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Tutors in Clovelly West include high-achieving graduates, experienced teachers, subject specialists, and passionate mentors from top Australian universities. Many have received academic awards or hold advanced degrees, and all share a genuine commitment to helping students succeed.
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Olivier
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…
Strengths:
- Tailors to student
- Builds motivation
- Critical thinking
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Science
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Daniel
Tutor Kensington, NSW
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is not just help them academically, but be there for them emotionally, helping them to understand themselves and giving them the resources to learn lifelong skills that they will carry into their work life and future. My strengths are that I am an active listener, patient, respectful,…
Strengths:
- Valedictorian
- Student leader exp
- Confidence building
Subjects:
Maths
Legal Studies
Business Studies
Ancient History
Modern History
Geography
English
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Help Your Child Succeed in Maths
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Stephen
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.…
Strengths:
- 99+ ATAR
- Maths Distinction
- 2 yrs tutoring exp
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Science
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Anushka
Tutor Kensington, NSW
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do is build the student's confidence and independence. It's not just about solving problems for them, but teaching them how to think critically so they can solve future problems on their own. A tutor should also create a safe and encouraging environment where the students feel comfortable asking…
Strengths:
- Confidence builder
- Patient & empathetic
- Critical thinking
Subjects:
Maths
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Connor
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…
Strengths:
- Dean’s List award
- Engineering mentor
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Science
Engineering Studies
Online
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Sarah
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…
Strengths:
- Confidence builder
- Growth mindset focus
- Organised approach
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
English
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Sophia
Tutor Kensington, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is foster a desire to learn more - so learning and schoolwork becomes less of a chore and more of an activity they are able to work around and excel in. Patience, strong communication skills, friendly, and…
Strengths:
- Commerce @ UNSW
- Detail-oriented
- Flexible schedule
Subjects:
Maths
English
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Kusal
Tutor Kensington, NSW
Communicate, as I believe the reason most student turn to tutoring services is due to a lack of proper communication from usual teachers leading to them misunderstanding or lacking knowledge in certain areas of a subject. I believe it is important for a tutor to communicate properly to make the student feel safe and also to allow for deeper…
Strengths:
- UNSW student
- Strong communicator
- Time mgmt skills
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Science
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Ngee Hean Bryan
Tutor Kensington, NSW
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do is allow the student to see that they are so much more than their grades, but also giving them the tools they need to succeed academically, because at the end of the day, their grades will play a big part in the options they will have for future studies. I feel my biggest strength would be my…
Strengths:
- 4 yrs tutoring exp
- Maths & Sci focus
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Maths
Biology
Science
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YUEN KANG
Tutor Kensington, NSW
I believe it is important to address the student's main academic concerns by understanding their goals and deriving a plan to achieve those goals. Following which, it will be essential to chart the student's progress and be flexible in changing the lesson programs to enable targetted improvement. I believe that I can empathize with students that…
Strengths:
- Distinction UNSW Med
- Mentor new students
- Academic tutor exp
Subjects:
Maths
English
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Samuel
Tutor Kensington, NSW
I spend time listening to students and hear exactly their train of thought so I can guide them back onto the right track and help students see the underlying beauty of mathematics then show where it can be useful. I'm a good communicator, intelligent, friendly, and have been studying maths at university for a couple of years…
Strengths:
- UNSW CompSci student
- Python & Java skills
- Clear explainer
Subjects:
Maths
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Arya
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…
Strengths:
- 93+ ATAR
- Confidence focus
- Youth mentor
Subjects:
Maths
Science
Economics
PDHPE
English
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Yixuan
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,…
Strengths:
- Clear communicator
- Conf boost focus
- Tailored lessons
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Science
Software Dev
English
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Wilson
Tutor Kensington, NSW
