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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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Michael

Software Dev Tutor Surry Hills, NSW
I believe the most important things a tutor can do are to build a student’s understanding, confidence, and independence. A tutor should not only help students answer specific questions, but also guide them in developing problem-solving skills and effective ways of thinking. Listening carefully, identifying gaps in understanding, and adapting…
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David

Software Dev Tutor Sydney, NSW
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do is to understand each students unique needs and adapt their teaching style accordingly. This approach makes learning both more fun and effective, and can help boost the students confidence. I'd say my strength lies in communication. I am good at explaining things, but I also pay close attention to…
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Bejai

Software Dev Tutor Zetland, NSW
I think it goes without saying that a tutor should help their student/s to understand concepts so that the student can improve on their grades. But I believe that tutoring goes so much further beyond that. A tutor should strive to truly engage the student in their learning. A good tutor will motivate and inspire the student so that they are…
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Darshan

Software Dev Tutor Zetland, NSW
I try my best to create a safe, supportive environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions, make mistakes, and grow. Confidence is key to overcoming challenges and taking ownership of learning, and it requires patience and understanding from the tutor. It's always important to understand and relate to the student, may it be sports,…
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Nadev

Software Dev Tutor Zetland, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is give them the mindset required to set them up for success. This includes teaching them the skills and the knowledge to learn content and to solve problems, especially independently. This also includes motivating them and giving them a growth related mindset. My strengths as a tutor are that…
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Haider

Software Dev Tutor Sydney, NSW
I believe the most important thing a tutor/teacher can do for their students is to help them discover their true potential, eradicate doubt and hone their abilities in what may otherwise seem an impossible task. As a tutor, I believe I can help my students overcome any challenge they face in their studies, by teaching concepts in a way that they…
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Michael

Software Dev Tutor Sydney, NSW
I think that taking the time to really understand the student's needs and being able to break down the problem into its smallest components really helps to understand exactly where the student is going wrong, and how to help them. Once I understand where the student is struggling, I can focus on practicing that concept until they are comfortable…
Jason
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Jason

Software Dev Tutor Mascot, NSW
Help the students to reach their goal. For example, if a student want to pass the test with certain grade, then me as a tutor must try my best to make the student reach their goal and the tutor must make the process fun not stressful. My knowledge on how to apply certain method of teaching to the student so they can understand the materials.…
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Tanzila

Software Dev Tutor Sydney, NSW
A tutor is a guide to show the right path. Students might stumble a lot, but tutor should hold him up, stand by him and show the right direction. Never giving up on a student, looking for opportunities to advance their skill is what a tutor should always do. I try to explain things from the student's perspective. For example, a gamer might…
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Paawan

Software Dev Tutor Bexley, NSW
Simplify school work and syllabus and teach it in a more concise way to the student. Communication, Problem Solving,…
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Andrew

Software Dev Tutor Surry Hills, NSW
I think the most important thing I can do for a student is really just build their foundational understanding of the content. With a strong foundational understanding the students can be more confident and creative in their application in the concepts. I have two main strengths as a tutor. First, I bring a very strong working knowledge of the…
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Andrew

Software Dev Tutor Sydney, NSW
I believe my most important role as a tutor is provide a supportive environment in a way that it is open to a variety of personalities and ways of thinking. It is only if the student is comfortable that the student and tutor can work cooperatively which will allow for the student to learn. The tutor should also attempt to understand the student.…
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Mohamad Khalil

Software Dev Tutor Rockdale, NSW
I consider the most important thing a tutor can do is to realise exactly where the students' weaknesses lie and be able to help them overcome their challenges. Patience is a key to the strong tutor. I have an advanced knowledge in my selected subjects. I prepare very well and give alot of my effort to make sure the student…
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Mohammed

Software Dev Tutor Roselands, NSW
1) Creating a learning atmosphere suitable for the student's personality. 2) Giving good examples related to the topics being studied. 3) Asking students for any doubts/questions and clearing them. 4) Following a pace of studies which the student can handle. 1) Patience & Tolerance 2) Giving examples which match the student's capability.…
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Unaiza

Software Dev Tutor Sydney, NSW
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, tailor learning to their individual needs, and create a supportive, patient environment where they feel comfortable asking questions. A tutor should break down complex concepts into manageable parts, helping students understand rather than just…
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Aisha

Software Dev Tutor Lakemba, NSW
Setting up Basics: I think it is crucial for a tutor to cover the basics of any given concept before going into the more complex concepts. Creating a good relationship with student: If a relationship of mutual understanding is created where the student and teacher can bounce ideas of each other and the student feels appreciated, the…
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Tenglun

Software Dev Tutor Sydney, NSW
Personal relationships are foundational to student success -- the more connected a student feels to his or her tutor, the more the tutor creates trust and respect, essential ingredients for students to learn well. I am an expert in Math and Programming and their academic content -- I know the subject's concepts, ideas and problems inside out. I…
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Mohammed

Software Dev Tutor Lakemba, NSW
Teach him or her like their own kid. I can understand from student’s point and view and customise according because every student is…
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Shadman

Software Dev Tutor Lakemba, NSW
I believe a tutor can impact student's lives by providing the foundation he needs for further studies. A student with a poor concept might some how pass but he will struggle in the future, or looses interest in that subject. Hence a tutor can strengthen that foundation, at the same time be a source of motivation and a be a big brother. My main…
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Lanna

Software Dev Tutor Kensington, NSW
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to encourage them to express their own opinion and be confident in themselves. Providing quality feedback on their work and consistent affirmations are also considered important to me as this not only improve the students' academic result, but also their overall personal growth…
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Sooyoung

Software Dev Tutor Kensington, NSW
The most important thing I can do is continuously adapt to a student’s evolving learning needs. Students are at a crucial stage of cognitive development, and their understanding can shift from one lesson to the next. A tutor must assess their learning style in every session, adjusting explanations and approaches accordingly. What worked well in…
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Hasib

Software Dev Tutor Lakemba, NSW
I think the most important thing for a tutor is to be a reliable guide to the students. Every students has their own way of learning and pace of learning. There is no one size fits all when it comes to tutoring. It is important that a tutor is communicating with the students, understand their needs and be there for the student whenever they need…
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Kai

Software Dev Tutor Eastlakes, NSW
I believe following up with students is the best way to create accountability and instil a routine in them. Also, tutors who put in effort after hours, such as staying back to help or creating personalised tasks to target their weak areas, are critical for students to excel in their studies. As a previously tutored student, I can guarantee that…

Local Reviews

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