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Lakshay

Tutor Russell, ACT
The strongest thing a tutor can do for a student is have a strong understanding of where the student is currently and tailor their lessons/material to where the student is at. Furthermore, the tutor needs to have a strong understanding of the students' learning styles so that they can pace their lessons in a way that suits the student. If the…
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Andrew

Tutor Kingston, ACT
Guiding students to ask the right questions. Focusing on how to identify what things they know and what things they don't in order to bridge the gap between the two. Getting students to break down questions to their basic components. Very patient and flexible with teaching in different methods to find which one…
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Bhim

Tutor Griffith, ACT
Encouraging to ask doubts without hassle. Make them confident and comfortable. Understanding the students' difficulties in learning, Customizing and adjusting my teaching style according to students' comfort in absorbing the resources and…
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Nathaniel

Tutor Reid, ACT
The ability to help students so that they are able to understand a particular topic and be able to do questions independently is what the most important thing a tutor can do, and that is my aim as a tutor. Another important aspect a tutor can do is to make is to make the subject the tutor teach as interesting and fun as possible, so that students…
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Ambrose

Tutor Reid, ACT
I understand that blindly teaching could not help students in understanding, it is necessary to understand or feel their struggles too. As students could be shy or embarrassed to ask questions and the learning progress would stop by there, thus a tutor should show more care and patience to students. Especially for math, it is also important to…
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Micah

Tutor Reid, ACT
The most important thing for a tutor is to understand their student. All students have different strengths and weaknesses, and it is the responsibility of the tutor to understand their student as an individual in order to tutor in a way that is the most effective for a student to improve. For example, one of my students in the past learnt best…
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Nina

Tutor Reid, ACT
As I said before, the most important things a tutor can do for a student is first of all get them excited about education or going to school or a specific subject, whatever their situation may be, as well as give them the tools, independence and knowledge to be able to achieve what they want out of school. I believe I am well-versed in a wide…
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Derric Han Wern

Tutor Reid, ACT
The most important thing would be to make sure that a student is able to understand a concept and not just make them able to answer questions through memorization. It's better if the students are able to understand a mathematical concept so that they would be able to answer any questions relating to it easier and not just similar questions that…
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Aarfa

Tutor Reid, ACT
I feel that a tutor can basically change a student's perception to a particular subject. A tutor has the power to build the foundations of a subject in a simplified and innovative way such that it is comprehended easily by the students. When it comes to teaching new concepts, I seldom go by the book. I think it is more important to give a…
Nick
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Nick

Tutor Reid, ACT
I think prioritizing students’ confidence establishment. When I was tutoring one Year 5 boy in Shanghai, I helped the boy to rebuild his confidence clarifying the knowledge structure and outlining every day possible targets with an interactive approach. The boy began to be vigorous in his studies and he scored 93/100 from 70/100 in his final.…
William
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William

Tutor Reid, ACT
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is not only boost their confidence in a subject, but also their enthusiasm for the subject. Giving students who are bored with the content as they find it too easy more difficult problems peaks their interest, as I have seen in the past. Students who are struggling and as a result lose interest…
Sameer
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Sameer

Tutor Reid, ACT
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to provide clear explanations, offer personalized guidance, and instill confidence in their abilities. As a tutor, my strengths lie in my ability to effectively communicate complex concepts in a clear and relatable manner. I have a knack for breaking down intricate topics into manageable…
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Shanae

Tutor Reid, ACT
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do is create a safe, supportive environment where students feel comfortable, respected, and free from judgment. Learning thrives when students are not afraid to make mistakes or ask questions. My role is to meet each student where they are academically, to listen carefully to their needs, and to…
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Jiamei

Tutor Reid, ACT
Be a good listener, find and offer what a student needs from conversations; and be patient with any questions raised. A good tutor needs to know the content well before a lesson, and always encourage the students even if they answered the question wrong. Take care of the student and respect them. I'm a good listener and will change my teaching…
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Jiayan

