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Tutors in Clontarf include a James Ruse graduate with a 99.90 ATAR and state Biology rank, a maths specialist with over a decade's experience preparing students for selective school entry, seasoned K–12 tutors and youth mentors, an HSC All-Rounder (ATAR 98.90) and subject dux, IB high achievers, and educators experienced in inclusive classrooms.

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Biren

English Tutor Crows Nest, NSW
A tutors time is the most important thing for a student. If a student requires some extra attention due to doubts it is the duty of the tutor to provide him/her with the extra time and support. As a tutor I feel it is very important to understand as to how the student is taking in the content. Is the content interesting for the student or is it…
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Phoebe

English Tutor Wollstonecraft, NSW
The most important thing tutors can do for students is to connect with them on an individual level, understanding their unique needs and situations to best help them learn and grow. By creating a safe and respectful learning environment, tutors can ensure the comfort of their students to best help them on their learning journey. I offer excellent…
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Jesse

English Tutor Vaucluse, NSW
Allow the student to discover rather than memorise - I understand that subjects such as Maths can feel overwhelming if given as rote learning. Instead, allowing the students to discover the content for themselves not only helps with retaining information, but can make learning fun! Build the student's confidence - There is no "stupid answer",…
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Zichu

English Tutor St Leonards, NSW
No matter which subject the student is learning, s/he needs to know why s/he needs to learn it. Recently, Diane Tavenner, the innovator of American education encourages students to learn whatever they want by asking them to solve problem by themselves. In the field of applied linguistics, we call it 'boost input by producing output'. I believe…
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Alexandria

English Tutor Chatswood, NSW
Transfer knowledge in an engaging, welcoming way Teaching them how to systematically approach a subject/field of study Offer motivational/psychological/wellbeing support Excellent communication skills Knowledge Compassion Enthusiasm Time management Understand students learn differently and will facilitate their unique ways of…
Ian
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Ian

English Tutor Killarney Heights, NSW
A great tutor should focus on building a student's confidence for learning by fostering understanding, critical thinking, and a safe environment for growth. By clarifying concepts and questions carefully step-by-step, tutors make learning approachable. Positive reinforcement for progress while setting and tracking achievable goals offers clear…
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Rebecca

English Tutor Forestville, NSW
I believe a tutor should always be reliable, punctual, patient, kind, and supportive - as this creates a safe learning environment for all students. I am newly graduated, meaning I still recall all the emotions and stresses of high school, and know the content and structure of various subjects extremely well. I excelled at my own school in English…
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Helga

English Tutor Narraweena, NSW
Having both been the tutee and the tutor, I believe that it is imperative that a tutor is supportive of the student and caters their teaching to the student's specific needs. Tutoring is only truly effective when the student is completely engaged with the tutor and I believe that this can only happen when the student believes that they are in an…
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George

English Tutor Wollstonecraft, NSW
To me, the most essential role a tutor can fulfill is that of an enabler and empowerer. I believe a tutor's primary goal should be to provide students with a strong foundation of knowledge and a resilient problem-solving framework, not only to tackle academic challenges but also to navigate any obstacle life may present. An empowering tutor equips…
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Anna

English Tutor Roseville, NSW
I consider effective communication to be the most important thing a tutor can have for a student, as this one quality filters into all aspects of the job as a tutor. This allows the tutor to gain an understanding of the specific goals or concerns of the student to then maximise the use of sessions, allowing for substantial growth. I believe my…
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Sophie

English Tutor Beacon Hill, NSW
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to support them without judgement. Whether that support comes in smaller forms of teaching students concepts they may struggle with or encouraging students to not give up. As a tutor I think my greatest strengths are bringing in a passion and enjoyment for the subjects I tutor and…
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Emily

English Tutor Artarmon, NSW
The most important thing I can do for a student is be flexible and patient with them and build a newfound sense of confidence. Every person learns differently, some may struggle more in certain aspects than others and need just that little bit of extra help for them to comprehend what they're learning or grasp a concept. Being the avenue for that…
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Chris

English Tutor Chatswood, NSW
The most important things as a tutor is to: - Provide the correct guidance and advice to a student in need of help, also mental support - Encourage a flexible ability to solve problems, which gives the student experience with a wide range of complex problems in which is only acquired through timely but effective learning - Be able to assess…
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Tim

