Due to the current situation we are experiencing significant demand for tutoring. Fast track your enrolment online: Enrol Online Now

Private science tutors that come to you in person or online

100% Good Fit Guarantee
100% Good Fit
Guarantee

Tutors in Mortdale include a PhD neuroscientist and award-winning medical educator, an HSC dux with multiple High Distinctions in national maths competitions, seasoned private and school-based tutors with Extension 2 Mathematics and Physics firsts, experienced peer mentors, creative writing specialists with postgraduate credentials, and educators with hands-on classroom and learning support backgrounds.

Fadila
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Fadila

Science Tutor Bankstown, NSW
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do is help students build the confidence and skills to learn independently. A tutor's role isn't only to explain concepts, but also to equip students with the strategies and mindset to approach new material independently. By guiding them to understand the basics deeply and think critically, tutors can…
Mariam
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Mariam

Science Tutor Bankstown, NSW
-Building confidence and increasing a students knowledge about areas of a topic they struggle with. - Providing personalised support to target a students weakness. - Using various teaching methods, for example, PowerPoints, videos or fun activities to assist a student in grabbing a concept they are most struggling with. -Great a safe…
1st Lesson Trial

Help Your Child Succeed in Science

We will contact you to organize the first Trial Lesson!

William
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

William

Science Tutor Sutherland, NSW
I think the most important part is to get to know the student on a personal level, which gauges an idea on their learning style, to which the tutor can model their lessons accordingly. Communicatory skills, knowledge of high school maths and physics…
Chigozie Collins
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Chigozie Collins

Science Tutor Bangor, NSW
Ensuring that every student understands each subject and providing a safe learning environment for all students. strong communication skills, dedication, commitment and problem-solving…
Sana
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Sana

Science Tutor Condell Park, NSW
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to foster confidence, create a supportive learning environment, and provide clear, personalised guidance. A tutor should not only help students understand the subject matter but also encourage independent thinking and a genuine interest in learning. Building a positive rapport…
Abishek
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Abishek

Science Tutor Campsie, NSW
- help students overcome their problems with the studies. - motivate the students to study. -become a friend of students so that they are able to share their issues without any hesitation. - Practical Strategy of teaching -Dedication to make the students understand the concept. -Problem solving skills which is essential in the tutoring…
Elisa
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Elisa

Science Tutor Bankstown, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do are: addressing the student's weaknesses and try to help the student overcome them, be encouraging and supportive, give helpful studying tips, be patient and approachable, help the student improve their progress in a subject by teaching them new concepts in the simplest and easiest to understand way As a…
Saifullah
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Saifullah

Science Tutor Canterbury, NSW
The tutor's first job is converting hard 'textbook language' to easy and illustrative concepts. Next is polishing the student's skills with extensive exercises while making sure he has time for other hobbies. It helps if the tutor is aware of things such as fun interactive quizzes or videos that helps makes concepts seem simpler while also keeping…
Akshaya
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Akshaya

Science Tutor Campsie, NSW
Communication and explaining any concept with a real-life example that a student can relate to. I'm good at communicating with students and understanding their needs. I work with a student according to their pace and to help them understand things better. I know how a great tutor/mentor can help you change your…
KA YIK
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • HSC

KA YIK

Science Tutor Gymea, NSW
I believe that a tutor should be extremely cautious in what they say; can everything be supported with a logical statement? Because the steps the tutors take to construct the answer are how the students learn from them, a tutor must prepare well and be confident and knowledgeable of what they are giving to the students. It's not about providing…
Elizabeth
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Elizabeth

Science Tutor Brighton-le-sands, NSW
The most important thing I can do for a student is create a supportive learning environment where they feel confident asking questions and making mistakes. My role is to help students understand concepts deeply, build confidence, develop strong study habits, and encourage independent thinking. I aim to guide, motivate, and empower students so they…
Gokulan
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Gokulan

Science Tutor Belfield, NSW
Fill the students with self confidence. Motivate them to achieve their goals. Be a mentor and guide for their overall personal development. Provide technical expertise on the subject matter. I break down technical problems and translate them into everyday english. I provide solutions to not only solve problems, but to save time in coming to…
Shantanu
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Shantanu

Science Tutor Brighton-le-sands, NSW
Be a friend. This is how I was taught by my tutors and this is how I taught as well. If there is a deeper bond than that of just a student and teacher, the student really shines. The students open up more to the teacher. This helps the teacher to plan on how to help the student. I can understand what the student needs. I can connect with the…
Elvira
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Elvira