Tutor Reid, ACT
To let the student understand the subject I can explain things in a easier and more understandable…
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Harshita

Tutor Reid, ACT
Encourage students to ask more questions and to engage them in the class. Make studying fun that students don’t think of it as a burden but rather as a way to gain more knowledge. I am a calm and patient person pumped up with knowledge. I am creative in the way I…
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Punyashree

Tutor Reid, ACT
The best thing that a tutor can do for a student is empathise. Putting myself in their shoes and trying to understand what they go through and understanding their perspective of the world does half the magic! I am an efficient communicator. I can put concepts across in a way that the other person can understand. I have acquired certifications in…
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Meenakshi

Tutor Reid, ACT
To make learning enjoyable rather than seeing it as an obstacle in their way. By enjoying what is being learnt, more effort is put in to study the subject which can ultimately positively impact ones grades I am very flexible in my teaching styles and accomodate my teaching methods to suit the student. I am very patient and have good listening…
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Susie

Tutor Reid, ACT
Build their confidence, 100%. It's not just about getting the right answers - it's about helping them believe they can get the right answers. I think creating a safe, supportive space where they can make mistakes, ask questions, and feel proud of their progress makes all the difference. I am patient, and I avoid making a student feel silly for not…
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Imogen

Tutor Reid, ACT
It's important for the tutor to believe in the students capabilities. When a student has somebody there to be encouraging and reassuring, they are able to be in a better mind set for learning which can accelerate the time it takes to improve academic success. I consider myself to be extremely patient which is especially valuable with younger…
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Ravi

Tutor Griffith, ACT
Understanding their students' individual behaviour and their abilities to learn things. A great teacher must take full responsibility of teaching their students by applying different methods of teaching if required. My strengths are problem solving mindset, patience, great listener and positive…
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Adrian

Tutor Beard, ACT
The most important thing I can do for a student is to be creative in my teaching and provide an effective method for students to understand the concept. Patience, friendly, and creative in my method of…
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James

Tutor Canberra, ACT
Being able to communicate the problem and solution in a way that they can understand. Ensure that the student learns the approach and isn't just given the answer by the tutor. Being approachable and allowing the student to communicate the struggles they are having .As a tutor provide more than school, through resources and knowledge. My…

Local Reviews

Meenakshi is delightful and our daughter is enjoying her Maths lessons.
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Inside PialligoTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 3 student Josh worked on reading comprehension and vocabulary using short texts, followed by writing brief summaries.

In Year 8, Ari tackled statistics topics including mean, median, mode, and constructing box-and-whisker plots, along with exercises on theoretical probability.

Meanwhile, Year 9 student Noah focused on developing cohesive paragraphs in English—practicing topic sentences and concluding statements—while also reading and answering comprehension questions for 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.'

Recent Challenges

In Year 8 English, a student left homework incomplete and attempted only one paragraph after feeling unsure about the writing prompt; he felt bad as he did not quite get the task.

For a Year 11 English essay, deleted drafts and reluctance to share work meant feedback wasn't used before submission, resulting in missed editing opportunities.

In Year 7 Mathematics, skipping written steps—especially with algebra—made it harder to spot errors and slowed progress during tests.

A Year 9 student often forgot to bring homework or needed reminders to present work more neatly, especially for graphing tasks.

Missed planning led to last-minute changes or lost confidence under pressure.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Pialligo noticed one high school student, previously hesitant to share his struggles, now openly asking questions about essay structure and proactively emailing materials for feedback—an important shift from passive learning.

Another secondary student, who found graphic linear equations daunting, made progress by trying multiple solution strategies and is now independently tackling practice tests with step-by-step plans.

Among younger students, a Year 3 learner who used to avoid grammar tasks has begun correcting most errors himself after a targeted editing exercise, finishing the latest worksheet with only minimal hints needed.

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 Kingston Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Campbell Primary School.