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Om
Tutor Kent Town, SA
Making a student learn and fully comprehend a subject matter while not belittling them in the process, but rather motivating them and getting them to enjoy learning about that subject. I am really good with people, have great communication skills and can build rapport instantly. I am friendly but at the same time, able to be professional. I have…
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- Honor roll 5+ yrs
- IB diploma
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Minh Tan
Tutor Kent Town, SA
I think tutors need to make/ help students feel comfortable and less stressful with their studies in school. Talking to the students and identify their strengths and weaknesses, and hence support them to improve and reach their fullest potential. I always try to adapt my teaching to the students. I never want to be fixed with one way of teaching…
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- PhD candidate
- 7+ yrs tutoring exp
- Maths & Phys awards
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
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Dang Anh Tram (Anna)
Tutor Adelaide, SA
I think it is the ability to understand the student's capability and their needs. Therefore, as a tutor, I can provide personalised learning lessons that are suitable to the student, hence, they can still progress at their own pace without too much pressure. The most important quality required as a tutor is my good subject knowledge. In addition,…
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Sourvy
Tutor Adelaide, SA
Engaging with the student and developing his/her interest in the subject by making it fun to learn is the most important thing you can do for a student. Creating a healthy bond with student and engaging with him/her is my strength.
I am patient by nature, which helps me to engage with children.
As a tutor I am attentive and always has an eye on…
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- Intl tennis exp
- Elite youth coach
- State & natl titles
Subjects:
Maths
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Ancient History
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Shiven
Tutor Adelaide, SA
The most important thing for a tutor is to understand the students. Students have different beliefs and perspectives to see a problem, and as a tutor, it's his responsibility to understand students and help them in need.
Also, the tutor should be able to connect with students and solve their problems not just related to the subject but also help…
Strengths:
- Adaptive instruction
- Student-first tutor
- Critical thinking
Subjects:
Maths
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Stefany
Tutor Kent Town, SA
In my opinion, being a person that students are comfortable with to reach out for help is one of the most important things. A tutor should be there to assist them, not add stress or pressure to them. I also think it is important for tutors to motivate the students to learn, instead of just giving answers, and in motivating them, tutors should be…
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- 1 yr tutoring exp
- Science uni student
- Fun engaging lessons
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Mehmoodul
Tutor Kent Town, SA
As a tutor, it is very important that the teacher becomes an inspiration to the student. The passion with which the tutor teaches the student matters a lot and this also influences the students influence on the subject. When a tutor teaches the student with passion, the student is definitely going to like the subject and learn with full passion as…
Strengths:
- Master’s UniSA
- 5+ yrs project exp
- Top performer award
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Science
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Yihang
Tutor Kent Town, SA
(1) Value of patience: Being a tutor/teacher means I have to face a range of students whose level of understanding completely vary. My students will emotionally accept me only if I am patient enough.
(2) Value of resilience: Teaching is very flexible as I should be active to explore the strengths and weaknesses of my students, finally develop…
Strengths:
- Top English Achiever
- Study notes expert
- SACE tutoring exp
Subjects:
Maths
English
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Imogen
Tutor Kent Town, SA
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to open a rapport that makes them feel safe and understood, an environment where they are not afraid to try and even not afraid to fail, in the knowledge that with help and direction they can try again and do better. With the acceptance that 1 style (or even 10 styles!) of teaching…
Strengths:
- Physics major
- Maths mentor exp
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Science
English
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Jay
Tutor Kent Town, SA
A student is a kind of Variable. All are different kinds/versions. Some are good with numbers, some are good with core theories, and some are good with implementation. I would love to first know the student well. Then I would like to feed the knowledge step by step. I make sure that he/she enjoys the subject instead of dislikes the course. I am…
Strengths:
- Data Science Masters
- Maths & coding focus
- Intl Citizen Scholar
Subjects:
Maths
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Akshay
Tutor Adelaide, SA
In my opinion, the most important thing a tutor can do for students is making sure that the student completely understands the concept and does not try to rote learn it. I believe that a tutor is a person who can change the point of view of a student through which they can grasp the concept well and improves their understanding ability. I own…
Strengths:
- Civil Eng Masters AU
- Project planning pro
- STEM mentor exp
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Science
Business Studies
Engineering Studies
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Shuyu
Tutor Kent Town, SA
Standing on student's perspective, try to understand their own situation, try to understand what they need, what they want, what target is the most realistic for them so that i can decide the course syllabus accordingly My English skill (the most important skill)
My friendliness (so that the students will be more willing to study)
Dealing…
Strengths:
- MA Trans Adelaide
- Article translation
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Maths
Geography
English
Chinese
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Yu
Tutor Kent Town, SA
I think the most important thing I can do is to consider each children personalities and to provide help according their requirements. As a tutor, I cannot only teach them knowledge but also the way of thinking. I am interested in learning new things, I always keep an open eye to accept other student thoughts. As a teacher, I have enough patience…
Strengths:
- Master of Finance
- Essay writing help
- Confidence focus
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Maths
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Kai Sin
Tutor Kent Town, SA
I find the part where students are able to regain their confidence and find motivation in the subject as most rewarding for the tutor. It is absolutely thrilling to witness to process of my students overcoming the fear of the subject and to slowly learn to accept and enjoy the subject, thus learning even more effectively, in the end. My experience…
Strengths:
- MTeach student
- Special needs exp
- Behaviour support
Subjects:
Maths
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Prajwal
Tutor Adelaide, SA
The important thing that a tutor can give a student is time and attention which he might not get in classroom of students. Make the student feel the subject is not difficult by explaining concepts step wise.
