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Ottoway's tutors include a PhD-qualified lecturer with 15 years' experience training future teachers, seasoned classroom educators and pre-service teachers, accomplished peer mentors and Homework Club leaders, maths competition winners, university scholarship recipients in STEM, and specialist maths instructors skilled in curriculum design for all ages—from primary to advanced levels.

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Patrick

English Tutor Devon Park, SA
I believe a tutor should not only help a student academically but also boost their confidence and foster a love for learning. A good tutor builds trust and encourages independent thinking that will equip students with the tools and mindset they need to succeed for the long-term. My strengths are that I am patient, the ability to break down…
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Pragyan

English Tutor Findon, SA
To help make concepts clear by focusing on the nitty gritties and translating the problems by breaking them down but by bit for easier learning. Good communication skill, Using concepts and not just parroting…
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Lidia
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Lidia

English Tutor Findon, SA
I also consider a great tutor to be someone who builds a good rapport with their students and ensures a warm and friendly learning environment. Helping students develop self-confidence and improve study skills while also making them feel good about their accomplishments is also significant. In addition, I believe it is very important to be…
Nagadevi Nimeesha
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Nagadevi Nimeesha

English Tutor Enfield, SA
A tutor should be able to communicate clearly with a student. It is important for a tutor to be patient with a student as different students learn at different paces. A tutor should be able understand the learning style of a student and have the ability to explain a concept in multiple ways to ensure that the student is confident with a concept.…
Bianca
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Bianca

English Tutor Seaton, SA
For me, it is absolutely pertinent for tutors to build a rapport and gain trust from their student, which may encompass many different actions. It may involve giving subject advice from experience, being reassuring and having sound knowledge of the course and content. In doing so, tutors can aid students to develop a genuine interest in the…
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Nathasha

English Tutor Allenby Gardens, SA
The most important things a tutor can do for a student is provide a personal learning experience understanding their strengths and weaknesses. Furthermore, I believe it is important to provide a human connection, and be consistent such that these young learners believe their tutors really want the best for them. I'm very dedicated and would ensure…
Shagun
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Shagun

English Tutor Enfield, SA
Primarily, a tutor needs to be a good listener. Listen the problems of an individual carefully and provide the solution. Tutor can be a mentor not only of the academic but can be a mentor of other emotional and mental problems. Patience is the baby step to become an effective tutor. Some children might need patience levels that may put me through…
Harsh
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Harsh

English Tutor Prospect, SA
To understand a way the particular student thinks about the given subject and accordingly teach them. Explaining subjects with fun, but in efficient…
Balpreet
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Balpreet

English Tutor Flinders Park, SA
I think the best tutor is one who guides the students properly and fairly not only in their academics but also about life challenges. Most importantly a tutor should be ready to explain a single concept even 10 times to students if they are not able to get that without getting annoyed Well , I'm quite patient which I think is my biggest strength…
Vatsal
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Vatsal

English Tutor Enfield, SA
From personal experience, I have had a few unfair and unsatisfactory experiences with tutors throughout my schooling journey. As a result, I have learnt from those experiences and structured my services in regards to having the student as the main focus. As a tutor, the most important thing I can do is explain and walk a student through unfamiliar…
Priyanka
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Priyanka

English Tutor Prospect, SA
a tutor first needs to understand the capability of the student considering all the strengths and weakness and work on it. Only just transforming knowledge will not help the child grow but instead develop a liking for that particular subject will make that child understand it more easily. Temporary teaching does't work in this teaching field.…
Emily
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Emily

English Tutor Prospect, SA
One of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is guide that student to success, this can be achieved by listening and being attentive to the childs learning styles and needs. Patience and understanding. I believe that patience is one of the most important qualities to have as a tutor, this is because it can be very frustrating as a…
Madison
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Madison

English Tutor Pooraka, SA
I believe that tutoring is extremely important and can give students help in classes they may be struggling in or provide them a way to get ahead in their classes. Learning is incredibly important and tutoring can provide students with the knowledge they need to thrive. I am currently studying for a bachelor of science and am incredibly passionate…
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Aekam

English Tutor Pooraka, SA
Understand their aim, goal, personality alongside their needs/wants. I am Very easy going, patient, understanding, and I like to make sure each problem is solved through proper steps, with a healthy amount of questioning and confirming of the students…
Pavneet
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Pavneet

