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Blakiston's tutors include a university medallist in physics, award-winning robotics team captain and Intel ISEF prize winner, seasoned K–12 teachers with postgraduate education degrees, Maths Olympiad and Brain Bee state finalists, an advanced astrophysics scholar, multiple ATAR 97–99 achievers, accomplished music and sports coaches, and experienced mentors in both STEM and creative arts.

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mao

Tutor Blakiston, SA
To help student build confidence through successful experience and gradually realize that anything is achieveable if you find the right approach. I put my feet into student's shoes and try to find the right approach for the student to…
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Kimberley

Tutor Blakiston, SA
I think that an important thing for a tutor to do is to be available, even if it be through technology or in person. As a student, I understand that sometimes it may just be a singular question that gets you down, or in other cases an entire unit. Hence, being able to support all circumstances is imperative. Another important factor is that…
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Melinda

Tutor Blakiston, SA
It is super important for children to feel like they are doing well, and making progress. I think that as a tutor, encouragement is the most important tool that a tutor can use. If the students are not encouraged, they will no longer be motivated to keep trying, and will therefore not improve. My biggest strength as a tutor is my patience. This…
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Mann

Tutor Blakiston, SA
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is that a tutor can shape the future of child just like parents by helping them solve their problems in their studies and making them perfect for their future roles. I think, I am very passionate, hardworking and helpful person, which I consider as my…
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rylee

Tutor Blakiston, SA
teaching can take time so understanding not everyone learns as the same pace, having patience to help out the kids is a very important aspect and skill to have i struggled with english and maths in school so i feel as though i can help kids learn the way that i did and give them the best possibility of understanding what is being…
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Ashleigh

Tutor Blakiston, SA
I believe a tutor should foster a positive learning environment for a student, in which the student feels comfortable discussing any issues they are having with the tutor. I feel that as a tutor, your core responsibility is to place the needs of the child first, and do whatever you can to fulfill these needs, even if it does involve putting in…
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Kaumudie Umayangana

Tutor Littlehampton, SA
As a tutor what I can do is to build the confidence of students for the subjects which he or she is struggling with. Give them zero confusion and make everything as easy as possible. I have worked as a lecturer at both state and private sector universities in my home country for more than two years. So I can feel what students' mind is working and…
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margiatisetiyo

Tutor Littlehampton, SA
Be patient and understand that each child learns in different way, therefor, active listening and finding new way to improve and help them will make them thrive confidently. Friendly, patient and…
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Thomas

Tutor Littlehampton, SA
The single most important thing that a tutor can do for a student is to help them build confidence in their own abilities to learn and overcome challenges. By helping grow and nurture this sense of confidence, a tutor can give a student the tools that they need to learn not only the subject they are working on, but also other subjects and skill or…
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Valerie

Tutor Nairne, SA
Have a good working relationship with them. Be patient. Encourage them to 'have a go'. Encourage them to take a 'risk'. Help them to understand that mistakes are ok - they are simply a step in the learning process. Encourage them to do their best. Celebrate their successes. Encourage them to believe in themselves and their abilities. Vast…
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Rachel

Tutor Littlehampton, SA
To help students identify areas of growth which are preventing them from achieving their best. To aid in the development of certain skills which can be applied to the students work. To assist students to understand concepts, ideas and processes which they are struggling with. Most importantly, I seek to build on the students confidence in their…
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Mitchell

Tutor Littlehampton, SA
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is ensure they understand what they are doing. As a result it is crucial for a tutor to prepare the correct material for the student. It is crucial that a tutor guides the student rather than just helping them get their homework done. Teach a man to fish and he has food for the rest of his…
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Sean

Tutor Littlehampton, SA
Help them build confidence to believe they can succeed. Being able to explain topic areas in different ways, using plain language to help them understand. I also strongly believe in teaching students core study skills to build structure to their problem…
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Gabriel

Tutor Mount Barker, SA
I would say one of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to show them the compassion and support they need to gain self-confidence and realise their full potential. In my previous tutoring groups, I would often have students who felt like they would never be good academically, and this was simply not true. All that had happened…
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Hollupatirage

Tutor Mount Barker, SA
As a student myself I believe it is vital to have a level of understanding and patience when assisting with a child's learning as this develops a safe and healthy learning environment. Aside from my extensive understanding of mathematics and physics, I believe that my personal attributes of empathy, and strong listening and communication skills…

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

Inside BlakistonTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Sophie practiced multiplication with large numbers and revisited equivalent fractions, using visual examples to support her understanding.

In Year 9, Aidan worked on applying Pythagoras' theorem and SOH CAH TOA for solving triangle problems, alongside finding areas of composite shapes.

For Year 11, Sam focused on graphing polynomials by exploring the midpoint, distance, and gradient formulas on Cartesian planes and then practiced linear relationships through example questions.

Recent Challenges

A Year 11 student in advanced maths was observed skipping written steps when solving algebraic problems, which hid sign errors. This habit made revision and self-checking harder, especially under test pressure.

Meanwhile, a Year 4 student struggled to stay focused during lessons; tiredness after school often led to incomplete homework and reluctance to finish tasks without direct encouragement.

In both cases, missing or messy working either slowed progress or left mistakes hidden, impacting confidence and fluency at critical moments.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Blakiston noticed a Year 10 student who had struggled to break down complex algebra questions is now confidently applying new strategies and tackling challenging problems with far less prompting.

Another high schooler, after some difficulties recalling algebraic techniques, was able to complete more advanced tasks independently by the end of the session—a clear step up from previous lessons.

In a younger group, one student showed real initiative by creating her own revision "cheat sheet" before the lesson started, eager to master material for an upcoming test.

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 Mount Barker Community Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Nairne School - Preschool and Primary.