks through his problem-solving steps aloud and double-checks his division work before moving on.

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 Blackwood Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Blackwood High School.