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Gordon's tutors include a registered teacher with 22 years' classroom experience, a secondary education specialist and learning support assistant skilled in complex student needs, an award-winning biomedical science mentor for advanced maths and sciences, seasoned peer and private tutors for high school maths, plus early childhood educators passionate about nurturing young learners.

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Isabella

English Tutor Gordon, ACT
Help them regain the confidence to enjoy school and help rebuild their love of learning. Ability to connect with students interests, patience and…
Heather
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Heather

English Tutor Gordon, ACT
Help them gain confidence in themselves and uplifting them in the process. To do this I think its important to ensure the student is still self sufficient (not just given the answers). During my studies I balanced full time work and full time university, this taught me to have excellent time management skills and really appreciate the value of…
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Joanne
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Joanne

English Tutor Conder, ACT
I think the most important thing an english tutor could do is encourage and help the student build confidence in their ability. Creating a safe space where the student feels heard, supported and respected is a key factor that plays along with an optimistic attitude towards mistakes. Lastly, patience and empathy are highly regarded personal…
James
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James

English Tutor Isabella Plains, ACT
Maintaining a positive, calm, and supportive attitude whilst aiding the students forward in their studies. Clear communication and explanation is crucial to effective absorbtion of information. Great communication and support skills due to past experience. Engaging and a natural problem-solver that hopes to create insight and extend further…
Acsa
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Acsa

English Tutor Calwell, ACT
To be patient and listen attentively. To observe even the minute details which help in the better focus of the student. I am an avid listener which is the most important as a tutor. I also have extreme patience in repeating myself umpteen times in case a student isn't clear about the…
Caitlyn
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Caitlyn

English Tutor Isabella Plains, ACT
I think the most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is to listen. It is important for a tutor to build a relationship with the students so that tutoring sessions don't become a chore, and the student feels comfortable seeking help with things in these sessions. Thus, I think that listening to and responding to the needs of the…
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Manikandakumar

English Tutor Richardson, ACT
Help students to understand complex concepts and improve their learning outcome by innovative teaching methods. Understand their learning difficulties and problems and help them understand the subject. Easy going nature, Resilient, Innovative teaching methods, Ability to understand students thoughts and minds, Engaging teaching…
Greg
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Greg

English Tutor Monash, ACT
As a reliable and motivational tutor, I lead by example demonstrating initiative to commence and finish projects. I set clear expectations and monitor performance against agreed plans with key performance indicators. As trust, confidence and good performance is further demonstrated, I encourage initiative and reward students with more autonomy. I…
Emily
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Emily

English Tutor Wanniassa, ACT
Help them overcome challenges, sometimes if something makes no sense it needs to be explained in a different way. A tutor can understand the personal needs of the child as well as understanding the material and use this to approach learning in a way which will be most helpful for the student. I also study psychology so in that we do learn about…
David
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David

English Tutor Paddys River, ACT
Opening the mind of a learner! Improving the potential of a learner! Improving the self-confidence of a learner! Cultivating a can-do attitude in a learner! Seeing results! I am proactive, motivated, humorous and kind. I have rich professional teaching experience for all kinds of students including company trainees, university students, teenagers…
Christopher
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Christopher

English Tutor Torrens, 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…
Ysabel
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Ysabel

English Tutor Mawson, ACT
I understand the struggles of high school students - the anxiety of asking questions and the lack motivation to learn. A tutor should be able to create a safe space for communication to tackle problems and provide useful solutions to such issues. Also, an important characteristic an english tutor should have is to help motivate students with a…
Rodney
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Rodney

English Tutor Conder, ACT
A tutor is similar to a learning support assistant in schools, they are there to assist the teacher and they do lots of jobs to help students achieve learning goals. A tutor does the same thing except there is no classroom it’s just you and the student. I think just encouraging and supporting them as they navigate through their learning…
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Niamh

English Tutor Calwell, ACT
A tutor should create a safe and comfortable environment for a student to learn at their own pace and use their academic strengths to improve their weaknesses. My strengths include working well with children and effectively communicating concepts in a way they can…
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Apurva

