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Herdsman's tutors include a senior mathematics head with 16 years' teaching and counselling experience, a university lecturer and science PhD, an award-winning engineer who has taught maths and physics, seasoned K–10 maths specialists, accomplished Olympiad participants, and passionate peer mentors skilled at supporting school students both academically and personally.

Nivedita
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Nivedita

English Tutor Crawley, WA
According to me, the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is be a good listener. It is very important to know and understand why a student is facing a problem in a particular situation so that it can be tackled. The tutor should also be compassionate and patient toward the student and should be able to adapt themselves as per the…
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Ka Kin

English Tutor Crawley, WA
Give them the motivation and incentive to learn independently and proactively. Firstly, my academic background in both Art and Finance equip me a solid understanding of writing expression and Maths applications. Secondly, my work experience as a management trainee in private banking and as a credit analyst in JPMorgan has trained me to be…
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Tessa
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Tessa

English Tutor Crawley, WA
Being patient with a student has to be the most important. Learning isn’t the same for everyone and some areas of learning are harder for some people. Remaining patient and staying kind while a child is learning is extremely important. I am a patient person, who can think creatively and how to teach subjects in different ways to suit different…
Caitlin
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Caitlin

English Tutor Crawley, WA
Above all else, I believe a tutor should prioritise student wellbeing. Beyond academic achievement, it's essential to foster a sense of belonging, confidence and self-worth in each student. This involves attentive listening, emotional support, and creating a safe, judgement-free space. Additionally, empowering students to take ownership of their…
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Vaishnavi

English Tutor Crawley, WA
In addition to inculcating academic knowledge in students, a tutor can help students become more passionate towards a subject and can enable the student to grow as a holistic individual by providing moral support and mentorship for the student and helping the student grow in his/her values. I believe that I am extremely patient and do not mind…
Sophie
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Sophie

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
Be a good mentor and role model. My aim is not only to help my students succeed academically, but also to succeed in all aspects of school life. I'm reliable, organised, open, friendly and flexible. I take pride in the relationships I build with my students and my ability to adapt to each student's learning…
Celine
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Celine

English Tutor Crawley, WA
Every student is different; therefore, understanding students' unique learning styles, weaknesses, and strengths is key to supporting their learning to the fullest. My passion and background in communication and creating a positive safe space, as well as my interpersonal skills really show my strengths as a…
Shreya
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Shreya

English Tutor Mount Lawley, WA
Listening to a student is the most important thing a tutor can do. It allows you to prepare better for future sessions and meet the needs of the students. It also helps you modify your teaching approach to keep the students engaged in the class. I believe my approach to teaching is efficient as I break down concepts to the basics and use multiple…
Maisha Samiha
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Maisha Samiha

English Tutor Perth, WA
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are creating a supportive environment, tailoring their teaching approach to the student's learning style, and fostering independence. Providing constructive feedback and instilling a love for learning also help build the student’s confidence and encourage growth. As a tutor, I think my…
Ruthvik
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Ruthvik

English Tutor Perth, WA
Although it is highly important that a tutor teaches their students the material covered in the syllabus, it is equally as important that the tutor teaches their students the tools required to succeed in a competitive academic environment. As a tutor, I instil in my students a great work ethic, teaching them highly effective study and time…
Raunak
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Raunak

English Tutor Perth, WA
The most important thing that a tutor can do for a student is to impart values and lessons not only limited to the school syllabus, but those that impart a general, holistic all-round development of the student. My strength as a tutor is to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the student, and accordingly guide them empathetically through…
Chelsea
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Chelsea

English Tutor Perth, WA
Clear communication, respect, and patience are essential in tutoring. I believe it is important to create a safe and supportive environment where students feel comfortable expressing what they do not understand. Encouraging and motivating them, while also being a good listener, allows lessons to be adapted to their individual needs. I also believe…
Sandini
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Sandini

English Tutor Perth, WA
I believe creating a passion for the students to love what they study is the most important thing. I am patient and understanding. And have the ability to breakdown and explain difficult problems in a way that is more understandable to the younger…
Rena
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Rena

