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Gungahlin's tutors include a former secondary school teacher with six years' experience, a Kumon centre assistant and cricket coach, an ANU Extension mathematics high-achiever, a Maths Olympiad top 1% awardee (ATAR 98.15), experienced peer mentors, English specialists with international teaching backgrounds, and multiple coaches and club leaders dedicated to guiding K–12 learners.

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Vanita

English Tutor Bonner, ACT
I have found that a tutor should teach to the students strengths by minimising their weaknesses. A good tutor should listen and communicate early and often with parents and teachers. Tutor should build a strong and personal relationships with their students. As a matter of tutor and teaching, I have learnt to build strong patience and tolerance…
Shania
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Shania

English Tutor Forde, ACT
To teach students the basics and building their knowledge without assuming their level of knowledge. I’m passionate and determined to help kids understand the…
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Tooba
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Tooba

English Tutor Franklin, ACT
The most important thing a tutor can do for student is to make the leaning a fun time so that a child feel comfortable and happier while studying nor burdened. My strengths are my dignity towards my work My passion for teaching. Engaging a student towards learning in friendly…
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Saglina

English Tutor Amaroo, ACT
I think the most important thing a tutor can provide individualized support and guidance to a student. More attention on their performance and growth and help them to improve. Develop a customized learning plan. Provide clear explanation and feedback. Motivate and encourage the student. The strength as a tutor can be 1. Provide full time…
Shraddha
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Shraddha

English Tutor Amaroo, ACT
Help them succeed and grow in school and show how fun and rich learning can be. I am patient and can explain the same concept in multiple ways. I also can change the way I talk or articulate my ideas to match the person I am…
Ule
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Ule

English Tutor Amaroo, ACT
increase confidence Be creative and flexible with learning styles build relationships teach how to problem solve adaptability active…
Jules
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Jules

English Tutor Franklin, ACT
It's most important that a tutor makes the student enjoy learning. I believe I'm very patient. I am creative in terms of how I teach students. I try to find ways to make learning fun for them, so they'll see studying not as a chore but something to look forward…
Samhruta
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Samhruta

English Tutor Harrison, ACT
Be there for them whenever they need, be accessible, give them prompt replies in case of a doubt, make learning fun and not boring - its for life and to make a life. I am patient, punctual and ever ready to help the student during an emergency test or last minute assignment. I am open to learning new perspectives from the student and teach them…
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Harsimran

English Tutor Ngunnawal, ACT
Most important thing is understanding students problems. I am honest, understanding and patient…
Shreya
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Shreya

English Tutor Harrison, ACT
Tutors would play a significant role in shaping the students' careers, particularly in terms of their learning curve, by truly understanding the student and adopting a learning strategy that best suits them. I also believe that a tutor has the potential to provide a personalised learning experience by establishing a human connection with the…
Victor
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Victor

English Tutor Palmerston, ACT
I believe that the most important thing that a tutor can do for a student is to allow the student to feel free to ask questions and to query explanations. This way, it allows for me to answer their initial query as well as giving me the opportunity to proactively infer other areas that they may not completely understand. My strengths are centred…
Hetanshi
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Hetanshi

English Tutor Throsby, ACT
I think the most important thing that titprs nowadays can do, is instill self confidence in them, and give them encouragement to do whatever they are passionate about. I think as a tutor I am very passionate about the subjects that I teach and can develop a connection between the student and…
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Prahlad

English Tutor Throsby, ACT
Teach them things. Make sure that they learn and understand concepts Passionate, kind,…
Jennifer
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Jennifer

English Tutor Franklin, ACT
Be a good mentor. Be someone who encourages learning. Encouraging, supportive manner. Genuine concern for students…
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Rookmini

English Tutor Franklin, ACT
I think the most important things a tutor can do for a student is not only to teach, but to explain the “why?†behind everything. Explaining practicality and the reasons why something is taught can be useful all throughout their lives. Another useful thing I consider is the ability to teach skills the student will be able to apply themselves…
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Shiva