Science Tutor Strathfield South, NSW
Whilst a tutor is only present with their student for a limited time, they can help by providing a clear understanding of what the syllabus wants and giving resources. They are also there to answer and clarify a student’s questions and assist in developing a structured work routine. Since I have recently completed the HSC and have studied the…
Kaitlyn
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Kaitlyn

Science Tutor Croydon Park, NSW
In my view, the paramount role of a tutor is to cultivate a learning environment filled with patience and empathy. By recognising the challenges students may encounter along their learning journey and demonstrating empathy towards these obstacles, a positive and supportive environment is created between the student and tutor. This allows me to…
tsitsi
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

tsitsi

Science Tutor Milperra, NSW
help them realise they can understand any problem. everything looks hard before you have a solution but once you see it, it's incredibly clear. you just need to keep trying. my positivity, patience and motivation. no one student is more capable than another it's just a matter of finding a way to get them to enjoy what their learning and realise…
Kristen
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Kristen

Science Tutor Wolli Creek, NSW
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is be flexible in the way they teach for each individual student to maximise their learning. This is what I strive to do. As your tutor I will be be passionate and committed about your students learning. Additionally, I am highly organised, have good time management skills, and will put…
Rodolph
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Rodolph

Science Tutor Bankstown Aerodrome, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to teach him the problem solving skills, and motivate him to apply his skills on any problem he faces. After gaining experience with several types of personalities, I am now a tutor that understands how the student thinks. I motivate the student to figure out the solutions himself in a fun…
Maresa
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Maresa

Science Tutor Marrickville, NSW
Build a trusting relationship with them that makes them feel comfortable asking questions, as the large classroom environment sometimes intimidates kids and makes them feel like a question they want to ask is 'dumb' because everyone else seems fine with the concept (even though they usually aren't). I'm very patient with people who may be…
Adam
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Adam

Science Tutor Dulwich Hill, NSW
I consider the most important thing a tutor can do is provide the student an environment that nurtures their self-confidence. I am always trying to diagnose where the student's understanding has holes, and patching those holes by focusing on fundamental…
Brian
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Brian

Science Tutor Dulwich Hill, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to be loving. Actually caring for the student's academic success will not only make them more likely to succeed, but it will help them go beyond to reaching a scholarly level. My two leading strengths are that I know how to teach to make difficult subjects more easy to understand and I am…
Ryan
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Ryan

Science Tutor Oatley, NSW
Teaching the student effective methods of independent learning, as opposed to teaching them the answers Communicating the content in an effective way at a level the student will understand while maintaining a fun and interesting learning…
Hoiyan
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Hoiyan

Science Tutor Oatley, NSW
Being able to boost their self esteem up, being able to help them understand and learn about things that they dont know about, teach them important strategies to maximize their learning and their studying, studying techniques that fits each students' personality and shape their tutoring experience around them, because each student is different.…

Local Reviews

We’re very pleased with Rhowdry so far. Madeline is building a great rapport with her and they seem to work well together. I know it will take some time but so far so good.
Sally, Penshurst

Inside MortdaleTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 6 student worked on adding and subtracting fractions, including changing between mixed numerals and improper fractions, as well as multiplying and dividing fractions.

Year 8 student Kirsten focused on geometry topics like identifying corresponding, alternate, and co-interior angles, plus solving for missing angles in triangles using angle sum properties.

Meanwhile, Year 12 student Reece tackled advanced mechanics by practising projectile motion questions and developed skills in rearranging the subject of equations to support his HSC exam preparation.

Recent Challenges

In Year 8 maths, one student's written work on percentages often lacked clear steps, making it difficult to see where confusion with multiplying and dividing began—he tends to forget the process but remembers when guided.

A Year 11 physics student struggled to complete questions without direct prompting; missing out on independent problem-solving meant "finishing the questions alone was an issue."

In Year 7, another student's trouble with identifying straight angles showed up as incomplete solutions when not given examples or pointers. This left them unable to check their own answers during practice sessions.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Mortdale noticed a real turnaround for one Year 12 student who used to get stuck on modern physics problems—after focused practice, he can now handle electric and magnetic field questions with much less prompting.

Another high schooler has begun taking her own notes during sessions, something she previously avoided; this shift means she's recognising gaps in her understanding and actively working to fix them.

Meanwhile, a Year 5 student who was hesitant about mixed numerals now confidently switches between improper fractions and mixed numbers and breezes through decimal addition tasks without needing reminders.

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 Penshurst Branch Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Penshurst West Public School.