English Tutor Greenway, ACT
The most important thing is to build the excitement for new things to learn. It also includes building and environment that will make them feel free to ask questions. Making the learning time more interesting and fun is my…
Riya
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Riya

English Tutor Monash, ACT
Being open to mistakes Creating a safe space that allows for any question or query to be asked Being patient Understanding that progress looks different for everyone I am approachable I am forgiving and open to mistakes I am patient I am happy to explain things thoroughly to improve…
Tamara
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Tamara

English Tutor Greenway, ACT
I believe an english tutor should be able to take a child-centered, inclusive and creative approach to learn where they cater to the varied needs and abilities of all students. * patience * experience in tailoring lessons to the individual student * 22 years of experience as a classroom teacher * thorough knowledge of the curriculum * ability…
Jay
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Jay

English Tutor Oxley, ACT
The most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is to provide guidance and support to help the student reach their academic goals. This may include providing study tips and strategies, helping the student stay organized and motivated, and providing a safe, nonjudgmental environment where the student can ask questions and receive…
David
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David

English Tutor Wanniassa, ACT
Provide a stable and consistent source of support in their education, while simultaneously being a person they are under no pressure to impress. Since tutors have no influence over their lives outside of tutoring, students often feel comfortable asking us questions they would feel embarrassed or "dumb" for asking a parent or teacher. Tutors…
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Meenakshy

English Tutor Fadden, ACT
A tutor should be extremely reliable and approachable to students. Students should feel free to ask doubts to an english tutor. I have good communication skills with students and I always make sure that their doubts are cleared, then only will I start a new…
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Amal

English Tutor Kambah, ACT
A tutor , according to me should be available to the student at all times. They have to respond to the student's enquiries without much lag. Additionally, teachers have to be truly dedicated especially in terms of correction of homework and assignments. I have had students giving me feedback like I am really patient in clarifying the concepts.…
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Aadesh

English Tutor Pearce, ACT
The best thing an english tutor can do is lay a foundation so strong that the student understands it very well and never giving up on them. It is to understand that every student is special. I am patient and easygoing person and I think I can handle a number of students simultaneously. Moreover, my experience in tutoring students and also studying…

Local Reviews

I liked Michael instantly! Michael was punctual and organised prior to every lesson. He remained committed throughout and even accommodated us when our timetable changed, particularly leading up to exam time. We were pleased with the progress our son had made. Michael was able to teach our son the concepts and how to apply them. It was a successful match. I always appreciated Michael's honesty and would always give us feedback after each lesson. Michael was very much appreciated. Thank you Michael!
Vincent Talarico

Inside GordonTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 6 student Christian practised solving simultaneous equations and worked through basic algebra problems, while Year 8 student Sophia focused on functions and term substitution to strengthen her understanding of algebraic relationships.

In Year 10, Ben tackled quadratic equations—applying both the quadratic formula and factorising methods using the null law for different types of quadratics.

Recent Challenges

A Year 10 student arrived to sessions without maths notes several times, making it difficult to review previous work—"No book again today," one tutor remarked, leaving multi-step graph problems incomplete.

In Year 8, another student's revision for upcoming exams focused only on recent material; topics from earlier in the term were neglected and not independently reviewed at home.

Meanwhile, a Year 3 learner sometimes avoided writing working for division and word problems, trying to solve everything mentally, which led to confusion when errors crept in.

Missed preparation or inconsistent study habits meant more time spent catching up than consolidating skills.

Recent Achievements

A Gordon tutor noticed that a Year 11 student, initially hesitant to ask for clarification, is now confidently letting the tutor know whenever something doesn't make sense—making their sessions more productive and targeted.

Another high schooler made real strides with quadratic graphs; after struggling with variable changes before, he can now explain how altering each part of the equation affects the graph's shape.

Meanwhile, in a younger year group, one student who was previously unsure about measuring angles has become consistent and accurate with a protractor and now solves angle problems independently every session.

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