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Tutors in Holder include an Australian Science Olympiad Physics top 30 finisher, a 99.95 ATAR recipient and Astrophysics graduate, a National Mathematics Summer School invitee, a Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) student, experienced K–12 maths and science tutors, youth mentors, camp leaders, seasoned classroom teachers, and university students with multiple academic awards and peer coaching experience.

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Cian

English Tutor Acton, ACT
A tutor is not there to do a student's homework for them but rather to help them think and problem solve in new ways so that they can complete their work more effectively and be a more independent learner. Thus, a tutor can help by bringing with themselves a large amount of knowledge in the subject area(s) and by having a patient and understanding…
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Antigone

English Tutor Acton, ACT
To be patient, not all students are the same and don't learn at the same pace. You need to adapt in your ability to change for each student so that their learning and understanding can be maximised. My ability to be flexible and adapt to different students, and change teaching styles to suit…
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Tayla
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Tayla

English Tutor Acton, ACT
To continuously check in with their students and ensure they create a space where they feel like they can be open and honest about whatever areas they are struggling with. In addition, ensuring that we come to each lesson prepared and so that no time is wasted and each session is made the most of. I am an excellent communicator allowing myself to…
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Monis

English Tutor Aranda, ACT
Create an experience beyond academics. A safe and sound environment, where both tutor and students can cherish each other's company, and have a lasting connection, followed by achieving great learning objectives. As a tutor or a former student, I acquired traits and skillsets about patience, empathy and motivation. Being not only a Good…
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Mandisa

English Tutor Acton, ACT
I believe that a tutor shouldn't be perceived as a strictly authoritative figure - keeping the student engaged and building a strong relationship is a vital component in the effectiveness of the tutoring. Students - myself included - gain much more knowledge when lessons are more flexible. It usually takes me a few sessions to understand a…
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Gina

English Tutor Acton, ACT
Being aware of the necessary pace and style of learning which best suits the student. Communication and adaptation to the specific needs of a…
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Sameer

English Tutor Canberra, ACT
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to provide clear explanations, offer personalized guidance, and instill confidence in their abilities. As a tutor, my strengths lie in my ability to effectively communicate complex concepts in a clear and relatable manner. I have a knack for breaking down intricate topics into manageable…
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Caitlyn

English Tutor Monash, ACT
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to listen. It is important for a tutor to build a relationship with the students so that tutoring sessions don't become a chore, and the student feels comfortable seeking help with things in these sessions. Thus, I think that listening to and responding to the needs of the student is…
Tina
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Tina

English Tutor Canberra, ACT
The most important thing to me is the ability of a tutor to care for and listen to a student. The needs of a students is usually known by the student and is always important to not assume what the student needs but pay attention and listen to them. My strengths include being patient and altering my teaching style to suit the learning style of a…
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Micah

English Tutor Canberra, ACT
The most important thing for a tutor is to understand their student. All students have different strengths and weaknesses, and it is the responsibility of the tutor to understand their student as an individual in order to tutor in a way that is the most effective for a student to improve. For example, one of my students in the past learnt best…
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Jemima

English Tutor Turner, ACT
The most important things for a tutor to do for a student is ensure their confidence stems from understanding not just knowing the answer to a question but instead the theory behind it. A tutor should ensure a student understands the theory behind a concept and how they got their rather than the finishing product. Through this, a tutor gives a…
Tayla
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Tayla

English Tutor Hawker, ACT
Be slow with them and be kind and patient to them My experience as a primary school teacher allows me to know what is currently happening in school and I know what the Australian Curriculum requires from students and how I can tailor this to students…
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Immanuel

English Tutor Canberra, ACT
Be caring and patient for students. Materials can be hard, and it can be stressfull for students. Thus, I consider being a caring and patient mentor is key to students' success I am compassionate and caring towards my students. I will try to support my students on their difficulties until they are able to understand the…
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Aadesh

English Tutor Pearce, ACT
The best thing a tutor can do is lay a foundation so strong that the student understands it very well and never giving up on them. It is to understand that every student is special. I am patient and easygoing person and I think I can handle a number of students simultaneously. Moreover, my experience in tutoring students and also studying at the…
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Alexander

