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Penshurst's tutors feature a classroom teacher with a Master of Teaching and K–6 expertise, an ATAR 97.45 graduate who topped Extension 1 and 2 Maths and Physics with peer mentoring experience, a university medallist in engineering, seasoned school science educators, and high-achieving recent graduates—several fluent in Mandarin—bringing academic awards and proven mentoring skills.

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jessica

Science Tutor Penshurst, NSW
I believe the most important things a tutor can do are to listen, encourage, and build the student’s confidence. Tutoring isn’t just about teaching content, it’s about helping the student believe in their ability to learn and succeed. Creating a safe and supportive environment where they feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes…
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Connor

Science Tutor Penshurst, NSW
One of the most important things aside from assisting the student is to be a mentor to them. Being able to provide support and advice to improve on their study routine, increase their efficiency gives motivation, which is essential for improvement. My strengths would include the ability to understand where students struggle to understand concepts,…
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Manisha

Science Tutor Penshurst, NSW
Understand them, and give them a good advice and listen to their interest. Make them comfortable and friendly environment. Teach them the way they want. I am understanding and helpful. I believe you do not have to be old to be wise so I listen to students give them feedback and maintain a democratic environment while…
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Salina

Science Tutor Penshurst, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to provide them with sufficient learning resources as the student needs. Such as exam papers from different schools and providing a thorough explanation about the concept they do not understand. I am bilingual, my fluency in both English and Mandarin can help both local students and English…
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Shishir

Science Tutor Penshurst, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do are to build a student’s confidence, foster independent thinking, and cultivate a genuine interest in learning. A great tutor doesn’t just provide answers—they guide students toward discovering solutions themselves, helping them become more resilient and self-sufficient learners. Encouragement,…
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Roxanne

Science Tutor Penshurst, NSW
To impart knowledge as well as learning techniques that can be useful not only for the subject at hand, but also for all other subjects the student will have to study in the future. I do my best to build and cultivate a relationship with my students. I believe this is important for me to know what motivates them, and from there I can devise the…
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samantha

Science Tutor Penshurst, NSW
Ultimately, a tutor must teach his/her student to be able to rely on themselves and think autonomously when problem solving i.e. not to be afraid of trial and error. I would say my strengths are attributes such as patience with the student (repetition when necessary), determination in getting the message across, and a friendly attitude towards all…
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Yangjen

Science Tutor Penshurst, NSW
I think one of the crucial thing a tutor can do at first is to know the student's ability and strengths, to identify their learning style so that it is easier for them to learn and understand in a better way. Along with that a tutor can make the learning process fun by using various teaching methods and not only relying on textbook materials. Also…
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Charlie

Science Tutor Penshurst, NSW
Support is definitely the most important thing a tutor can do for a student. Homework can be frustrating and stressful when you don't understand a topic, and that makes motivation dry up fast! Helping support the emotional side of learning can facilitate the intellectual growth of students; everything's a lot harder when you're struggling! My…
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Raiyan Mustavi

Science Tutor Penshurst, NSW
It is making students believe that they can achieve good things if they want. The tutor needs to make sure that every student is being cared for and listened to. This builds a sense of trust in the student and they know that they can ask for help from their teachers, when they need them. Being a graduate myself, I know what students of this newer…
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Jai

Science Tutor Penshurst, NSW
Aside from attempting to push the students academic abilities to new heights, I believe that a tutor can provide valuable insight regarding life as a whole. Such as being able to transfer the skills acquired in solving mathematical equations, to solving problems in real life. My key strengths would be that I believe I can explain concepts which…
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Luke

Science Tutor Hurstville, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do is empower a student by making them believe in their ability. My strengths are that I can empathise with students as I have been in their positions. In addition, I believe I have a strength in clear communication, which is important because that helps me explain solutions to students and help them understand…
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Hyunchul

Science Tutor Mortdale, NSW
The best thing that a tutor can do for a student is not to regurgitate information - that can be found by reading a book, or browsing the internet; but to inspire. I believe that a perspective can be most powerfully shared by someone who has seen and understood, who can empathize with the struggles that are necessary to get to seeing the solution…
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Kai

