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Alexander
Tutor Modbury, SA
Be adaptable to individual students and across each time you see them. People learn in different ways at different times. Sometimes students have had a bad day, so you may have to adapt the lesson to make sure they get as much out of it as possible.
Preparation is also very important. If you a stumbling around thinking of things to do next,…
Strengths:
- 5+ yrs math tutoring
- Students hit targets
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Harshil
Tutor Salisbury East, SA
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is teach them that is help them understand a topic genuinely rather than just memorizing the topic. Also a tutor should guide students to think, and make them believe in their own skills and and ability to learn boosting their confidence. Also To able to solve all their doubts and give them a…
Strengths:
- Eng Masters student
- Clear explanations
- Hands-on STEM skills
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Science
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Manish
Tutor Para Hills West, SA
A tutor should be able to fist recognise the strength of students and then help them overcome their weakness and overcome the fear if that have any when it comes to read any subject or solving complex questions. Simplify the complex methods
Step by step approach
Basic principles
Practice and mock test
Motivate and empower students
Patience…
Strengths:
- 11+ yrs eng exp
- Team mentoring
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
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English
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Ellanie
Tutor Banksia Park, SA
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for students is to guide and assist them to complete assignments and homework rather than completing it for them. This will not only allow them to ask questions and gain a basic understanding of how to do a task, but it will also allow them to successfully complete a similar task without needing…
Strengths:
- 94+ ATAR
- SACE Merit award
- Clear communicator
Subjects:
Maths
Economics
Business Studies
English
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Zachary
Tutor Banksia Park, SA
Most importantly, a tutor can lead a student to realise what they are capable of. This kind of core belief change leads a student to have the self-confidence to reach their full potential, including their best learning. I am patient, understanding and compassionate. Even if a young person's lack of self-confidence results in negative behaviour, I…
Strengths:
- School vice-captain
- Youth mentor exp
- Academic awards
Subjects:
Maths
Ancient History
English
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Shivani
Tutor Valley View, SA
A tutor needs to help identify a student's strong points and motivate the students in every possible way. It's not always the tutor that should be valued and respected but the students also needs the same respect and care. Also, a tutor should know how to boost up the morale of a student when he/she is feeling low. If student is facing some…
Strengths:
- Masters IT RMIT
- Scholarship holder
- 1 yr tutoring exp
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
Info Processing
English
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Sunny
Tutor Valley View, SA
Identifying the potential of students in every aspects is very important for tutor himself in deciding the quality of guidance needed by a particular student. Also sorting out important topics from their lengthy syllabus by analyzing their question paper patterns or class books so that they do not need to spend much time in that subject is the…
Strengths:
- Essay writing help
- Friendly mentor
- IIT Madras award
Subjects:
Maths
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Sydney
Tutor Para Hills, SA
Understanding: One most important thing for me is to know where the student is finding things difficult and find a way of making him/her understand.
Ability to do it yourself: Another important aspect is, a tutor seeing his/her students solving issues on their own after a well-planned presentation. Good communication skill
Detail Oriented…
Strengths:
- Clear explanations
- Reliable & punctual
- Leadership skills
Subjects:
Maths
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Shiphrah
Tutor Hope Valley, SA
I believe that getting high grades in school is not the most important goal for my student (although this is something we work towards), but rather what is most important for me as a tutor is to see them learn, progress and improve each time. I want to teach them the value of hard work while building up their confidence and motivation to tackle…
Strengths:
- 90+ ATAR
- Academic Excellence
- Cross-age tutor exp
Subjects:
Maths
Biology
Science
Modern History
Geography
English
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Sandaru
Tutor Ingle Farm, SA
The most important thing a tutor can do is inspire students to persevere, regardless of their current grades. Building trust and providing encouragement motivates students to stay engaged and develop confidence in their own abilities. With this foundation, students are more likely to build resilience, discover enjoyment in learning, and make…
Strengths:
- Conf boost focus
- Clear explainer
- Patient & dedicated
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
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Alvin
Tutor Para Hills West, SA
A bird learns to fly own its own.similarly the one important aspect in tutoring is that the students understand the basics and develop ideas of their own.Methods to solve a problem differ from person to person so a tutor can help them with the basics and methods.But at the end of the day the student must learn effectively.A successful tutor can do…
Strengths:
- Top school scorer
- Electronics expert
- Friendly mentor
Subjects:
Maths
Science
English
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Murray
Tutor Tea Tree Gully, SA
Need to be a good listener.
Develop confidence with the student.
Provide a non-judgemental view or their learning.
Work from where they are and increase their development and understanding in the subject. Experience and the ability to listen to the student. In this way you find out where their strengths and weakness in a subject may exist.
I…
Strengths:
- 20+ yrs sci teaching
- SACE/VET specialist
- Senior school mentor
Subjects:
Maths
Biology
Science
Legal Studies
Economics
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Joshua
Tutor Salisbury East, SA
Developing a structure for revision and learning to help students achieve the best grade they can for their subject and to make sure the student understands the topics being taught to them by their teachers. Being able to decscribe concepts and problems in different ways that will help students to understand what is being taught to them or what is…
Strengths:
- Clear explanations
- Revision structure
- Boosts understanding
Subjects:
Maths
Biology
Science
Economics
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Gyan
Tutor Valley View, SA
The most important things a tutor can do for a student include providing personalized support tailored to the student's needs, fostering a positive learning environment, offering clear explanations, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and instilling confidence and motivation in the student to achieve their academic goals.…
Strengths:
- Maths & Eng expert
- Home tuition exp
- Confidence focus
Subjects:
Maths
Biology
Science
English
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Dinura
Tutor Hope Valley, SA
- Providing a comprehensive understanding of course content
- Providing necessary practice material to assess understanding
- Fostering a love for learning and encouraging growth
- Pushing students to reach their potential and achieving their goals in life. - Being approachable and friendly.
