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Carina's tutors include a PhD mathematician from Cambridge, a veteran secondary maths teacher with seven years' experience, and an international Singapore Maths specialist; also featured are multiple academic award-winners, Junior Dux recipients, peer mentors, and accomplished science scholars with backgrounds in classroom teaching and K–12 student support.

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Reuben

PDHPE Tutor Brisbane, QLD
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is help them feel capable and supported. Many students who seek tutoring already experience self-doubt or frustration because they feel behind their peers. By identifying these gaps, setting achievable goals, and providing consistent encouragement through the learning process, a tutor…
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Harry

PDHPE Tutor Fairfield, QLD
I think the first step in the journey between student and tutor is to build rapport. If the student does not feel comfortable in the space and time allocated, the learning achieved will be sub-optimal. Secondly, I believe patience is critical for tutors - I have seen firsthand the frustration that students can have independently to potential…
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Alana
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Alana

PDHPE Tutor Brisbane, QLD
Give them more confidence then they ever imagined they had before :) Tutoring can entirely change how a person views themselves and make them more confident in their abilities. Patience, communication skills, people skills, building trust and…
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Tate

PDHPE Tutor South Brisbane, QLD
Ensuring that the student actually understands what is being explained is very important, if not, the student may be able to easily solve a problem with some assistance, but if they can't work out how to solve the problem on their own, they don't truly understand it. Therefore, it is important that the student understands the concepts and doesn't…
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Lucas

PDHPE Tutor Annerley, QLD
A tutor can make increase the learning experience for students. By investing the time and effort into the student, the tutor can make the learning experience one of individuality. By incorporating the students interests and relating the content, that can other wise be complex back to existing individual interests. The tutor can build on both…
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Krrish

PDHPE Tutor Hamilton, QLD
The most important thing in my opinion is make it fun and engaging no matter what. As a recently graduated student, I remember the only times I learnt things was when teachers made it engaging and fun when learning. My strengths are communication, patience, fun vibes, and ensuring student satisfaction. Whilst I’m still young I can always share…
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Bhavina

PDHPE Tutor Newstead, QLD
Motivating and encouraging the student in order for the student to achieve its potential. This is done by setting target goals. Monitor progress and adjust, regularly assessing a students progress. Essentially provide accurate guidance to help the student get through complex topics. I have vast knowledge of a lot of subjects and can provide the…
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Sean

PDHPE Tutor Fortitude Valley, QLD
Encouraging the use of potential, and subtly promoting the values of the pursuit of academic achievement. Strong rapport building skills, Patient, Encouraging, Light hearted, Great empathising skills, Understand means of learning strategies and memory function, Knowing to reward progress. As for weaknesses, I'm not too sure since I've lived most…
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Alice

PDHPE Tutor Brisbane, QLD
Help them to acheive the goals they set for themselves and build confidence within the subject they are struggling with. I am very patient and take my time with the student. I am also thoroughly organised and make sure I have lessons prepared and communicate well to make sure the child receives attention in the particular area they are struggling…
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Amanda

PDHPE Tutor Highgate Hill, QLD
Ultimately, I believe the most important thing a tutor can do is instill self-confidence within the student, positively change a student's view and approach toward learning, and assist in improving student academic performance. In my opinion, a tutor is more likely to achieve these positive student outcomes if they are consistently: - Honest,…
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Sia

PDHPE Tutor Highgate Hill, QLD
Firstly, the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to listen to what the student believes they need to work on and aid them with that. The student needs are the highest priority and it is important they feel heard and listened to. Additionally, I believe that it’s important that we as tutors take the time to acquire extra…
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Fintan

PDHPE Tutor Highgate Hill, QLD
I think the most important thing that a tutor can do for a student is to be someone that can focus on just them (1-on-1), where a teacher cannot, and to find a specific way to teach them based on the students needs (i.e. How the student learns best?). A teacher is unable to do this as much as they have many students to focus on. But tutors can…
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Claudia

PDHPE Tutor Highgate Hill, QLD
- listen and understand what the student is struggling with - be patience in the teaching process - be open to all questions - build relationships - be encouraging - be supportive - adjust teaching styles to students I love people, I believe I am a good problem solver hence I am able to approach tutoring with many different tactics in…
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Liam

PDHPE Tutor Brisbane, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to give them knowledge in a comfortable and positive environment. I am very patient with everyone I encounter, I understand that everyone is at different stages of…
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Badar

