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Mount Hawthorn's tutors include a Master-qualified early childhood teacher with distinction and classroom experience across Perth, a Perth Modern ATAR 99+ graduate and Certificate of Distinction recipient, seasoned university lecturers and STEM graduates, Kumon and private maths tutors, award-winning academic achievers, and dedicated mentors experienced in supporting students from primary to high school.

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Shihab

Science Tutor Leederville, WA
I believe the most important role of a tutor is to build a student’s confidence while helping them develop a genuine understanding of the subject rather than simply memorising answers. A good tutor should create a positive and encouraging environment, identify areas where the student needs extra support, and provide personalised strategies to…
Jamba
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Jamba

Science Tutor Glendalough, WA
I can simplify learning materials to suit to the learning ability of the tutee and work on an approach that brings significant progress. I can easily identify areas of learning difficulties faced by a student and provide support according to tutee's ability to grasp the learning…
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Amirhossein

Science Tutor Glendalough, WA
The most important things as a tutor include being an expert on the subject and being able to explain in detail without unneccesary complexity, ensuring that the student understands the content fully and ensuring that learning is enjoyable. My past tutoring experience and my great marks in Mathematics means that I posses the ability to effectively…
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SHEETAL

Science Tutor Wembley, WA
A tutor can change a student's perspective towards studies and make difficult subjects easy for them. Thereby boosting a student's confidence in the subject, which enables them to further share this knowledge with fellow classmates when they have a difficulty. I am very patient and willing to explain the concepts again and again with examples till…
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Gabrielle

Science Tutor West Leederville, WA
I want my students to leave each lesson feeling more capable than when they arrived. To me, effective tutoring is about more than improving a mark — it is understanding what is holding a student back and giving them the tools, strategies and encouragement to move forward. Every student learns differently, so I would take the time to…
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Reuben

Science Tutor West Leederville, WA
I find it especially important for students to feel confident in learning, and it is crucial for a tutor to build and maintain that in their students. I believe I have the communication skills required to impart knowledge in easy-to-grasp…
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Gurseerat

Science Tutor Tuart Hill, WA
The most important part a tutor can play is to not only educate and advance skills but to help gain skills to improve life skills like time management and productivity Adaptability- I can adapt to the needs of others Critical skills- I have different ways of explaining concepts which can be catered to the needs of others Teamwork and…
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Mir Mehedi

Science Tutor Tuart Hill, WA
A tutor can make his lesson so much easier so that student can understand very easily. So in my opinion, approach to the students is the most important things for a tutor I can communicate with my students very well. I become their friend so that they can ask any question without any…
Zhen Xuan
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Zhen Xuan

Science Tutor Mount Lawley, WA
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to provide support and help them develop independence in their learning. A tutor should guide students to understand concepts by encouraging them to think critically and problem-solve on their own. It is also important to help students enjoy learning and develop the resilience to…
Tanveer
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Tanveer

Science Tutor Herdsman, WA
I think the most important a tutor can do for a student is instill confidence in them which will allow them to flourish in any subject no matter how hard it is. There are many ways to help a student become more confident such as explaining difficult concepts to them or showing them how to go about difficult questions and I find it to be a quality…
Sherzod
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Sherzod

Science Tutor Osborne Park, WA
First of all, empathy so student never feels uncomfortable about not knowing a topic. Secondly, the ability to listen is as important as explaining things, so I'll be able to understand their point of view on a specific problem/subject. And, of course, the knowledge the tutor provides will be a main achievement and a perfect indicator of progress.…
Matthew
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Matthew

Science Tutor Wembley, WA
I think one extremely important thing a tutor can do is to adapt their teaching to the individual needs and abilities of each student, and adapt themselves to the student, not force the student to adapt to them. This involves listening to the student and observing how they work and then responding to those things. Another extremely important thing…
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Priyank

Science Tutor Churchlands, WA
As a tutor, My primary responsibility would be to build a positive relationship between my student and support them with their academic and/or mental weaknesses, in addition, my role would also include building their knowledge for the future and prepare them for their academic success ahead. In order to maximise their gain, I would build a…
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Pat

Science Tutor Churchlands, WA
1) Help the student think for themselves 2) Clear the blockage that prevents a student from solving a problem 3) Increase their confidence 4) Give a wider perspective to tackle the problem Patience, clear understanding of how to deliver the content in a lucid way, openness to different level of student in terms of their ability to understand,…
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Nishant