The tutor can also build self-confidence and problem-solving skills by making him approach the issue first and then guide the correct…
Strengths:
- Smart India Hack win
- Engineering degree
- Clear tech expl
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Science
English
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SAPNA
Tutor Kent Town, SA
I think that a tutor should not limit themselves to just subject knowledge. They should research more on effective teaching methods and strategies that might help them connect to their students more.
They should develop practices that make a student's life easier and should understand the individual needs of the students.
Often tutors have to…
Strengths:
- Master’s degree
- Maths 94% Year 10
- Mentoring focus
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
English
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Clark
Tutor Kent Town, SA
Become students’ friends so you can lead the children to the book, most students don’t want study because the teacher is too strict and always pushing them, if the tutor can become their friends, they can lead the student to study voluntary. I’m patient enough to take care of a children’s work and I can spend more time with him or her to…
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- English specialist
- Boosts confidence
- Personalised lessons
Subjects:
Maths
Business Studies
Ancient History
English
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Kofi Ohemeng Kyei
Tutor Kent Town, SA
The most important things a tutor can do for a student is to inspire his inner confidence and nurture his talent. It is worthwhile to bring students to the realization that, nothing is impossible when they apply their minds to anything. Nurturing young minds and sowing seeds that will engender innovation is the ultimate role of a tutor. In this…
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- PhD cand. Adelaide
- 6+ yrs teaching exp
- Published researcher
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Physics
Maths
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Triparna
Tutor Kent Town, SA
I feel the strengths as a tutor are to help my students to set a high expectation, which motivates them to work towards that. Another strength would be to be honest and transparent with students about how to succeed. And as a tutor, it is our duty to make sure that students know you believe in them and want them to succeed. I'm a team player. I…
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- Engineering student
- Maths & Eng tutor
- Clear explanations
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Maths
Science
Engineering Studies
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Khine Thin Zar
Tutor Kent Town, SA
From my experience, one of the most important thing I can do is finding out the weakness of students and helping them overcome that weakness instead of letting them away from it. Tutors should be honest, too when there is the question that we do not know. Last but not least, tutors should help students build confidence and give support as much as…
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- Adelaide Postgrad
- Teaching Asst exp
- Award-winning Eng
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Science
Engineering Studies
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Xinyi
Tutor Kent Town, SA
Always know what students need and what's their priority. This means a tutor need to show respect to students. They need to know very well about the students and are wise and knowledgable enough to give good advice and make sure students love listening to the advice. I love to solve questions. If I could make complicated things into easy ones, I'd…
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- UniSA scholar
- Study Help mentor
- Leadership award
Subjects:
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Maths
Economics
Business Studies
English
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Ishika
Tutor Kent Town, SA
The most important thing is trust that both tutor and student should have on each other.
An ease of asking questions and making mistakes is another very important thing. Its okay to make mistakes but if your student is afraid of you , they would never ask questions and will be afraid to make mistakes so the tutor will never be able to…
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- 5+ yrs tutoring
- Head teacher exp
- STEM award winner
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
English
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Wei Da
Tutor Kent Town, SA
I find the most important thing a tutor can do is to help them to understand new concept and theories in such a way that they could approach problems with confidence. I believe my strengths are patients and most importantly I will help students visualize and apply mathematical theories and concept using software and models. I am also accessible…
Strengths:
- Maths Distinction
- Maths Methods tutor
- Scholarship awardee
Subjects:
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Maths
Local Reviews
Inside GilbertonTutoring Sessions
Content Covered
Year 3 student Chloe worked on telling time and practiced adding and subtracting using simple word problems.
In Year 9, Sam tackled quadratic equations and solved related questions in preparation for an upcoming test.
For Year 11, Olivia focused on the unit circle—reviewing key values—and also went through specific exam paper questions to build confidence with trigonometry concepts.
Recent Challenges
In Year 10, one student's lesson showed a pattern of relying too much on memory rather than setting out full working—"needs to make sure she slows down and writes out every step of the equation." This often led to confusion with formulae and mistakes during tests.
A Year 8 student came to lessons without organizing past queries or unfinished assignments, meaning valuable session time was spent searching for problems instead of building understanding.
In Year 4 maths, a student repeatedly counted on fingers instead of recalling times tables, slowing progress when tackling mixed multiplication tasks in class.
Recent Achievements
A Gilberton tutor noticed a Year 9 student who used to stay silent when confused now starts sessions by sharing difficulties, leading to real discussions and faster problem-solving together.
In Year 11 maths, one student was able to work through complex derivatives independently after just a few reminders about logarithm laws—previously, he needed step-by-step guidance for every question.
Meanwhile, a younger student who had struggled with times tables now insists on trying problems unaided and gets nearly all of them correct before asking for 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 Walkerville Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Wilderness School.