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Hillsdale's tutors include a seasoned primary school teacher with special education expertise, an HSC dux with ATAR 99 and advanced maths distinctions, a university-level science professor, experienced K–12 English and maths mentors, creative writers awarded for Olympiad success, and peer leaders with strong coaching, tutoring, and academic competition backgrounds.

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Jiya

English Tutor Randwick, NSW
Being able to formulate different approaches on the go is something a tutor should be able to do in order for the students to understand at their own pace. A tutor should also be patient in order to make the student feel welcomed whenever they are in a predicament academically. Other than that, a tutor should be friendly so the students feel…
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Ansh

English Tutor Mascot, NSW
I believe the single most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to provide patient and constant support for them outside of their classroom, and try to clear all their doubts effectively. Moreover, a tutor should guide their students in a manner in which they can focus on key areas of improvement and then work on realistic goals, which…
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Jia

English Tutor Randwick, NSW
Encouraging them and reminding them that their school marks are not what entirely defines them as a good student. On top of providing them with academic support and guidance that they can apply to other fields. For instance, how to structure an exemplar essay or simply how to construct a study timetable. Finding unique ways to interpret notes and…
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Vidumini

English Tutor Kensington, NSW
As a tutor, the most important thing for me is to understand the challenges faced by a student. By empathizing with their struggles, I can develop an effective approach that helps build the student's confidence and foster critical thinking. This approach should be tailored to the student's needs, ensuring that they feel supported and motivated to…
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David

English Tutor Beaconsfield, NSW
What i believe that a tutor can provide is confidence, guidance and wisdom towards understanding new concepts, but not neglecting the importance of patience whilst teaching students to understand whether in a simplified or intricate way. Also, a crucial aspect reflected in a student's passion towards learning is reflected in the tutors enthusiasm…
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Shweta

English Tutor Zetland, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to foster a supportive learning environment that promotes understanding, growth, and confidence. This involves not only providing academic assistance but also nurturing a positive relationship built on trust and encouragement. Additionally, effective communication, personalized instruction,…
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YuTong

English Tutor Beaconsfield, NSW
Being able to support a student as a tutor, by helping them with their weaknesses and reinforcing their strengths in their subjects. As well as provide a comfortable environment for them to ask questions and engage. I am excellent at supporting students as a tutor as well as providing easy to understand explanations and…
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agustin

English Tutor Zetland, NSW
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to be able to adapt their teaching to their student's learning style. I will always strive for the very best for my students! I believe my strengths as a tutor is patience and perseverance, as I strive to be able to work alongside a student to help them gain confidence in their…
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Evie

English Tutor Bondi Junction, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make themselves welcoming. A good and effective tutor is open to all ideas and willing to completely work with the student. The most effective tutors will offer a variety of perspectives and welcome all criticism and differing opinions. During school, I struggled with breaking down tasks,…
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Rizvi Rezwan

English Tutor Paddington, NSW
Make something understandable even when the student thought it was impossible to I'm very disciplined when it comes to studies, very friendly as…
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Henry

English Tutor Newtown, NSW
The most important thing a teacher can teach a student is something about how they learn best, like what techniques, environements, etc. they need to learn effectively. This is not only a skill that will help them any time they need to learn something in the future, but also something that will help them enjoy the process. I think I have excellent…
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Tala

English Tutor Tempe, NSW
Inspire a genuine passion for the subject, rather than just learning for the sake of school. When students find enjoyment and appreciation in what they're studying, learning becomes easier, and this mindset will benefit them with anything they need to learn in the future. Patience and making learning fun. I take the time to understand each…
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Jose

English Tutor Paddington, NSW
I believe that tutoring should not be a formulaic job. Essentially, what that means is that different people have different ways of learning and I think it's important for tutors to be able to adapt to how a student approaches a particular topic instead of standardizing knowledge. My main strengths are that I am very good with people of all ages…
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Vaibhav

English Tutor Redfern, NSW
The important things a tutor can do for their students include making the subject enjoyable and empowering students to reach a point from where they can arrive at solutions on their own. The first and foremost task for tutors is to make the subject more enjoyable than what the students perceive it to be. Once the students start enjoying the…
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Prachit

