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Yin Kei
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Yin Kei

Tutor Ardross, WA
Creating a positive working environment between the student and the mentor by using various teaching methods Organised, creative, patient and…
Sideshram
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Sideshram

Tutor Bull Creek, WA
I believe that the most important thing a tutor can do is care and be dedicated. I think you have to really care about the student doing well rather than just focusing on the payment, a tutor should also be dedicated to the student so that they get the best service and help possible. I believe my patience and persistence are strong strengths,…
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Chantelle
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Chantelle

Tutor Bull Creek, WA
I believe a tutor should create a positive and encouraging environment where the student feels safe to ask questions, make mistakes, and learn at their own pace. A tutor should also provide clear, step-by-step explanations, breaking down complex concepts into simpler, digestible parts. Lastly, tailoring lessons to student's specific needs and…
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Josefina

Tutor Ardross, WA
I think to be able to cater to each sutdent individually is the most important thing a tutor can do. Each student learns and processes information differently. By understanding this the tutor can adapt their teaching style to suit that of the student. I think my experience in my job and as a student now studying teaching, I have the skills to be a…
Elizabeth
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Elizabeth

Tutor Mosman Park, WA
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to develop the student's interest in and improve their attitude towards a subject. Furthermore, the tutor can equip the student with different strategies so they can work independently. I think my strengths lay in making the work engaging for the person by incorporating their interests.…
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Carla

Tutor Mosman Park, WA
First and foremost it would be building a strong rapport with the student and gaining mutual trust and respect. This builds a foundation of confidence and comfort which optimises a students ability to learn and their attitude towards learning. Tutors should be adaptable and be able to target the teaching to each students unique way of learning. …
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Mandeep

Tutor Bull Creek, WA
I feel a teacher plays a very important role in introducing any subject knowledge to a child. A child may be born intelligent but definitely a good teacher can take him on a path where he can start enjoying the journey of learning and be more confident. I Believe my teaching style is very approachable and fun for kids. I have grown up teaching my…
Lok
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Lok

Tutor Ardross, WA
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is constantly support them and provide them with positive reinforcement because if they are to lose motivation then they will not fully apply themselves and strive to learn more. So I believe that even for minor achievements students must be congratulated and encouraged to further improve their…
Josh Brian
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Josh Brian

Tutor Ardross, WA
a tutor has to understand how their students think. because every student has different thinking and level of understanding for one question. by knowing that, we can easily help students understand that question well. however, we need to teach by imagining that we are the students. so, we need to be patient and efficient to reach their…
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Bhasura

Tutor Ardross, WA
Tutors need to be patient, not every student is equally as smart, or equally as attentive. You have to find a balance. A great example I think would be is planting a seed. After you put the seed in the ground, you can put all the water in the world, but it's not gonna grow into a tree in just one day, just like a student, you will break the…
Talin
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Talin

Tutor Bull Creek, WA
Tutors have two roles, One is to actively support the student who might be struggling to cope up with their peers and/or looking to improve their performance. The second is to make the student learn in a different environment from their school. Schools have multiple children and every child has some issue they are facing. As a tutor sitting 1-1…
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Melika

Tutor Ardross, WA
I think the most important things a tutor can do for a student are understanding and solving problems with patience and getting along with them. It is important to connect with students and make sure that they are expanding their knowledge. I am confident about my knowledge in mathematics as I have studied in school as well as university. I can…
Christopher
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Christopher

Tutor Dalkeith, WA
A tutor does not just teach a student a particular subject. I believe that the most important function of a tutor is to foster overall academic confidence in a student and to develop better study techniques/learning habits more generally. A good tutor can give a student motivation and techniques to achieve not only in the tutored subject, but in…
Joanna Christine
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Joanna Christine

Tutor Spearwood, WA
Imparting knowledge Being patient and have a creative way of…
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Pem

Tutor Brentwood, WA
The most important thing is to build confidence of the student in their learning, and making them believe that they can do it without giving them pressure or distinguishing one from another for their abilities. It is also important for the tutor to create a comfortable learning environment where they don’t feel embarrassed making mistakes but…
Emma
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Emma

Tutor Leeming, WA
A tutor should make the student feel capable by building understanding, not just giving answers. The most important thing is to teach students how to think and solve problems independently, while also giving them confidence and structure. A good tutor also creates a supportive environment where students feel comfortable, respected, and motivated…
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Roshini

Tutor Leeming, WA
- Improve the grades to increase the student's motivation in the subject - Improve the understanding of the subject by using different teaching methods - Evaluate the weakness and teach the right basics in order to learn more complex topics - Recognising the weakness of a student - Passionate about Maths and strong grasp in Maths skills by…
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Nathanael

Tutor Bull Creek, WA
patience, discipline, and communication that is smooth and well with the students Having great patience, and also being able to identify which students are struggling more to offer them different teaching method that can be more…
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Bardia

Tutor Mount Pleasant, WA
the most important thing for a tutor is to be able to listen to their students to truly understand their wants and needs, in order to help them achieve their goals the best way they can. I am able to adapt to different learning styles, teaching the students in the manner that appears best to them. I am good at listening to the students to fully…
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Bhavya

Tutor Bull Creek, WA
The important thing a tutor can do is to have patience and belief for their student. There will be times where the student will struggle even after a tutor shows or explains the problem. As the tutor, you have to show patience and not add extra pressure and stress for the student. Believing in the student will help them be more motivated and to…
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Esther

Tutor Bull Creek, WA
For a tutor I believe the most important thing is to impart skills and tips to help students effectively study and use their time wisely when aiming for specific academics goals. I also believe is is important that tutors facilitate an environment that engages the student and helps them learn the best way for them. I can easily adapt and alter a…
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Deepak

Tutor Mosman Park, WA
Bridging the gap of learning between learner and the curriculum Connecting with the students learning and supporting…
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Timothy

Tutor Mosman Park, WA
As stated in the previous section, I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to listen. Although we are there to direct their study, there are a range of other things a student may face in their life. I'm not there just as an academic instructor, I also want to be able to relate to the person in front of me and assist them…

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.