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Penfield's tutors include a Master of Teaching candidate and former school dux in maths and sciences, Kumon-trained mentors with peer tutoring experience, an academic award-winning pharmacy student, a research scholar with university teaching expertise, experienced Kumon and private tutors, creative writers, and postgraduate students in mathematics, engineering, data science and education.

Sebastian
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Sebastian

Science Tutor Andrews Farm, SA
There are many important things a tutor can do for their students however, the greatest thing is being a supportive role model. If the student is able to respect and understand their tutor, there is a high chance that student looks up to that tutor. Therefore, it is important that the tutor can develop a professional relationship with the student…
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Isla

Science Tutor Direk, SA
I believe the most important thing a tutor can offer a child is patience. Impatience does not create a suitable learning environment. Qualities like these can prevent a child from wanting to learn, they may negatively associate with the subject, putting them further behind. Every child can succeed, given enough time. I have strengths as coach that…
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George
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George

Science Tutor Waterloo Corner, SA
I consider the most important thing as a tutor is the success of my student academically through personalised lessons. I feel an obligation to ensure that my students pass or exceed in the topics they bring to the lessons and aim to empower them to create independent learners. I would say my strengths are being able to break down complex topics…
Jil
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Jil

Science Tutor Elizabeth Downs, SA
Firstly, tutoring helps the tutor to reinforce their own skills and exposes us to adapt to different learning techniques. Also, it helps fostering to a child's need and supports him/her to emerge out in the right direction. It simple makes a positive difference in the society at large and is indeed rewarding to see a child reach his/her goal…
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Hanny

Science Tutor Burton, SA
In my opinion, as a tutor, it is very important to cherish the students as they progressed, acknowledging their work and encourage them to try to do with their full potential. Besides, it is important to have an understanding of their best way of learning, and encourage them to question in their learning. Furthermore, awareness of their wellbeing…
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Modupe

Science Tutor Elizabeth South, SA
Be patient with the student and go at the student pace/level of assimilation. Impacting knowledge using the simple logic the students can quickly relate with and…
MARY FRITZIE
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MARY FRITZIE

Science Tutor Salisbury North, SA
Sometimes a student needs more than just a tutor who can teach him or her difficult contents; they also need someone who can provide them with encouragement and support so they can start believing in their own skills. A tutor can come up with millions of strategies to apply in order to deliver a lesson, but it'll be worthless if you don't relate…
Pushapleen
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Pushapleen

Science Tutor Blakeview, SA
Encourage students to think critically and independently. This involves teaching them how to analyze problems, evaluate different solutions, and develop their reasoning skills. Recognize and respond to the emotional and academic pressures that students face. Providing moral support can make a significant difference in a student's educational…
Chris
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Chris

Science Tutor Salisbury North, SA
Being patient with them as they may take time to clearly understand certain topics and can have many doubts. Using engaging methods that promote active participation of the student in the learning process. Deep understanding of the subject, which will help me present the topics in a simple manner. Aware of the different abilities each child has,…
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Mohshin khan

Science Tutor Paralowie, SA
Being willing to adjust techniques and approaches to meet the learning styles of the student. Be patient and a good listener. Be professional and willing to share own experience. To collaborate and teach the student how to learn Dedication and passion. Understanding the student - that is how they are learning. Satisfaction - i am not…
Pavel
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Pavel

Science Tutor Craigmore, SA
Encouraging and patient when explaining concepts to students. Tutors need to provide encouragement as this will build both motivation within the student to do well in a subject, and increase their overall confidence in a difficult topic. I believe setting achievable goals is also an important thing a tutor can do. Patience is also critical, as…
RAJWINDER KAUR
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RAJWINDER KAUR

Science Tutor Salisbury Downs, SA
A teacher must consider individual differences and make lesson plans accordingly. A teacher can inculcate self-esteem among students. A teacher must share his/her experiences with students. A teacher can add some fun and hands on activities so that student gain interest in the subject. I am dedicated,confident, flexible, passionate and hard…
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Adekunle

Science Tutor Salisbury, SA
The most important things a tutor can do for a student include fostering a supportive and encouraging learning environment, building a strong rapport, and personalizing instruction to meet individual needs. Creating a safe space where students feel comfortable asking questions and expressing their struggles is essential for their confidence and…
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Jenitha

