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Figtree's tutors include a primary school teaching leader with over a decade of classroom and mentoring experience, an assistant professor of physics and university lecturer, high-achieving recent graduates with ATARs up to 92 and competition distinctions, peer maths mentors, seasoned youth leaders, and academic award-winners spanning mathematics, science, languages, engineering, and the arts.

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Emily

English Tutor West Wollongong, NSW
A tutor must help increase a students understanding of the material, and be flexible to different learning styles. A tutor should be encouraging and compassionate while educating the student. Mutual respect is also important. I spend hours preparing for each lessons, reviewing relevant content and planning the structure of the lesson. Within the…
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Amelia

English Tutor West Wollongong, NSW
Understanding that different students learn in different styles, and catering to all of those different needs, as well as not making a student feel silly. I am an excellent communicator, friendly and very approachable. Students relate to me because I had tutors for years! I am able to put into words and demonstrate how to do things in a way…
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Jayna

English Tutor West Wollongong, NSW
I believe that tutors should help students reach their own personal learning goals. Each student should leave their sessions feeling happy and that they have accomplished/learnt something they didn’t know before. It is important that every student feels they understand the content and their educational needs are met with enthusiasm and interest.…
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Lavanya

English Tutor West Wollongong, NSW
Being patient and understand their strengths and weakness. Even though you are tutor to them, be a friend too, so that we would be able to let them focus on the education. I am patient and able to give them a lot of practices to expand their…
Rachel
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Rachel

English Tutor West Wollongong, NSW
I believe the most important aspect of being a tutor is being able to establish a supportive learning environment. A positive learning environment fosters engagement, confidence, and a willingness to learn. I think my strengths are being able to communicate clearly and effectively. This is vital when explaining concepts in various ways to…
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Christian

English Tutor Keiraville, NSW
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, tailor learning to their individual needs, and create a supportive environment where they feel comfortable asking questions. It’s not just about helping them understand the material but also about teaching them how to think critically and approach…
An
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An

English Tutor Keiraville, NSW
One of the most important things a tutor can do for a student: - Help them to achieve their goals easier - Assist the students to find the motivation to study but not putting pressure on them - Listening to the requirements from both students and tutor to gain respect from each side as well as to collaborate more efficiently - Create the…
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Chloe

English Tutor Keiraville, NSW
To me, the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to have consistency. If a student goes into a session and has a basic idea of what it looks like, it helps them stay on track and focused the entire session. I am a patient person. I do not get frustrated easily if a student is having trouble with their work or is not understanding…
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Olivia

English Tutor West Wollongong, NSW
Listening as well as talking. Getting the student to explain their understanding will assist me in finding gaps in their knowledge so l know their level. Additionally, patience and encouragement are crucial for the tutor when helping a struggling student. I am being understanding and offering support. As a recent HSC graduate, I know students can…
PARAMVIR
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PARAMVIR

English Tutor West Wollongong, NSW
A tutor has a significant role to play in a student's life where the tutor can nourish the student potential and interest, giving it a direction allowing them to succeed in their life. I am a calm and patient person. I have a strong academic background. I try my best to bring the best out of a student by motivating them to study and realize their…
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Jenine

English Tutor Wollongong, NSW
Assist in enabling students to reach their goals. Create a learning environment where the student feels comfortable to be themselves, make mistakes, take chances, be creative and therefore, grow. My strengths would include being patient, intuitive and empathetic with students. I generally speak succinctly and try not to overload the student with…
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Harseerat

English Tutor Gwynneville, NSW
Apart from teaching them academic subjects and helping them to score good grades in their school, a tutor can also teach them life lessons which would not only enhance their personality but also make them a better person altogether. I am a patient person which is a very important must-have for a tutor so that the student can learn things at their…
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Oscar

English Tutor Gwynneville, NSW
Teach and help them learn by listening to what it is that they need help with. Each student is different so developing an individual way with each one is very important as a tutor. Honesty, if something is wrong with something I can tell a student how to fix it straight away. Another strength of mine is teaching someone how to do something rather…
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Lina

English Tutor Keiraville, NSW
The most important things I can do for a student are to listen attentively, offer guidance with patience, and provide support tailored to their individual needs. Building a trusting relationship, fostering a positive learning environment, and encouraging their curiosity are also key priorities. Ultimately, my goal is to empower students to thrive…
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Simran

