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Highgate's tutors include a seasoned primary school teacher with ten years' experience and dual teaching degrees, an assistant lecturer in chemistry and nanoscience, an IB-trained classroom educator with postgraduate credentials, university medalists in maths and science Olympiads, peer mentors, and club leaders passionate about guiding K–12 students to academic confidence and success.

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Marina

Chemistry Tutor Inglewood, WA
Identifying the individual's strengths and weaknesses. Not only trying to help building on the weak points, but also reassuring and building their confidence by highlighting how much they already know. Also finding a strategy that they learn best, e.g. explaining new concepts by touching on processes they are already familiar with. I believe two…
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Alistair

Chemistry Tutor Inglewood, WA
I consider student engagement in a topic is one of the most important things a tutor can encourage in a student, and as someone beginning a Masters in physics I have plenty of enthusiasm myself for learning maths and science. I think that my enthusiasm will encourage students to to develop an enthusiasm of their own for what they are learning, as…
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Shihab

Chemistry Tutor Leederville, WA
I believe the most important role of a tutor is to build a student’s confidence while helping them develop a genuine understanding of the subject rather than simply memorising answers. A good tutor should create a positive and encouraging environment, identify areas where the student needs extra support, and provide personalised strategies to…
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Reuben

Chemistry Tutor West Leederville, WA
I find it especially important for students to feel confident in learning, and it is crucial for a tutor to build and maintain that in their students. I believe I have the communication skills required to impart knowledge in easy-to-grasp…
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Kate

Chemistry Tutor Coolbinia, WA
tutor/mentor should teach student how to think and ways to process the the subject in question. Student will not able to maintain the theory if all they they can remember is the process I think my strength is the ability to communicate with younger kids and also trying different methods to help them understand and learn. I believe that learning…
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Jiya

Chemistry Tutor Bedford, WA
A tutor is beyond someone that can just teach some topics to students, but they are someone that the student looks upto, and feels comfortable sharing their weaknesses to. It is essential for for the tutor to understand the child’s needs, and cater to those specifically. My strengths are that i have recently graduated high school, so I am very…
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Violet

Chemistry Tutor South Perth, WA
I believe the most important things a tutor can do are to build confidence, create clarity, and inspire motivation. A good tutor doesn’t just explain answers — they guide students to think critically and develop problem-solving skills. By being patient, encouraging, and consistent, tutors help students feel supported and capable. I also…
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Pranav

Chemistry Tutor Burswood, WA
- To be respectful and attentive to the student, including their concerns and ability to cope up with the workload. - To conduct engaging and interesting classes for students to understand the concept, whilst having the opportunity to experience a positive atmosphere. I have many strengths that can help me be an excellent tutor, but the key…
Jason
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Jason

Chemistry Tutor Mount Hawthorn, WA
The most important things that I can do my students are: 1. Creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment: specifically when students make errors. By supporting them and helping fix their errors, they can learn and build confidence for future questions. 2. Adapt to the student's learning style: each student learns differently (e.g. visual,…
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Jana

Chemistry Tutor South Perth, WA
I think that it's really important to be a good listener so that you can use feedback from students to improve your teaching. Not everyone learns in the same way so it's really important to work with each student to find the learning tehniques that work best for them. It's also important to recognise that each student could prefer different…
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Hayah

Chemistry Tutor South Perth, WA
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do is to be very clear and not convoluted when explaining topics, equations, etc. to students, as it can be very easy to get intimated as a student and end up confused. I believe it is also important not to assume any knowledge straight away from students but to intentionally ask what it is that they…
Juan
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Juan

Chemistry Tutor Victoria Park, WA
The most important thing I can do for a student is providing the tools and resources to be able to tackle problems independently, no matter the difficulty. To do this, it is important to design personalised methodologies that allow students to learn the basic knowledge, get familiar with some examples and then put into practice what was learned…
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Jigme

Chemistry Tutor South Perth, WA
The most important things I can do for a student are to foster a supportive and engaging learning environment that encourages their curiosity, growth, and confidence. By adapting my teaching methods to their individual learning styles, patiently addressing their questions and concerns, and providing clear explanations, I can help them truly…
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Bardia

