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Ashlin

Science Tutor Rossmoyne, WA
I would say the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is helping them grow as individuals, and help them find a love for learning - a strong passion for the academic studies. A tutor needs to also serve as a good role model for the students, and be a person the student can trust to help them improve their grades. I would say my…
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Yuhan

Science Tutor Willetton, WA
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student to is support the student to the best of their abilities and to also believe in the student. Supporting the student to the best of their abilities means that the student will have more assistance for their tutors to achieve their goals. And we as tutors must believe in the abilities…
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Sindhu
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Sindhu

Science Tutor Rossmoyne, WA
Flexibility to adapt to every student because everyone is different and have different pace of learning. Being patient and tolerant with the student to help them understand the content. Always being energetic with a smile to motivate and cheer up the student. Being flexible to help the student anytime even over the phone if necessary.…
Nooba
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Nooba

Science Tutor Rossmoyne, WA
A tutor must be a friend and a tutor at the same time.So that, the students can ask their doubts without any inhibition.At the same time, a tutor should understand the weak points of a student and help them in tackling that. I can make learning smarter and not harder.Also,I can making learning a simple process and an enjoyable…
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Ceasar Quinn

Science Tutor Nedlands, WA
Aside from teaching them the class materials, I think the most important thing a tutor can do for their student is to give them the confidence to face their fears and problems. I believe motivating them to reach their goals and helping them recognize their strengths and weakness would positively affect them in school and life. My strength as a…
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Aksa

Science Tutor Claremont, WA
A tutor plays a crucial role in shaping the moral values and basic manners of a student's life. Although tutoring primarily focuses on academics, I believe that tutors can significantly influence a student's overall development. Rather than treating the class as a whole, a tutor should give individual attention to each student, understanding their…
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Deena

Science Tutor Jandakot, WA
Provide the student with clarity on their work with a full understanding of the information. Not only does it educate the student and prepare them for the future but it gives each student a mass amount of satisfaction and relief once they understand each topic. I’m very throughout with communication, being a public speaker for 5 years and with …
Ethan
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Ethan

Science Tutor Claremont, WA
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for their students is to support them in their way of learning while also offering alternative study methods that may help them to better understand a concept. By doing this, a tutor can assist the student the best they can while also challenging the student to try something new and different and…
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Pranav

Science Tutor Crawley, WA
The most important thing that a tutor can do is understand their student’s weakness and strengths and work on them and use them respectively. The major role is guidance. Showing them that it is just not about passing exams and good grades but the knowledge and values remain with you until lifetime. Hence a tutor can be the one that guides a…
Robert
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Robert

Science Tutor Nedlands, WA
The best way to help a student learn to assist them in breaking down the problems they face. Whether it be breaking down the question, time management or controlling stress levels, the most important aspect of tutoring is to strengthen their fundamental skills. I have clear speech and an ability to connect with the student, aided them in their…
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SHOBHIT

Science Tutor Crawley, WA
Understand his/her concern and teach the things in most amicable and productive way so that the student loves learning. Amicable to students, Cooperative and understanding, Time management…
Nisha
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Nisha

Science Tutor Crawley, WA
Shape them into a better individual through subject knowledge and also teach them the practical skills of life Engage with them,listen to their problems and ideas and streamline those to come up with a mechanism to best teach the way they learn best Knowledge Practical knowledge Patience Kind Considerate Good time management…
Chathumi
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Chathumi

Science Tutor Crawley, WA
Be supportive, explain things clearly and make a comfortable environment for the student to learn. I am very patient, and i would make sure the students understand the concept before moving on. And people do say i am easy to talk…
Sophie
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Sophie

Science Tutor Crawley, WA
Be a good mentor and role model. My aim is not only to help my students succeed academically, but also to succeed in all aspects of school life. I'm reliable, organised, open, friendly and flexible. I take pride in the relationships I build with my students and my ability to adapt to each student's learning…
Jordi
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Jordi