PDHPE Tutor Brisbane, QLD
The most important things a tutor can do for a student is to inspire and encourage them to take charge in their learning and step outside their comfortable zones to learn new things and expand their horizons. This encourages students to become independent lifelong learners and creates a positive attitude towards learning. My strengths as a tutor…
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Jared

PDHPE Tutor Nathan, QLD
I think that a tutor should help foster understanding of difficult concepts so that the student is able to do the work themselves, rather than doing the work for them. Additionally, going over the work with them, and showing them how they can improve is important. Ensuring that they understand ways they can get better helps more than telling them,…
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Sher Meng

PDHPE Tutor Ascot, QLD
As a tutor, I strive to make the child feel confident and prepared for their current and future years of schooling. I primarily aim to teach students difficult concepts in a simple way while motivating, encouraging and supporting their efforts to achieve academic success. I find tutoring a very rewarding experience and I would love to help someone…
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Declan

PDHPE Tutor Nathan, QLD
The most important thing I can do for a student is adapt. Oftentimes it is impossible to cater towards individual students in a classroom setting and this can make it more difficult for certain students who learn differently. However, tutoring allows me to identify how individual students learn best and tailor the lesson accordingly. I am…
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Namrata

PDHPE Tutor Moorooka, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is being able to teach the student skills that can help them to utilise those skills not only in that particular topic but throughout their subjects. For example, showing a student to skim read to help them not only in English but in other subjects such as Modern History, Geography, Physics…
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Zak

PDHPE Tutor Bowen Hills, QLD
The main purpose of a tutor is to expand the tutee's tree of knowledge in a holistic manner. There is no point simply explaining the knowledge behind 1 leaf if it has nothing to hold on to, ie. the trunk and branches. If the leaf has nothing to hold on to then it will fall. So the tutors job is to find the best and most empathetic way from their…
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Drake

PDHPE Tutor West End, QLD
A non judgemental teacher. Patience, kindness, and openness. I have no problem taking the time to understand my student so that I can help them understand the…
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Thomas

PDHPE Tutor Petrie Terrace, QLD
A tutor must be approachable and be able to relate to their students. Connections need to be formed so optimal and enjoyable learning can occur. I have a very relaxed and patient demeanor which helps when dealing with all kids. I can also relate very well to child. Another strength I have is that being a rare male pre-service teacher in the…
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Harrison

PDHPE Tutor Kelvin Grove, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is relate to their learning. A great tutor will adapt their learning styles and pedagogy to frame the student and enable them to learn in the best way possible. For example, you may have several students across the week, yet all of them are different. A great tutor makes an effort in…

Local Reviews

So far so good thank you, Maham and Louis get on well and she is very calm and patient and has boosted his confidence. So glad we did this.
Deborah, Camp Hill

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Content Covered

Year 8 student Alex worked through index laws and practiced expanding and factorising algebraic expressions, using a mix of textbook problems and quick-fire drills.

For Year 9, Sam focused on rearranging algebraic formulas to make a pronumeral the subject, then substituted values into these to evaluate results, including some extension questions involving cross-multiplication.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student Emily tackled financial mathematics topics like simple interest calculations and also revisited linear relationships from earlier in the term for consolidation.

Recent Challenges

In Year 10 Maths, a student repeatedly relied on reminders for each step in multi-stage problems, as one tutor noted: "I was constantly reminding him of small things." This dependence slowed progress when tackling unfamiliar algebra and worded questions.

Meanwhile, a Year 7 student's messy written work in mental multiplication and inconsistent handwriting sometimes led to confusion when checking answers.

In senior assignments, another student delayed acting on teacher feedback, resulting in unfinished drafts and missed opportunities to improve essays before deadlines.

During primary maths sessions, drifting focus meant larger calculations were often abandoned halfway through, leaving gaps in understanding.

Recent Achievements

One Carina tutor saw a Year 10 student make a big leap in independence: after weeks of double-checking every step, he finally worked through all his linear equation questions solo, only asking for help when genuinely unsure.

A Year 8 girl who used to freeze on tricky worded maths problems now confidently breaks them down herself—she recently identified the right units and showed every step of her working, which is new for her.

Meanwhile, a younger primary student surprised his tutor by reading an entire passage aloud with barely any hesitation after struggling with this just two sessions ago.

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 Carina Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like St Martin's School.