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Scarborough's tutors include a Kumon instructor and tennis pennant champion, a primary education university student with coaching experience, an academic tutor with a 97.8 ATAR, a specialist music teacher and private tutor, an engineering honours student awarded for maths and physics, plus high-achieving peer mentors in leadership and STEM competitions.

Dominic
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Dominic

English Tutor Duncraig, WA
A tutor should help instill confidence in a student, and make them realize that no challenge is too complex if you approach it the right way. Tutors should build students up to be independent learners that can apply knowledge to unfamiliar problems, even without guidance. I am able to relate and empathize with students as I realize how frustrating…
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Anne-Marie

English Tutor Nollamara, WA
Adapting to their needs - no two children are the same and so should not be treated the same. All children learn differently and their needs must be met by a tutor Adapting to their needs Working with all ages in past Being kind and caring Making learning fun and…
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Joanne
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Joanne

English Tutor Mount Claremont, WA
Instill confidence in the subjects that the students need assistance with. I am able to modify lessons according to the students'…
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Daniyal

English Tutor Duncraig, WA
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is that, besides making every topic clear to them , but understand their pulse, help them recognise their weaknesses and strengths, and help them overcome their weaknesses, so that they can earn good grades and do not face difficulties during exams and I think besides teaching…
Yu Ting
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Yu Ting

English Tutor Subiaco, WA
A good tutor can instill confidence, curiosity and independence in their student, so that they will want to learn and improve even when studying on their own. A good tutor also provides the necessary resources for their student, so that they are able to work on their weaknesses in their own time. A good tutor helps to improve on the student's…
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Asher

English Tutor Yokine, WA
The most important things a tutor can do are: -improve the outlook of a subject as only with a positive outlook can true success be gained -after this, the student can gain from the knowledge, tips and tricks of a tutor -putting in place long term goals to continue successes. Some of my tutoring strengths are: -Knowledge of the topics…
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Anahat

English Tutor Yokine, WA
A tutor must always try to know the level of understanding of the student and mould one’s teaching as per the student’s understandability. A tutor should also try his/her best to make learning fun. -Dedicated and persistent -Self motivated, never give up attitude -Patient -Good listener and empathetic -Fair -Reliable -Good…
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Saif Ali

English Tutor Subiaco, WA
Assess the current level of proficiency of the student Plan a roadmap for the student to get from Novice - Competent Adjust as per child's learning style and attention span Amicable personality Excellent Orator Can understand different Accents Break down complex topics to provide understanding from the…
Anne
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Anne

English Tutor Yokine, WA
Tutor can really provide the extra help that students need to connect them back to the class I am patient , understanding , kind, funny and well…
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Carina

English Tutor West Leederville, WA
To be support and attentively listen in order to empathise with them and then help them where they want it Friendly, passionate and resilient. I want to make a difference just as I have had excellent tutors make a difference for…
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Aksa

English Tutor Swanbourne, WA
A tutor plays a crucial role in shaping the moral values and basic manners of a student's life. Although tutoring primarily focuses on academics, I believe that tutors can significantly influence a student's overall development. Rather than treating the class as a whole, a tutor should give individual attention to each student, understanding their…
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Jovia

English Tutor West Leederville, WA
As i was mentoring students at Curtin i got to realise that being a form of support not only academically but also forming a relationship with the student is the most important thing a tutor can do. Providing room for human connection and cheering the student on . I am often described as an observant and good listener, which allows me to…
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Beth

English Tutor Shenton Park, WA
Improve a student's confidence and understanding of a subject and to help aid self learning. Thoroughly explaining concepts and accommodating my tutoring to the learning style of the student. Furthermore I am a firm believer in repetition, which solidifies understanding in…
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Reuben

English Tutor West Leederville, WA
I find it especially important for students to feel confident in learning, and it is crucial for a tutor to build and maintain that in their students. I believe I have the communication skills required to impart knowledge in easy-to-grasp…
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Keana