Science Tutor Nedlands, WA
To believe in the students ability to take what they've learnt in the session out into practice and to take part in individual study to further improve their skills as a student, particularly going into more serious years of high school. My ability to cater for a students individual concerns and needs. I know that ALL students have different…
Dylan
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Dylan

Science Tutor Nedlands, WA
The most important thing a tutor can do for their student is to show them that they have great potential, as well as leave them with invaluable lessons that they will call upon throughout the rest of their education journey. - I am young and I am a very social person, which means that building a rapport with young students comes very…
Aidan
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Aidan

Science Tutor Manning, WA
The first thing would be to establish a plan of goals and expectations and help the student identify their role in this plan. Once a tutor has an idea of the expectation of the parents/school/ students then only can progress take shape, and this might have many forms and variations as to how this is executed as the student grows or stalls. So,…
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Charlotte

Science Tutor Claremont, WA
I believe being understanding of their needs and patience are the most important qualities. A student will only make the most out of the tutoring session if the feel completely comfortable and listened to, as a tutor I believe engaging them in this way is crucial. I think I am friendly and engaging which I believe is essential in fostering a…
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Joanne

Science Tutor Claremont, WA
Instill confidence in the subjects that the students need assistance with. I am able to modify lessons according to the students'…
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Keana

Science Tutor Swanbourne, WA
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is creating an environment and relationship where the student understands and feels comfortable knowing that it is okay not to understand something and it is ok to ask for, or need help. I believe that still being a student myself allows me to relate to students and the frustrations…
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Jigme

Science Tutor Como, WA
The most important things I can do for a student are to foster a supportive and engaging learning environment that encourages their curiosity, growth, and confidence. By adapting my teaching methods to their individual learning styles, patiently addressing their questions and concerns, and providing clear explanations, I can help them truly…
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Adam

Science Tutor Swanbourne, WA
To guide a student to an answer by developing their problem solving skills and ensuring they understand the necessary concepts to be able tackle problems on their on during exams My ability to consider different perspectives and ways to explain a…
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Anumolakjot

Science Tutor Nedlands, WA
Being patient and understanding. At the beginning of my tutoring journey, I provided several private one on one tutoring sessions. I started to expect a lot from the students as some students performed better than ours. But it is later I started understanding every student is different and we should always work at their pace. Never push them and…

Local Reviews

Karmel is fantastic. My daughter has responded really well in only the first few weeks. He is very patient and explains things at a level that she can understand. Her teacher has also noticed an improvement. She also likes him and doesn't protest when it comes to extra maths after school!
Alina, Bicton

Inside O'ConnorTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 6 student Jimmy worked on rounding numbers using number lines and practiced long division with multi-digit numbers, reinforcing understanding through worksheets and visual aids.

Year 9 student Abbi focused on solving quadratic equations using the quadratic formula and tackled challenging problems involving surds and fractional indices.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student Isabel revised trigonometry concepts, including perpendicular and parallel lines, and strengthened her grasp of simultaneous equations by completing exam-style practice questions.

Recent Challenges

In Year 5 English, one student highlighted almost every word in a comprehension passage, making it hard to focus on key information—"he took considerable time to read because he highlighted almost every word."

In Year 7–8 Maths, repeated reminders were needed for one student to write down full working for multiplication and not just the answer; feedback on this was often overlooked.

A Year 10 student didn't review notes before lessons, which meant valuable lesson time was spent repeating prior material rather than progressing.

Meanwhile, a senior student struggled with organizing files and notes efficiently, slowing revision for tests.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in O'Connor noticed that Jimmy, who previously found rounding quite confusing, managed to complete a worksheet on his own this week and now applies the concept independently—just last session he needed step-by-step guidance.

In Year 10, Isabel made a significant leap in her recent maths exam, moving from 60% to 81%, especially impressing with her ability to tackle complex worded problems after initially struggling with them.

Abbi, working on quadratic equations in high school, went from needing frequent reminders to now solving standard quadratics quickly and without any 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 Willagee Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Caralee Community School.