English Tutor Keiraville, NSW
I definitely think that establishing a friendly and comfortable environment is an essential aspect that allows students to thrive. Ensuring that content for the students is challenging yet achievable and rewarding is also important for them to advance in their education. As a tutor, I firstly think that my greatest strength is inclusion. I am able…
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Joseph

English Tutor Gwynneville, NSW
A tutor must not tell a student how to do something, but show and allow them to learn it. Consequently, the student will be able to apply what they have learned through their own capabilities. Additionally, a tutor should be able to infuse some interest in the subject even if the student finds no particular interest in the subject. This may seem…
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Anisa

English Tutor Wollongong, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is be there for them, both through aid in academic studies and through personal encouragement. A tutor needs to make sure the student feels safe and understood, seen and heard. Therefore, I believe a tutor needs to just have faith in their students. That is the best and most important thing a…
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Jordan

English Tutor Wollongong, NSW
Listen to them, let them teach you about themselves, let them have a go and try things and trial and error. No matter how many times they get it wrong they will always learn more by putting the effort in rather than just being given the answer. Also find out what techniques help them learn best, some students can pick up things in different ways…
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Karoline

English Tutor North Wollongong, NSW
I believe that the most important things as a tutor can do for a student are to provide individualized attention, foster a positive learning environment, and instill confidence in the students ability to succeed. By taking the time to understand each students unique strengths, weaknesses, and learning style, a tutor can tailor their teaching…
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Isabella

English Tutor Mount Ousley, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do is believe in their students. If the tutor does not support the student, then they may not have any faith in themselves. I am very determined, patient, and empathetic. I will not give up if they are struggling, I will always be a supportive…
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Natalia

English Tutor Balgownie, NSW
Engage the student Create interesting and informative lesson plans Give confidence in their academic abilities Give strong foundational subject knowledge which can be applied in all tasks My strengths are engaging students, being able to simplify very large complex concepts and break down instructions and criteria without spoon feeding students…
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Jessie

English Tutor Kanahooka, NSW
There are many important things that can be listed but my top things would be building confidence and promoting independence and understanding. A tutor should create a safe, supportive space where mistakes are okay and effort is celebrated. I am highly patient and try to break concepts down into simpler terms and action steps. I’ll never get…
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Alsaba

English Tutor Russell Vale, NSW
A tutor should be patient with the student , try to teach the concepts in depth in a way which student understands it better . Make the environment good so that child becomes eager to learn every single day with lot of enthusiasm. Keep encouraging the child to better everyday . I have lots of patience to deal with young minds , I try to get…

Local Reviews

Quality and experienced maths tutoring from Jes. This whole experience has been so personalised and streamlined and has given me such peace of mind. The first hour free was such a bonus. The phone call follow up from start to finish was great. I would not hesitate to recommend this tutoring service to anyone. My daughter was doubtful at first but there was an immediate change in her maths outlook for a great start to high school.
Simone Wright, Figtree

Inside FigtreeTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Isla worked on simplifying fractions and understanding order of operations, also converting numbers to percentages.

For Year 9, Tom tackled algebraic expressions as well as survey-based questions from his worksheets.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Natalia focused on key concepts in algebra and completed final exercises with feedback to consolidate her skills.

Recent Challenges

A Year 11 student revising transformations in Maths skipped horizontal reflection and scaling, leading to confusion when new examples appeared—"he'll need to revisit these areas for clarity," the tutor noted.

In Year 2, one learner's sums suffered when she rushed through calculations, sometimes forgetting whether to add or subtract; homework showed improvement, but quiz settings brought back the habit.

Meanwhile, a tired Year 3 child lost focus during backwards counting, stalling progress with place value changes.

Across senior grades (Years 10–12), several students reviewed solutions only superficially before exams, leaving them unable to independently reconstruct steps under timed conditions.

Recent Achievements

A Figtree tutor recently noticed Annabelle, a Year 11 student, quickly grasped horizontal and vertical transpositions of x² graphs—something she'd hesitated with in earlier sessions.

Tyson (Year 9) made a shift from waiting for answers to recalling information himself when prompted, then applying it directly to questions without second-guessing.

Meanwhile, a Year 3 student surprised her tutor by completing all her homework with zero mistakes after previously struggling to remember carrying tens during addition; she even tackled simple subtraction independently.

In the same week, Natalia worked through algebra problems on her own for the first time after initial uncertainty.

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 Eagle Vale Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Figtree Heights Public School.