I think the most important thing for a tutor is the ability to allow the student to improve exponentially whilst enjoying what they are learning, because from my experience, once I have understood and learnt a concept, applying and solving problems become much easier and fun in a way. I believe not only providing answers, but instead guiding a…
Strengths:
- UNSW Eng student
- Teamwork focus
- 2 yrs leadership
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
English
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Nina
Tutor Kensington, NSW
The most important things I can do for a student is to be flexible, patient and to have a friendly, trustworthy image. This helps to build a relationship so that the student will be able to tell me their real hardships in the process of learning, so that I can find suitable studying methods to the students’ characteristics, making it easier and…
Strengths:
- 1st in Ext 1&2 Maths
- UNSW Actuarial Stdnt
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Maths
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Ritvik
Tutor Kensington, NSW
Help them in the area's they really need help in, and explain it thoroughly until they truly get it, as to just being a walking audiobook of the syllabus I'm extremely social, and will be able to connect to the kids personally, thus being able to truly understand their weaknesses as to better aid…
Strengths:
- UNSW Interior Arch
- Leadership award
- Poetry comp winner
Subjects:
Maths
Legal Studies
Economics
English
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Max
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…
Strengths:
- Dux of Year 12
- UNSW Medicine grad
- Award-winning mentor
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
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Sahana
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…
Strengths:
- UNSW med student
- Essay writing help
- Debate award winner
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
English
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James
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…
Strengths:
- 93+ ATAR
- Academic Excellence
- Essay writing help
Subjects:
Maths
Biology
Science
Economics
Business Studies
Modern History
Geography
PDHPE
English
Online
Chinese
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Jay
Tutor Kensington, NSW
Foremost, a tutors role is assisting students in Understanding/meeting class requirements, helping them succeed in this with the goal of eventually having your student excel in this paradigms.
A tutor is also valuable In explaining concepts introduced in class in a novel way that will help students understand the concepts on a deeper level.…
Strengths:
- Physics high dist
- Maths Ext1+2 tutor
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Science
Modern History
English
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Madison
Tutor Kensington, NSW
I believe tutors have the potential to really change a students attitude and opinion of school, a great tutor will not only teach a subject but teach a student to enjoy the subject through sharing with the student the things that make the subject enjoyable to them, and this has the potential to totally change a students academic life. I have been…
Strengths:
- Gold DofE Award
- Prefect & Captain
- STEAM program mentor
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Science
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Samuel
Tutor Kensington, NSW
As someone who has received tutoring before I know the difference a good tutor can make to help bridge the gap between your current self and where you want to be. I will be able to go over what questions they have got incorrectly before and specifically target the students weaknesses to make them overall stronger. Additionally I can specifically…
Strengths:
- Sydney Boys HS grad
- Clear explanations
- Patient mentor
Subjects:
Maths
English
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Jasmine
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…
Strengths:
- DUX Year 12 award
- Essay writing help
- Confidence focus
Subjects:
Maths
Biology
Science
PDHPE
English
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Inside Clovelly WestTutoring Sessions
Content Covered
In primary, tutoring often targets core arithmetic—addition, subtraction, times tables, fractions, and building number sense—while also pushing for deeper comprehension, not just rote rules. High school sessions shift to algebraic thinking, graphing, interpreting questions, and developing strong exam strategies. There’s a big emphasis on breaking down word problems, revisiting tricky homework, and test prep for NAPLAN or semester exams, always tailored to what each student finds hardest right now.
Recent Challenges
Some primary students rush through comprehension or maths tasks without fully reading instructions, leading to incomplete or off-target answers. In high school, it’s common for students to have scattered or unclear working, which makes multi-step problems harder to check and fix. Other frequent hurdles include forgetting materials, leaving homework unfinished, or spending revision time catching up on missed basics instead of moving forward—all of which can hold back progress and lead to confusion.
Recent Achievements
Tutors are noticing students becoming more proactive during lessons—regularly checking their own work, spotting errors, and making corrections without being asked. There’s a clear shift toward students verbalising their steps in maths and explaining their reasoning aloud, rather than rushing through problems. Tutors also report that learners are reviewing their test results with more care and taking the initiative to improve, showing greater confidence and ownership of their progress.
