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Clayfield's tutors include a former primary school teacher and teacher aide with experience supporting diverse learners, seasoned private maths tutors—including an Olympiad participant and multiple ATAR 97+ achievers—a university-level mathematician, an ex-school Dux, youth mentors, academic prize-winners in STEM, and coaches skilled at engaging kids from early childhood through high school.

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Gabriel

English Tutor Herston, QLD
As a tutor, what I believe to be important for a student is the ability to not only push but to better the student in their schooling career. My years of high school were spent with teachers who picked favourites and let me fade into the background. As a tutor, I would enjoy seeing the potential in someone and letting them see that for themselves.…
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Isaac

English Tutor Herston, QLD
I feel as if the most import thing a tutor can do for a student is to listen and genuinely care about their issues, wellbeing and grades. Developing and achieving goals together while having fun along the way is the best thing I can do for a student. My strength as a tutor is clear and understandable communication with a dash of fun. I feel as if…
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PRAKRITI
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PRAKRITI

English Tutor Fortitude Valley, QLD
A tutor can shape a student's life by guiding them in the correct direction. I have a friendly nature that helps me to get comfortable with students and interact with them in a more interactive way that makes them comfortable to share their problems and…
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Naomi

English Tutor Newmarket, QLD
Believing in your student has to be one of the most important things a 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…
Marian
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Marian

English Tutor Kelvin Grove, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make them stand on their own feet. A tutor should be able to make their mentee confident in learning, understanding, and applying their lessons on their own. It's also important for a tutor to establish a good rapport with the student and make them feel comfortable. I always consider the…
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Roberto

English Tutor Newmarket, QLD
Relate. The student will understand the concept once it resonates with something the student is interested in. A tutor needs to describe the concept, demonstrate the concept and invite the student to attempt the concept. This open dialogue, dispelling fear of failure and welcoming the opportunity to learn is an important attribute a tutor must…
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Ben Peishen

English Tutor Morningside, QLD
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are providing personalized guidance and support, fostering a positive learning environment, and empowering the student to become an independent learner. My strengths as a tutor include strong communication skills, adaptability to different learning styles, and the ability to break down complex…
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Chrisstie

English Tutor Banyo, QLD
Helping them complete their work is part of the job. However, the most important thing is making sure students are relaxed. If they are getting overwhelmed they shouldn't be pushed because then it'll make them feel like they can't do it. So tackling their weaknesses at a realistic pace will help them not feel pressured to understand straight away.…
Hannah
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Hannah

English Tutor Kelvin Grove, QLD
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to thoroughly understand the student's struggles and to provide their services in a way that best suits the student so they are able to reap the most benefits out of the sessions. I believe my key strengths as a tutor would be that I have a casual and welcoming manner, allowing…
Neve
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Neve

English Tutor Chermside West, QLD
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to provide clarity and build confidence. It is crucial to break down complex ideas into manageable sections and go through these thoroughly. A tutor should also create a safe and supportive environment where students feel comfortable making mistakes and asking questions. Beyond…
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Jared

English Tutor Newmarket, QLD
Be interactive by continuously observing where they are at. Show don't tell. Keep challenging them by pushing the boundaries of their knowledge, but be mindful of their confidence level. I like to provide examples and come up with stories when I explain concepts. I show students how to become comfortable with content. And how to become confident…
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Saranya

English Tutor Kelvin Grove, QLD
To understand their weakness in a particular subject, explain and teach them in such a way that they feel confident. Clear in explaining the concepts Adaptability Patience Enthusiasm Subject Mastery Effective Communication…
Maria
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Maria

English Tutor Banyo, QLD
I think the most important thing is to listen to the student and allow them to feel confident in asking for help. It's important to make sure that the student doesn't feel dumb or like they're being looked down upon when asking a question. It's also important to be honest, if you don't know the answer it's better to tell the student this and…
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Chiara

English Tutor New Farm, QLD
Give them the tools, and bring them to a level, where they can study and learn independently. This requires them to have a good attitude, good confidence, and a good method, all things which can be developed in tutoring. I'm kind, empathetic, and understanding, and quickly and easily make people feel comfortable. My communication is clear and…
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Jude

