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Clovelly's tutors include veteran primary teachers with postgraduate honours, a Maths Olympiad distinction winner and subject dux, an experienced international educator with national awards, ATAR 96+ and HSC Extension Maths graduates, university mentors in science and engineering, skilled sports coaches, and creative specialists in writing, music and the arts.

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Maeve

English Tutor Clovelly, NSW
Understand their level of understanding so you can start at a position that suits their level of learning. Be patient. Continuous assessment to see if they are learning. Patience, understanding, a reflective…
Alessi
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Alessi

English Tutor Clovelly, NSW
The most important thing an english tutor can do is help their student feel confident and capable. It’s all about creating a comfortable space where they can ask questions, tailoring the approach to fit their needs, and giving them the tools to solve problems on their own. It’s not just about learning the material—it’s about helping them…
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Shoshana
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Shoshana

English Tutor Clovelly, NSW
Being approachable and attentive is essential. This includes being reliable and punctual, as students need a consistent routine to stay motivated, which is also key to maintaining professionalism. Additionally, being patient and approachable helps create a comfortable environment where students feel confident asking questions and making the most…
Theo
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Theo

English Tutor Clovelly, NSW
The most important thing is that the student feels comfortable with the tutor and that they enjoy their teaching sessions. As soon as the student is comfortable, they will be much more engaged in the task at hand. Students learn best when they enjoy the activities in class and when there is a mutual respect between the tutor and the tutee. I am…
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Aoibhe

English Tutor Clovelly, NSW
The most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is listen to them. Listen to their learning needs and acknowledge what they are challenged by. In addition, as a tutor, it is crucial to provide opportunities for the student to experience success on their attempts in order to build confidence and encourage them to keep trying. It is…
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Hareen

English Tutor Clovelly, NSW
The most important things an english tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, foster a genuine interest in learning, and equip them with the tools to become independent thinkers. By creating a supportive environment, a tutor helps the student feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes, which are essential for growth.…
Conor
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Conor

English Tutor Clovelly, NSW
In my opinion, the most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is instill a love of learning within them. If a student enjoys learning and wants to learn, they will thrive. A big strength for me is being able to simplify complex ideas into simple, digestible information. I am patient, friendly and encouraging. I always get my…
Sinead
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Sinead

English Tutor Clovelly, NSW
In my view, the most important thing a teacher can do for a student is to inspire a lifelong love for learning. Beyond imparting knowledge and skills, a teacher's role extends to nurturing curiosity, critical thinking, and a genuine enthusiasm for acquiring new information. When a teacher instills a passion for learning, they empower students to…
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Nikolia

English Tutor Clovelly, NSW
Be a positive roll model. Some students dislike specific subjects and they put themselves down and don't want to do them, i believe that if an english tutor can be positive and make the work enjoyable then the students will change their perspectives. Helping students become self reliant and independent when completing their work is the most…
Shane
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Shane

English Tutor Clovelly, NSW
Grow socially Grow academically Create a safe space for them to grow Friendly…
Niamh
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Niamh

English Tutor Clovelly, NSW
I think offering children personalised support that builds their confidence and fosters a love for learning is very important. As an english tutor, you want students to excel both academically and personally and offering tools and providing consistent positive reinforcement will aide this. I build strong relationships with my students which helps…
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Laura

English Tutor Clovelly, NSW
I consider the most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is to help them develop confidence. Students can often be reluctant to try when they are lacking in confidence. Tutors should foster a positive, can-do attitude from the beginning which encourages and enables students. It is also important that a tutor focuses on the…
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Jemma

English Tutor Clovelly, NSW
- Being organised and reliable. - Empathy; being able to process what students do not understand and why. - Set goals and find a realistic way to achieve them. - Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. - Understand the students' syllabus. I am an enthusiastic tutor with a passion for teaching. I am able to simplify and breakdown…
Josephine
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Josephine

English Tutor Clovelly, NSW
The most important things an english tutor can do for a student is to make them feel comfortable and to help them feel like learning is not a chore but a good experience. Being positive, patient and encouraging is also a very important trait for a tutor. I have a lot of experience in nannying/babysitting so, therefore, have the ability to…
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Frances

