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Putney's tutors feature a Sydney University medicine student and school dux with an ATAR of 99.95, a seasoned university physics lecturer and HSC outreach leader, experienced K–12 English and maths mentors, a maths coach for state finalists, accomplished peer mentors, volunteer coaches, and a national-level athletics medalist who also led school mentoring programs.

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Riley

English Tutor Concord, NSW
Tutors must build the confidence of their students - they can't just teach them the content and expect them to be able to do it on their own - its more than that. A good tutor needs to build the childs confidence so they know they can answer a question. I can do this, I am the type of tutor that wants to support students to do their best and to…
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Peter

English Tutor West Ryde, NSW
A tutor can encourage a student that they can do it. There is no word as no. Teacher's need to imbibe confidence in students especially those who are failing to acheive and give them a reason to do well in their studies. Teacher's need to be patient as well. These are some of my strengths: Patience Kindness Sense of…
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Gabriella

English Tutor Chiswick, NSW
A tutor should have good listening skills so that they will better understand students' misconceptions and struggles. It is important to treat each student and how you go about emphasising the content to the students uniquely. A good tutor should aim to be relatable and open to share own experiences with learning and highlight that it isn't an…
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Julius Reyner

English Tutor Eastwood, NSW
A tutor should be able to explain concept in easy way and teach how to solve a problem related questions easily I can boost students…
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Lin lin

English Tutor Marsfield, NSW
As a tutor, the most important thing is to improve the student marks and to be interested and make them enjoy in the subjects they study. Additionally a tutor has to assist and encourage the student in learning processes and help them finish homework. Lastly, explaining the sums instead of learning theories by heart is also a challenging…
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Prithvi Pankaj

English Tutor Marsfield, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to spark an interest in the subject which can lead to the students learning new things about the subject on their own. As someone who did not enjoy school and had to tutor myself through my school life, i can try and make learning a fun experience for my…
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Ruvindya

English Tutor Concord, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do are build trust, adapt to the student's learning style, and foster genuine understanding. A great tutor simplifies complex ideas, encourages curiosity, and patiently reinforces concepts until confidence grows. They create a safe space where mistakes are part of learning and progress is celebrated. Clear…
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Alyssa

English Tutor Wareemba, NSW
I consider being empathetic and adaptive for students is highly important. Being empathetic of your students struggles and not putting them down for not understanding is the most important thing a tutor can do for them to ensure they feel comfortable and confident in their learning. Adaptability is also a key component for a tutor as not every…
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Ara Lou Margaret

English Tutor Wareemba, NSW
The tutor must understand the student. Some students try really hard to learn but may fail to show successful results. The tutor must understand this, assure the student that he/she is making progress, and guide the student every inch of the way. Second, the tutor must consider the pursuits of the students as his/her own personal endeavor as…
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Thai Quynh Anh

English Tutor North Ryde, NSW
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, foster a positive learning environment, and tailor explanations to their individual needs. It's crucial to help students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes, as this is when real learning happens. As a tutor, I think my strengths lie…
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Prottoy A

English Tutor Eastwood, NSW
Inspire, motivate, and provide the proper tools and knowledge for the kids. Understanding different cultural contexts for a diverse…
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Thirza Aurelia

English Tutor Macquarie Park, NSW
What I consider to be the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to build a relationship with them. Listening to a student, assessing what areas they struggle with most, and celebrating the accomplishments they have made in their studies (whether big or small), is key in strengthening the student's trust in the tutor. In turn, this…
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Mohammad Noman

English Tutor North Ryde, NSW
The most important thing would be to truly personalise the learning, incorporate best connections to the student's interests, also teach to the student's strengths and try to minimise the student's weaknesses. My strengths as a tutor are self confidence, honesty, my knowledge, my past experience, passion for leading children to the success and…
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Sarthak

English Tutor Lane Cove North, NSW
In my opinion, a tutor can act as the bridge between the student and the learning outcome. I feel the job of a tutor is to instill confidence in the child and inculcate a joy of learning the subject. My job as a tutor is to administer lessons to students in such a way to adapt to his capabilities and to meld the subject matter with his interest in…
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Shielo