Science Tutor Hurstville, NSW
A tutor's Job is to ensure the academic success of the student, however to do this effectively a tutor must listen and understand the student such to alter their teaching method to suit that of the student. Thus, one of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to ask the student appropriate questions to identify what they don't…
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Lenin

Science Tutor Hurstville, NSW
The most important thing I can do for a student is to empower them with the skills and confidence to solve problems independently. By teaching critical thinking and problem-solving strategies, I aim to make students self-sufficient learners who can tackle future challenges with ease. I also focus on creating a supportive environment where students…
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Liem

Science Tutor Hurstville, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do is make the student passionate about their subject. If the student isn't motivated to learn, no amount of lecturing or assignments will help them. There are so many small things about each subject that are super interesting to learn about, but without the right tutor some students miss out. As a young tutor…
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Suvekshya

Science Tutor Hurstville, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to encourage them to learn, as it is a skill which is useful throughout the life. No matter in which field you foray, the zest to learn new things will always keep you ahead. I believe my biggest strength is my ability to articulate and be present at the moment, so that I can assist with my…
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Kuyan

Science Tutor Mortdale, NSW
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to help them understand the course content- so they can pass assessment- and also to help them understand other aspects of the subject they need or want to understand, either for the sake of curiosity or because they have some use for it. It is best if this understanding is of a deep…
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Cathy

Science Tutor Hurstville, NSW
Provide them with attentive 1 on 1 help with their struggles in the tutored subject. I think I also have to help them improve their grades and make them feel the subject becomes easier to an extent. I am patient and take time to prepare for lessons. I try to find creative ways of explaining a topic and like to reflect on my explanations in my own…
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Aaryan

Science Tutor Beverly Hills, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build confidence, foster a love for learning, and provide personalized support. By creating a safe and encouraging environment, tutors help students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. Additionally, tailoring lessons to meet individual needs ensures that students…
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Christine Joyce

Science Tutor Hurstville, NSW
A tutor should be able to install the foundational concepts to a student because having so will allow the student to understand even complicated things. I am well-spoken and love to engage with kids. I am also patient, creative and passionate about…
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Amina

Science Tutor Mortdale, NSW
helping students in getting a better understanding on the areas they think they need more help in, and motivating students in trying their ultimate best. Tutoring is about implementing study skills, strengthen subject comprehension, boost students confidence while building learning skills. - My strengths are my communication skills - My ability…
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Kayla

Science Tutor Hurstville, NSW
Help them achieve their goals. It isn't about getting the highest marks, it's about improving and feeling good about going into tests and exams and feeling confident you know the material. Being able to complete tests to the best of your ability is always the main goal. Slow and detailed explanations of the topic. I'm really good at going in depth…

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Content Covered

Year 7 student Aaliyah focused on simplifying like terms in algebra and practiced applying these skills through targeted exercises.

Year 9 student Jessica worked through worded probability questions, such as drawing colored discs from a bag, and solved equations involving negative numbers and unknown pronumerals.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student Sophie revised Pythagoras' theorem by tackling test-style problems and also created an essay template for English to support her writing skills.

Recent Challenges

In Year 11, one student's exam performance was affected by time management issues; as observed, "she ran out of time and left several questions unfinished," leading to unnecessary loss of marks despite knowing the material.

For a Year 8 student, dependency on tutor prompts was evident—she often waited for hints before attempting questions, slowing independent problem-solving.

A Year 4 learner struggled to lay out her thinking clearly on paper; when asked to "write everything she thinks of," she found it difficult to track her working, causing confusion during multi-step BODMAS tasks.

Recent Achievements

One Penshurst tutor noticed a Year 10 student who used to leave answers unsimplified now independently checks and simplifies her solutions without prompting—a big shift from relying on hints in past sessions.

Another high school student recently recognised every mistake in her maths test, then confidently corrected them herself and completed the rest of the questions accurately, showing new self-awareness and resilience.

Meanwhile, a younger primary student who would hesitate with mental calculations is now eager to attempt challenging multiplication problems out loud and even asks for tougher ones when she finishes early.

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 Penshurst Branch Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like St Declan's Catholic Primary School.