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Tutors in Duffy include a Science Olympiad top 30 national finalist and ATAR 99.95 achiever, college-taught specialist maths tutors, seasoned K–12 mentors with formal teaching placements, an academic prize-winning mathematics teacher, peer leaders, and accomplished university students invited back as tutors for their excellence in advanced STEM subjects and student support.

Roshan
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Roshan

Science Tutor Chifley, ACT
Be supportive and encouraging. I listen. I encourage. I am patient. I try to understand the problems faced by the students and ensure that all their doubts are clarified completely before moving forward with the…
Karthika
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Karthika

Science Tutor Chifley, ACT
The most important thing a tutor can do to the students are clearing their doubts whenever they ask. One tutor must answer all the doubts of the students as soon as possible. Also a tutor must be always approach a student with smiling face. My strength is my pleasant face and friendly attitude. If a student saw a tutor with pleasant face they will…
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Norbu
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Norbu

Science Tutor Pearce, ACT
Know your students first and prepare yourself as per the kind of student you have in the class I manage any sort of student that I teach and I love to engage them…
Christopher
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Christopher

Science Tutor Pearce, ACT
The ability to engage a student with the content you are teaching them. To keep them interested in the content outside of tutoring. I have the ability to communicate effectively with anyone and the ability to teach things I know at a high…
Thyagi
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Thyagi

Science Tutor Whitlam, ACT
I think the most important thing a tutor can do is to improve a student's confidence with the subject they are tutoring. Once a student has the confidence that they can in fact figure it out they will be far more willing to put in the hard work to improve in the subject. A tutor must encourage their students to ask as many questions as they'd like…
Arjun
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Arjun

Science Tutor Cook, ACT
Empathise: A tutor should provide encouragement, build confidence, and create a safe space where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. I try to think of many ways to explain a concept to a student. You never know which approach might work for a student. So, adaptability would be one strength. I think another one is…
Kim Phung
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Kim Phung

Science Tutor Greenway, ACT
I believe that creating a supportive learning environment is the most important factor. It's not just about helping them get the right answers, but also feeling capable and motivated in studing. A good tutor should provide consistent and patient guidance so that learning becomes less stressful. I'm patient and have the ability to explain concepts…
Ravi
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Ravi

Science Tutor Griffith, ACT
Understanding their students' individual behaviour and their abilities to learn things. A great teacher must take full responsibility of teaching their students by applying different methods of teaching if required. My strengths are problem solving mindset, patience, great listener and positive…
Ranya
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Ranya

Science Tutor Aranda, ACT
A tutor's job is to make learning fun for a student. There are many instances where a student may be discouraged from learning a specific subject due to its difficulty level. As a tutor, your job is to teach a student perseverance and resilience to keep trying that subject concept etc. Being resilient and persevering through life's obstacles will…
SHARIDYA
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SHARIDYA

Science Tutor Acton, ACT
Tutor can be personal and professional assistant for the student and help them learn the difficult subjects in school. Also help them pass through difficult times. Some students may find it hard to grasp certain subjects in school and as such they might feel left out and depressed. Tutors are to help them and avoid such distressing situation.…
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Beatrix

Science Tutor Acton, ACT
The most important thing a tutor can do is provide their student with the support and tools they need in order to become their best self and to maximise their potential. For every student this may mean something different. I believe there is a unique formula for every students success. The best thing a tutor can do is to uncover this formula and…
Aditya Singh
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Aditya Singh

Science Tutor Acton, ACT
One of the most important things for me would be the tutor's ability to listen and understand a student's query patiently, as it influences how the same content can be tailored differently for a better understanding of the individual. Also, the ability to adequately motivate a topic helps students develop a higher interest and enjoy what they…
Harley
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Harley

Science Tutor Chifley, ACT
Showing them that nothing is difficult or unattainable but rather it is just unfamiliar. I love the subjects that I teach and I am very patient and…
Sam
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Sam

Science Tutor Pearce, ACT
Helping them understand the subject (as opposed to simply giving the answer and leaving no way for them to work their own way to it) (very) recent experience with doing these subjects at school, and apparently I'm good with kids, but it has been a while since I have had to…
Tayah
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Tayah

Science Tutor Hughes, ACT
To be understanding and kind, especially when a student is struggling, as well as being able to adapt to their learning style and explain concepts in a way that will make the most sense to the student. Being patient with students and allowing them as much time as they need to grasp difficult…
Hareshan
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Hareshan

Science Tutor Torrens, ACT
Being able to listen to what exactly the student is looking to improve and get with in the tutoring and being able to adapt your teaching style to the various student to ensure they learn and understand whatever they need with to the maximum. The number one strength to have as a tutor is patience and the ability to listen to what the student needs…
Rayanne
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Rayanne

Science Tutor Red Hill, ACT
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to create a comfortable environment where they feel safe asking any question, no matter how small, and to make learning an enjoyable experience. It’s also essential to build their confidence by helping them understand their strengths and develop the skills they need to succeed.…
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Hugo

Science Tutor Cook, ACT
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is obviously helping them in their studies, both in terms of improving their grades, but also their critical thinking skills for future learning. I think the key with this in a tutoring context, rather than classroom teaching, is catering to a student’s needs, and making sure that…
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Tanishq

Science Tutor Acton, 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…
Sparsh
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Sparsh

Science 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…

Local Reviews

We are really happy with Roy's tutoring of our daughter. He has gained her trust and rapport and is steadily increasing her confidence with Maths.
Emma Jones

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Content Covered

Year 8 student Lily focused on proofs of congruent and similar triangles using SSS and RHS tests, and practiced calculating scaling factors for similar triangles.

In Year 10, James worked on balancing chemical equations, including writing net-ionic forms and naming polyatomic ions, as well as making experimental observations.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Sarah reviewed binomial distributions by calculating expected value and variance from exercises and explored Bernoulli distributions in preparation for assessments.

Recent Challenges

In Year 11 Maths, a pattern emerged: "Careless mistakes in complex math," such as missing terms and incomplete exam responses, were often linked to time management struggles.

One session noted blank answers on the test—he ran out of time before attempting all questions.

In Year 8 algebra, skipping steps in multi-part problems led to confusion about what each symbol represented; as one tutor observed, "He tended to jump ahead or skip basic steps."

Meanwhile, a Year 4 student repeatedly forgot to bring required materials for long division practice, which slowed progress week-to-week and left homework incomplete.

Recent Achievements

One Duffy tutor recently noticed a big shift with a Year 11 student who, after weeks of hesitating to ask for help, now openly asks clarifying questions mid-lesson and tackles practice problems much more independently.

In another session, a Year 9 student who used to make repeated errors in balancing chemical equations not only recognised all polyatomic ions correctly but completed equation-balancing tasks far faster than before.

Meanwhile, a Year 5 student—who had struggled with area and perimeter concepts—solved several worded problems without prompting and explained each step out loud as he worked through them.

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 Woden Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Duffy Primary School.