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Lewisham's tutors include a First Class Honours primary school teacher and numeracy specialist, a seasoned high school maths department head, PhD engineers and Olympiad achievers, passionate peer mentors, experienced K–12 English and piano tutors, student leaders, creative arts coaches, and award-winning university scholars across STEM and humanities.

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Parisha

English Tutor Ultimo, NSW
The most important thing is building understanding, not just getting to the right answer — a student should walk away knowing why something works, not just what to write down. Patience matters just as much: making sure a student never feels judged for not getting something straight away. And I think a good tutor builds confidence alongside…
Chloe
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Chloe

English Tutor Ultimo, NSW
Patience and taking the time to know what the student needs and catering to those needs…
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Praptee
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Praptee

English Tutor Redfern, NSW
I think the most important thing a tutor can do is make a student believe they are capable. A lot of students have already decided they are bad at the subject, so rebuilding that confidence comes first. From there it is about helping them understand the thinking behind an answer, not just the answer itself. If they only memorise a method they…
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Gabriella

English Tutor Chiswick, NSW
A tutor should have good listening skills so that they will better understand students' misconceptions and struggles. It is important to treat each student and how you go about emphasising the content to the students uniquely. A good tutor should aim to be relatable and open to share own experiences with learning and highlight that it isn't an…
Tania Cristina
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Tania Cristina

English Tutor Pyrmont, NSW
I think that these 3 things are a must : Work on Student’s strengths. Look for students interests , so we can connect them to the contents being thought. Constant feedback I have good rapport with students , and I firmly believe that all starts with connection, so students can feel at ease. Adaptability is key because with individual…
Danielle Alexis
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Danielle Alexis

English Tutor Chippendale, NSW
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is not just teach them their lessons - but also teach them better study habits. This will ensure that the students may learn to study on their own without the help of a tutor all the time, and that they may be able to grow as an individual prepared for bigger challenges (such as uni,…
Aashna
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Aashna

English Tutor Chippendale, NSW
Creating a supportive and comfortable environment is perhaps the most crucial thing a tutor can do for a student. When students feel safe and at ease, they are more likely to open up about their difficulties and ask questions without fear of judgment. This openness allows the tutor to better understand where the student is struggling and tailor…
Soomin
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Soomin

English Tutor Redfern, NSW
In my opinion the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to help them reach their goals. Whether that may be to help them catch up in certain subjects, to reach for top marks for their desired high school or university or in need of motivation to study in creating habits. I believe that the most important thing will be for the tutor…
Joseph
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Joseph

English Tutor Chippendale, NSW
I believe being a tutor is about teaching a student from their level. My ability to approach the problem from the a student's perspective and teach them the concepts and patterns required to solve the problem. I am patient and understand that each student learns differently and with that mindset my goal is to teach my students the concepts they…
Risha
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Risha

English Tutor Chippendale, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do is build trust and offer consistent support. A good tutor helps a student feel heard, respected, and capable. Beyond just teaching academic content, I believe it’s about empowering students — making sure they know their struggles are valid and that improvement is always possible. Tutors should guide,…
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Vidisha

English Tutor Redfern, NSW
- Make studies fun! - Prepare them for the real world and not just bookworms. - Apply the method and technique that is easier for them to grasp and understand. Every student has a different level of calibre and as a tutor, it is our duty to illustrate how to tackle them. -Boosting their self-confidence and building up a positive attitude about…
Rafal
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Rafal

English Tutor Redfern, NSW
I believe empowerment is one single most important aspects a tutor can bring to a student's live. I have oftentimes seen students who are lost and have almost given up on their desire to learn a new topic. In these situations, it is crucial to approach such students with a massive smile on your face and listen to their issues and expectations in…
Ashmee Pragna
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Ashmee Pragna

English Tutor Concord, NSW
I believe the most important things a tutor can do are to foster curiosity and build a student's confidence. Encouraging students to study a subject for a deeper purpose, rather than simply aiming for high grades, helps them develop genuine interest and motivation to learn. When students become curious, they are more likely to explore ideas…
Sammi
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Sammi

English Tutor Ultimo, NSW
It is crucial for teachers to be patient with students who are learning fresh topics as it takes time to process new information. Students can become distracted or find the subject/topic with no interest, this gives an important responsibility for a tutor to be engaging and encouraging for students to strive for learning. I also believe if the…
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Lakshya