English Tutor Greenwich, NSW
Tutors must be flexible in their assistance to students through recognising individual learning preferences. Hence, they must cater to one's level of academic proficiency, their learning weaknesses and holes in education to provide a tangible improvement in grades. I have recent experience undertaking high school Extension 1 and 2 Mathematics,…
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Jodie

English Tutor Chatswood, NSW
I think a tutor should empower students to think for themselves, as this is what is required for the student to succeed independently when taking exams. So the most important thing I could do as a tutor is to encourage students to work out answers rather than giving it to them immediately. I pride myself on being patient. I believe strongly that…
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Yi

English Tutor Chatswood, NSW
While helping students learn is obviously important, the psychological and social aspects of tutoring are arguably much more important. A good tutor will help give their students the support and connection they need so that they can become better, more confident and independent learners. A good tutor will make their students feel comfortable,…
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Keira

English Tutor The Rocks, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are providing personalised attention and support, being patient and understanding, using various teaching methods to cater to different learning styles and helping the student build confidence and motivation. Along with this, I believe a good tutor should be able to explain concepts clearly,…
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Matthew

English Tutor Rose Bay, NSW
Firstly, as a former student I believe the most important thing a tutor can do is inspire and guide a student to learn on their own - as easy as it is to simply give away answers, actually getting someone to really put in a bit more effort is the challenging (and more rewarding) part. After that it just comes down to being able to connect with a…
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Dash

English Tutor Potts Point, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to instill confidence and inspire a student's curiosity for the subject. This comes from clear explanations in class, well-prepared lessons and patience from a tutor so that students can learn and gain confidence in a subject at their own pace. My strengths as a tutor lie in my ability to…
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Steven

English Tutor Barangaroo, NSW
Help them to understand that they can learn. That they understand that teaching is one aspect of the education process and the other is learning. That all students have the capacity to learn especially if the teacher is prepared to apply their best effort to offering those students a way to understand the information. This can be assisted if both…
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Paul Edison

English Tutor Barangaroo, NSW
Among the most important things a tutor can do for a student is that a tutor must be able to understand a student's learning style so that the student would be able to learn the material in a way that is analogous to their mode of synthesising knowledge. A tutor must do this all the while being open and kind and most especially warm towards the…
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Kunjita

English Tutor Barangaroo, NSW
At face value, the most important thing is of course getting good results itself. That is the intent and purpose of the tutor. But in the bigger picture, the tutor must also develop the soft skills of the student, develop professionalism and perfectionism in their work, develop discipline and help them grow holistically I am patient, can come up…
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Devin

English Tutor Barangaroo, NSW
I think the most crucial part of any tutoring experience is to make sure that the student knows that the tutor is there for them and will not get frustrated if mess something up. If the tutor comes off as condescending or annoyed at a lack of progress, it can allow the student to put added pressure on him/herself or create an aversion to learning…

Local Reviews

Sam seems very on the ball and he’s great to have.
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Content Covered

Year 11 student Jaida focused on surface area and volume formulas, then practised strategies for algebraic fractions and coordinate geometry.

For Year 9, Amelie worked through surds—including simplifying, multiplying/dividing, and rationalising denominators—alongside revision of trigonometry concepts like bearings and angle calculations using diagrams.

Meanwhile, Year 8 student Lilly strengthened her addition, subtraction, multiplication and division skills by tackling homework errors and used times tables games to boost recall speed for upcoming topics.

Recent Challenges

He needs to keep using steps and formulas provided, after seeing working skipped in algebra problems—this led to confusion when reviewing errors later.

In Year 11, one student arrived without a calculator or notes for trigonometry revision; the missing materials slowed progress, as key steps couldn't be practiced independently.

A Year 6 lesson highlighted the need for clearer written working: Ensuring she writes down questions and working out in a way she can understand would help her revisit tricky area and volume problems before tests.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Clontarf recently noticed some great shifts across a few students. One Year 11 student, who previously hesitated to speak up, now regularly asks questions when tackling tricky calculus problems and even challenged the tutor on certain methods to better understand the "why" behind solutions.

A Year 9 student surprised herself by completing her maths assignment ahead of schedule for the first time, showing new independence and avoiding last-minute stress.

Meanwhile, a Year 4 student started correcting her own mistakes while practicing times tables—where she used to just wait for hints—finishing her worksheet without needing prompts.

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 Mosman Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Balgowlah Heights Public School.