English Tutor Melrose Park, NSW
The tutor must be patient and approachable. He/she should make sure that the student should be able to understand the lesson and perform well in class. I am patient and kind. I prepare my own materials for the lessons. I also make mock up quizzes and exams. I am creative in making them understand the lesson like relating the subject to the normal…
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Muhammad Bilal

English Tutor North Ryde, NSW
-- Make learning style attractive and clear so the student finds no hesitation in learning. Mostly students find studying boring, i want to make it attractive for them by putting from new styles of learning. -- Taking out real life examples from around yourself to make student understand the concept is a good way of teaching. -- Helping out…
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Charm Maraia

English Tutor North Strathfield, NSW
The most important things I consider that a tutor can do for a student are to be patient, empathetic, and supportive, helping the child feel confident, understood, and motivated to learn. My strengths as a tutor include patience, especially with children, and a strong ability to empathize with their feelings and challenges. I try and strive to…
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Kinana

English Tutor North Strathfield, NSW
A tutor's main role is to provide clear, personalized explanations, build confidence, and encourage critical thinking. Creating a supportive space where students can ask questions and learn from mistakes is crucial for fostering independence in their learning journey. My greatest strengths as a tutor are my compassion and resilience. I love facing…
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Swapnali

English Tutor North Strathfield, NSW
According to me, a tutor should first of all make the student realise that whatever he is going to teach is not hard but its very easy and try to make the concept simple that students who are weak in studies also understands it quickly. I have a friendly nature and try to make myself always available for my students. Even after clearing the…
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Andrew

English Tutor North Strathfield, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to be patient with each student. Every student has a different starting point and pace, and as tutors, we need to understand this and accommodate for each student. I believe that a strength I have as a tutor is my personal experience, as was recently a high school graduate. This allows me to…
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My Duyen

English Tutor North Strathfield, NSW
I think the most important things a tutor can do for a student is that we should tailor instruction to the student's specific needs, learning style, and pace. Recognize that each student is unique and may require different approaches to succeed. I can provide explanations and answers patiently, allowing learners to ask as many questions as needed…
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Payal

English Tutor North Strathfield, NSW
Guide the students properly so that he or she can achieve their dream goal and will be able to choose their career based on the clarity of the subject they have been taught. I can be a good mentor and will be able to guide the students properly so that they can not only score good marks at their respective subjects but also get proper clarity to…
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Kenolee

English Tutor North Ryde, NSW
Provide clear explanations, create a supportive learning environment, and encourage confidence to enhance the learning of students, whilst also being sympathetic and patient to cater to their individual needs. I believe my strengths are being patient and adaptable to the needs of students to cater to their specialised needs by breaking down…

Local Reviews

The whole process was really easy. We switched sessions a few times and nothing was a problem for them, they were very accommodating.
Anne, Putney

Inside PutneyTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 8 student Amber worked through a chemistry worksheet on radioactive decay and also reviewed chemical bonding for an upcoming assessment.

In Year 10, Michael focused on interpreting box and whisker plots to understand range and interquartile range, alongside tackling data processing questions from his textbook.

Meanwhile, Year 6 student Liam practiced the basics of trigonometry using right-angled triangle problems, reinforcing foundational skills with targeted exercises.

Recent Challenges

A Year 10 student struggled to recall past mathematics content quickly, with a tutor noting, "she needs to practice more and do the homework," as life distractions affected her focus.

In Year 12 Economics, one student was advised to review case study work before an exam but showed a tendency to only revise familiar material rather than tackle new essay structures or definitions.

For a Year 8 student, difficulty arose in remembering which formulae applied during circle problems, especially without regular revision.

When confidence dropped after setbacks—like confusing equation labels in Year 9—the urge to avoid challenging tasks crept in.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Putney noticed one Year 12 student who had struggled with writing structured business report paragraphs was able to produce her first full paragraph independently last session—a real leap from needing step-by-step guidance.

In a recent Year 11 economics session, a student who previously missed links between inflation and other objectives could now explain these connections without prompting, showing clear growth in analytical thinking.

Meanwhile, Erin in Year 6, who often hesitated with new problem-solving methods, began using a "work backwards" approach for network questions after some encouragement and stuck with it through the whole worksheet.

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 Gladesville Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Putney Public School.