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Mary

Biology Tutor Canberra, ACT
I think the most important things a tutor can do for a student include inspiring them to have resilience in their studies and encouraging their sense of confidence. Having a holistic approach and treating students as individuals can be a strong approach for tutors. I think my strengths as a tutor include breaking down concepts more accessible…
Rakshith Vamsi
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Rakshith Vamsi

Biology Tutor Acton, ACT
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is equip them with the necessary skills to brave the world. Apart from teaching the concepts and syllabi, it is important that a tutor proves to be a valuable asset that the student can rely on. It is also important to establish a relationship that is different from what the student experiences…
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Levi

Biology Tutor Canberra, ACT
The best thing a tutor can do for a student is without a doubt making them love the material. From personal experience I know that I do much better in subjects that I like, and teachers and tutors have perhaps the biggest impact on how much students like the material. Being a recent high school graduate and current university student I understand…
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Danni

Biology Tutor Acton, ACT
One of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is provide an open environment and supportive space to ask for help in areas they are struggling with. Particularly as students get older, the growing stress mounting with the increasing importance of succeeding can make understanding more difficult concepts harder, and the last thing I…
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Flora

Biology Tutor Acton, ACT
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to uphold trusted communication is which students feel comfortable sharing their challenges. This open communication is essential in allowing tutors to develop personal solutions that can best support the students and their academic needs. I am a hard working, organised and…
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Chloe

Biology Tutor Acton, ACT
One of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is listen to them. This is the only way to know what they don't understand and where they need help. Positive feedback is also essential in tutoring. If the student feels like they aren't making any progress and that they will never understand the problem, then they may give up all…
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Evan

Biology Tutor Acton, ACT
The three most important things when it comes to tutoring, outside of respect (which is a given), is being patient, flexible, and consistent. We have all been students! And every single one of us has made mistakes–whether it be failing a test, getting a question wrong in an exam, saying the wrong thing to someone–we all have moments we wish…
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Tanishq

Biology Tutor Canberra, ACT
Taking the time to listen and understand a students need, rather than just “teach themâ€. Students are all unique and learn different things at different paces and taking the time to understand their needs help create better outcomes Being able to simplify and make digestible complex and multifaceted topics into pieces which can be absorbed…
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Maice

Biology Tutor Canberra, ACT
I think the most significant aspect of tutoring is creating a safe space for students to be able to not only learn and understand difficult concepts, but develop critical thinking skills and traits that allow them to progress further than just the subject they are being tutored for. I am very understanding and patient. As a child who came to…
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Harry

Biology Tutor Canberra, ACT
I think that instilling confidence in a student is the most important aspect of tutoring. it is rare that a student actually has no idea what they are doing insteead they usually lack the confidence to answer the question. Im very knowedgable in the subject areas I tutor in and have years of experience so I have encountered basically every…
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Cate

Biology Tutor Canberra, ACT
The most important things that a student should get out of tutoring include: - A sufficient understanding of the concepts learnt in that lesson - Confidence in what they have learnt - Security in their tutors ability to instruct them Hence, its important for a tutor to provide a safe and encouraging environment that fosters a good learning…
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Jeongann

Biology Tutor Canberra, ACT
I believe it’s to help them build a habit of studying and to make them grow their interest in learning. By encouraging the students and providing them with an appropriate levels of challenges , the student can become more engaged with the subject. The teacher should provide the students with an appropriate level of challenges that the students…
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Maddie

Biology Tutor Canberra, ACT
I think the fundamental aspect of tutoring is the dedication of time to the student and their understanding. Ensuring that they are comfortable and confident with their learning and being a guide along the way is at the heart of being a good tutor. For me, tutoring is about finding the keys to a few important concepts - about finding how they…
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Srestha

Biology Tutor Acton, ACT
Making a difference to them not just by helping them improve grades but also giving them confidence that they are capable and individuals with the ability to do great in the future. My ability to personalise classes/content to help adapt to unique student's perspectives. Further, my patience and the genuine willingness to help students improve in…
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Samuel