English Tutor Pooraka, SA
To be able to have an effective communication with the student and understand his/her mindset related to concepts explained. I am very good at explaining concepts deeply and make students practice properly with assignments and tests so that the concepts retain in their…
Edbert
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Edbert

English Tutor Kidman Park, SA
I consider the most important thing a tutor can do for a student are to guide and help the students to get on the right pathway and helping them understand their choices. I have lots of patience towards my students, always trying to understand my students, always being punctual, helping my students when help is need and be kind to…
Cadence
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Cadence

English Tutor Bowden, SA
I believe the most important thing is just being a mentor for the student and guiding them in the right direction and offering support in any way they can. I believe my strengths are my communication skills and ability to check up on my students. I also believe my kindness helps in communicating with the student and making them feel comfortable to…
Jacob
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Jacob

English Tutor Bowden, SA
To be understanding and patient and to constantly adapt teaching style to better student outcomes. I’ve got an immense amount of experience and a high level of knowledge and teaching style across all areas I…
Henry
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Henry

English Tutor Bowden, SA
The confidence to attempt and solve increasingly complex problems independently. The ability of a tutor to impart an understanding of the foundations is the most important thing a tutor can do. Ability to breakdown more complex problems into manageable sections thus enabling the student to apply and practice the solving process rather then…
Matt
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Matt

English Tutor Bowden, SA
To understand how the child learns, and what they respond to best. As a teacher in a classroom may not be giving them the attention or understanding they require. I believe communication is my strongest strength, as my ability to communicate ideas and encourage children to do the same is corner stone to successful…
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Nino

English Tutor Northfield, SA
The tutor's objective is not simply to relay information to a student in a bland or dry manner, but rather to establish a solid foundation and understanding for the students - to devise a teaching method that works best. The objective is for the student to learn in the most efficient and enjoyable manner. I am a University lecturer and a senior…
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Kshitij

English Tutor Clearview, SA
Understanding the student by listening carefully to them is important so you know the best way to help them with any problems. Having faith and trust in a student is also very important and enables them to build self confidence and trust within themselves and their ability to solve problems. Tutors must also tailor their teaching style to suit how…
Divyanshi
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Divyanshi

English Tutor Clearview, SA
Firstly, the most important thing that a tutor should do is build up confidence in their kids that they have the potential to achieve their goals and are destined for the best. This instantly boosts up the kids for striving for accuracy and their dreams. Secondly, a tutor should never be a demotivator in any manner. This is important as any…

Local Reviews

This company has been not only efficient in listening and finding a tutor that was suitable, but also very communicative with our requests/needs. I was very last minute in finding one for my brother who was in year 12, but they were able to quickly accommodate me. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for tutoring!
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Inside OttowayTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 6 Caitlin worked on index laws and negative indices, simplifying exponential expressions and practicing shortcuts to make calculations more efficient.

In Year 10, Jaeda prepared for her upcoming test by completing practice questions on perimeter, surface area, and volume in maths before switching focus to balancing chemical equations in science.

Meanwhile, Sienna (Year 11) concentrated on integration applications, working through textbook problems involving areas under curves as part of her revision for an upcoming test.

Recent Challenges

A Year 12 student was encouraged to avoid leaving assignments until the last minute; one tutor noted, "she does get 'bored' if information isn't found quickly," which led to incomplete research in a recent investigation.

In Year 10 Maths Methods, over-reliance on practice questions without creating summary notes meant concepts for unfamiliar problems weren't always consolidated before assessments.

For a Year 6 English session, hesitation in spelling slowed progress—"he still appears to be slightly behind his year level in terms of spelling proficiency"—so self-checking strategies were introduced.

Each scenario saw learning momentum stall when organization or confidence wavered under time pressure or unfamiliarity.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Ottoway noticed Sienna, a high school student, came to her session with thoughtful questions about using the graphic calculator—a shift from earlier lessons when she hesitated to ask for help.

Jaeda, also in high school, showed new independence by taking the lead on her maths investigation: she finalised calculations herself and suggested extra methods to explore, having previously needed more step-by-step guidance.

In Year 3, Elouisa moved from relying on prompts for writing tasks to choosing her own topics and self-correcting spelling as she worked—demonstrating real growth in initiative and self-management.

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 The Parks Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like St Joseph's School.