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Mount Cotton's tutors include a university-level mathematics educator and school dux, a seasoned physics lecturer with a Master's and B.Ed, an IB 43-point scorer and academic prizewinner, experienced K–12 English and maths mentors, published young writers, peer leaders, Sunday School helpers, and high-ATAR graduates with specialist subject awards in sciences and languages.

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Emily

English Tutor Mount Cotton, QLD
Empower and encourage them to problem solve themselves and to find a passion for learning. I still remember my fifth grade maths teacher, his passion was contagious and infectious and still to this day he is in my top three favourite teachers of all time (and I’ve been studying for 20 years!). I have well-developed interpersonal skills, from…
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Shrutkirti

English Tutor Thornlands, QLD
A tutor can boost a child’s confidence when he/ she understands the concept and solves the sums with a proper understanding. Setting small goals to complete big dreams. Keeping pace with school speed. Taking stress out of difficult subjects. I have done B.Sc. In statistics and B.Ed. With Maths and English as specials. Both the degrees with high…
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Gayathri

English Tutor Shailer Park, QLD
One of the most important things would be to develop a safe and supportive environment for a student such that he/she is able to willingly clarify any doubts they have. I am open-minded and quite friendly. With my previous students, I have been able to build a good repertoire and trust between us. I am also more than willing to share any…
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Zachary

English Tutor Thornlands, QLD
Help the student really connect and think about learning in a different manner. Learning doesn't have to be a chore and can be a thing the student can really come to enjoy. Making the whole experience a lot more pleasurable which in turn helps the student get the most out of learning. Also working on achieving that bond with the student will help…
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Breanna

English Tutor Capalaba, QLD
The most important thing an english tutor can do for their student is never let them lose their confidence and motivation. Before assessments most students are their worst enemy, stressing themselves out to the point in which they forget everything they have learned. I too have done this and know it comes from a lack of confidence. Therefore, it…
Jessie
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Jessie

English Tutor Eagleby, QLD
I consider empathy, support, and patience to be core qualities tutors can offer students. With empathy, an english tutor can help students feel comfortable in being honest, distressed by external factors, and other obstacles they may have to overcome in their learning journey. Patience and support go hand-in-hand with one another as by showing…
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Mehri

English Tutor Springwood, QLD
A tutor's key role is to provide personalised guidance, boost confidence, and address individual learning needs, fostering both academic success and personal growth. I aim to inspire students by imparting the importance of treating others without judgment. Creating a friendly classroom environment is a core aspect of my teaching approach. I am…
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Ansu

English Tutor Victoria Point, QLD
The most important is to break the ice and make the student as comfortable as possible. It is important to communicate to the student that just because they do not understnd sometihing now, does not mean that they cannot improve and eventually understand. Another important factor is to consider the personality and learning preferance of the…
Rebecca
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Rebecca

English Tutor Victoria Point, QLD
Making sure that the student is understanding what the tutor is explaining and keeping the student motivated, as there isn't much use of a student being tutored if they cannot understand or if they are not motivated. I am able to explain things in a way that are easy to understand, I help the student stay out of frustration and help them approach…
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Steffanie

English Tutor Redland Bay, QLD
Ultimately help them understand the areas of study which are more difficult for them and in turn supplying them with the confidence to complete the subject at school knowing that they did the best they possibly could I am very patient and can establish many different ways to explain difficult terms or problems in order to make it understandable…
Eva
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Eva

English Tutor Shailer Park, QLD
Facilitate student towards becoming an independent learner by instilling self confidence to be the best that they can be is the most important thing I feel an english tutor can do for a student. Understanding and adapting learning styles to suit individual students, and dedication and patience to follow them through are my strengths as a…
Zhia
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Zhia

English Tutor Cornubia, QLD
The most important thing tutors can do for students is create a safe, comfortable, and fun space for students to learn. My strengths as a tutor would be my ability to make people comfortable and break concepts down from start to finish, for students to fully understand and grasp…
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Michael

English Tutor Thornlands, QLD
In the act of supporting the student to engage with their school curriculum, to promote genuine understanding of their subject(s) and the inner motivation to see why the skills are important for their future. Broad knowledge and context in english, mathematics and sciences and good study…
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Eldho

English Tutor Shailer Park, QLD
It is pivotal that the tutor is always easily approachable as otherwise shy students may be reluctant to ask the tutor questions and thus those shy kids may end up falling behind. In addition, I feel that tutors must always be supportive towards the student as any harsh or negative comments may severely hinder a students willingness and ability to…
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Amy