Chemistry Tutor South Perth, WA
the most important thing for a tutor is to be able to listen to their students to truly understand their wants and needs, in order to help them achieve their goals the best way they can. I am able to adapt to different learning styles, teaching the students in the manner that appears best to them. I am good at listening to the students to fully…
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Michaela

Chemistry Tutor South Perth, WA
The most important thing a tutor can do is be patient and understanding. Forcing an expectation can create insecurity, which can further decrease a students confidence, and hence academic ability. A friendly, positive attitude will create the most growth, and provide students with the strive to improve and upskill their academic abilities I think…
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Scarlett

Chemistry Tutor South Perth, WA
Be patient and gentle, and listen to their questions with an open mind. Patience, determination, and a passion for…
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Rick

Chemistry Tutor Victoria Park, WA
It depends a little bit on age but the older they get the more important confidence is going to be and giving the students confidence is the most important job. I'm not going to teach a 12 year old a lot more, they have spent years in school and they have all the knowledge they need. The important job of tutor is to make them believe that they…
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Amirsam

Chemistry Tutor Victoria Park, WA
Be present and listen to them, acknowledging their issues without judgment, allowing their voices to be heard and seen. This enables you to gain their respect and trust, making it easier for your guidance to be passed on. I believe I am a patient, kind, and caring person, meeting people where they are without passing judgment. I like…
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Eissa

Chemistry Tutor Victoria Park, WA
Listening to them, provide a welcoming space, and encouraging them to tell me their stories and any struggles they might face in their academic life. Patience, communication, tolerance and empathetic approach while dealing with students, via encouraging and supporting them to overcome their…
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Sanjay

Chemistry Tutor Wembley, WA
I think the most important thing a tutor can do is to teach a student how to pursue their own studies, that is, if I can teach a student how to study without the need for a tutor, that's worth more than tutoring them the whole year and it will serve them well for the rest of their life. An excellent tutor will keep their students motivated and…
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Raja

Chemistry Tutor Victoria Park, WA
-Understanding the individual needs of a student. -Planning the lessons; the complexity, the depth and the amount of work practice as per the indivudual. -Scaffolding. -Creating interest to engage the students. I make my lessons engaging and interavctive. I bring context to learning by giving real life examples and application. Due to my prior…
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POOJA

Chemistry Tutor Joondanna, WA
I think tutor should do everything for his or her students because after the parents only teacher is one person who can very closed for the student. Tutor should look after their students and if they have any bad habit then it's tutor responsibility to guide them in right direction and also inform their parents. Tutor can make hard subject into…
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Joy

Chemistry Tutor Rivervale, WA
I believe that a tutor should be able to help students learn, improve and grow in their areas of uncertainty. Not only should a tutor be consolidating or getting a student to understand a new topic, but also have the ability to help them seek out the joy in learning. I am patient, encouraging and knowledgeable in a range of areas and topics. with…

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Content Covered

Year 7 student Endri focused on algebraic simultaneous equations and prime factorisation, also building understanding of mathematical functions through worked examples.

In Year 10, Alex practised right-angled trigonometry and projectile motion concepts, using diagrams to connect theory with real-world scenarios.

For a senior student in Year 12, sessions covered the principles of redox reactions and chemical equilibria, tackling past exam papers for applied practice.

Recent Challenges

A Year 7 student struggled with basic mathematical manipulations; as a tutor put it, "a reality check to realise what is needed to do better in math is required," as inconsistent foundational skills left them unprepared for exams.

In Year 10 Physics, difficulty visualising perpendicular distances and distinguishing between rotational and translational equilibrium led to confusion during problem-solving—skipped steps often masked misunderstandings.

For a senior student (Year 12), not carefully reading exam questions resulted in missed marks; "carelessness shoots through the roof when tired," one note observed.

The immediate result: lost confidence after setbacks, especially when feedback wasn't fully addressed before moving on.

Recent Achievements

A Highgate tutor recently noticed a Year 11 student who used to stay quiet during lessons now regularly asks for clarification when confused, instead of guessing and moving on.

In a recent session with a Year 9 student, the tutor observed that she's started taking structured notes without prompting—something she'd previously avoided—which is helping her organise her thoughts more clearly in class.

Meanwhile, a younger student in Year 4 has begun tackling word problems independently after initially relying heavily on hints; last week, he completed an entire worksheet on his own 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 City of Perth Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Highgate Primary School.