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Chenxi
Tutor Bedford Park, SA
One of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to spark their interest and imagination. When students are genuinely curious and engaged, learning becomes more meaningful and enjoyable. Beyond helping them understand content, a great tutor encourages students to think critically, ask questions, and explore ideas independently.…
Strengths:
- BSc/MCom Sydney Uni
- Maths/finance expert
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Maths
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AMRUTHA
Tutor Bedford Park, SA
I personally believe that the most important thing that a tutor can do to their students is to built self confidence in them and appreciate them as well as to find out their talents. Apart from that, it is important to clarify doubts of students and reliable. I consider all students as different individuals and try my best to give the best…
Strengths:
- Maths specialist
- Confidence focus
- Creative teaching
Subjects:
Maths
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Tuo David
Tutor Bedford Park, SA
Aside from obtaining better grades, helping my students build their confidence in the subjects they are learning is also very crucial. These concepts they are learning during class are just the foundation which they will need to rely on in their daily lives when they grow older. So by helping students build up their confidence and the…
Strengths:
- Go Beyond Scholar
- Clear explanations
- IT postgrad
Subjects:
Maths
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Lily
Tutor Bedford Park, SA
I believe the most important thing for a tutor to do for a student to not only to help them with their but also strive to instill the skills, like self motivation, healthy study habits, to continue succeed with their work. By instilling theses skill and habits the student can then move forward through higher education or an apprenticeship…
Strengths:
- Confidence focus
- Adv writing skills
- Teamwork mentor
Subjects:
English
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Janice
Tutor Bedford Park, SA
To be able to talk to them like a friend, but to also provide the most accurate details when it comes to academia. The main purpose that they approach a tutoring agency is to improve in their studies, which we want to try our best to provide. I aim to tailor individualised plans for the children if necessary, or to highly adhere to your agency's…
Strengths:
- Exercise Sci student
- NASM cert trainer
- Clear communicator
Subjects:
Maths
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Weiyang
Tutor Bedford Park, SA
I think the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to instill a sense of self-efficacy in the student, the belief that one is able to accomplish things and solve difficult problems through hard work and practice. A tutor should also provide constructive feedback to a student to foster student's progress. Once the student embraces…
Strengths:
- Dean’s List UCLA
- PhD candidate Psych
- Essay writing help
Subjects:
Maths
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XINYUE
Tutor Urrbrae, SA
As a tutor, the most important thing is to "preach". Tutors who don't know how to "preach" often only focus on academic matters, which can easily lead to intensified conflicts between teachers and students. The premise of "preaching" is to establish a harmonious teacher-student relationship. I think there are three key points, that is, to be more…
Strengths:
- Master’s degree
- Child teaching exp
- Attention to detail
Subjects:
Maths
Chinese
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Waduarachchige Chamara
Tutor Bedford Park, SA
Teaching the patience and self-discipline My commitment and…
Strengths:
- Dean’s List Eng
- Maths explainer
- Analytical skills
Subjects:
Maths
Engineering Studies
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Annabelle
Tutor Bedford Park, SA
For them to really understand the concept you are teaching and not still feel confused after the lesson . Gaining enlightenment I am a fellow student myself too and I have gone through high school and university . I would be able to convey what I am trying to teach to students more easily since I was once in their perspective…
Strengths:
- Master's student
- Uni Sydney grad
- Strong communicator
Subjects:
Maths
English
Chinese
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Aafreen
Tutor Bedford Park, SA
The most important things a tutor can do are to foster a supportive environment, encourage curiosity, and empower students to reach their full potential. A tutor should guide students to find solutions rather than providing them directly, enabling them to build independence and critical-thinking skills. By helping students develop efficient study…
Strengths:
- Clear communicator
- Sci concept expert
- Conf boost focus
Subjects:
Biology
Science
English
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Sahar
Tutor Melrose Park, SA
The most significant role of a tutor is understanding of necessities of every single student. So that a good relationship must be established between the student and me. Some critical attributes for that are adaptability, energy, openness, humility, and being aware of multicultural differences. Often, this relationship is created quickly, but at…
Strengths:
- Clear explanations
- Uni teaching exp
- Confidence focus
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Science
Info Processing
Software Dev
Engineering Studies
English
Online
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Timothy
Tutor Urrbrae, SA
The goal of tutoring should be to empower students and thus the primary focus of tuition should be to develop confidence and independence rather than reliance. For this reason, I believe the most important component of tutoring is not working through content, but reflecting and future planning to ensure the student believes they have the skills…
Strengths:
- 99+ ATAR
- IB Bio & Maths tutor
- Essay help
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
Economics
English
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Keshvinder Singh
Tutor Urrbrae, SA
Help. A tutor should allow for the student to work with their strengths to solve problems, and also to work on weaknesses. a tutor should work with a student, ie. adapt to how different students work, and help them work according to their process. I am good with working with people. as a tutor, i also allow a student to discover answers with a…
Strengths:
- Maths tutor
- 1:1 concept support
- Uni science student
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
English
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Abin
Tutor Bedford Park, SA
As a tutor I would help the student to bring out his or hers ideas through learning. Those ideas can make a huge difference in the society. Additionally, I would focus on students who are very weak in a particular subject and provides tips to improvise. I have good knowledge in Mathematics and I can explain the concepts using real life examples.…
Strengths:
- Maths expertise
- Real-life examples
- Patient & supportive
Subjects:
Maths
Info Processing
Software Dev
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Chenuri
Tutor Bedford Park, SA
Be kind and patient with them.
