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Karrakatta's tutors include a General Exhibition awardee and state top 50 scholar, seasoned ATAR and high school maths specialists, university-level teaching assistants in engineering and science, accomplished peer mentors, creative writers, speech and drama medalists, experienced camp leaders, and subject prizewinners—many with ATARs above 97 and academic awards for excellence.

James
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James

English Tutor South Perth, WA
The most important thing for a tutor is that they further the learning and understanding of their student. An important role of the tutor to do this is to assist the student to learn in a way they can understand. I believe that the tutor should make it easier for the student to learn the fundamental concepts. I have a strong understanding of core…
Khushi
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Khushi

English Tutor South Perth, WA
The most important things a tutor can do for a student extend beyond simply imparting knowledge. Firstly, a tutor should strive to cultivate a supportive and encouraging learning environment, where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. Building confidence is key to academic success. Secondly, a tutor should tailor their…
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Matthew
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Matthew

English Tutor Wembley Downs, WA
The important thing a tutor can do for a student is make them feel more confident about their abilities and knowledge. The more they can back them-self, the more they can be composed in a test environment, the better they perform in test conditions, the better their marks. Like a positive feedback loop, this will also increase confidence;better…
Shreya
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Shreya

English Tutor Highgate, 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…
Claude
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Claude

English Tutor Attadale, WA
A tutor above all else needs to encourage students to strive to be better in all facets of learning. As required a tutor should also be a mentor and counsellor and provide students with an atmosphere conducive to developing strong learning skills. I am compassionate , patient and understanding. These traits have been honed through my general…
Hayley
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Hayley

English Tutor Manning, WA
Support - that's what we're here for. Primarily for academic support, assisting them in understanding and boosting their learning in difficult situations, but it's more than that. Having someone you can speak freely with, and rely on, in those vulnerable situations is important for any student. Good tutors provide a sense of security and…
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Talya

English Tutor Tuart Hill, WA
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are as follows: -create a learning environment that is supportive, where making mistakes is encouraged as it’s the only way to improve. -make learning something fun and rewarding not just another arduous task that has to be done. -boost self confidence by showing the student that they can…
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Pouya

English Tutor Tuart Hill, WA
To give the student the tools they need to be able to improve on their own, and to help them pinpoint the areas they are weaker in. Helping a student understand questions and teaching them how to approach different styles of questions is also key for improvement. I am very patient and have no problem explaining a concept multiple times or in a…
Ryan
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Ryan

English Tutor Como, WA
I believe explaining a concept in such a way that the student understands it intuitively and can thus use that understanding to solve different problems, rather than simply rote-learning a series of facts, is an incredibly important part of being a tutor. The tutor should be adding to a student's toolkit such that they can solve a variety of…
MD OHIRUL QAYS JOARDER
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MD OHIRUL QAYS JOARDER

English Tutor Mount Lawley, WA
A tutor should try to make the circumstances for learning the students easily. The main factor depends on the tutor albeit subject topics can be easy or difficult. I have the communication and problem solving abilities to realize the situation of the students so that they can learn with enjoyment. Additionally, I can understand the mental…
Pem
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Pem

English Tutor Mount Pleasant, WA
The most important thing is to build confidence of the student in their learning, and making them believe that they can do it without giving them pressure or distinguishing one from another for their abilities. It is also important for the tutor to create a comfortable learning environment where they don’t feel embarrassed making mistakes but…
Mengyi
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Mengyi

English Tutor Mount Lawley, WA
Help students to find a learning method that fits their learning ability and personality. I believe that every student is an independent individual and it is very important to find a suitable teaching method if you want to make student study more efficiently and easily. Proper method and patient teaching can make a student become an outstanding…
Luke
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Luke

English Tutor Victoria Park, WA
Impart upon a student not knowledge per se, but rather a desire to expand their own knowledge through self-directed learning. Learning and education should be a lifelong process, not one that ends when an individual completes their primary vocational education. Learning makes us grow and develop and look at things in different ways, and the desire…
Shu En Emily
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Shu En Emily