English Tutor Redland Bay, QLD
Of course, an english tutor is there for the student academically. However, the most important thing a tutor can provide is confidence in the students. Students who may not be achieving high marks might believe it reflects their self-worth. My job is to show them that it doesn't. As I'm currently a swim teacher, I have built the skills of…
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Amanda

English Tutor Victoria Point, QLD
To fill in the missing piece/s to the puzzle so that students can understand what is being taught and be able to add to that and continue to learn and achieve. To provide the basic building blocks or foundation so that students can continue to build on their learning on their own. Ultimately to give them the confidence that they have the ability…
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Bardia

English Tutor Eagleby, QLD
I believe an english tutor's duty is not to necessarily improve the intellectual capability of their client, but rather, guide them in a way that allows them to harness their own learning potential through customised, carefully tailored programs specific to the individual. Whilst this may not necessarily be viable for every circumstance, it is the…
Jade
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Jade

English Tutor Daisy Hill, QLD
The most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is to help them recognise the improvements and progress they are making. From a psychological perspective intrinsic motivation is important but extrinsic validation is equally so in a learning environment. When small improvements are pointed out and celebrated it is not only a mindset…
Caitlin
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Caitlin

English Tutor Eagleby, QLD
I believe the most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is to help them in becoming more confident in their ability to do the work in the subjects they need help in. I think my strengths as a tutor are such things as: my patience, my ability to understand what it’s like to struggle in class, my ability to explain things multiple…
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Hayu

English Tutor Cleveland, QLD
The most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is to help them learn the framework and thinking behind solving the problems they come across in their subject. If a tutor is able to successfully teach this to their student, the student will be able to see real differences in their knowledge of their subject as well as their grades.…
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Anthony

English Tutor Springwood, QLD
To keep them proficient, motivated, confident, engaged and disciplined in their subject. It is important to be enthusiastic about the subject too to maximise a student's interest in it. My helpful nature, my patience and my interest in the subject matter. I have recent experience in the subject matter and didn't finish school too long ago…
Michael
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Michael

English Tutor Springwood, QLD
Be diligent and rigorous, making sure that they understand the fine details of what their are doing and why it is important, and not only just how to answer memorised questions. I am patient and persistent, and make sure that students understand everything in order to succeed in their subject. I am also knowledgeable in my specialty subjects as I…
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Ilsa

English Tutor Springwood, QLD
Being able to communicate to a student how to properly tackle any topics they appear to be having trouble understanding on their own while at the same time establishing in them self-confidence to ensure they'll be able to believe in their own intuition when the time comes for them to deal with unfamiliar concepts and problems they'll find…

Local Reviews

Electra is a Miracle Tutor! I have a very difficult, stubborn 16year old boy. Electra, somehow , got inside his head and now my 16year old is trying to improve. He is finally making an effort in a subject that he couldn't care less about, but is a core subject! I'm so very impressed by Electras Skill!
Kristan Mendelson

Inside Mount CottonTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Ella worked on understanding the order of operations (BIDMAS) and identifying rational versus irrational numbers.

In Year 10, Taylor practiced expanding algebraic expressions and rearranging equations using both worksheets and textbook problems.

Meanwhile, Year 12 student Jakob focused on financial mathematics by reviewing annuities and loan repayments through targeted practice questions from a General Maths worksheet.

Recent Challenges

A Year 11 student preparing for a General Maths test relied heavily on notes during revision, as observed in "revision before the test would be done without notes." This made it difficult to recall key steps independently.

In Year 9 algebra, another student skipped working out and showed only final answers—"requires more working out for question solution"—which meant sign errors went unnoticed until checking time.

Meanwhile, a senior student tackling annuities questions missed subtle mistakes in written work, leading to repeated confusion when reviewing past sessions.

During primary multiplication drills, one child continued counting on fingers instead of practicing mental recall; this slowed progress and made multi-step problems daunting.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Mount Cotton noticed that a Year 11 student, who previously needed regular prompts to show working out, has started writing each step for her solutions—a shift that's crucial for gaining marks on written exams.

In another session, a Year 12 student chose to tackle past exam papers independently and now works through most questions solo, only checking notes when truly stuck.

Meanwhile, a Year 3 learner who once hesitated with basic addition is not only completing sums faster but now chooses to play math games independently that involve new multiplication skills without waiting for 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 Victoria Point Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Mount Cotton State School.