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Longwood's tutors include seasoned school teachers and university lecturers, a PhD-qualified education researcher from Cambridge and MIT, national award-winning science students, an ATAR 98.85 achiever, peer mentors, primary school specialists in maths and English, accomplished musicians and language coaches—many with years of experience guiding K–12 learners to academic confidence.

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Hamish

English Tutor Aldgate, SA
I think that some tutors get caught up in focusing solely on the work in front of them and miss out on teaching younger students about the life in front of them. Instead of doing more work, tutors should provide organisation tips and possible strategies they can put in place to improve the quality of their work. Also, forming close relationships…
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Isabelle

English Tutor Coromandel Valley, SA
Confidence is the most important thing an english tutor can bring to a student struggling with English. Knowledge and new skills can be taught to anyone, but a tutor should be able to instil a confidence within student so they can bring these skills into their learning but also into their everyday life. This is achieved by building relationships…
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Bethany
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Bethany

English Tutor Hawthorndene, SA
Showing patience and determination to see a student grow into themselves. Having a growth mindset, meeting students where they are at, embracing their funds of knowledge (experiences, languages, cultures, preferred learning styles), and empowering them. Exceptional interpersonal skills which is important when building a professional working…
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Maxx

English Tutor Hawthorndene, SA
Helping students become the best they can possibly be, allowing them to build confidence, and become independent learners. All in all, tutors should be the extra boost a student needs to achieve exactly what they want to. Through their services, an english tutor should be able to provide the student with the basic skills needed to allow them to go…
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Alex

English Tutor Coromandel Valley, SA
It is important that each session is structured, engaging and strategically planned to support student achievement and on-going improvement. Successful tutors are easily approachable, passionate and knowledgeable. It is of vital importance to have the ability to clearly communicate and illustrate subject concepts and patiently re-explain in…
Lachlan
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Lachlan

English Tutor Coromandel Valley, SA
The number one most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is make sure that the student builds a strong understanding of the content. There is a difference between knowing how to work out a problem, and why a problem is solved the way it is. I think that when you understand the why instead of just how it becomes very simple to…
Charlotte
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Charlotte

English Tutor Aldgate, SA
A tutor can be really influential for each student they instruct. Not only do they have a significant impact on the learning outcomes for the student, but also on their passions and interests. In my experience, having a knowledgeable and enthusiastic teacher can foster a deep affection for a learning area or subject. For example, the care and…
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Olivia

English Tutor Stirling, SA
I believe the most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is be able to teach them skills that they can use in their studies after they are finished with a tutor. Obviously it is a tutors job to teach them the task at hand, but I believe a great tutor is able to teach the student skills that will allow them to do better in school…
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Scott

English Tutor Upper Sturt, SA
Allow the student to progress without barriers. The tutor should be able to pinpoint aspects of the student's work that require more focus. Keep the information tailored to this focus. I listen to the students and cater to their needs. I have a more complete understanding of my fields than most others do. I organise my tutoring and teaching…
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Suyeon

English Tutor Hawthorndene, SA
The personalisation of learning is the most important thing I consider a tutor can do for their student. There is no one-size-fits-all study skills as every students have different interests and strengths. Therefore, I believe it is important to truly incorporate their interests and maximise their strengths in tutoring, for the students to build…
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Hanna

English Tutor Hawthorndene, SA
I consider the most important thing a tutor can for a student is to lead them on a path so that they might discover the answer themselves, and not give them the answer straight out. As a trained facilitator, I believe I would be able to identify my student's needs and work with them to fulfill those needs. I also have a proficiency in written…
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Edmario

English Tutor Coromandel Valley, SA
A tutor should illuminate the skills, information and methodology on which academic excellence is predicated, thus enabling students to undertake work with confidence and awareness. The communication of this guidance -- and the guidance itself -- should be tailored to the individual's own needs. I am perceptive, patient, and good at articulating…

Local Reviews

We are delighted with our tutor Kurt! My daughter is responding really well so far.
Justine, Mylor

Inside LongwoodTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 9 student Alex reviewed algebraic factorisation and practised graphing linear equations from given formulas.

Year 10 Lily focused on applying the substitution method for solving simultaneous equations and began learning the elimination method using worked examples.

Meanwhile, Year 11 Ethan completed test revision on logarithms, concentrating on simplifying log expressions and recalling key properties needed for upcoming assessments.

Recent Challenges

In Year 11 physics, one student's revision lagged behind: "Hadn't done much revision between our last two sessions," noted the tutor, which meant he felt less confident heading into dual tests.

For a Year 8 maths student, skipping steps and unclear working—"show working clearer"—led to confusion when reviewing algebra errors later.

Meanwhile, a Year 5 learner often forgot key time conversions (minutes in an hour/half-hour), making money questions especially tough without reminders.

Another senior student prepared a prac report but risked falling behind due to delayed organization; momentum dipped each week unfinished work lingered.

Recent Achievements

One Longwood tutor noticed a Year 11 student who previously lost marks to rushed mistakes in algebra now pausing to double-check his work, leading to fewer errors on practice tests.

In Year 8 maths, another student who used to struggle with variables is now explaining her approach out loud rather than guessing quietly—she even asked for extra questions this week.

Meanwhile, a Year 4 student surprised his tutor by confidently tackling division problems he found daunting last term, choosing the correct method without reminders and finishing the set independently.

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