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Maya

Science Tutor Kensington, NSW

Work with a student until the point that they are so confident in a concept that they can become a tutor themselves. My strengths are that I am patient, I will work with a student for hours without tiring to ensure they have mastered a concept, good at explaining, I can break down a complex topic into simple bits that can be easily understood ,…

Strengths:

Patient & persistent
Breaks down concepts
Builds confidence

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science

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Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

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Owen

Science Tutor Kensington, NSW

The most important things a tutor can do for a student is to encourage them to ask lots of questions, and be a mentor on top of being a tutor. I'm meticulous in my teaching approach, being an advocate for deeper understanding of topics. I always explain concepts step by step (derivations and proofs where necessary), and make sure that students…

Strengths:

HD uni results
Academic Achiever
Sydney Boys Plaque

Subjects:

Maths Science

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Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Kevina

Science Tutor Kingsford, NSW

A tutor should build confidence, not just improve marks. It’s important to create a safe space where students can ask questions without fear, explain concepts clearly, and encourage independent thinking. Consistency, encouragement, and understanding each student’s learning style are key. My biggest strengths are patience and clear explanation.…

Strengths:

UNSW Eng(Hons)
Clear explanations
Confidence focus

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science Geography English

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Binuri

Science Tutor Kensington, NSW

Help them understand and grasp a concept or topic they are struggling with Making sure that they know they are in a safe space Ensuring that you listen to their parents, fellow teachers and them Teach them how to improve their study skills I am understanding, so I listen to what the child needs and adjust my teaching according to that. I am…

Strengths:

10A* IGCSEs
Med Sci/MD student
Maths & English exp

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology Science English

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Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

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Ashton

Science Tutor Kingsford, NSW

I think the most important thing a tutor can do is ensuring that the students feel comfortable in their presence, this ensures that they feel comfortable asking questions which prevents doubts or confusion that can be major setbacks in learning, so removing the fear of asking questions is extremely important. I’m able to explain complex ideas in…

Strengths:

UNSW CompSci grad
Hackathon 1st place
Game/app project exp

Subjects:

Maths Science Software Dev English

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Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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James

Science Tutor Kingsford, NSW

Being able to explain complex topics in a way which is easier to understand for the student, this is because it saves the student time by clearing up confusion so they can work on more problems. I believe I am a good communicator, having just completed high school I am familiar with the…

Strengths:

Top 5 ATAR class
Maths & phys focus
Academic Excel award

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Science

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Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Sahil

Science Tutor Kensington, NSW

A tutor can clearly identify the strengths and weaknesses of students and guide them accordingly. He should focus on the strengths and minimise their weaknesses. This is very important as it gives a clear direction to the students. This can also help them realise what career path would be good for them. A tutor should also be able to help students…

Strengths:

UNSW scholar
Head Maths/CS tutor
Creative learning

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Science Economics Info Processing English

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Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

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Madison

Science Tutor Kensington, NSW

I believe tutors have the potential to really change a students attitude and opinion of school, a great tutor will not only teach a subject but teach a student to enjoy the subject through sharing with the student the things that make the subject enjoyable to them, and this has the potential to totally change a students academic life. I have been…

Strengths:

Gold DofE Award
Prefect & Captain
STEAM program mentor

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Science

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Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Jay

Science Tutor Kensington, NSW

Foremost, a tutors role is assisting students in Understanding/meeting class requirements, helping them succeed in this with the goal of eventually having your student excel in this paradigms. A tutor is also valuable In explaining concepts introduced in class in a novel way that will help students understand the concepts on a deeper level.…

Strengths:

Physics high dist
Maths Ext1+2 tutor
Clear explanations

Subjects:

Physics Maths Science Modern History English

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Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Shreya

Science Tutor Daceyville, NSW

Encouraging questions , failures , and making them realise that its a learning process Able to adjust myself to the student's needs. I have previously tutored students from grade seventh to grade tenth and have tutored students with learning…

Strengths:

UNSW Law student
Exam prep support
Customized tutoring

Subjects:

Maths Science Economics Geography

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Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Impressive

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Nicolas

Science Tutor Kingsford, NSW

I believe the two most important things a tutor can do for a student are to make sure they feel comfortable enough to open up about their difficulties and tailor the lessons to their needs in a way traditional school classes can't. As any tutor should, I try to make my lessons as informative and engaging as possible. However, I believe my…

Strengths:

1st percentile grad
Physics & Math Tutor
UNSW exch scholar

Subjects:

Physics Maths Science Info Processing Engineering Studies

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Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Proven

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Aayush

Science Tutor Kingsford, NSW

I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make him confident in the subject he is struggling with. To understand and sympathize with his problem, and to effectively guide him to success, is one of the most valuable roles of a tutor. A teacher’s role is not solely to raise a student’s grades, but rather to help the…

Strengths:

UNSW Eng student
STEM project leader
Strong mentor

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science Software Dev Engineering Studies

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Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Proven

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Clarence

Science Tutor Kingsford, NSW

The most important thing would be to instill interest. To be called a succesfull tutor, one need to instill interest to their students to study during their own time, because we only meet them once or twice a week and most of the time they have to learn by themselves. My strenghs would be my perseverance and open mindedness in teaching. Each…

Strengths:

Maths & chem tutor
Mentoring focus
Student marks up 15%

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science Legal Studies Engineering Studies Geography

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Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