Science Tutor Northbridge, WA
I think the most important thing a tutor can do is help a student become more confident and independent in their own ability to learn. A tutor should not simply provide answers, but help students understand why something works and give them the tools to approach unfamiliar problems themselves. That means listening carefully, identifying the…
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Alaa

Science Tutor Northbridge, WA
Be empathetic and put yourself in the shoes of the student whole teaching them, to understand how they view the subject at hand and how you can help them understand it better. It's also important to be well prepared and to be willing to listen to the student's ideas and concerns and open to research anything needed in more depth to help the…
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Shresth

Science Tutor Perth, WA
The most important thing I can do for a student is to empower them to become an independent and confident learner. My approach centers on understanding each student's unique needs and learning style, creating a customized plan that targets their specific goals and challenges. By fostering a supportive and encouraging environment, I help students…
MD OHIRUL QAYS JOARDER
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MD OHIRUL QAYS JOARDER

Science Tutor Mount Lawley, WA
A tutor should try to make the circumstances for learning the students easily. The main factor depends on the tutor albeit subject topics can be easy or difficult. I have the communication and problem solving abilities to realize the situation of the students so that they can learn with enjoyment. Additionally, I can understand the mental…
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Ji Chao Tristan

Science Tutor Highgate, WA
If I can make a student begin thinking more about the subject than just a grade to obtain, I would have felt that I made one more curious person. Curiosity is the root of knowledge in my opinion, and it would be the seed that I can share with the students that I engage with. I believe, they would lie in science, especially with regard to my…
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Angelia

Science Tutor Floreat, WA
I think one of the most important things a tutor can do is make difficult concepts feel easier and less overwhelming for a student. It's also really important to encourage them and remind them that they are capable of understanding the material, especially when they are feeling stuck or frustrated. I think a good tutor should create a comfortable…
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Alistair

Science Tutor Inglewood, WA
I consider student engagement in a topic is one of the most important things a tutor can encourage in a student, and as someone beginning a Masters in physics I have plenty of enthusiasm myself for learning maths and science. I think that my enthusiasm will encourage students to to develop an enthusiasm of their own for what they are learning, as…
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Ruthvik

Science Tutor Perth, WA
Although it is highly important that a tutor teaches their students the material covered in the syllabus, it is equally as important that the tutor teaches their students the tools required to succeed in a competitive academic environment. As a tutor, I instil in my students a great work ethic, teaching them highly effective study and time…
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Tekebo

Science Tutor Inglewood, WA
I believe tutoring is about teaching students to learn independently and truly understand concepts, rather than simply memorising them, giving my student the confidence and knowledge needed to succeed academically. I recently graduated with an ATAR of 96.75, excelling in maths and physics courses. Having just completed these subjects, the concepts…

Local Reviews

Lauren was great, she was punctual, friendly and professional. My daughter warmed to her straight away and is already looking forward to her next lesson.
Sophie, Mount Hawthorn

Inside Mount HawthornTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Emily focused on converting mixed numbers and improper fractions, as well as identifying and simplifying similar fractions using visual aids.

In Year 8, Sarah tackled solving more complex linear equations and practiced creating flow charts to clearly show her working out.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student Joshua worked through probability questions, including the use of Venn diagrams to represent outcomes and calculate combined probabilities.

Recent Challenges

In Year 8 Maths, a reluctance to show working when tackling complex multiplication or linear equations led to hidden errors—one tutor observed, "she needed reminders to set out each step for clarity."

Meanwhile, in Year 10 English, an assignment draft was marked by run-on sentences and confusion with key terms; without concise planning, ideas became too broad for timed tasks.

For a Year 5 student revising times tables, focusing only on familiar patterns meant less progress with the 8s and 9s.

In these moments, confidence dipped as tasks grew more challenging or feedback was missed in real time.

Recent Achievements

One Mount Hawthorn tutor noticed a Year 10 student who had previously struggled to include key elements in essay responses now consistently highlights all keywords from prompts and ensures every aspect is addressed—this shift has made her written plans much more thorough.

In Year 8, a student who used to hesitate asking for help with fiction analysis now speaks up whenever she's unsure, leading to real improvements in her understanding of plot and character.

Meanwhile, a Year 5 learner who found linear equations confusing last term can now confidently solve them using flow charts without any guidance.

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 Vincent Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Mount Hawthorn Primary School.