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Olivier

Science Tutor Kensington, NSW
Motivating them is probably the most important, as students can be brilliant but fall behind quickly if they do not have the drive to improve. I think that a tutor also needs to have multiple different ways of approaching a question as a student might not be able to grasp a particular one. Furthermore, I believe that generically working through…
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Stephen

Science Tutor Kensington, NSW
What do you consider to be the most important things a tutor can do for a student? Making sure that all of my student's questions are answered before the end of the lesson is one of the most important things in tutoring in my opinion. Asking question is the best way of learning and therefore answering question is the best way of teaching.…
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Samuel

Science Tutor Kensington, NSW
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, tailor lessons to their unique needs, and create a supportive, encouraging environment. A tutor should inspire curiosity, help students feel comfortable with mistakes as part of learning, and celebrate their progress, no matter how small. It's also…
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Sarah

Science Tutor Kensington, NSW
I would consider skills such as organisation, critical thinking and problem solving strategies to be the most valuable takeaways for the student, especially since the skills will always be useful long-term. I also think a tutor should be able to build up their student's growth mindset, giving the students the mentality and confidence to grow even…
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Max

Science Tutor Randwick, NSW
I believe that the tutor shouldn't be the one always in control and leading the session. Especially in early sessions, I believe the tutor should encourage the student to ask many questions of them, to grasp what they know and how they interpret different topics. Tutoring almost becomes useless if the tutor is the one constantly talking because…
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Sahana

Science Tutor Reservoir, VIC
Identifying the best technique to teach the student is the best thing a tutor can do. Students learn much faster when they are taught according to their methods of learning. Identifying the right technique to teach will lead to the student identifying the perfect technique to study in the presence or absence of a tutor. I have had enough…
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Marshall

Science Tutor Kingsford, NSW
Communication. Adaptability. Patience. Understanding. My ability to break down difficult and complex concepts into a step-wise and relatable format is unmatched. I honestly believe every student has the capacity to reach the level of intelligence they desire. It's just a matter of connection and personalised learning that separates them from that…
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Yixuan

Science Tutor Kensington, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, foster a positive learning environment, and tailor the teaching approach to suit the student's individual needs. A tutor should provide clear explanations, offer encouragement, and help the student develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ultimately,…
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Arya

Science Tutor Kensington, SA
A tutors most important role is to support and empower students in their learning journey. Beyond just explaining concepts, a tutor should help build students confidence, foster independent thinking, and create a positive and encouraging learning environment. It's crucial to adapt to each students unique needs, provide clear guidance, and make…
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Bianca

Science Tutor Kingsford, NSW
To teach them the concepts and equip them with the necessary skills to understand new ideas, which will be helpful for all students in their education journey. To motivate them and push through challenges, not giving up easily when they are faced with problems. To give them the right guidance, such that the hard work of the student can allow…
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Nicolas

Science Tutor Kingsford, NSW
I believe the two most important things a tutor can do for a student are to make sure they feel comfortable enough to open up about their difficulties and tailor the lessons to their needs in a way traditional school classes can't. As any tutor should, I try to make my lessons as informative and engaging as possible. However, I believe my…
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Aayush

Science Tutor Kingsford, NSW
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make him confident in the subject he is struggling with. To understand and sympathize with his problem, and to effectively guide him to success, is one of the most valuable roles of a tutor. A teacher’s role is not solely to raise a student’s grades, but rather to help the…
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Max

Science Tutor Kensington, NSW
I think it is important to offer a new perspective and respect for the subject they are learning. They might have had a distaste for the subject simply because they find it difficult or lack confidence, but hopefully, through my tutoring, they can come to enjoy learning and expanding their knowledge. I give clear and concise explanations and have…
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Lakshmi Narasimhan

Science Tutor Kensington, NSW
Patience, kindness and being able to converse with children in a friendly tone. I am patient and super friendly. I can easily connect with children and teach them difficult concepts…
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Srivarsha

Science Tutor Kensington, NSW
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, make learning approachable, and tailor explanations to their unique needs. A good tutor doesn’t just teach the material—they create a supportive environment where the student feels encouraged to ask questions and grow. My strengths as a tutor are…
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Shrikar

Science Tutor Kensington, NSW
My greatest asset as a tutor would be my ability to really zone in on any problems a student may have in particular. This comes from being able to put yourself in their position before answering their questions and trying to be as tailored to every students learning ability. Also to be highly motivated to impact the greater good which will be…
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Raz

Science Tutor Kensington, NSW
To simply be there for the student. Go through all the struggles of what that student has together. I am an energy resources engineering PhD student at UNSW with an ambition to dive into the world of academia and teaching. I have 2 years of primary & high school tutoring experience (both classroom & private settings - as for private tutoring,…
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Anne Dorothy

Science Tutor Sydney, NSW
I think the most important thing I can do for my students is to help them achieve their goals or improve their grades by understanding what they understand from the content. Most of the time when Im tutoring, I allow my students to engage with the subject and try to explain what they're doing and giving them more confidence to try, make errors and…
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Tien

Science Tutor Kensington, NSW
I have experiences with tutoring peers and younger students, both face-to-face and online, and is described as very approachable and helpful. Aside from offering help with Maths, English, Chemistry and Economics, I can also provide mentorship for students who are interested in the Doctor of Medicine program (namely UMAT and interview tips).…
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Connor

Science Tutor Kensington, NSW
The most important thing for a tutor to do is understand exactly what that particular student does and does not understand. Many times I remember going to professors consultation hours in there office and asking them a question to which they gave me a long explanation which didn't even address my question leaving me more confused than before. A…
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Jasmine

Science Tutor Kensington, NSW
It is so important for tutors to adapt their method of teaching to the way the student learns. Every student not only has different needs and difficulties, but learns concepts differently. It is extremely important to regularly re-evaluate the student's objectives. Modifying your approach as a tutor to make the student feel comfortable and…
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James

Science Tutor Kensington, NSW
Able to preview content for school as well as revising content for examinations. I feel the most important things a tutor can provide is aid and knowledge in relatively new topics. Able to manipulate my teaching style to cater for each student. I understand the needs of each student and allow myself to teach to their strengths to improve their…
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Clarence

Science Tutor Kingsford, NSW
The most important thing would be to instill interest. To be called a succesfull tutor, one need to instill interest to their students to study during their own time, because we only meet them once or twice a week and most of the time they have to learn by themselves. My strenghs would be my perseverance and open mindedness in teaching. Each…

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.