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Matthew

Biology Tutor Greenbank, QLD
For me, a biology tutor isn't a person that helps a student achieve a high grade or even a grade that a student wants - although that is one characteristic of the job. For the most part, a tutor is someone who sharpens the pencil that the teacher has given the student, and shows them how to write properly. They erase the mistakes the student…
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Bryn

Biology Tutor Hillcrest, QLD
The most vital thing a biology tutor can do for any student is to ensure comprehension of the topic. Notably, in math. It is easy enough to follow a procedure on how to solve a problem, running through the steps that were taught. However, if a student can understand why those steps are happening, and delve into fundamentals of the problem, then…
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rhea

Biology Tutor Parkinson, QLD
Help the student find which method best suits them, and help them to feel confident in class and enjoy to learn. Being a supportive person they can talk to when they don’t understand things. I am patient, kind and have experience with the new QCE system, with extra resources as well. I know how things are marked, and what to say to get…
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Anthony

Biology Tutor Springfield Lakes, QLD
Most students want to get through the next exam, but I also consider it important that knowledge and skills are reinforced and retained for years, if not for life. Because I've studied chemistry, I have a broad grasp of sciences from biology to physics and maths, and can help students link related concepts in a reinforcing manner. I've also worked…
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Gurleen

Biology Tutor Calamvale, QLD
Care, i think i tutor must care for the student and their grades, with care it is much easier for the student to learn with a comfortable atmosphere. I use visual representations, clear explanations and creative ways to…
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Alessy

Biology Tutor Springfield Lakes, QLD
For my students I know I can provide them with my patient and reliable nature. I believe I have quite a high tolerance, thus even if I may have to repeat certain concepts to a student I will take the time to ensure they will understand no matter what. Regarding my reliability, I pride myself on knowing that people around me can always ask for help…
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Diya

Biology Tutor Forest Lake, QLD
A tutor should treat every students equally. Motivate slow learners and help them improve their learning. Patience is very important and never get angry repeating the same response for those who have trouble grasping the concept. Ready to lend ears to their queries. Make learning easier so that they can enjoy learning. I have always noticed myself…
Richard
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Richard

Biology Tutor Forest Lake, QLD
The most important thing a biology tutor can do for a student is to offer them quality information and direct feedback on their work and areas of struggle. Additionally, a tutor should be humble such that they do not impose their own ideas onto a student, but rather walk alongside the student's journey of learning. This helps to establish a strong…
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Jordan

Biology Tutor Boronia Heights, QLD
Imparting a biology tutor's own passion for learning onto their students. A student who is inspired to love learning will be able to continue their growth as learners beyond the a single test or assignment and onto all facets of learning throughout life. I am passionate about Maths and Science. I am able to inspire this passion in students by…
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Louisa

Biology Tutor Heritage Park, QLD
Build a student's academic confidence and help them realize that nothing is impossible. Explaining topics simply, prioritizing what is most important, determining strengths and weaknesses (what areas need more attention in terms of…
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Mariam

Biology Tutor Regents Park, QLD
Help them understand that everyone can do well academically, all they need to do is find a method of learning that suits their needs and be willing to dedicate time to this effort. I am able to tailor my lessons to the individual student and am always flexible in my approach. I am a patient person and am willing to go above and beyond to make sure…
April
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April

Biology Tutor Munruben, QLD
Ensure that the student maintains an attitude that encourages continual effort and persistence, regardless of short term results As a recent student, I understand the struggles and stressors associated with pursuing…
Michael
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Michael

Biology Tutor Munruben, QLD
Provide the student with a path to solve any problems they may encounter for any subject - whether that's a series of problem solving steps or a way for students to shine their own light in dark times where they think there's no way to overcome their struggles. Making learning fun and engaging for the students and giving students the …
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Emily

Biology Tutor Munruben, QLD
A lot of the time teachers/tutors will try and give up trying to make huge steps and get disappointed when they don't get everything. I think a biology tutor needs to take small steps, and praise them when they accomplish something, no matter how small. It is important that they do get praise or they will be disappointed and not want to continue…
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Riztianne

