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Mount St Thomas's tutors include a New Zealand-qualified primary school teacher with over a decade of classroom and mentoring experience, a university lecturer and Assistant Professor in physics, HSC high-achievers including an ATAR 92.35 scorer and subject prize-winner, seasoned peer and camp tutors, Maths Olympiad and National Talent Search qualifiers, and academic medalists from top universities.

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Jonathan

Science Tutor Wollongong, NSW
The most crucial role of a tutor is to avoid skipping steps unless the student fully comprehends the material. Observing problem-solving methods can be helpful, but it's the student's grasp of the logical progression behind solving problems that enables them to excel. I strive to leverage my communication skills and adaptability to discern and…
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Max

Science Tutor West Wollongong, NSW
To not only allow the student to achieve the correct answers in a test and an overall higher grade, but to also generate a solid foundation of understanding and appreciation for the content they are learning and its applications. A tutor should also establish a very comfortable environment with the tutee, in order for the best possible learning…
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Waleed Bin

Science Tutor West Wollongong, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to provide personalized support, foster a positive learning environment, and instill confidence. By understanding each student's unique learning style and challenges, tutors can tailor their approach to maximize comprehension and retention. Creating a welcoming and encouraging atmosphere…
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Joshua

Science Tutor Wollongong, NSW
The most important things for a tutor to do is to help a student strengthen their own ability to learn independantly. It is far more important that a student understands the learning process and what works best for them rather than simply memorise a single topic. Having transferable skills as a student and being able to apply their knowledge to…
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Tushar

Science Tutor Gwynneville, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to help them understand the subjects in the easiest possible ways and make them understand why the subject will be useful in their future career. Helping them to improve their core strengths in handwriting, communication abilities, and analytical solving. My strength in tutoring is building…
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Dhoniya

Science Tutor Unanderra, NSW
Personally, a tutor is someone outside of school who the student can rely on for their studies. Students show their vulnerability here so that tutor can build them to be strong at school. So a tutor can help the student be strong on their subjects and understand the subject with life. Understanding the student on what they need first and being…
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Mohsin

Science Tutor Keiraville, NSW
The tutor can assist the student in the difficulties they are experiencing in grasping the core concept of the subject. Trying to develop interest in the subject by relating the curriculum with everyday examples that are easier for the student to comprehend and understand. And then build their ability to express it correctly in the exam so that…
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Tanisha Rajesh

Science Tutor Gwynneville, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, foster a genuine understanding of the subject, and inspire a love for learning. It’s essential to create a supportive environment where the student feels safe to ask questions and make mistakes. A tutor should also tailor their teaching to suit the student’s…
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Olivia

Science Tutor Gwynneville, NSW
To give them confidence and make them feel good about themselves. There is nothing more counter-productive than making a student feel disheartened and bad about themselves, since self-doubt yields anxiety and often poor performance in exams. Establishing a basis of trust is vital for the success of the student, so that they feel in a safe space to…
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Victor

Science Tutor North Wollongong, NSW
Make them believe in themselves is the first thing that pops into my mind. To get a student who once thought a subject was boring or complicated into something at least "okay" in which they can see their potential in if they put in the work. That, to me, is the most important thing. The greatest strength my students have commented on is my ability…
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James

Science Tutor Mount Ousley, NSW
I strongly believe that the role of a tutor, more than anything else, is to inspire a student to believe that they are capable of achieving whatever they put their mind to. Being patient while they're learning is vital in ensuring that they remain patient with themselves especially through times they are struggling with understanding something.…
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Isaac

Science Tutor Fairy Meadow, NSW
Provide encouragement and support, being there for the student not only for academic help but for general aspects of schooling. Empower the students to be their best self, holding them to a high standard. Engaging in constructive, positive feedback, providing tips for improvement as well as noticing their strengths. I have strong communication…
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Natasha

Science Tutor Russell Vale, NSW
I think a tutor should provide a fun, engaging and different approach to studying. A tutor should ask questions in a way a teacher hasn't got the time to do. They should always ask what the student wants and implement strategies as to how to attain these goals. But, perhaps at the forefront of responsibility, a tutor should always make sure the…
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Daphne

Science Tutor West Wollongong, NSW
Leave a student with the skills to find resources and develop their own learning, so that they can succeed not just in High School but in all future academic pursuits l. I can break down complex ideas into their simple basis, relating difficult topics to analogously simpler…
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Emily

