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Potts Hill's tutors include seasoned classroom educators, Kumon and college instructors, and peer mentors with specialist K–12 experience; ATAR 98.85 Dux and Dean's List scholars; award-winning mathematicians; school leaders and youth coaches; plus university graduates in teaching, economics, data science, engineering, and the sciences—offering proven expertise across English, maths, science and more.

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Mohammed

English Tutor Lidcombe, NSW
Teaching effectively so that the student can understand the content. It is important to make the students do their own work, rather than doing it for them as they do not learn effectively if the tutor does the work for them. The tutor must also commit to every class and treat every student equally with respect. - My strength are maths and…
Tien
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Tien

English Tutor Bankstown, NSW
I have experiences with tutoring peers and younger students, both face-to-face and online, and is described as very approachable and helpful. Aside from offering help with Maths, English, Chemistry and Economics, I can also provide mentorship for students who are interested in the Doctor of Medicine program (namely UMAT and interview tips).…
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Clint
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Clint

English Tutor Bankstown, NSW
Ensuring that the student understands how something is done by checking with them My strengths are that I can explain a concept in an easy to understand…
Fadila
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Fadila

English Tutor Bankstown, NSW
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do is help students build the confidence and skills to learn independently. A tutor's role isn't only to explain concepts, but also to equip students with the strategies and mindset to approach new material independently. By guiding them to understand the basics deeply and think critically, tutors can…
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Mariam

English Tutor Bankstown, NSW
-Building confidence and increasing a students knowledge about areas of a topic they struggle with. - Providing personalised support to target a students weakness. - Using various teaching methods, for example, PowerPoints, videos or fun activities to assist a student in grabbing a concept they are most struggling with. -Great a safe…
Manasi
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Manasi

English Tutor Mount Lewis, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to foster a positive and encouraging learning environment that boosts the student’s confidence and motivation. A tutor should not only help the student understand the subject matter but also inspire critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Tailoring the teaching approach to meet each…
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Armak

English Tutor Mount Lewis, NSW
The most important thing as a tutor is to help students connect to what they are learning. It is the job of the tutor to differentiate instruction based on the learning preferences of the students. Further, a tutor reinforces what the students have been learning at school. I am a teacher with 15 years of teaching experience. My last school was…
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Thanaphat

English Tutor Mount Lewis, NSW
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to understand their point of view. From my experience as a student, I struggled with issues inside and outside the classroom, and some teachers just stacked on the workload with no recognition of how much it wasn't helping. It was my ancient teacher who helped me enjoy studying as he…
Anam
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Anam

English Tutor Mount Lewis, NSW
Tutoring is mainly about facilitating the students understanding of concepts, but the tutor should also aim to foster a drive in the student to understand why they are struggling with the respective topic and a will to seek a solution on their own. The tutor should eventually seek to equip students with self-awareness and a drive for…
Alice
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Alice

English Tutor Lidcombe, NSW
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are help them understand what they didn't understand in class by answering questions, guiding them in doing homework, or assignments. A tutor also helps students supplement their knowledge of subjects so that they can confidently and motivated study at school and take their exams. I…
Lisa
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Lisa

English Tutor Mount Lewis, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do for a student is not only improve their academic abilities but help them grow as a person. I believe one of my strong points as a tutor is my ability to understand a student's needs and working towards a set goal that suits the pace and level for the…
Nada
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Nada

English Tutor Mount Lewis, NSW
Be supportive and believe in them wholeheartedly but at the same time not spoon feed them and sugar coat the level they are at. I believe the best thing a tutor can do is be realistic and set realistic goals for the student so that they work towards a common goal. I believe that I become a trustworthy friend to the students and they are able to…
Rebecca
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Rebecca

English Tutor Chester Hill, NSW
Help a student achieve independent success, giving them the ability to work things out by themselves. I think my strengths include being organised, determined and hard working. I have experience differenciating work to independent student…
Lucy
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Lucy