English Tutor Ultimo, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do is to ignite a student's curiosity and passion for learning. When a student finds joy in the process, success naturally follows. All students are different, and they have different needs. Providing the right support is crucial in my opinion. Understanding where exactly the student needs help, and…
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Bella

English Tutor Ultimo, NSW
Be patient with the student when it comes to concepts they struggle with as well as adapting to their skills and ways of learning in order to optimize their efficiency and knowledge. Tutors should also be able to drill life skills into their students such as resilience in not giving up on a hard question. - adaptability in teaching style -…
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Falah

English Tutor Ultimo, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do are to explain concepts clearly, be patient, and adapt to how each student learns. They should also build the student’s confidence and create a supportive environment where the student feels comfortable asking questions. My strengths as a tutor are that I can explain things clearly, adapt to different…
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Manibabu

English Tutor Ultimo, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to provide personalized help, boost their confidence, and make learning enjoyable. For instance, if a student struggles with math, a tutor can explain concepts in a way that matches the student's learning style. By encouraging them and praising their progress, the tutor helps the…
Suchindran
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Suchindran

English Tutor Mascot, NSW
Setting the seed of curiosity in the student to crave for more knowledge and learning. Visualizing the concepts for better understanding. I have access to vast information and knowledge through practical experience, patience to teach and ensure the students understanding, excellent communication skills and finally the love of…
Lenin
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Lenin

English Tutor Ultimo, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build confidence, foster understanding, and encourage independent thinking. First, a tutor should create a supportive environment where the student feels comfortable asking questions without fear of judgment. Patience and encouragement help students gain confidence in their…
Hui Yiang
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Hui Yiang

English Tutor Ultimo, NSW
Equipping them with the tools, skills, and values to be more confident to overcome life's challenges. My educational and professional background, coupled with my volunteering experiences with neurodivergent children, have allowed me to better understand individuals, adapt to their different learning styles, and explain complex subjects in simpler…
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Isabella

English Tutor Ultimo, NSW
I consider empathy and understanding as one of the most important things a tutor can do for a student. When a tutor understands how the students feel, it is easier to teach them efficiently. My empathetic nature means when they are succeeding, I feel as I am succeeding too. My strengths as a tutor are my ability to cater to others needs. I am…
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Vaibhav

English Tutor Redfern, NSW
The important things a tutor can do for their students include making the subject enjoyable and empowering students to reach a point from where they can arrive at solutions on their own. The first and foremost task for tutors is to make the subject more enjoyable than what the students perceive it to be. Once the students start enjoying the…

Local Reviews

Bokang has been great, and Sophie is really happy to continue with him.
Nikki, Hurlstone Park

Inside LewishamTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Liam worked on addition and subtraction using number lines, as well as identifying equality statements and basic counting strategies through interactive games.

In Year 10, Emily focused on BODMAS equations and fractions from her homework before tackling introductory algebra questions involving like terms.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Andrea revised percentage calculations without a calculator and practised the unitary method to solve real-world profit scenarios.

Recent Challenges

A Year 11 student struggled to show full working in algebra and coordinate geometry, leading to hidden errors; as one tutor observed, "extra attention to detail would help minimise mistakes."

In Year 9, a student often avoided writing out solutions neatly or following class formats, which made it harder to spot where steps went wrong—especially with formula rearrangement.

For a Year 6 learner, forgetting homework and rarely practicing challenging questions limited progress when faced with multi-step division problems.

Meanwhile, a Year 2 student's loss of confidence after setbacks led them to guess answers rather than try new approaches.

Recent Achievements

A Lewisham tutor recently saw Annabelle, a high school student, shift from hesitating with trigonometry to confidently identifying which function—sin, cos, or tan—to use and starting to rearrange equations independently, something she found confusing before.

In another session, Liam (Year 3) began writing his maths and diagrams out neatly without prompting; he used to skip steps and rush through work.

Justin, also in high school, was initially unsure about coordinate geometry but after extra practice now works through algebraic operations more smoothly.

Annabelle finished her lesson by solving a full set of angle sum problems with minimal help.

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 Emanuel Tsardoulias Community Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham.