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Netherby's tutors feature a university Dux with an ATAR of 99.95, award-winning scientists and Olympiad participants, experienced school coaches and peer mentors, a Headstart scholar with High Distinctions, a certified junior athletics coach, and multiple educators with hands-on K–12 tutoring or teaching experience in maths, English, science and more.

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Timothy

Science Tutor Urrbrae, SA
The goal of tutoring should be to empower students and thus the primary focus of tuition should be to develop confidence and independence rather than reliance. For this reason, I believe the most important component of tutoring is not working through content, but reflecting and future planning to ensure the student believes they have the skills…
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Vanessa

Science Tutor Highgate, SA
A tutor has the opportunity to encourage confidence in students. Not solely confidence that they can achieve highly, but confidence that they can give anything a go and learn and improve as they do. A tutor can present things in an engaging way to encourage the student to be open-minded to things they may have discounted because they seem…
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Jacqueline

Science Tutor Highgate, SA
As a tutor, you can help a student realise their potential. It is so important for students to become confident in their abilities. I believe tutoring can assist in this and allow students to perform to the best ability. I am a very communicative and patient person. If the student does not understand something, I will always try my best to explain…
Hiruni Madusha Dasanayaka
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Hiruni Madusha Dasanayaka

Science Tutor Hawthorn, SA
In the end, a tutor's most valuable contributions to a student are stability, a personal connection, and academic direction. All of these things can completely change a young student's learning environment.  I am  ; a strong communicator, a good listener, adaptable, engaging with students, focusing on collaboration, empathetic , a lifelong…
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Barry

Science Tutor Malvern, SA
Be patient, sometime students are having a hard time to understand some new confusing concepts in math or physics. It is important to explain the concept to students in a different way. During such a time, finding a new way to explain things in an easier way such students can learn is very important or students might give up on this point. In the…
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Chongkai

Science Tutor Glenunga, SA
To ensure that the students do comprehend everything that has been taught I am sensitive to observe the studying behavior thus I could create an unique study method for the…
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Laura

Science Tutor St Georges, SA
I believe that it is important for tutors to be passionate about teaching. This way, it is easier for the student to gain interest in the subject, which ultimately leads to better performance from the student as they are more motivated to study and learn. I also think that it is important for tutors to create a comfortable learning environment for…
Himanshu
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Himanshu

Science Tutor Kings Park, SA
The most important thing for the tutor is To provide confidence to the student in himself and show him the way to how he can solve the problem himself. Make him self reliant. To be able to show the practical relevance and their usage using simple and easy to remember tricks and examples from everyday life. Another of my key strengths is to…
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Wilfred

Science Tutor Parkside, SA
Other than imparting the lessons in school, I think being able to empathize with the students is key in effective teaching. As a matter of strategy, what I will do is to meet them where they are academically, then prepare a plan and implement it to be able to meet our goal(s). I have the ability to relate with young kids well. Raising three…
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Archibald

Science Tutor Glenside, SA
I believe the most powerful way a tutor can aid a student is by giving them confidence. More than often, students can show more vulnerability in a one-on-one session than in a classroom surrounded by their peers, and so the best thing I can do is use these private sessions to impart confidence in the students by making them see ways they can…
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Shobha

Science Tutor Glenside, SA
The most important thing a tutor can do for their student is ensure that the student has gained the ability to consolidate the information taught. The student must be able to reproduce the content learned in their own words at their own time. Specifically for English, many students have wonderful, original ideas in their minds, however, they…
Parth
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Parth

Science Tutor Dulwich, SA
a. Individualized Approach: Tailor the tutoring sessions to suit the student's unique learning style, strengths, and weaknesses. b. Building Confidence: Help students believe in their abilities and instill a growth mindset to overcome challenges. c. Patience and Empathy: Be patient with the student's progress, understanding that everyone…
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Andrea

Science Tutor Daw Park, SA
I believe there are several things a tutor can deliver to her students, the primary of which is to instill a sense of confidence and can-do attitude among them. This means my role will not only limit to a tutor but also a mentor, guiding my students on multiple aspects of their academic path. As a seasoned tutor and teacher of English, I'd say my…
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Daniel

Science Tutor Dulwich, SA
- Facilitate open discussion about the stresses, intricacies, and difficulties of schooling (especially in Year 12) - Explain the same concept as a student's classroom teacher but in a way that is digestible to the student (offering a personal approach) - Be able to provide detailed feedback and/or comprehensive drafts for assignments and…
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David

Science Tutor Pasadena, SA
Our modern world is built around education and every student can expect to experience a lot of it in the future. Therefore, it is most important that a tutor should model genuine interest in learning (both the subject matter and how to learn well), so that the student him/herself enjoys the process and is encouraged to become a lifelong learner.…
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Han Thi Thi

Science Tutor Adelaide, SA
being supportive by giving guidance and feedback so it would build confidence and academic skills in students It would be my patience and motivational attitude as some students might face difficulties during their studies and I could share my experience which I have been…
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Shreta

Science Tutor St Marys, SA
Important things a tutor can do for a student is firstly, learning about them. This means identifying their strengths and weaknesses to create a learning-style which is suitable for the student. As a tutor you should also improve a students studying style and work with them to achieve their best. Tutors should help students build their confidence…
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Anastasiia

Science Tutor Adelaide, SA
The most important qualities are patience and compassion. When a tutor is knowledgeable about the subject and shows understanding towards students who are struggling, those students will feel safe and be more open to learning. I provide examples to clarify concepts, and I'm willing to explain the same material multiple times until my students…
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Divy

Science Tutor Adelaide, SA
I think understanding where the students mindset is and accordingly helping him thrive and do better. However also being able to listen to their whats and needs and providing the right guidance for them. I think the capabilities and skill set i have is pretty good to be a tutor. As i am very communicative, approachable, empathetic,…
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Nishant

Science Tutor Adelaide, SA
The most important things I can do for a student as a tutor include providing clear explanations, building confidence and motivation, creating a supportive environment, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and maintaining effective communication with parents. My aim is to empower my students with the knowledge, skills, and…
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Diya

Science Tutor Adelaide, SA
- Personalise the learning and teaching methods which best suits the child. - Maximise the teaching to students weaknesses to fill in their knowledge gaps - Make connections to what the student is interested in. This will allow them to remember it for longer periods of time - Improve the students studying skills - Help them gain confidence…
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Pratha Mahendra

Science Tutor Adelaide, SA
I feel a tutor must be able to invoke a sense of interest and joy in a students minds for the subject they teach. As a tutor, you are someone who has studied the subject beforehand and are more knowledgeable about the subject than a student who is just starting out. This makes it difficult for tutors to reach their maximum potential while teaching…
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Himal

Science Tutor Adelaide, SA
A tutor can tailor instruction to meet the specific needs, learning style, and pace of the student. Moreover, students can help students understand complex concepts by providing clear explanations, examples, and demonstrations. Additionally, a tutor can assess the student's strengths and weaknesses in a subject and use this assessment to create…

Local Reviews

Daniel is great and Charlize is really enjoying the sessions.
Dean, Wayville

Inside NetherbyTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 12 student Matilda focused on logarithms in maths and explored functional groups and naming conventions within organic and biological chemistry, while also reviewing for an upcoming further maths test.

Year 12 Molly tackled equilibrium concepts from Chemistry Topic 2.2 and completed practice questions for her approaching chemistry assessment.

Meanwhile, Year 9 student reviewed price ceilings and floors in Economics, examining who benefits under different market interventions using real-world examples from current assignments.

Recent Challenges

In Year 12 Chemistry, one student had not completed much of her assignment independently between lessons, which meant valuable session time was spent revisiting basics instead of deepening understanding. As a tutor noted, "she should be working on this in class and in her own time as one hour a week is not sufficient to achieve at a high level."

Meanwhile, in Year 10 Science, bringing required materials (like the assignment task sheet) to lessons was sometimes overlooked—this slowed progress when key details were missing.

In a Year 4 Maths lesson, confusion over place value led to repeated mistakes with rounding and decimals.

Recent Achievements

One Netherby tutor noticed a big shift with a Year 11 student who, after struggling to plan essays, now arrives with clear outlines and drafts—she even referenced articles on her own last week.

In chemistry, another high schooler began bringing a list of specific test topics to revise and actively asked clarification questions instead of waiting for the tutor's lead.

Meanwhile, in primary maths, Sarah has started solving large multiplication problems more independently; last session she worked through them with much less prompting than before and completed all 100 multiplication questions in five minutes, missing only eight.

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 Fullarton Park Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Mercedes College.