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Tutors in Hornsby include a secondary school maths teacher with five years' classroom and tutoring experience, a 13-year mathematics specialist from Delhi Public School, multiple high-achieving selective graduates (ATARs 95–97+, competition distinctions), university medallists, coding and peer mentors, and accomplished science PhDs—offering students expertise shaped by teaching awards, leadership roles, and subject excellence.

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Madeline

English Tutor Wahroonga, NSW
The most important thing to do as a tutor for the student is provide an encouraging environment with the right tools to enable the student to progress in the subject. It is important to build a trusting relationship with the student by being reliable, kind, and positive. My strengths as a tutor are my determination, my flexibility, and my overall…
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STELLA MARIZ

English Tutor Thornleigh, NSW
A tutor needs to genuinely want the students to learn out of every session and care for the students. The tutor needs to be 100% focused on every second of the session. I am very patient and able to adapt to student needs. I think I can assess character easily as well, hence I know how to set the pace in terms of teaching different…
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Wendy
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Wendy

English Tutor Westleigh, NSW
Provide personalised support to students by tailoring lessons to meet their individual learning needs, aiming to give them the confidence needed to excel in the subject. Develop a structured lesson plan for the term, organising the content to be covered in each session and informing the student about upcoming topics. Understanding each student's…
Arushi
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Arushi

English Tutor Westleigh, NSW
As a tutor, my biggest responsibility is to give my full attention and time to the students' and listen to what their question is. When a student is aware that they are being heard and you are working with them to overcome the academic hurdle that is when students' really open up to you. They began asking questions that they were unable to ask in…
Emily
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Emily

English Tutor Asquith, NSW
A tutor is there both to teach content and to improve a student's study habits. Seeking advice from teachers, peers, and my past tutor, I have developed helpful study skills and I recognise inefficient habits. I have gained an appreciation for tuning study practices to the individual for optimal results. Learning to work with my ADHD has…
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Rahul

English Tutor Warrawee, NSW
I believe it is the ability to reach out to a student and ensure there weakness in particular subjects are overcome and maximising there overall marks. Whilst also teaching the them techniques they can utilise when they hit a issue. Furthermore, preparing them for exam situations where they will be under pressure by teaching them techniques they…
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Jazmin

English Tutor Warrawee, NSW
Tutors help foreground the development of confidence in what lies within the mind of students that enhances their ability to express thoughts and opinion essential for adult life. A tutor also becomes a trustee of the student, whom insecurities are revealed, and therefore solutions can be found based on the bond created between the two. The…
Rachna
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Rachna

English Tutor Thornleigh, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to foster a supportive and encouraging learning environment where they feel safe to ask questions and make mistakes. This involves understanding the student’s individual needs, recognizing their strengths and areas for improvement, and tailoring guidance to help them grow. A great tutor…
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Misbah

English Tutor Thornleigh, NSW
A tutor should provide a safe space for the student, both academically and mentally. It is important that a tutor empathizes with the students and provide them vivid and interesting perspectives about the subjects which goes beyond school learning. Furthermore, it is needed that the tutor - student relationship be a team work, where the tutor is…
Rhys
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Rhys

English Tutor Mount Colah, NSW
Being able to adapt to their level of knowledge in an entirely nonjudgmental manner that allows the student to feel they are always doing their best. I am able to simply complex topics into more easy to understand packages that allow others to understand the topics not only faster, but also better. I am also an excellent communicator, able to…
Rachel
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Rachel

English Tutor Thornleigh, NSW
I feel that encouraging students and pushing them to their full potential is so important. Some of the time, students aren't aware of what they are capable of and what they can achieve in their learning and I feel that paying attention to their strengths and areas of improvement allows them to recognise their potential. I am very passionate about…
Bee
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Bee

English Tutor Mount Colah, NSW
To help the student love learning and feel like they genuinely want to continue their education because they want to and not because they feel forced by any social pressures. Also to help them figure out what kind of field they would like to pursue as a career they will enjoy. I believe one of my greatest strengths is breaking down and…
Stella
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Stella

English Tutor Mount Colah, NSW
Confidence in their abilities and knowing that they have someone they can go to for help and having someone that believes in them I think I am good at explaining things in multiple ways that makes it easy for others to understand and my passion for learning makes me want to continually become the best tutor I can be for…
James
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James

