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Kelmscott's tutors include a university-qualified science teacher with 13 years' experience across Physics, Chemistry and Maths, seasoned K–12 maths specialists and former school teachers, an ATAR 88.9 Gifted Program graduate, a Cambridge-trained Head of Academics, a university engineering instructor, and engaging peer mentors with subject prizes and leadership backgrounds.

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Krittika

Science Tutor Huntingdale, WA
I think the most important thing a student can do for a tutor is give them confidence in subjects that they are struggling with, or reinforce their confidence in the subjects they are strong at. Going into a test with confidence certainly helps me perform better, so it would be important for me to help potential students with this, by clarifying…
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ali

Science Tutor Southern River, WA
To teach them how to be an independent learner and cope with dealing with new problems and how to approach them, with a problem solving mindset and confidence. Being able to quickly identify the students method of learning and approaching problems and adapt to that in order to maximize the productivity of the time I am with them and to minimize…
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Tahmid
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Tahmid

Science Tutor Southern River, WA
A teacher must be absolutely predictable in terms of her expectations of her pupils. She must stick to her classroom expectations and be very consistent. If a class senses that the teacher is unsure, they will be in charge of that classroom very shortly. Therefore, consistency is a must. Fairness is also important. Being willing to listen and…
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Amina

Science Tutor Maddington, WA
Help them gain confidence in their skills. I believe each child is extremely gifted and needs some guidance and faith to achieve their optimum performance. Understanding the diverse needs of different students, being encouraging and patient with my students, and being able to effectively communicate and explain the…
Pawani
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Pawani

Science Tutor Harrisdale, WA
Build confidence and foster independence. A tutor should help students develop problem-solving strategies they can apply on their own, not just memorise solutions. Creating a supportive, judgment-free environment is crucial - students need to feel comfortable making mistakes because that's where real learning happens. It's also important to…
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Sayeed Bin

Science Tutor Thornlie, WA
build a student's confidence, deepen their understanding, and guide them toward becoming an independent learner. Strong communicator, know how to access…
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Leodas

Science Tutor Harrisdale, WA
Never to discourage a student but instead find the positive side of the student’s academic background and thereby gradually augmenting the strengths of the same student (to have a sanguine attitude). Although the same student already possesses all the necessary skills to achieve their best, sometimes it takes motivation and encouragement from…
Alisha
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Alisha

Science Tutor Maddington, WA
Being able to listen to the students problems and issues they are facing. Being able to adapt to different learning styles for different students in order to maximise their learning journey. Being able to build a relationship which is surrounded with respect and patience. I think my strengths as a tutor are, patience, good listening skills,…
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Makaylah

Science Tutor Maddington, WA
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is impact a student's education by sharing knowledge and inspiring learning. This also involves creating a positive learning environment for the student. The strengths I hold as a tutor that I believe are important include being an effective communicator, being patient and empathetic, and…
Mohammed
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Mohammed

Science Tutor Maddington, WA
To actually teach the curriculum in most efficient manner and engage with the student to enjoy and understand the teachings. My ability to adapt and change teaching techniques for different students. My years of experience and academic…
Lance
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Lance

Science Tutor Harrisdale, WA
A tutor is there as a guide, not to replace the teacher. A tutor should help a student not just with the topic at hand, but also allow for the student to grow and be able to solve problems and learn effectively on their own in the future. I have been told that the way I explain things are easy to understand. My students enjoy my company as I…
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arya

Science Tutor Canning Vale, WA
be understandable trying to breakdown the matters to a simpler form for them understand…
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Dinuka

Science Tutor Harrisdale, WA
Most importantly I think a tutor should be dedicated in his or her approach to improving a students learning abilities. Also, the teaching should be engaging, challenging and enjoyable so that the student gains the confidence to move towards self learning. I consider myself to be a patient person and a good listener. When teaching I try to…
Sophia
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Sophia

Science Tutor Canning Vale, WA
Being able to understand the way in which a student grasps concepts and tailoring explanations to suit them. Being able to connect with students and create strong…
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Olaoluwa

Science Tutor Canning Vale, WA
- Increase their competence of school work - Drive their ambition - Improve their confidence - Give the student ways in which they can stay focused during exams, tests etc. - Being able to adapt to the style of the student because everyone is different and a tutor must be flexible in order to best cater for the student they are working…
Aneeta
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Aneeta

Science Tutor Piara Waters, WA
Students often tend to be awkward and shy, so a tutor need to be laid back and can keep their cool even when students are non-responsive or sometimes, rude. A tutor needs to take the student's academic struggles into account, and praise the efforts they put in and also keep track of the student's progress. The most important thing a tutor can do…
Rujula
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Rujula

Science Tutor Canning Vale, WA
The most important thing a tutor can do is, instead of working through curriculum blindly and wasting time, teaching content that is personalised and caters to the student to improve their weaknesses and boost them academically. My strengths as a tutor are nitpicking what a student's weaknesses are and creating content catered to them to improve…
Yana
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Yana

Science Tutor Canning Vale, WA
A great tutor isn’t just a walking answer key; they’re a guide, helping students navigate toward solutions while ensuring they understand the steps along the way. By fostering a growth mindset, I help students stay motivated and recognise that progress comes with effort and persistence. My strengths as a tutor include being patient and…
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Nouvelle

Science Tutor Canning Vale, WA
I believe it is the tutor's job to tailor the lessons and concepts to each individual student. In addition to teaching to the student's weaknesses, the tutor must make connections to the student's interests. The tutor should also recognise and minimise the student's weaknesses. Most importantly, the tutor's primary responsibility is to equip the…
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Avinesh

Science Tutor Piara Waters, WA
To get a student more than prepared for the subject that they would need to tackle. I can do this by providing as much quality information, knowledge and advice to the student so that they can answer and manage any questions that they may face. As you can never be too prepared. Listening and communication, as that I feel is crucial in providing…

Local Reviews

Lesson went great. Noah really liked him and will see him again.
Jasmin, Kelmscott

Inside KelmscottTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 6 student Sarah reviewed mean, median, and mode in statistics and completed practice on pie graphs and line graphs.

In Year 8, James focused on multiplying and simplifying algebraic fractions as well as using Pythagoras' theorem to solve for missing side lengths in right-angled triangles.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student Emily worked through solving linear equations with two unknowns and practiced transposing equations to isolate variables efficiently.

Recent Challenges

In Year 11, one student relied heavily on their calculator during classpad work, leading to gaps in manual problem-solving; as noted, "some questions or tests…require him to show his workings."

For a Year 9 algebra session, untidy layout and incomplete working made it hard to track errors—initial messy setting out led to mistakes when converting percentages.

In a Year 8 statistics lesson, homework was left unfinished and not brought to the session.

A primary student's missing notebook delayed the start of her maths tutoring by several minutes, disrupting focus right from the beginning of the session.

Recent Achievements

In a Kelmscott tutoring session, there was a noticeable shift in one high school student, Owen, who used to get stuck on algebra and linear equations but now asks for extra homework and recently taught himself how to find the distance between two points—a topic he once found confusing.

Another win came from Miriam (Year 9), who not only brought her own questions to sessions but has started completing her homework with hardly any errors after previously struggling to keep up.

For a younger primary student, Tawny showed new independence by correcting her own unit mistakes when calculating areas—something she needed lots of guidance on before.

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