English Tutor Claremont, WA
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is creating an environment and relationship where the student understands and feels comfortable knowing that it is okay not to understand something and it is ok to ask for, or need help. I believe that still being a student myself allows me to relate to students and the frustrations…
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Alexey

English Tutor North Perth, WA
It is important to build a relationship with the student and to always guide them but not push them to their limits. It is also important that the student understands how its done, while having them memorise a pattern is easy, allowing them to understand how to solve these types of questions will allow them to apply their solution to more things.…
Kate
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Kate

English Tutor Coolbinia, WA
tutor/mentor should teach student how to think and ways to process the the subject in question. Student will not able to maintain the theory if all they they can remember is the process I think my strength is the ability to communicate with younger kids and also trying different methods to help them understand and learn. I believe that learning…
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Yana

English Tutor Balga, WA
I consider the time and space a tutor gives to the student the most important thing. It is all about what they, as the student, are comfortable with. However, this does not stop another important aspect; pushing a student through their limits in order to achieve their goals. These are the most important things a tutor can do for a student. I…
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Michael

English Tutor Swanbourne, WA
To me, the two most important things a tutor can do for a student are: 1. Providing a student with a strong base understanding of a topic so that they can succeed in learning while at school (e.g. contributing well to class discussions). 2. Helping a student refine and better understand what they were taught in class. I think I have a strong…
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Sheikh Jawad

English Tutor Girrawheen, WA
He can be a source of inspiration for the student to achieve a dream, to motivate the student that he is capable of doing more. I can explain complex ideas using easy and real-life…
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Aaron

English Tutor Hillarys, WA
Be patient with the student and try different approaches to teaching Being patient and explaining concepts…
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Advika

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
I think patience is the biggest key factor as without that there can be no way a tutor could help a student. Learning new things can be tricky and scary which is why a tutor must be able to understand a student's learning pace, be able to communicate thoroughly and also make the learning experience a fun one I am a very patient person which I…
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Kirti

English Tutor West Perth, WA
Illustrating the solution, explaining with the right examples, respecting everyone's views and value every question however simple it maybe. Making the discourse interesting and interactive. These are the most important things a tutor must deliver while teaching students. Simplifying complex topics with day to day examples is what I do. I will not…

Local Reviews

Austin is a positive, helpful young man who was very polite and knew his stuff. I would highly recommend him.
Anita, Doubleview

Inside ScarboroughTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 5 student Max focused on rounding numbers and identifying significant figures in maths, while in English he practised narrative writing and explored levels of text analysis using Artemis Fowl.

For Year 10, Mia worked through algebraic expansion and rearranging equations on both sides for maths, with some time reviewing her assigned novel for English.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Tom tackled calculus concepts such as drawing derivatives and second derivatives from given functions, then revisited sequences and series along with exponential functions by working through past test questions step-by-step.

Recent Challenges

A Year 8 student working on algebra often set out equations messily, making it hard to spot errors—one tutor noted, "the layout is all over the place," which slowed progress and created confusion during revision.

In Year 10 English, another student did not complete assigned reading before the session; as a result, text analysis became superficial and he struggled to move beyond plot summary.

Meanwhile, a Year 7 student avoided practicing unfamiliar maths problems in favour of easier questions, limiting exposure to challenging concepts.

These habits led to missed opportunities for deeper understanding and skill development in both subjects.

Recent Achievements

One Scarborough tutor noticed a Year 10 student who used to struggle with algebra now showing all her working out and coming prepared with past test results—she's clearly taking more ownership of her learning.

Another high schooler who had found differentiation tricky last term was able to tackle optimisation questions smoothly after a single explanation, asking specific follow-up questions instead of just guessing.

Meanwhile, in primary sessions, one younger student who often hesitated over unfamiliar words has started sounding them out independently and even asks for help when stuck, rather than skipping ahead.

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 Scarborough Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like St John's School.