Science Tutor Salisbury, SA
Making student to overcome their weakness. Helping students to move forward with their skills which is truly fulfilling. Building confidence within students. Major role is to teach students how to learn and build self confidence. Always show them the patience when any doubts are raised. Always motivate them to reach their goal. * Making…
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Sonthari Dilen

Science Tutor Salisbury Downs, SA
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are: 1. Helping students gain confidence as well as the skills they need to meet their goals. 2. Helping students relieve their academic stress and support them as much as I can. One of my main strengths is that I have numerous study techniques that I can share with them. Hence, my students…
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SONALI

Science Tutor Andrews Farm, SA
A tutor must provide enough time, guidance and have patience with their students so that they feel comfortable and ask doubts whenever they required. I enjoy my passion towards teaching and want my students not to have any fear towards any subject and I make learning easier for them by teaching the things their way, as every student has their own…
Holly
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Holly

Science Tutor Andrews Farm, SA
I believe a tutor should give encouragement generously. A tutor should also empower students by teaching them skills that will help them throughout their schooling and beyond. I care about my students. I try to identify their learning style so that I'm better equipped to help them. I encourage my students to work their way through problems instead…
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Garion

Science Tutor Andrews Farm, SA
Being a tutor that is energetic, passionate, relevant and engaging. Never giving up on a student. Make engaging work understandable not just in terms of delivery or comprehension, but also in relevance and the application to subjects or scenarios outside the topic. All topics contain information and techniques that can be used for Learning for…
Soraya
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Soraya

Science Tutor Edinburgh North, SA
I strongly believe that tutor are in a position, where they can not only help the student with solving a problem, but also build their confidence so that they become confident in solving any type of problems independently. It is also about teaching them how to approach a question instead of giving them the answers. For example, helping them to…
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Kyan

Science Tutor Direk, SA
Inspire, encourage, and instill self belief I believe my strengths lie in report writing and physics. Also my relatability with students particularly those in the higher levels experiencing more stress and aid my teaching…
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Gregory

Science Tutor Elizabeth North, SA
For high school students, I find that the most important thing a tutor can do is to build a student's confidence in their own abilities. More often than not, I hear student's say that they don't know what they're doing, which can hold them back from trying their best. It's a fact of psychology that people tend to sabotage their own efforts when…
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Mehar

Science Tutor Direk, SA
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to give them the confidence to never stop trying to learn despite few low moments. I personally, encourage students to ask even the most basic questions which come across their mind and to never feel ashamed of wanting to learn more or being curious. In my opinion, Constantly…
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Olivia

Science Tutor Elizabeth South, SA
Listen. You need to listen to understand where and why they are struggling before you can help Patience and understanding. Having just finished year 12 this year, I have been there and understand that sometimes you need that extra bit of support a teacher cannot…

Local Reviews

Katherine was great with the girls. Very organised, assertive and patient. She has surpassed my expectations, so I am really happy with her and so are the girls.
Violeta

Inside PenfieldTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Ariana practiced identifying symmetry in shapes and began a Year 4 content quiz to reinforce her understanding.

For Year 9, Amelia worked on algebra skills, including factorisation with pairs and the difference of two squares, using practice problems to build confidence.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student Jackson focused on linear equations for a maths assignment, tackling concepts like parallel and perpendicular lines as well as slopes—covering negatives, zero slope, and undefined cases.

Recent Challenges

A Year 12 student often left major research tasks until the last minute, leading to rushed work and "little time to polish," as noted after a Research Project session.

The same student sometimes relied heavily on lesson time for assignment completion rather than preparing notes or articles in advance; one week, not having articles ready cost valuable analysis time.

In Year 10 mathematics, skipping steps when solving equations was observed: "student needs to double check the carrying of values between steps, also sometimes skips the steps in an equation when written."

During a Year 8 biology session, key materials—including test papers—were forgotten at home, preventing review and making targeted feedback impossible.

Recent Achievements

One Penfield tutor noticed a big shift with Flynn, a high school student who used to hesitate with algebra but recently started thinking out loud and correcting his own process when he got stuck.

Another secondary student, Sam, has begun showing more initiative in English—he re-engaged with his Research Project by coming up with thoughtful interview questions on his own and recently earned an A for his newspaper PowerPoint after previously struggling to organise ideas.

Meanwhile, a younger learner, Vikrant, who at first had trouble remembering number order past ten, now fills in missing numbers up to twenty with only minor errors and traces words while saying them aloud.

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 Playford Civic Centre Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Swallowcliffe School P-6.