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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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Frank

Science Tutor North Wollongong, NSW
I believe coming prepared to lessons is the most important thing I can do for my students, so I will always have a lesson plan and teaching aids. I will also come with tools to keep track of my student's progress to have an idea of what level my student is at and tailor my lessons towards their needs and goals. I also like to give my students a…
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William

Science Tutor North Wollongong, NSW
Be patient. Tutors cannot expect students to understand or get the question right the first time. It is important for tutors to understand where the student went wrong and to slowly and easily correct them by following the question. Once they grasped an understanding, tutors should give the student similar questions to practice so they are…
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Angela

Science Tutor North Wollongong, NSW
The most important things I consider a tutor can do for a student are to teach time the following: Excellent communication skills Self confidence Reliability Time management And to gain an academic level that they feel comfortable at. My strengths in tutoring are excellent communication skills, time management, one-on-one tutoring and…
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Tony

Science Tutor Mount Ousley, NSW
Help students enjoy studying by being engaging, as studying is often found to be tedious by many, yet is so crucial for a bright and successful future. Without being engaging and empathetic, the student will quit, finding tutoring to be an additional chore on top of school rather than something enjoyable. I am able to break down complicated…
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Victor

Science Tutor North Wollongong, NSW
Make them believe in themselves is the first thing that pops into my mind. To get a student who once thought a subject was boring or complicated into something at least "okay" in which they can see their potential in if they put in the work. That, to me, is the most important thing. The greatest strength my students have commented on is my ability…
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Anushka

Science Tutor Mount Ousley, NSW
keeping track of his record, strengths and weaknesses. Knowing how the student will be able to understand concepts better and making sure that he understands before learning…
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Karthika

Science Tutor Mount Ousley, NSW
A tutor can be the confidence of the subject for a student. The attitude of the tutor reflects the interest of the students to focus on their lessons. A tutor must provide a friendly environment to students so that they are calm and composed while doing their lessons I am very patient and can explain the same things on a repetitive basis. Very…
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Sino

Science Tutor Mount Ousley, NSW
To make a student understand things in an easy way. And be there for the students. I can find one students area of interest and as well as weakness and can concentrate on it. Also a tutor should have patience as one might have to explain something repeatedly. when we share knowledge it doesn't decrease instead it increases. That mentality is the…
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James

Science Tutor Mount Ousley, NSW
I strongly believe that the role of a tutor, more than anything else, is to inspire a student to believe that they are capable of achieving whatever they put their mind to. Being patient while they're learning is vital in ensuring that they remain patient with themselves especially through times they are struggling with understanding something.…
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Joel

Science Tutor Cringila, NSW
Help the students to think critically and independently. Tutor should also enable the students to apply the concepts learnt in different scenarios. I have very good understanding of mathematics and physics. I specifically emphasize more on learning by problem solving. I am approachable and quickly build…
Sandra
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Sandra

Science Tutor Wollongong, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to embrace the individuality of the student. A good tutor should have a good personal relationship with the student and understand their potential and encourage them to identify their potential. The tutor should be able to plan lessons according to the necessity of the student and also…
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Eva

Science Tutor Balgownie, NSW
Making them feel comfortable to ask any questions and begin to enjoy the subject they are doing. I am very extroverted and am a very big people person. I have over 2 years of experience working the children and teenagers of all ages including those of the spectrum.…
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Ella

Science Tutor Fairy Meadow, NSW
I believe that building trust and a strong line of communication between a student and their tutor is important. Tutors should strive to encourage, motivate, and support their students. Having grown up with a sibling with a learning disability, I have strongly developed patience, active listening skills, and the ability to read body language and…
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Brianna

Science Tutor Fairy Meadow, NSW
Even though it sounds basic, I truly think that patience is the key. When you are respectful of the differences in how people learn it can allow the student to feel more comfortable and willing to engage. Taking time to work through things and giving positive and constructive feedback is crucial. I believe that I am able to find other methods and…
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Isaac

Science Tutor Fairy Meadow, NSW
Provide encouragement and support, being there for the student not only for academic help but for general aspects of schooling. Empower the students to be their best self, holding them to a high standard. Engaging in constructive, positive feedback, providing tips for improvement as well as noticing their strengths. I have strong communication…
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Isaac

Science Tutor Fairy Meadow, NSW
I believe that tutoring is more than just helping the students improve at a subject, but also to help boost their own confidence in any specific area. A tutor can act as a strong support system allowing for growth and improvement of the students in all aspects of their education. I’m very patient which has helped me in the past when working…
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Layla

Science Tutor Fairy Meadow, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to offer support. This not only means supporting the student through work but also means emotionally supporting the student, giving them the confidence in their abilities. I believe my main strength when tutoring is my ability to listen and respond accordingly. I will patient with each…
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Deepanweeta

Science Tutor North Wollongong, NSW
Make the concepts fun and easier to understand. Patience and understanding what problems students might…
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Reynamol

Science Tutor Lake Heights, NSW
Being available for your students is the most significant thing any tutor can do. Just being available alone is not the thing, you must also be able to communicate with them in order to understand where they are facing difficulties while learning. Understand their problems and provide the best solution for them to catch things better. A single…
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Dominic

Science Tutor Corrimal, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student, in my opinion, is to teach the student how to think critically and laterally about the problems they face. My strengths as a tutor are definitely that while I don't push the students too hard I also don't just give them the answers. I give them the tools they need to work out the answers and…
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Isabella

Science Tutor Port Kembla, NSW
I believe the most important things a tutor can do are to empower students to think critically, build their confidence and foster a sense of independence in their learning. It's essential to create a supportive and encouraging environment, where students feel comfortable making mistakes and learning from them. My strengths as a tutor include not…
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Naz Afrin

Science Tutor Kanahooka, NSW
# To introduce the love for life long learning. # To help become an independent learner. # To motivate the students to become the best version of themselves. My strengths as a tutor : # Patience: Patience to persevere # punctuality : always on time # can-do attitude: Never give up. # innovative : finding innovative strategies to help…
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Natasha

Science Tutor Russell Vale, NSW
I think a tutor should provide a fun, engaging and different approach to studying. A tutor should ask questions in a way a teacher hasn't got the time to do. They should always ask what the student wants and implement strategies as to how to attain these goals. But, perhaps at the forefront of responsibility, a tutor should always make sure the…

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.