Biology Tutor Acton, ACT
Nurturing a positive relationship between the tutor and student, for effective teaching. Then helping the student understand the content and even appreciate the academics/learning process. This way there is good communication and the student succeeds by their own volition! I think I am particularly effective at communication and problem-solving,…
Sparsh
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Sparsh

Biology Tutor Acton, ACT
A tutor can make a student love the subject he/she hates. The most important thing for a tutor is to understand the student, his/her interests, aptitude, and what he/she is inclined towards. If you have a basic idea of the student mindset you can develop techniques to make them understand the subject in a way they don't find it hard. Gamification…
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Marcus

Biology Tutor Campbell, ACT
I believe the way a concept is framed is one of the most important things a tutor can do for a student. My Year 11 and 12 Maths Teacher, Mr Rocks, would always explain to our class how different people's brains work in different ways (e.g. geometrically, analytically) so while one concept might make a lot of sense to the tutor/teacher, the way…
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Iris

Biology Tutor Lawson, ACT
Ensure that the student feels safe, supported and comfortable to become the best version of themselves from guidance. Ability to quickly build rapport, and being patient with the student. I am always cheerful and try to challenge students in the best way…
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Sakib

Biology Tutor Lawson, ACT
1. Create a safe and supportive learning environment. 2. Listen closely to the student’s needs and tailor the tutoring sessions accordingly. 3. Encourage the student to ask questions and foster critical thinking. 4. Identify areas where the student needs help and provide guidance. 5. Provide resources and materials to help the student…
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Anandani

Biology Tutor Lawson, ACT
* making them enjoy the process of studying. * making studies easier and fun for them. * helping them find their passion * keep them on schedule without feeling pressured about studies. * I really like learning so I'm always up to learn more and more, especially when it comes to making studying fun for my students. * I've always enjoyed…
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Linh

Biology Tutor Harrison, ACT
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is create a comfortable environment that the student can feel safe sharing what they are struggling with and also feel encouraged and motivated for putting in effort as a learner. I am a patient person and I think I can create a comfortable learning atmosphere. I am a good listener so I…
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Nathan

Biology Tutor Harrison, ACT
scaffold work and break down concepts into simpler parts. I am adaptable. I can suit my style to the student, if they need super strict or if they need more relaxed and calm, I can do either…
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Shayan

Biology Tutor Bruce, ACT
Patience and an emphatic approach to teaching are essential for a tutor. Students may lack confidence, be overwhelmed with material, and be stressed. Therefore, it's important to be considerate and patient. This approach can also help understand students' misconceptions and errors by being patient, and listening to students can reveal what areas…

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Content Covered

Year 7 student Owen focused on algebraic techniques and revising for a test on networks and graph theory, working through assigned school problems and discussing weighted graphs.

In Year 9, Isla spent her lesson reviewing probability concepts like conditional probability using classic real-world scenarios, then practiced with venn diagrams and tree diagrams to prepare for an upcoming assessment.

For primary, Year 5 student Rhys drilled surface area and volume formulas for 3D shapes using flashcards, then addressed mistakes from his recent test by practicing fraction operations.

Recent Challenges

In Year 11 Chemistry, one student repeatedly needed reminders to recall the basics of reactions (e.g., hydrogen and oxygen forming H₂O), revealing weak retention due to not keeping a science notes book.

Another in Year 9 Mathematics depended heavily on solution formulas and struggled when asked to solve x + x = 6 without reference materials—needs to write working out down, as noted.

In Year 8 Probability, forgetting or confusing algebraic rules made rearranging P(A) + P(not A) = 1 difficult, causing uncertainty mid-question.

These habits led to lost confidence and time spent searching for forgotten facts instead of building deeper understanding.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Dickson noticed a Year 10 student who previously hesitated to tackle algebraic expressions now working through expanding brackets and factoring with much less prompting, even recalling the process after just one reminder.

In senior chemistry, another high schooler answered questions on chemical bonding independently—last term, he needed step-by-step help for similar problems.

Meanwhile, a younger student who used to guess quietly during reading tasks now speaks up confidently to offer answers and has started reading new passages out loud without waiting for encouragement.

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