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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.

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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…
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Jessica
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Jessica

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
I believe that student's can generally pick up on whether a tutor is invested in them quite quickly. The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is actively show them that they do in fact want them, as an individual, to do better than they've ever done before and show interest in them as a person. I am very good at picking up on what…
James
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James

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
Encouragement is the most important, but it must be coupled with good teaching. My strength would be the ability to convey the information in a form that younger students would be most likely to comprehend. Secondly I believe I have a strong grounding in English, which I think is very important because one must know something very well to teach…
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Christabel

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
Encourage learning in a student Patience, creativity,…
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Shouvik Barua

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
A tutor can create a positive learning environment as being supportive, encouraging etc. He can understand the strength and weekness of a student and work on them. He should be able to provide explanation to the concepts. Moreover, a tutor should provide constructive and specific feedback to the students so that they can improve their…
Shannon
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Shannon

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
I believe that it is important for a tutor to provide constructive but fair feedback to their students, while also providing practical advice and support to them, so they can improve in areas where they were originally struggling. I believe that I am a patient and understanding person, who is quite personable and can talk to people easily. I have…
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Kurtis

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
Give them the confidence they need to stay motivated to acheive their Goals. Whether it be merely passing a class or excelling wih 99%, any improvement needs to be congratulated. Be patient, if the student is not understanding your explanation, obviously a different approach is needed. Do not lecture. This the students are already receiving in…
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Mahmud

English Tutor Crawley, WA
A tutor must ensure the student is comfortable with them and can easily express their concerns and learning difficulties. I think i am patient and caring which ensures that the students understand and learn…
Christopher
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Christopher

English Tutor Crawley, WA
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Elizabeth

English Tutor Claremont, WA
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is not merely give additional lessons, but connect with them to gauge their individual skills and aid in further establishing them. Academic prowess is highly regarded, and to be able to watch a student grow to achieve such a goal would be very fulfilling. In my opinion, recognising…
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Simone

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
As previously mentioned, I think the most important thing a tutor can do for their student is to listen. If you do not listen to the students expectations and responsiveness to the material then the sessions will not be productive, and the student will not improve. My strengths are that I am an incredibly patient tutor, as well as a good listener.…
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Aheli

English Tutor Crawley, WA
The most important thing that a tutor can do for a student is to teach them how to learn. I can explain difficult concepts in a concise manner. I have a intuitive understanding of the subjects I teach. I am good at adapting my teaching methods and content to the specific needs of each…
James
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James

English Tutor Crawley, WA
A tutor has to be able to accomodate to each students need individually. It's important to understand the needs and habits of each student as each person learns uniquely. This, in turn, provides them with the best possible learning experience which maximises potential and results. - Good Communicator - Vast Knowledge of subjects - Can make…
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Katherine

English Tutor Perth, WA
Listen and teach. I think it is so important for students to be listened to and helped accordingly. They must be given the space to work through problems they are facing themselves so that they can believe in their own abilities and increase their own self-efficacy. It is vital that the student can not only regurgitate an answer or process but…
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Maduvanthi

English Tutor Peppermint Grove, WA
1. Be patient and empathetic. As a student you want your tutor to be excited to tutor you. You want to be able to ask them any question big or small, and you want to know your won't get frustrated if you don't understand something right away. 2. Flexibility. Lesson plans don't always work out. Sometimes students are tired or distracted. A good…
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Margaret

English Tutor Cottesloe, WA
Provide a range of ways of looking at the topic. Encourage them to come up with solutions, guided by the tutors questions or queries. Create a comfortable and respectful environment, where the student can feel both safe and challenged. I am very patient and calm. I only want the best for my students and I always reflect on how I can improve my…
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Mia

English Tutor City Beach, WA
A good tutor not only helps students understand the material but also instils confidence, motivation, and a lifelong love for learning. Ultimately, my goal is to empower students to become independent thinkers and problem-solvers, equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed both academically and beyond. I really appreciate the…
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Sy

English Tutor West Perth, WA
I consider the ability to connect and inspire the students to be the most important thing. To me, it is important to bring up their interest and motivate them to strive and reach their fullest potential rather than just teaching them from the material. I am able to connect with my students to understand their goals and I genuinely care for them to…
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Siddhida

English Tutor Perth, WA
encouraging the student to not give up and also understanding the academic as well as emotional needs of the student. I am very patient and understanding and I customize my teaching according to the needs of my students. For me, my students well being is the most important not just academically but also in the…
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Skylar

English Tutor Northbridge, WA
The most important thing that I tutor can do for a student is be understanding. Some times it may be hard for a student and they may think that because they are not the best then they are not good enough. It is the tutor job not only to help the student academically but also mentally. There are many social pressures within a students school life…
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Enkhjin

English Tutor Northbridge, WA
Encouragement. Encouraging my students while building their confidence is the most important thing that I will do for my students. I would not want a single moment to pass for my students thinking that they lack in any way. A few hard problems to solve at school are not enough to discourage them. My greatest strength when it comes to tutoring is I…
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Lhiyaizza

English Tutor Northbridge, WA
Providing support for every child's needs (their learning styles and learning pace). It is important to be patient with every child as everyone learns at their own pace. Motivation - able to motivate children into learning through areas of difficulty Adaptability- able to switch learning styles for each child Patience - willing to sit and…

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.