English Tutor Redfern, NSW
My dream is simple. I want to guide students in a way that goes beyond text books. It's not just about math or science, but the life skills like mindset, the joy of learning, and the art of studying. I believe every tutor should make learning feel a little fun, showing kids that it can be fun and that it isn't boring, which is what is important…
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Soomin

English Tutor Redfern, NSW
In my opinion the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to help them reach their goals. Whether that may be to help them catch up in certain subjects, to reach for top marks for their desired high school or university or in need of motivation to study in creating habits. I believe that the most important thing will be for the tutor…
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Samvit Kumar

English Tutor Sydenham, NSW
The most important I as a tutor can do is to accept that each student has a different way of learning and I should adapt and blend their teaching methods according to the student, there's no one size fits all method for everyone. I completed my schooling and bachelor's in engineering (Computer Science) from India and the education system in India…
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James

English Tutor Sydenham, NSW
The most important role a tutor plays for a student is to assist the student in developing their own agency in their subject area. When we believe a subject is beyond us, or we're not smart enough to grasp it, we shy away and don't push ourselves as hard. Often this belief has developed from what others have told us or from not having the right…
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Daisy

English Tutor Erskineville, NSW
A tutor is someone that a student can rely on for support. They are pragmatic in finding ways to ensure the student has a positive experience with learning. The student is in control, and the tutor is a guide that assists and also facilitates the student to take safe risks, ask questions and completely engage with their learning in ways suitable…
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Annie

English Tutor Erskineville, NSW
I consider the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to encourage and empower them. I believe most students can learn most subjects/tasks but it's just about finding the way of learning that works for them. I am positive and encouraging. I believe a student can learn anything if they are engaged in the subject matter and they have…
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Cassidy

English Tutor Bondi, NSW
I think that having someone you can rely on to assist in achieving new personal bests is incredibly important for students who are being tutored. It's not just about improving grades, but building confidence and skills that can assist in other areas of life. I am very experienced working with various age groups, and highly adaptable to the needs…
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Shreeya

English Tutor Redfern, NSW
Make them feel comfortable enough to ask any kind of questions and the aim is that they feel confident in problem solving and tackling unfamiliar problems with ease. Moreover, it is important for the tutor to align to the goals of the student and help them achieve that. I can explain difficult problems in an easy to understand manner. I explain…
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Liesel

English Tutor Paddington, NSW
Firstly, I believe that an Academic Tutor is an important job position which requires an individual to holistically support students to achieve their personal and academic goals. In addition, I believe that tutoring should take a personalised approach to teach students specific academic skills which will help them achieve their own developmental…

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Inside HillsdaleTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 6 student Arden focused on algebraic expressions and manipulating numbers with surds, as well as interpreting functions and graphs in preparation for her upcoming exam.

In Year 11, Michael worked through first principles of calculus, including finding tangents to curves, and applied the chain rule and product rule using targeted practice questions.

For Year 12, Olivia revised advanced differentiation techniques such as the quotient rule and related rates, alongside sequences and series problems drawn from past trial exams.

Recent Challenges

During a Year 11 Maths session, one student hesitated to attempt Level 3 questions unless prompted, leading to missed opportunities for deeper understanding.

Another, in Year 10 Science, understood content but struggled with scientific terminology—"she should pay more attention on the meaning of the terms," noted a tutor—which slowed progress in written explanations.

Exam timing repeatedly challenged a senior student: extra minutes were spent recalling formulas under pressure instead of answering more questions.

In Year 7–8 algebra and geometry work, untidy working sometimes made it difficult to trace errors, causing confusion during revision and wasting valuable lesson time retracing steps.

Recent Achievements

One Hillsdale tutor recently noticed Lucy, a Year 12 student, is no longer hesitating with challenging differentiation problems—she now solves them independently after struggling to get started just weeks ago.

Ruby, also in high school, used to avoid tricky algebraic extensions but is now choosing harder questions herself and applying calculus techniques without prompting.

Meanwhile, Selena in primary years had difficulty spotting number patterns; last session she quickly identified a complex pattern rule on her own and converted between 12-hour and 24-hour time accurately.

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 Lionel Bowen Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Matraville Public School.