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Tutors in Duffys Forest include a UNSW engineering scholar and Extension 1 Maths top scorer, experienced HSC maths tutors with ATARs above 97, primary English specialists and youth mentors, a seasoned US university tutor leader, accomplished school captains, peer support leaders, netball coaches, and creative arts instructors—all bringing proven dedication to student growth.

Gloria
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Gloria

English Tutor Belrose, NSW
I believe it is extremely important for an english tutor to have similar hobbies or experiences to the student so that the student feels comfortable and safe by taking out the power balance many often feel between their tutor or teacher. This also helps as content taught in our sessions will flow better, and create more engagement from the…
Rahul
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Rahul

English Tutor Wahroonga, NSW
I believe it is the ability to reach out to a student and ensure there weakness in particular subjects are overcome and maximising there overall marks. Whilst also teaching the them techniques they can utilise when they hit a issue. Furthermore, preparing them for exam situations where they will be under pressure by teaching them techniques they…
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Habel Abraham
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Habel Abraham

English Tutor Mount Colah, NSW
I believe the most important asset an english tutor can have is the ability to listen. Student's often come to tutors with different intentions in mind, some to extend their current knowledge and accelerate themselves, while others intend to re-establish their foundations. It is crucial that the tutor listens to and understands the students needs…
Stella
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Stella

English Tutor Mount Colah, NSW
Confidence in their abilities and knowing that they have someone they can go to for help and having someone that believes in them I think I am good at explaining things in multiple ways that makes it easy for others to understand and my passion for learning makes me want to continually become the best tutor I can be for…
James
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James

English Tutor Pymble, NSW
Be relatable, and casual and be able to communicate with students on a personal level. Be able to represent concepts visually. I am patient, understanding and willing to give multiple attempts until the students fully understand…
Emily
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Emily

English Tutor Asquith, NSW
A tutor is there both to teach content and to improve a student's study habits. Seeking advice from teachers, peers, and my past tutor, I have developed helpful study skills and I recognise inefficient habits. I have gained an appreciation for tuning study practices to the individual for optimal results. Learning to work with my ADHD has…
Rhys
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Rhys

English Tutor Mount Colah, NSW
Being able to adapt to their level of knowledge in an entirely nonjudgmental manner that allows the student to feel they are always doing their best. I am able to simply complex topics into more easy to understand packages that allow others to understand the topics not only faster, but also better. I am also an excellent communicator, able to…
Amrit
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Amrit

English Tutor Warrawee, NSW
Make complex terms simple and easy to understand Concept understanding Focus on practical…
Madeline
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Madeline

English Tutor Warrawee, NSW
The most important thing to do as an english tutor for the student is provide an encouraging environment with the right tools to enable the student to progress in the subject. It is important to build a trusting relationship with the student by being reliable, kind, and positive. My strengths as a tutor are my determination, my flexibility, and my…
Ethan
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Ethan

English Tutor Mona Vale, NSW
Personally, I believe that in order to be a good tutor it is necessary to provide a level of support that feels as if it extends beyond the obligation that the position you hold is your job. I believe it is crucial to possess a genuine understanding for the strengths and flaws of your students in order to properly and efficiently deliver supoort…
Rebecca
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Rebecca

English Tutor Berowra Heights, NSW
The most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is to be able to listen and understand from the students perspective, so that they are able to teach them in the manner that is best for the student. At the end of the day, if the student is able to gain the satisfaction of conquering even the smallest of concepts with the help of…
Christopher
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Christopher

English Tutor Warriewood, NSW
A tutor can provide deeper and specific pedagogical learning support for students to hope them reach their learning goals. A student might not get enough one-on-one time with a classroom teacher in a regular classroom setting. Tutors can complement the traditional school setting by providing assistance, clarification, deeper scaffolding and…
Alexandra
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Alexandra

English Tutor Wahroonga, NSW
I believe the most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is to empower them to become independent learners through gaining confidence in their abilities to learn. By equipping students with the tools and strategies to think critically and solve problems on their own, a tutor can instil confidence and resilience that extends beyond…
Leon
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Leon