English Tutor Franklin, ACT
I believe a good tutor understands that each student learns differently and adapts their lesson to suit these needs. A tutor should be approachable so students feel safe, and knowledgeable such that they can answer questions the student has. Perhaps most crucially, a tutor should create a supportive learning environment so that students feel…
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Krisn

English Tutor Ngunnawal, ACT
Firstly, the tutor must minimize the students' weaknesses and teach to their strengths. Secondly, the tutor can incorporate connections to the student's interest. He/she can truly personalize the learning. My passion to educate people is itself a strength for me and my teaching profession. Good communication skills, jovial nature, empathy, being…
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Khushpreet

English Tutor Harrison, ACT
As a tutor, I believe the most important things I can do for a student are to foster a positive learning environment, provide personalized support, and instill confidence. By creating a safe space where students feel comfortable asking questions and expressing their thoughts, I can encourage their active participation and engagement. Offering…
Wilson
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Wilson

English Tutor Nicholls, ACT
The ability to connect with the student, learn how they think, write, and express their ideas and adapting to their way of thinking. Also being a joyful, caring attitude towards the student will develop a better relationship, hence making the experience more enjoyable for the student and teacher. My ability to be able to adapt in certain…
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Emily

English Tutor Palmerston, ACT
Successful teaching stems from clear communication both verbally and emotionally. It's vital to notice when a student is struggling and being able to address that pain point from multiple angles until the idea clicks for them. Ultimately the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is make them feel safe and curious. Trust is important to…
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Lalit

English Tutor Ngunnawal, ACT
That light bulb moment I discussed above. It’s getting the student to unlock that puzzle in their mind and being able to understand the problem at hand. I find that is the true way to learn. Forcing a student to revise work and memorise is not something I found of, hence it’s not something I promote or work by. I’m balanced in both…
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Mehak

English Tutor Casey, ACT
I think most important is to understand and listen to the students . Understanding their needs and requirements and providing assistance accordingly. Good communicator Good…
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Cooper

English Tutor Crace, ACT
I believe that patience is definitely a major aspect of tutoring. There is nothing worse than being expected to understand something and being unable to go back and revisit it, simply because the tutor is impatient or not understanding/empathetic enough. Another important aspect I would say would have to be teaching slowly where needed and not…

Local Reviews

He is a good communicator and has deep subject knowledge of Maths and Physics topics and is very much competent in resolving difficult problems and explaining the concepts. Very punctual and take the full one hour and sometimes more to satisfy my child expectation
Naresh Khanna, Amaroo

Inside GungahlinTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 8 student Alex worked on finding unknown angles using angle reasoning in triangles and practiced interpreting travel graphs to answer questions about motion and rest periods.

For Year 9, Emily focused on solving linear equations and graphing them on the Cartesian plane, including creating tables of values to plot straight lines.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student Marcus revised index laws and tackled exponential growth and decay problems, with extra attention given to applying these concepts in worded scenarios.

Recent Challenges

A Year 8 student often forgot to bring her maths notebook and did not complete homework, making it difficult to review mistakes or track progress. "She forgot to take notes for half the lesson," one tutor noted, so key working was missed in angle reasoning tasks.

In Year 11, another student completed homework at 3am but struggled with the working out until hints were given—her routine led to confusion on A-level problems and a lack of confidence under test conditions.

Meanwhile, a Year 10 student left many questions unfinished in a mock test due to time management issues; this meant less feedback could be discussed during tutoring.

Recent Achievements

One Gungahlin tutor noticed a Year 11 student who, after initially freezing under timed conditions, has started using positive self-talk during mock exams and now works steadily through questions even when the clock is ticking.

In Year 8, another student moved from simply memorising formulas to actually explaining each step aloud of her problem-solving process—something she'd never attempted before.

Meanwhile, a Year 5 student who used to rush and make careless mistakes began asking for more time on worded maths problems and now checks her work carefully before moving on, finishing all ten problems without errors this week.

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 Gungahlin Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Burgmann Anglican School - Forde Campus.