English Tutor Chermside West, QLD
There are various skills and attitudes that a tutor should have inorder for the student to enjoy and learn during lesson time. Being able to build rapport was one of the skills that a tutor should have its a way for the student to be comfortable. Moreover, being attentive to the student is a way of making the lesson flow smoothly. For instance…
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Bill

English Tutor Cannon Hill, QLD
I think the most important thing a 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 concepts in…
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Mahima

English Tutor Spring Hill, QLD
A tutor should make the student feel supported, understood, and confident. It’s not just about giving answers—it’s about helping them think independently, stay motivated, and believe in their ability to learn and improve. I’m patient, a good listener, and able to explain things in a simple, relatable way. I adapt my approach based on each…
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Samara

English Tutor Spring Hill, QLD
Help them effectively understand and practice topics that they struggle with. It is important for a tutor to provide information to students in a personalised way that students understand I think my strengths include being able to determine people's learning needs, to deliver content in an effective and easy to understand…
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Joshua Wei Jian

English Tutor Spring Hill, QLD
The most important thing a tutor must do for a student is listening. To me, there's a big difference between listening and hearing someone. Hearing is simply the ability to use your ears. However being able to listen to the student, understanding where they are coming from is a whole new skill. Math has always been one of my strongpoints back in…
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Nilufar

English Tutor Spring Hill, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is that a tutor must be well aware of what he/she is teaching and must be an expert on it. Without this it's a waste of both a student's and teacher's time and money. For this I personally need to get prepared by learning teaching materials and technics at home before I start a lesson. Whatever…
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Carolina

English Tutor Spring Hill, QLD
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are: be patient, have a clear and calm communication, have a relaxed vibe and provide safety, so that the student can be open about his/her doubts and what struggles him/her the most. I believe I have a clear communication and patience to teach, which are qualities that I would value when…
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Justin

English Tutor Spring Hill, QLD
I think it is most important to be warm and welcoming and supportive/encouraging of the student, as you enhance their understanding/performance in the specified subject area. I believe I am patient, warm, and enthusiastic about the subjects I have…
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Joseline

English Tutor Spring Hill, QLD
The most important things a teacher can do for a student is first of all build a good relationship with him/her- A good relationship between a student builds trust and respect. The student feels easy around you and he/she is able to talk to you about some problems or challenges he/she can not share with others. He/she is able to ask questions…

Local Reviews

Malithi is lovely and they are getting on very well. She has definitely made good progress with her assignments since having the sessions with Malithi. We are very happy.
Liz

Inside ClayfieldTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Fractions practised basic multiplication and division, then moved into highest common factor (HCF), lowest common factor (LCF), and introductory percentages using real-life examples.

In Year 8, Ethan focused on graphing straight lines by identifying points and gradients, along with reinforcing multiplying integers through step-by-step exercises.

For Year 10, Jasmine worked on quadratics—finding turning points, x- and y-intercepts, and sketching graphs to visually understand how equations translate to curves.

Recent Challenges

In Year 4, a student's lack of confidence in mental arithmetic led to hesitation when tackling multiplication problems—"he second guessed himself here and there," one tutor noted, so simple calculations took longer and errors crept in.

For a Year 10 learner working on rearranging algebraic equations, skipping full written steps meant mistakes went unnoticed until the very end.

Meanwhile, a Year 12 student drafting an assignment missed opportunities to use feedback effectively; notes from their draft weren't fully incorporated, resulting in repeated small errors across multiple attempts. This left them feeling frustrated as similar mistakes resurfaced in later tasks.

Recent Achievements

One Clayfield tutor noticed a Year 11 student who had previously hesitated to explain her maths thinking now clearly sets out and justifies each step in her assignment solutions, even writing down assumptions for clarity.

In a recent session with a Year 9 boy, the tutor saw him try new strategies on challenging geometry problems instead of waiting for hints—he's begun tackling parallelograms and triangles independently after months of needing guidance.

Meanwhile, an upper primary student who often guessed at arithmetic now pauses to identify mistakes before moving on, recently catching his own error while plotting points.

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 Nundah Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Clayfield College.