English Tutor Waitara, NSW
Encourage the student to be curious about what they are learning and help them realise that with perseverance and hard work, anyone can master mathematics. I regard myself as a patient person who is willing to help people thoroughly understand what they are learning, which I believe is very important in mathematics as every new concept builds on…
Rebecca
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Rebecca

English Tutor Forestville, NSW
I believe an english tutor should always be reliable, punctual, patient, kind, and supportive - as this creates a safe learning environment for all students. I am newly graduated, meaning I still recall all the emotions and stresses of high school, and know the content and structure of various subjects extremely well. I excelled at my own school…
Ian
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Ian

English Tutor Forestville, NSW
A great tutor should focus on building a student's confidence for learning by fostering understanding, critical thinking, and a safe environment for growth. By clarifying concepts and questions carefully step-by-step, tutors make learning approachable. Positive reinforcement for progress while setting and tracking achievable goals offers clear…
Armaan
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Armaan

English Tutor Wahroonga, NSW
Help them achieve their academic whatever they may be whilst ensure they enjoy and gain a full grasp of the content they learn. Throughout high school I placed a significant emphasis on my time management and communication skills , which I feel are key in standing out as a…
Malavika
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Malavika

English Tutor Hornsby, NSW
I think the most important thing an english tutor can do is ensure the student knows we are on their side and only want them to improve. To create a comfortable places where all questions, marks, practise papers and ideas can be discussed without judgement. To be a person where they can just focus on improvement and nothing else I think my…
Chris
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Chris

English Tutor Gordon, NSW
The most important things as an english tutor is to: - Provide the correct guidance and advice to a student in need of help, also mental support - Encourage a flexible ability to solve problems, which gives the student experience with a wide range of complex problems in which is only acquired through timely but effective learning - Be able to…
Oliver
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Oliver

English Tutor Killara, NSW
Make sure I am understanding of their strengths and weaknesses and how to further develop them Patience, communication and an understanding for the…
Pansy
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Pansy

English Tutor St Ives Chase, NSW
The most important thing would be the ability for the tutor to fully respect the student and listen to them I explain things well, I am always friendly to my students and I am always organised for each…
Hari
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Hari

English Tutor St Ives Chase, NSW
I think an english tutor needs the ability to see things from another person's perspective as many tend to forget that the student may not have all the background knowledge that may seem like common sense to most, leading to a lot of confusion and frustration on both ends. I think a tutor also needs to be ready to get creative as students,…
Fiona
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Fiona

English Tutor St Ives, NSW
Creating an environment in which the student is able to confidently attempt their own strategy to solve problems even if it is incorrect. Also teaching the student to build resilience - to bounce back from frustration and failure. I am a patient and disciplined person who willingly works hard and connects with the person I am tutoring. I am also…

Local Reviews

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Inside Duffys ForestTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 5 student Viktoria worked on simplifying fractions, including both proper and improper types, as well as geometry skills with perimeter and area using shared whiteboard activities.

Year 9 Lachlan revised factorising quadratic equations and grouped like terms while also using Desmos to visualise algebraic graphs for better understanding.

For Year 11, Brandon practiced combinatorics and permutations in probability, followed by a review of recent test questions to clarify misunderstandings.

Recent Challenges

In Year 12 calculus, messy homework setting out and not looking back at notes led to repeated confusion with chain and product rules. "He needs to look back at his notes when doing homework," a tutor observed—time was lost searching for methods rather than practicing application.

In Year 10 probability, unclear working made it difficult to spot where conditional reasoning went astray.

For a Year 5 student tackling perimeter and fractions, skipping steps or relying on copying formats resulted in missed details; rushed columns meant simple errors crept into otherwise solid logic. Confidence dropped after setbacks, slowing progress even more.

Recent Achievements

One Duffys Forest tutor noticed a Year 11 student who previously struggled with fractions now accurately solved them in test questions—an area that had been a stumbling block before.

In a recent high school session, Brandon challenged himself by tackling advanced GCSE-level surds problems without hesitation and began using a highlighter independently to break down worded maths questions, something he hadn't tried until recently.

Meanwhile, Viktoria in primary school has started finishing her daily multiplication sheets much faster than before and now consistently attempts every question herself before seeking help.

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 Terrey Hills Community Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Sydney Japanese International School.