English Tutor Clovelly, NSW
The most important aspect I believe an english tutor can do for a student, is to have adaptable lessons individualised for each student. As children have different learning styles and requirements, I believe a flexible learning plan allows for a positive and motivated learning environment. As a tutor, I believe my strength is forming bonds with…
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Tamar

English Tutor Clovelly, NSW
I believe that students learn best when they feel safe and cared for and am passionate about providing a learning space that promotes this. My excitement for learning is contagious and I love passing this on to my students. I believe it is an english tutor's job to make learning accessible for everyone, no matter what their learning needs or…
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Orla

English Tutor Clovelly, NSW
The most important thing an english tutor can do for their student is believe in them and their abilities. For many students it is often their lack of belief in themselves that holds them back from fully trying to understand the topic. Building this and building their confidence is key. I am very understanding and will work hard to find a way to…
Laoise
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Laoise

English Tutor Clovelly, NSW
It is important for tutors to listen to their students. Positivity relationships must be developed between students and tutors, using patience and trust. It is important to be open to all learning styles and to plan accordingly. If a tutor can adapt their teaching to their individual student, engaging learning will take place. I am patient. It is…
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Emma

English Tutor Clovelly, NSW
Show kindness, empathy and belief in their abilities. I invest in my students and take the time to understand their learning styles and…
Martina
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Martina

English Tutor Coogee, NSW
Guide them, just give them the tools to think and get to the right answers by themselves. It might take some time but everyone is capable of accomplishing what they want Although I love maths and logics I am a really sociable person so It is easy and nice to help someone understand something. I have also worked with children as a tutor before and…
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Ellen

English Tutor Bronte, NSW
As I touched on previously, the understanding that each student learns differently is important for ensuring that my tutoring sessions are valid. I believe that the best thing a tutor can do for their students is adapt to the student's unique learning style and ensure that they are not only understanding the concepts, but also enjoying their time…
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Dharani

English Tutor Coogee, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do for a student is providing individualised support to each student and foster confidence which will make a significant different in how they approach challenges and improve their overall academic performance. I think my main strengths as a tutor are my adaptability, strong communication and empathy. I tailor…
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Heidi

English Tutor Coogee, NSW
One of the most important things a tutor can do, other than assisting them to excel in all areas of learning is to instil them with the confidence to learn. This is crucial as it allows students to believe that school work/learning is to be something that is fun rather than a “chore†or boring. Once this occurs, the student begins to engage…

Local Reviews

Thanks for all your help with Griffin over the years. Its really made a difference to his grades.
Jen, South Coogee

Inside ClovellyTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 6 student Oliver focused on converting between decimals and fractions as well as simplifying mixed and improper fractions.

For Year 9, Ava worked through compound interest calculations and compared simple versus compound investments using value tables.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student Jack tackled factorisation methods in algebra along with more complex problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions by applying factorisation strategies.

Recent Challenges

A Year 9 student tackling trigonometry found multi-step sine and cosine rule questions challenging when working alone; the tutor noted, "he needed guidance to find relevant angles," revealing a struggle to persist through complex problems without support.

In Year 11 Maths, worded income tax and commission problems proved overwhelming—questions with dense text led to missed steps and confusion.

Meanwhile, a Year 6 student's written work remained difficult to follow due to unorganized note-taking in probability tasks: "notes were scattered across the page."

Not putting pen to paper during homework left gaps that made it tough for tutors to pinpoint sources of confusion.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Clovelly noticed a Year 9 student who used to avoid asking for help now openly requests clarification when stuck, especially with factorisation questions—an important shift from silent guessing.

In Year 11, one student recently corrected their own homework errors after carefully reviewing feedback, showing genuine independence that wasn't there before.

Meanwhile, a Year 5 learner who had struggled with long division earlier in the year has begun explaining solution steps out loud while working through problems and now completes them confidently without guidance. Last session, they finished an entire worksheet alone.

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 Randwick Branch Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like St Anthony's Catholic Primary School.