English Tutor Perth, WA
Helping them to understand any difficult or confusing concepts they may not understand before. I am patient and enjoy taking my time to ensure the concept I'm teaching is explained…
Akanksha Bhagya
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Akanksha Bhagya

English Tutor Perth, WA
The most important things a tutor can do for a student in my opinion is providing a solid understanding of challenging concepts and fostering confidence in the student's abilities. Furthermore, personalizing learning to fit individual needs, offering ongoing support and motivation, and encouraging critical thinking are crucial for effective…
zoe
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zoe

English Tutor Highgate, WA
I think the most important things a tutor can do are to create a safe, supportive environment and to make learning feel achievable and enjoyable. For younger students especially, its important to build their confidence and help them develop good learning habits early on. A tutor should listen, be patient, and find ways to connect lessons to each…
Nazeel
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Nazeel

English Tutor Perth, WA
Resetting tutor's mind and knowledge to the student's level is the first thing a tutor should do. I strongly believe the story about helping someone how to fish would give him/her a life, sympolises a teacher's greatness. I am very patient and friendly. I normally flush out my mind when I start teaching to see the chapter through the student's…
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Xue Lin Ellie

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
The most important things a tutor can do for a student is helping them improve their understanding on a subject and developing in them a genuine love and curiosity for learning through the use of different methods be it through drawing or reward systems. The most important things would include being a good role model for the children by…
Nisha
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Nisha

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
Shape them into a better individual through subject knowledge and also teach them the practical skills of life Engage with them,listen to their problems and ideas and streamline those to come up with a mechanism to best teach the way they learn best Knowledge Practical knowledge Patience Kind Considerate Good time management…
Laura
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Laura

English Tutor Mount Lawley, WA
It is important for a tutor to understand their students' learning styles, strengths, and weaknesses and adapt each lesson accordingly to specific students. With this, students are more likely to understand what they are trying to learn. As they continue to solidify their knowledge through tutoring, their confidence will boost and hopefully,…
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Scarlett

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
Be patient and gentle, and listen to their questions with an open mind. Patience, determination, and a passion for…
Abhishek
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Abhishek

English Tutor Perth, WA
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to instill confidence in their abilities, foster a positive attitude towards learning, and provide personalized support tailored to their individual needs. Additionally, a tutor should strive to cultivate a deep understanding of the subject matter, encourage critical thinking and…
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Md Mashfequl

English Tutor Perth, WA
They are: 1. Provide individualized support 2. Build confidence 3. Encourage critical thinking 4. Promote independence 5. Provide feedback As a tutor, I believe my strengths lie in several areas: Effective Communication: I can explain complex concepts in a clear and understandable manner, breaking them down into simpler components to…

Local Reviews

Sleesha is always well prepared and punctual, she has helped my year 9 student a lot with getting a better understanding of the subject matter. We're very happy with her.
Kerstin Kugler

Inside HerdsmanTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 5 student Ava worked on multiplying and dividing fractions, along with strategies for solving worded problems involving measurement.

In Year 8, Ethan focused on simplifying algebraic expressions and expanded brackets using step-by-step written methods.

Meanwhile, Year 9 student Lily explored trigonometry basics and practiced applying sine and cosine rules to solve right-angled triangle questions.

Recent Challenges

A Year 8 student's algebra progress was slowed by inconsistent homework completion—"failed to complete all homework questions," one note recorded.

In Year 10, careless handling of negative signs in calculations led to repeated errors; as observed, "details, careless mistakes" meant that time was spent fixing issues rather than moving forward with new concepts.

For a Year 7 student working on linear graphs, unclear written work and skipping question details made extracting the required information difficult, which disrupted understanding.

Meanwhile, in upper primary maths, forgotten multiplication tables left one student hunting for answers instead of building fluency.

Recent Achievements

One Herdsman tutor noticed a Year 11 student who used to skip steps now carefully reads each question before starting calculations, leading to fewer careless mistakes in statistics problems.

In Year 8, another student has started bringing completed homework every session and recently tackled balancing equations without prompting—she'd previously needed reminders just to start.

Meanwhile, a Year 4 student who struggled with her 8 and 9 times tables last term can now recall them quickly and managed all the related questions without any hesitation during the lesson.

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 Cambridge Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Chrysalis Montessori School.