English Tutor Hughes, ACT
Doing the right thing. and the prospect of doing my job well enough for my student to feel that things are going well for them, that there day is a little lighter, that they’re on a roll, and that the ways of improving their life that they can think of are enticing and not deterrent. I’ve got a lot of experience viewing math concepts…
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Bhanuka

English Tutor Deakin, ACT
Establish a connection with the child and ensure that they want to learn from you. Encouraging - seeking to provide the child with confidence and self belief Guiding - seeking to guide the child's journey of education Kind and gentle - always adopt a kind and gentle approach to ensure the child is…
Rayanne
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Rayanne

English Tutor Red Hill, ACT
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to create a comfortable environment where they feel safe asking any question, no matter how small, and to make learning an enjoyable experience. It’s also essential to build their confidence by helping them understand their strengths and develop the skills they need to succeed.…
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Madalyne

English Tutor Acton, ACT
The most important things a tutor can do for their student is reinforce their confidence as well as help build their skills and knowledge. The student has obviously come to you for help because they need guidance and assistance to help build their skills however I find that building their confidence is just as important at times because when…
Caitlin
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Caitlin

English Tutor Griffith, ACT
I think the most important things a tutor can do for a student is build their confidence and give them tools to succeed. I think I am kind and passionate, and have an ability to connect with students and adapt my tutoring to what they individually…
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mansha

English Tutor Acton, ACT
I believe that creating open communication is a very important part of teaching. I consider the best way to connect with students is to create a positive learning environment and encourage interaction and discussion. A tutor also needs to be a role model for students so it is essential that they act responsibly and are polite and courteous to them…
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Sparsh

English Tutor Acton, ACT
A tutor can make a student love the subject he/she hates. The most important thing for a tutor is to understand the student, his/her interests, aptitude, and what he/she is inclined towards. If you have a basic idea of the student mindset you can develop techniques to make them understand the subject in a way they don't find it hard. Gamification…
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Jeongann

English Tutor Acton, ACT
I believe it’s to help them build a habit of studying and to make them grow their interest in learning. By encouraging the students and providing them with an appropriate levels of challenges , the student can become more engaged with the subject. The teacher should provide the students with an appropriate level of challenges that the students…
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Srestha

English Tutor Acton, ACT
Making a difference to them not just by helping them improve grades but also giving them confidence that they are capable and individuals with the ability to do great in the future. My ability to personalise classes/content to help adapt to unique student's perspectives. Further, my patience and the genuine willingness to help students improve in…

Local Reviews

Frances is an exceptional private tutor. She's friendly, respectful and made my children feel relaxed at every lesson. Her knowledge, patience and calm approach made both my children look forward to every class. She's flexible and tailored her lessons based on my children's level and need. Both my children (Year 4 and Year7) greatly benefitting from her tutorial classes. Thank you, Frances for your great efforts exerted in each lesson. We highly recommend her to anyone!
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Content Covered

Year 7 student Jack worked on solving simultaneous equations using elimination and also found the area of circles and parallelograms, applying these concepts to volume calculations for cylinders and prisms.

In Year 10, Emily focused on proofs of congruent and similar triangles using tests like SSS and RHS, including calculating scaling factors for similar figures.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Liam tackled balancing chemical and net-ionic equations, practiced naming polyatomic ions, and discussed solubility rules through real experimental observations.

Recent Challenges

In Year 11 Chemistry, "he needed extra time to balance equations," showing that exam-style speed is a challenge when steps aren't automatic.

In Year 9 Maths, reliance on calculators for basic multiplication and squared numbers slowed progress—"required calculator for simple multiplying (x3 etc.)," which interrupted problem-solving flow during practice tests.

A Year 7 student preparing essays struggled with organization; "bring notebook to next session" was set as an action after materials were forgotten.

Meanwhile, in upper primary, a spelling test result of 40% highlighted avoidance of using a dictionary, leading to repeated misspellings in writing tasks.

Recent Achievements

One Holder tutor noticed a big shift with Sami, a Year 10 student who recently raised his maths exam score from 50% to 71% after creating his own practice questions and sticking to a regular study routine—he'd previously struggled just to pass.

In a senior chemistry session, the student who used to hesitate over polyatomic ions now identifies them correctly in equations and balances chemical reactions more quickly.

Meanwhile, during primary tutoring, Samuel moved from frequent mistakes in area and perimeter tasks to finishing all ten problems on his own without any errors.

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 Woden Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like St Jude's Primary School.