- Being organised and timely
- Setting measurable…
Strengths:
- 3A’s Comm A-Levels
- Accounting diploma
- Attention to detail
Subjects:
Maths
Economics
Business Studies
Info Processing
English
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Warunika
Tutor Hope Valley, SA
Understanding their feelings depending on different behavioral patterns and teaching according to the level of understanding of the student. Provide solutions for the students' problems at best. Try to motivate the student and make confidence to improve a positive mindset. Follow learning strategies and help to solve problems on his own. Being…
Strengths:
- BSc Eng(Hons)
- STEM project mentor
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Maths
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Bisma
Tutor Hope Valley, SA
A tutor is supposed to ensure learning and the growth of the students academic skills. Also to make sure their goals are strong enough for them to reach success in the future. I am patient and I do not back down if the student is not ready to learn. I use different tactics to engage the student such as asking them what they struggle with and…
Strengths:
- Leadership award
- Merit in English
- Mock trial exp
Subjects:
Science
English
Psychology
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Andres
Tutor Hope Valley, SA
Something that sets me apart from many other tutors is that I’m very relatable, something which I think is very important to a student. Personally, I’ve known in the past what it’s like to sometimes struggle academically, however, experience has shown me that part of it what it takes to succeed is a great work ethic and an awesome mentor.…
Strengths:
- 95% school avg
- Student mentor exp
- Positive role model
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
Science
Ancient History
Modern History
English
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Gordon
Tutor Hope Valley, SA
- Help the students to progressively improve for each tutoring session
- Reassure students that they are able to solve problems without the tutor's help
- Encourage students to attempt all question, before asking for help
- Go through the question with the student
- Allow the student to voice their opinion to solve the question - I can connect…
Strengths:
- Maths concept expert
- Patient & supportive
- Confidence boost
Subjects:
Maths
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Karl
Tutor Hope Valley, SA
To boost the student's self-esteem and confidence in tackling problem-solving situations to achieve personal development and academic progress. Also, to help them pursue their field of interest and career ambitions. Forming professional yet friendly connections with students, parents, and peers allows me to better understand their challenges,…
Strengths:
- STEM lab expertise
- Clear explanations
- Sci assignment help
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
Legal Studies
Economics
Business Studies
Info Processing
Software Dev
Ancient History
Modern History
Geography
PDHPE
English
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Vishwa
Tutor Valley View, SA
Make the student feel comfortable to ask questions and understand the learning style of each student to personalise the learning experience and manage the difficulty curve in the content. Patience and clear explanation and using real world examples to convey the message. Friendliness to make the student comfortable to and ask questions and engage…
Strengths:
- Clear communicator
- Science uni student
- Patient mentor
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
English
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Pranay
Tutor Valley View, SA
Patience - It is the most critical aspect to have as a tutor. Secondly, knowledge, a historian as said half knowledge is more dangerous than no knowledge, hence one need to have full idea about the topic. Lastly, presentation, we should be presentable enough to make the peere comfortable. Since long years of tutoring, biggest strength of my…
Strengths:
- MBA student Adelaide
- Clear explanations
- Confidence focus
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Science
Engineering Studies
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Lavinia
Tutor Valley View, SA
Give moral support and guidance. As a tutor, I don't give answers or solve the student's work, I want them to be able to solve it themselves and use their critical thinking skills with their knowledge of subject content. Subjects can be tough, as a tutor, I need to find ways to convey the same subject in an easier, convenient way to understand it.…
Strengths:
- Early years expert
- Strong communicator
- Empathy with kids
Subjects:
Maths
Science
Modern History
English
Local Reviews
Inside Modbury HeightsTutoring Sessions
Content Covered
Year 8 student Jasmine revised simplifying fractions and placing them accurately on number lines, then worked on converting between fractions and decimals.
Year 7 Sarah focused on multiplication with decimals by factors of ten and practiced converting units of measurement for length, weight, and volume.
Meanwhile, Year 10 Adam tackled exam-style questions covering homeostasis in biology as well as human evolution concepts, using past papers for targeted revision.
Recent Challenges
Several students across primary and high school years left homework incomplete, particularly in spelling revision (noted for a Year 4 student: "spelling will now be incorporated into both Thursday and Wednesday lessons" after repeated missed practice).
In Year 11 Biology, exam revision relied heavily on previous test papers but feedback was not always revisited—one note highlighted, "Mini-assignment set to go through in the next lesson," yet earlier corrections remained unaddressed.
A Year 7 student struggled with messy written calculations during BODMAS exercises, making it difficult to check work or spot errors quickly. This slowed progress and increased frustration before tests.
Recent Achievements
A tutor in Modbury Heights noticed a Year 10 student who used to freeze on multi-step biology questions now independently works through past exam papers, only checking answers at the end instead of asking for hints throughout.
In Year 8 maths, one student who'd previously rushed and made errors when converting between units now double-checks their work and explains each step aloud before moving on.
Meanwhile, a Year 3 child who was hesitant to read out loud has started choosing new storybooks themselves during sessions and reads entire pages without prompting from the tutor.
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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 City of Tea Tree Gully Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like The Heights School.