Science Tutor West Wollongong, NSW
A tutor must help increase a students understanding of the material, and be flexible to different learning styles. A tutor should be encouraging and compassionate while educating the student. Mutual respect is also important. I spend hours preparing for each lessons, reviewing relevant content and planning the structure of the lesson. Within the…
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Mitchell

Science Tutor West Wollongong, NSW
The most important thing that a tutor can do for a student is to both create a positive connection with the student and still have fun whilst completing work as well as explain the foundational knowledge for concepts being taught. Explaining why for many subjects is simply brushed over in the majority of school, but understanding why allows…
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PARAMVIR

Science Tutor West Wollongong, NSW
A tutor has a significant role to play in a student's life where the tutor can nourish the student potential and interest, giving it a direction allowing them to succeed in their life. I am a calm and patient person. I have a strong academic background. I try my best to bring the best out of a student by motivating them to study and realize their…
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Mashroor

Science Tutor West Wollongong, NSW
An underperforming student can be encouraged to perform better by the right tutor and it can really impact their education for good. I am an engineer and I believe mathematics is my…
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Jordan

Science Tutor Wollongong, NSW
Listen to them, let them teach you about themselves, let them have a go and try things and trial and error. No matter how many times they get it wrong they will always learn more by putting the effort in rather than just being given the answer. Also find out what techniques help them learn best, some students can pick up things in different ways…
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Ethan

Science Tutor Unanderra, NSW
A tutor shouldn’t just repeat what a students been taught by their teacher. I believe it’s important a tutor listens to their student and understands the areas they struggle in and need help with, and to further understand how that student learns as everyone learns in different ways. A tutor that understands their student will be capable of…
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Oscar

Science Tutor Gwynneville, NSW
Teach and help them learn by listening to what it is that they need help with. Each student is different so developing an individual way with each one is very important as a tutor. Honesty, if something is wrong with something I can tell a student how to fix it straight away. Another strength of mine is teaching someone how to do something rather…
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Rishab

Science Tutor Gwynneville, NSW
Boost the confidence of the student in the subject and make the student put efforts consistently in the subject. Create a positive environment for the student, giving them time, space and reassurance that making mistakes, asking doubts however silly the student feels it might be, is normal and part of the journey. Empathy, Patience,…
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Lina

Science Tutor Keiraville, NSW
The most important things I can do for a student are to listen attentively, offer guidance with patience, and provide support tailored to their individual needs. Building a trusting relationship, fostering a positive learning environment, and encouraging their curiosity are also key priorities. Ultimately, my goal is to empower students to thrive…

Local Reviews

Sophie is so patient with my daughter and very encouraging when she "gets" it. My daughter tells me she is feeling much more confident with maths now and even in the classroom. Maths used to bring my daughter to tears, but now she feels she can understand more. Thank you, Sophie, you are fabulous.
Nicki Madrid, Coniston

Inside Mount St ThomasTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 5 student Isla worked on simplifying fractions and converting numbers to percentages, as well as applying order of operations.

For Year 10, Tom focused on algebraic expressions and survey questions, practicing skills such as simplifying fractions and working with coordinates.

Meanwhile, a Year 12 student tackled core calculus ideas by reviewing derivatives and integration formulas, ensuring understanding through chapter-based practice.

Recent Challenges

In Year 3, one student's spelling errors and incomplete PEEL paragraphs in English pointed to a need for clearer written structure—"I found some spelling mistakes in Keoki's books," the tutor noted.

Another Year 3 student struggled to keep focus during multiplication tasks, with distractions leading to missed steps as the lesson progressed.

In senior Mathematics (Years 10–12), several students avoided independent review after sessions, often leaving solved questions unpracticed before exams. "He needs to practice on his own the same questions to prepare himself for exam," was a recurring observation; this led to weaker recall when faced with similar problems under timed conditions.

Recent Achievements

In Mount St Thomas, Zane, a high school student, recently showed more initiative by working through chapter problems at home before sessions and arriving with specific questions—something he hadn't done previously.

In another session, Evie (Year 8) moved from making small mistakes when translating worded statements into algebra to completing them accurately and efficiently on her own.

Meanwhile, Natalia in Year 4 shifted from hesitating over her times tables to breaking down the multiplication chart independently during lessons and checking her answers without prompting.

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 Eagle Vale Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Mount St Thomas Public School.