English Tutor Turramurra, NSW
Be relatable, and casual and be able to communicate with students on a personal level. Be able to represent concepts visually. I am patient, understanding and willing to give multiple attempts until the students fully understand…
Habel Abraham
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Habel Abraham

English Tutor Mount Colah, NSW
I believe the most important asset a tutor can have is the ability to listen. Student's often come to tutors with different intentions in mind, some to extend their current knowledge and accelerate themselves, while others intend to re-establish their foundations. It is crucial that the tutor listens to and understands the students needs and…
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Dong

English Tutor North Turramurra, NSW
A tutor should always appear calm and patient, providing the student with encouragement and support. This is to ensure the tutor does not cause any additional counterproductive stress to the student. However, a tutor should be honest to a student with the work to be done, as only then will the student gain the quality service they deserve. A…
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Akshay

English Tutor North Turramurra, NSW
When I went to school, I recall that a lot of the subjects that I took particular interest in were due to the quality of instruction from the teacher. My belief is that children are naturally inquisitive and therefore it is important for a teacher / tutor to tap into that potential by employing the right style of communication, presentation and…
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Tasnia

English Tutor Cherrybrook, NSW
Being able to provide consistent support and help for my students is an important quality that I value very much. It allows us to build a bond, where my students feel as though they can rely on me for advice and assistance any time. As a tutor I am able to cater to the different styles of learning for each student and maintain a positive…
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Nathan

English Tutor Cherrybrook, NSW
I believe the most important things a tutor can do are to build students' confidence, make learning engaging, and tailor support to their unique needs. A tutor like me can create a positive, encouraging environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and tackling challenges. Beyond explaining concepts, a great tutor helps students…
Ryan
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Ryan

English Tutor Cherrybrook, NSW
To create a supportive, encouraging environment where they feel safe to make mistakes and grow. Human connection is the foundation of effective learning. In a world flooded with online resources and AI-driven tools, what students often lack isn't access to information, but meaningful guidance. Tutors bring the human element back into learning by…
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Sejal

English Tutor Cherrybrook, NSW
I think the most important things a tutor can do are to build the student's confidence, create a safe space for learning, and help them develop the tools to become independent learners. It's not just about teaching content, it's about helping them believe in their abilities, overcome self-doubt, and find strategies that actually work for them. A…
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Gary

English Tutor Pymble, NSW
The most important things for a student to develop and learn that a tutor can give to a student is support. By building a strong mentor relationship with the student, we can help build confidence in the student to develop their academic and interpersonal skills by providing them support. I have experience tutoring students from a wide range of…
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Mone

English Tutor Dural, NSW
The most important thing for a tutor to do is to make the student feel as if they do know things, that they are not stupid or anything, the student does know the content they just simply need some help understanding the work and revising it effectively to ensure success. I am very patient with others and understanding, I am good listener with a…

Local Reviews

Joanna is going really well with her tutoring with Paul and she says he is really good!
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Content Covered

Year 6 student Lucy revised angle sums in polygons and practiced calculating surface area for various shapes.

In Year 9, Daniel tackled simultaneous equations using substitution and elimination, then moved on to worded algebra problems for extra challenge.

Meanwhile, Year 12 student Emily focused on compound versus simple interest calculations and worked through HSC-style financial maths questions to consolidate exam readiness.

Recent Challenges

In Year 9 algebra, one student repeatedly relied on memorizing formulas rather than understanding when and why to use them—"not every question can fit into a formula perfectly," the tutor noted—making it tough to adapt to unfamiliar problems.

A Year 11 student tackling statistics struggled with organizing key definitions and formulas; instead of preparing a reference sheet, time was lost searching through notes mid-task.

Meanwhile, a Year 7 learner's confidence dropped whenever questions were worded differently or seemed long, sometimes skipping attempts altogether until prompted.

During trigonometry in Year 10, missed homework left gaps that resurfaced during multi-step bearings questions.

Recent Achievements

A Hornsby tutor noticed a Year 11 student who previously struggled with worded problems now picks out key information and confidently applies the depreciation formula—something she hesitated to attempt before.

Another high schooler, after weeks of confusion with simultaneous equations, managed to solve them algebraically without hints, even remembering all necessary steps on his own.

At the primary level, a Year 5 student who used to guess answers when unsure has started underlining parts of questions and openly asks for help if stuck. In one session, he finished every question in section one with little to no prompting.

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 Hornsby Shire Library & Information Service—or at your child's school (with permission), like Hornsby Girls High School.