English Tutor Bankstown, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do is support a student's mindset and confidence, as it can lead to meaningful academic and personal improvement. It may translate real outcomes - whether it's improved scores, being able to speak up more, or developing an authentic love for learning. A tutor does not just teach, they also enable student to…
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Andrew

English Tutor Chester Hill, NSW
Whenever students get something wrong or if they are struggling on a specific topic, I think it's correct to redirect them onto the path where they can remember knowledge consistently through constant teaching and lessons. I'm very good at handling situations where students struggle on certain topics and where I can then guide them step by step so…
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Owais

English Tutor Lidcombe, NSW
I believe that the most important things a tutor can do for a student is: A good tutor should provide personalized support to help students overcome their challenges, build their confidence, encourage critical thinking, and foster a love of learning. My strengths as a tutor lie in my ability to provide personalized and adaptive learning…
Aatish
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Aatish

English Tutor Lidcombe, NSW
I consider many things which a tutor can do for a student like a tutor can also be a motivator for his students and motivate them to learn. He must clarify the concepts and solve the doubts of his students. A tutor can build a supportive & encouraging environment which can empower students to become independent learners. Being a tutor, I find my…
May
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May

English Tutor Lidcombe, NSW
Being supportive for a student no matter what the situation is. Creating a realistic goal and achievement for the student and working together to strive towards that. Teaching a student through hands on activities and hands on work rather than a sheet of paper and assignment. Persistent but not pushy. Dedicated person putting in all my strength…
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Dipesh

English Tutor Lidcombe, NSW
Support to grow and excel in academic and personal growth . Core knowledge and understanding…
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Esmiralda

English Tutor Lidcombe, NSW
Patience and respect. *creativity *Connecting with students *Explaining difficult things in simplest way *Communication and social…
Vienna
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Vienna

English Tutor Georges Hall, NSW
Guiding and assisting the student along their academic path allows them to love the concept of being able to learn and grasp new ideas. Being able to provide the students with a lot of feedback that allows them to learn from their mistakes and asking questions consistently provides the students reassurance that they understand the work that is…
Roy
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Roy

English Tutor Lidcombe, NSW
I think the most important thing to understand as a tutor is that different students think differently. Certain students will naturally have more or less affinity to different subjects, but also different ways of learning. Trying to figure out which way to best teach requires understanding which way students are best able to learn. For instance,…
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YUMENG

English Tutor Lidcombe, NSW
Explain a complex question (for students) in an easier way. Find weaknesses and strengths of every individual, not use the same pattern to treat the whole class. Prompt feedbacks regarding their learning progress and results. I have strong sense of empathy and humor. I see myself as an advanced learner to help younger learner instead of a…

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Inside Potts HillTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 5 student Natalia worked on adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators and tackled past paper problem-solving questions for the OC maths test.

Year 8 student Ryan focused on rates and ratios, applying them to real-world scenarios, and also reviewed how interest rates work using step-by-step calculations.

Meanwhile, Year 4 student Lily practised converting decimals to mixed numbers as well as simplifying equivalent fractions, reinforcing these skills with targeted worksheets.

Recent Challenges

In Year 7 English, one student's essays were "missing key points in the conclusion," and time management issues showed up during exam writing.

In Year 6 maths, a habit of doing working out mentally instead of on paper led to repeated mistakes with fractions and perimeter; as noted, "he needs to write down his working out rather than doing them in his head."

Meanwhile, a Year 9 student struggled with applying the correct formula when faced with multi-step problems, often guessing or choosing at random if unsure—this meant he missed opportunities to learn from feedback and solidify problem-solving strategies.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Potts Hill recently saw Joel, a Year 10 student, shift from writing run-on sentences to spotting and correcting them on his own—something he'd struggled with before.

Sriyan, also in high school, won his class speech competition after working hard on structure and argument; previously, he'd hesitated to present.

In primary years, Adriana surprised her tutor by quickly picking up how decimals work and now solves complex addition problems in her head without prompting.

At the end of her last session, she completed all her fractions homework accurately and explained each answer 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 Regents Park Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Birrong Girls High School.