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Tutors in Nelson include a university mathematics lecturer with a master's and actuarial credentials, multiple Kumon-trained mentors, an HSC graduate with 98.55 ATAR and Olympiad distinctions, experienced private tutors skilled with K–12 learners—including neurodiverse students—and high achievers in advanced maths, science, and English who've led peer mentoring, coaching, and academic competitions.
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Sunghee
Psychology Tutor Schofields, NSW
Believing in the student is the most vital quality in the tutor-student relationship in my opinion. When there is genuine faith that the student can achieve their goal, it is within my duty as their tutor to help them reach it by doing additional research, being motivated each session, and planning and organising their materials ahead of time so…
Strengths:
- Child psych focus
- Role model for kids
- Clear communicator
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Eesha
Psychology Tutor Glenwood, NSW
I think the most important thing for a tutor is to understand what the student needs and work through those blocks with positive reinforcement. Some students have a hard time understanding concepts while others have no faith in themselves and struggle to retain information. I believe that the best thing a tutor can do for a student is to figure…
Strengths:
- Patient & empathetic
- Conf boost focus
- Adapts to learning
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Shreeyut
Psychology Tutor Schofields, NSW
Patience is an essential quality required from a tutor as it is important to acknowledge that every student has a different level of understanding and approach towards their studies, and thus the best method of maximising their understanding is to tailor our teaching methods to motivate their learning and provide an encouraging learning…
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- 90+ ATAR
- Uni psych student
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Isha
Psychology Tutor Schofields, NSW
Be honest.
Be flexible.
Be patient.
Be a good listener.
Be willing to share your own experiences.
Be a collaborator.
Teach the student how to learn.
Be confident. The ability to solve conflicts, emotional intelligence. creativity and enthusiasm for teaching. ability to explain difficult things in a simple way. I have the ability to…
Strengths:
- Science Soc leader
- UTS Biomed student
- Confidence focus
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Content Covered
Year 12 student Daniel worked through advanced vector problems in complex numbers and practiced proofs involving algebraic inequalities for Mathematics Extension 2.
Year 11 student Jessica focused on interpreting and applying vectors in three-dimensional space, as well as recapping fundamental number proof techniques.
Meanwhile, Year 6 student Olivia reviewed solving linear equations and multiplying fractions together, alongside an introduction to taxation concepts in financial maths, with plenty of real-life examples woven into her lesson.
Recent Challenges
Several high school students faced challenges with revision habits and organization.
One Year 12 student, for example, "struggled to start exam-style questions" in Mathematics Extension 1, which left them stalled on harder proofs and parametrics because foundational steps were unclear.
In Business Studies (Year 11–12), notes described a tendency to postpone regular review—resulting in bottlenecks and extra stress before trials: "It is highly recommended that the student maintains a regular schedule of revision…to prevent bottlenecking due to work overload closer to trials."
When handwritten working was skipped or not shown in algebra (Years 7–9), calculation errors went unnoticed until marked work was returned.
Missed lessons or late arrivals further interrupted learning momentum; one session simply noted, "He didn't turn up for the lesson," which meant missed opportunities for feedback just as exams approached.
Recent Achievements
A tutor in Nelson noticed one Year 9 student, who used to rush through maths problems and miss errors, now routinely rechecks her work and self-corrects mistakes during sessions.
A high school student preparing for HSC business studies began taking more initiative with practice questions—choosing to attempt extra problems independently and showing a stronger grasp of how financial concepts connect across topics.
Another senior student, previously hesitant to contribute in lessons, recently started asking thoughtful questions about structuring HSC responses and even explained a complex legal concept back to the tutor without prompting.
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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 Vinegar Hill Memorial Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Box Hill Public School.