Biology Tutor Park Ridge, QLD
I think the most important things a biology tutor can do for a student is to continuously motivate and encourage the student, in order to help the improve the student's confidence. I think one of my strengths as a tutor is that I genuinely like Maths, therefore, I find it easy to explain Maths concepts to students in a way that they will easily…
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Wan Yin

Biology Tutor Parkinson, QLD
Able to understand students' hardship in studying and helping them to overcome it and ultimately receiving better academic results. Patience, good techniques to solve math equations and good notes for biology, resilience, like to target problems, like to problem…
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Yu Yu Chen-Yu

Biology Tutor Parkinson, QLD
Supporting the student's learning and assisting them in achieving their academic objectives is the most crucial thing a biology tutor can do for them. My ability to establish a relaxed environment for the learner and facilitate their understanding is one of my tutoring…
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Sophie

Biology Tutor Drewvale, QLD
The most important thing that a biology tutor can do for a student is to help them build a solid understanding of concepts, so that they are able to apply those concepts in all different situations. Aside from this, I do believe it is very important to be able to teach students ways to learn and figure things out by themselves, so they will not…
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Zaakiyah

Biology Tutor Parkinson, QLD
Firstly to help them understand something that they may be scared or ashamed of not knowing. Also, to help teach special small techniques to quicken solutions. I'm super open and friendly and have a lot of patience, so I can sit and understand what the problem is before rushing and forcing the student to hop…
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Thasankan

Biology Tutor Heathwood, QLD
The most important thing a biology tutor can do for a student is to make them feel comfortable with you. This allows them to ask questions and voice their opinions when they want. As I tutor I believe my strengths are my commuication skills and my broad rage of subjects…
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Suneha

Biology Tutor Marsden, QLD
I believe that building solid rapport with a student is one of the most important tasks a biology tutor needs to achieve in order to ensure future development and academic growth. This involves listening closely to what the student wants to achieve in regards to the studies, and creating an effective communication system whereby the tutor…
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Yi-Shiuan

Biology Tutor Parkinson, QLD
The most important thing a biology tutor can do for a student is helping them either to solve their queries and/or to further understand a topic in the respective subjects. When I first came to Australia, my English tutor was really helpful in answering my questions and equips me with basic skills for school such as grammar. My strengths are…
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Ella

Biology Tutor Parkinson, QLD
balance between being a friend and being a teacher enthusiastic, helping others to understand by understanding their perspective and thought…

Local Reviews

Extremely happy with my son’s progress and Isabelle is very good at what she does.
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Inside GreenbankTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 9 student Olivia tackled simple and compound interest calculations, applying formulas to practical scenarios.

In Year 11, Ethan focused on exponential growth and decay, along with an introduction to logarithms and their properties.

Meanwhile, Year 12 student Ava revised second derivatives—using them for graphing and motion problems—and practiced solving complex triangle questions drawn from recent classwork.

Recent Challenges

A Year 11 student hesitated to attempt exam-style modelling questions, even when her reasoning was correct—"she often takes the right steps but is very reluctant," as one tutor noted.

In Year 8 algebra, skipping key steps when rearranging equations led to small errors that made entire solutions fall apart.

A Year 5 learner avoided writing working for multi-step word problems, preferring mental calculation; this meant mistakes crept in unnoticed and were only found much later.

In senior statistics, over-reliance on notes and calculators left gaps in understanding, especially when faced with new calculator functions during assessments.

Recent Achievements

One Greenbank tutor noticed a Year 11 student who used to rely heavily on notes now solving statistics problems almost entirely from memory, even tackling tricky triangle rules with new independence.

A high schooler recently started spotting and correcting their own errors while interpreting complex questions—something they hesitated to do before—which means fewer mistakes slip through.

In a Year 4 session, a student who previously rushed her work is now talking aloud about each maths step and highlighting key details, leading her to solve three-digit subtraction problems without any help for the first time.

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 Greenbank Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Boronia Heights State School.