Do not ever be the reason that they stop believing in their abilities.
Encourage them to try and figure things out independently and then ask for help when needed.
Be mindful so that students believe in themselves. I am kind and patient.
I always remind myself that just because I know something does not mean…
Strengths:
- Go Beyond Scholar
- Maths passion
- Detail-focused
Subjects:
Maths
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soufia
Tutor Bedford Park, SA
The most important thing that a tutor can do for the students is to motivate and encourage them to do their best. I believe that results are mostly achieved through the effort of the students themselves, so as a tutor I try my best to cover all the concepts and to provide my students with support materials, but I also make sure that my students…
Strengths:
- Medicine student
- 5+ yrs tutoring exp
- Maths & Sci focus
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Science
English
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Andrea
Tutor Daw Park, SA
I believe there are several things a tutor can deliver to her students, the primary of which is to instill a sense of confidence and can-do attitude among them. This means my role will not only limit to a tutor but also a mentor, guiding my students on multiple aspects of their academic path. As a seasoned tutor and teacher of English, I'd say my…
Strengths:
- 4 yrs Eng teaching
- Conf boost focus
- Custom explanations
Subjects:
Maths
Science
Economics
Business Studies
English
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Andrea
Tutor Westbourne Park, SA
The most important thing a tutor can do is help students build their confidence in their ability to learn. This includes helping them form study habits that can aid them in their secondary and tertiary education as well as frequently revising past concepts to help them build a strong foundation for their future learning. I believe my biggest…
Strengths:
- Kumon Maths graduate
- Psych/Sci undergrad
- Youth reading mentor
Subjects:
Maths
English
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Vanessa
Tutor Highgate, SA
A tutor has the opportunity to encourage confidence in students. Not solely confidence that they can achieve highly, but confidence that they can give anything a go and learn and improve as they do. A tutor can present things in an engaging way to encourage the student to be open-minded to things they may have discounted because they seem…
Strengths:
- Scholarship Winner
- Headstart Uni Prog
- Student Welfare Lead
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
English
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Lakshmi
Tutor Bedford Park, SA
I believe that teaching is not about pumping a student with exam papers or to make them memorise the answers and get good grades, for my satisfaction. But about really making sure the student understands a concept, so that they have a strong foundation and can apply to it many different question styles. This will actively stimulate creativity and…
Strengths:
- Essay writing help
- Leadership awards
- Community mentor
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
English
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Valarie
Tutor Melrose Park, SA
It is important that students succeed and sometimes this means going back to the concept. In my teaching I've explained to students who don't understand that the teacher needs to find another way to present the content. Having taught ESL I empathise with students whose second language is English. I have considerable experience and have succeeded…
Strengths:
- 50+ yrs teaching exp
- SA reg teacher
- All ages taught
Subjects:
Maths
English
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Austin
Tutor Darlington, SA
Guidance and support is what I believe to be the utmost benefit a tutor can provide. I am a patient and positive person, qualities essential for…
Strengths:
- Science Hons student
- Maroondah Young Ldr
- Clear communicator
Subjects:
Maths
Biology
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Nadiah Amalina Binte
Tutor Hawthorn, SA
Understanding and learning about the child's needs and adapting your teaching style to best suit their needs. It is also important to develop a trusting relationship in which the child knows that the tutor is there to provide them with the best support they can offer to aid their learning. I believe that I am a very child-centered tutor. I believe…
Strengths:
- Chanc. Commendation
- Medicine student
- Child safety checked
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Local Reviews
Inside HawthorndeneTutoring Sessions
Content Covered
Year 4 student Jamie focused on multiplication and division strategies, also practising worded problem solving using real-life money scenarios.
In Year 8, Sam worked through trigonometric equations and explored circular geometry concepts, using diagrams to visualise angle relationships within a circle.
Meanwhile, Year 11 student Chloe reviewed applications of integration in calculus and tackled magnetic induction problems relevant to senior physics coursework.
Recent Challenges
Several senior students, such as those in Year 11 and 12 Physics and Methods, had not completed enough independent revision between sessions—one tutor observed, "Hadn't done much revision between our last two sessions so needs to get plenty done before his two tests."
In a recent proof-writing task for Year 10 Maths, missing the first steps led to confusion about which equations to use.
Meanwhile, a Year 8 student struggled to remember how she solved time conversion problems from one week to the next; retention faltered without consistent practice. This left her unsure during homework and slower when new questions appeared.
Recent Achievements
One Hawthorndene tutor noticed a Year 9 student who had previously hesitated to ask for help now openly explaining their approach to tricky maths problems, showing new willingness to talk through their thinking.
In Year 11 physics, a student made excellent progress with magnetic induction—after struggling last term, he's now able to explain core concepts without prompting.
Meanwhile, a Year 5 learner who once guessed at time questions is now taking her time to check which operation is needed before answering, and finished her last session by correctly solving all time problems on her own.
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 Blackwood Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Hawthorndene Primary School.