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Syed Azim

Science Tutor Kingsford, NSW

The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to truly understand them their learning pace, strengths, and weaknesses and tailor teaching accordingly. A tutor should create a supportive and non-judgmental environment where students feel worthy, valued, and comfortable asking questions. By encouraging curiosity and celebrating small…

Strengths:

Concepts made simple
Conf boost focus
Adapts to pupils

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science Info Processing

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Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Farjad

Science Tutor Kensington, NSW

Customising lessons to their specific needs/ learning style, rather than delivering each lesson the same monotonous way. This would help build student engagement and improve learning outcomes. I have significant experience tutoring students from my school and I also have built my communication skills throughout high school as School Captain in…

Strengths:

Dux of school
2 VCE Premier Awards
Med student UNSW

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology Science Business Studies PDHPE English

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HSC

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Sadaf

Science Tutor Kensington, NSW

I think the most important thing a tutor can do is help a student believe in themselves. When students feel supported and not judged, they are much more willing to ask questions and try again when something feels hard. It is also important to guide them rather than just give answers. A good tutor helps students understand how to think through…

Strengths:

93% HS score
Peer mentor at UNSW
Spelling Bee teacher

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Science Info Processing English

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Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Isabella

Science Tutor Kensington, NSW

I think the most important thing may be to identify the individual needs of the student. During my work as an educational-psychological advisor, I used to write detailed reports outlining the student's strengths, learning style, and goals. When this was followed up, it made a very positive impact on the student's learning outcomes. I believe that…

Strengths:

Clear explanations
Psych BSc (Hons)
STEM teaching exp

Subjects:

Maths Science Psychology

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Experience:

Master

Reliability:

Outstanding

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Vishal

Science Tutor Kingsford, NSW

I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build confidence, foster understanding, build a strong foundation, and guide them on their journey of learning. A great tutor doesn’t just focus on solving problems but helps students develop the ability to think critically and approach challenges independently. It’s also…

Strengths:

Concept simplifier
Conf boost focus
Adapts to learners

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Science Business Studies Engineering Studies Geography

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Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Impressive

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Devashri

Science Tutor Kensington, NSW

Imparting information is an important part of being a tutor, but modelling curiosity, a genuine love of learning and knowledgem and above all showing others what it looks like to be passionate about the at or discipline is as important. Communicating with the parents regularly, learning the students weaknesses, monitoring their work and helping…

Strengths:

96/100 HSC Chemistry
UNSW architecture
Rural teaching exp

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Science English Online

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HSC

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Sachchit

Science Tutor Kingsford, NSW

One of the most important things a tutor can do for a student to help them learn is to make the subject/topic approachable. From personal experience learning in the past, even the subtlest differences in teaching methods greatly affect a student's interest and capacity to learn. As such I believe a tutor should try their best to make the subject…

Strengths:

ANCQ Distinction
Sci Olympiad merit
Published sci author

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology Science English

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Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Adriana

Science Tutor Randwick, NSW

The most important things a tutor can do for a student is by listening, understanding their concerns and having unwavering patience during their learning struggles. My strengths would be; 1. My patience 2. The ability to believe every individual have their potential to grow and succeed in life 3. My perseverance in handling…

Strengths:

Accounting grad USYD
English tutor exp
Essay writing help

Subjects:

Maths Science Business Studies Online

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HSC

Experience:

Veteran

Reliability:

Impressive

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Kurian

Science Tutor Kingsford, NSW

I believe in teaching the students skills more than information. The saying goes, if you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime, which is very close to my heart. I want my students to understand the problem and critically think about solutions rather than trying to copy-paste from memory.…

Strengths:

99 ATAR equivalent
Merit scholarship
Subject ambassador

Subjects:

Maths Biology Science Economics Business Studies Psychology

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HSC

Experience:

Veteran

Reliability:

Impressive

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Melissa

Science Tutor Kingsford, NSW

I believe that a tutor should be patient and focus on the things that students are struggling with. I also believe that practice makes perfect! Instead of memorisations that can be mundane for a student, I believe that it is a tutor's job to make a student's work exciting, ensuring that they are always curious and willing to learn. It is also very…

Strengths:

Patient & reliable
Conf boost focus
Clear communicator

Subjects:

Maths Science

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Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Proven

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Content Covered

In primary, tutoring often targets core arithmetic—addition, subtraction, times tables, fractions, and building number sense—while also pushing for deeper comprehension, not just rote rules. High school sessions shift to algebraic thinking, graphing, interpreting questions, and developing strong exam strategies. There’s a big emphasis on breaking down word problems, revisiting tricky homework, and test prep for NAPLAN or semester exams, always tailored to what each student finds hardest right now.

Recent Challenges

Some primary students rush through comprehension or maths tasks without fully reading instructions, leading to incomplete or off-target answers. In high school, it’s common for students to have scattered or unclear working, which makes multi-step problems harder to check and fix. Other frequent hurdles include forgetting materials, leaving homework unfinished, or spending revision time catching up on missed basics instead of moving forward—all of which can hold back progress and lead to confusion.

Recent Achievements

Tutors are noticing students becoming more proactive during lessons—regularly checking their own work, spotting errors, and making corrections without being asked. There’s a clear shift toward students verbalising their steps in maths and explaining their reasoning aloud, rather than rushing through problems. Tutors also report that learners are reviewing their test results with more care and taking the initiative to improve, showing greater confidence and ownership of their progress.