English Tutor Bentley, WA
Understand their concerns and find ways to work with them to face their difficulties in the academic work. Empathy, understanding, and the willingness to tailor to the needs of my…
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Madeleine

English Tutor Karawara, WA
I think that as a tutor, we should be different from teachers at school. We should provide extra care to their needs and catering to what areas of a particular topic they are struggling with, in order for them to improve. Therefore, I think that conducting a personalized teaching plan for the students to observe and explore what methods they can…
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Anahat

English Tutor Yokine, WA
A tutor must always try to know the level of understanding of the student and mould one’s teaching as per the student’s understandability. A tutor should also try his/her best to make learning fun. -Dedicated and persistent -Self motivated, never give up attitude -Patient -Good listener and empathetic -Fair -Reliable -Good…
Eissa
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Eissa

English 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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Angela

English Tutor Karawara, WA
Besides achieving acad3mic grades, i believe teaching the kids about respect and boundaries are just as important. The best way to teach them this is froma young age so they can properly grow into a respectable adult Since i am not too old yet, i believe i can connect with the kids better than most people. Additionally, i am also fun and easy to…
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Rishee

English Tutor Karawara, WA
The most important thing a tutor can do for their student is to celebrate even the smallest of wins. No matter how slow or hard progress is, it is still progress! Of course it is important to push students, but it is equally important to build their self confidence. One of my strengths is my patience. Thanks to my past experience as a Teacher's…
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Pamela

English Tutor Bentley, WA
Create a supportive learning environment, explain concepts step-by-step, and help students gain confidence. I am patient, supportive, and reliable. I explain concepts clearly, break down difficult topics step-by-step, and adapt my teaching to suit each student’s learning style, helping them build confidence and achieve better…
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Tricia

English Tutor Shenton Park, WA
To nurture and help them grow as an individual not as a student. To encourage them even when they fail and to help them love the subject of interest instead of seeing it as a daunting task that they hate. I understand the requirements and needs to excel. I also employ a mindset to act as a friend/ peer to peer help instead of a domineering figure…
Stuart
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Stuart

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
Make the topic interesting and understandable. I am technically competent at most topics, and am capable of explaining them in an understandable manner. Unfortunately, I also care about what the students would think of…
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emma

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
The most important thing a Tutor can do for a student is help them to confidently unlock the door to their own learning potential. I aim to show students the way towards understanding the way they learn and see the world. Once a person understands their own mind, they can take control of their own learning and come across their own methods of…

Local Reviews

We cannot speak highly enough of Melika who has been working hard with Christopher to encourage him and improve his skills and increase his confidence.
Deb

Inside KarrakattaTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 8 student Michael practised simplifying and comparing fractions, then applied these skills to converting between decimals and percentages.

In Year 10, Sarah focused on quadratic equations by converting from general form to turning point form and identifying roots and axes of symmetry using worked examples.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Alex tackled linear and non-linear relationships by interpreting graphs and equations from real-world contexts.

Recent Challenges

A Year 10 student repeatedly avoided writing out full working in algebra and index notation questions; as one tutor observed, "mistakes were made due to lack of working out," which led to hidden errors that slowed progress during review.

In Year 11 physics, over-reliance on the equation sheet was noted—Chris needed more familiarity with deriving formulas independently rather than searching for answers, especially under time pressure.

Meanwhile, a Year 7 student struggled with reading worded problems closely; skipping key details resulted in incomplete answers on circumference and probability tasks.

During practice exams, several students lost marks due to poor time management and not checking their responses before moving on.

Recent Achievements

One Karrakatta tutoring session saw a Year 11 student, Chris, move from avoiding challenging physics questions to working through them independently and even explaining his thinking out loud—a real turnaround from early lessons where he'd hesitate or stay quiet.

In Year 10, Mitchell has stopped skipping steps in his maths working; instead of trying to solve everything mentally (and making errors), he now writes out each stage clearly and checks his answers.

For a younger student, Antonio's focus has improved noticeably—he stayed engaged for the full lesson and was quick to spot tricky parts in mental maths problems that used to trip him up.

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 Nedlands Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Hollywood Primary School.