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Sheldon's tutors include a School Dux and OP1 recipient with multiple subject awards, a private tutor and university student mentor with years of K–12 experience, an international physics lecturer and Montessori educator, peer mentors recognised for academic excellence in English and maths, published writers, sports coaches, state-level athletes, and high-achieving STEM students.

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Ilsa

Science Tutor Springwood, QLD
Being able to communicate to a student how to properly tackle any topics they appear to be having trouble understanding on their own while at the same time establishing in them self-confidence to ensure they'll be able to believe in their own intuition when the time comes for them to deal with unfamiliar concepts and problems they'll find…
Abhay
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Abhay

Science Tutor Rochedale, QLD
-Improve grades -Provide the correct support -Good communication -Works on students' weak areas -Provides a plan for students to reach their goals -Current Medical Student…
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Eugene
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Eugene

Science Tutor Rochedale South, QLD
The most important aspects of tutoring, in my perspective, involve prioritizing students' academic success, ensuring they are happy and engaged in the learning process, and maintaining a safe and supportive environment. These pillars—academic progress, enthusiasm for learning, and student well-being—are the cornerstones of effective and…
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Mariana

Science Tutor Rochedale South, QLD
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is always encouraging and supporting them , because if you don't believe in yourself you will never meet the end goal. I am someone who listens carefully to whatever problem that the student is struggling with and am open minded in solving it in a way to keep them…
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Dhwani

Science Tutor Rochedale South, QLD
Help problem-solve for any subject related concerns. Engagement, communication, problem-solving, goal-setting,…
Amilia
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Amilia

Science Tutor Rochedale South, QLD
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to listen to them and understand their level in order to help in the areas that they require assistance in. I believe I have exceptional communication skills and the ability to develop creative strategies to help explain complex concepts simply to…
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Jaskirat

Science Tutor Rochedale South, QLD
Always patient and listen to student and understand his mental level. I am able to understand child level to a problem and try to find easiest way to deal with…
Michael
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Michael

Science Tutor Rochedale South, QLD
Be diligent and rigorous, making sure that they understand the fine details of what their are doing and why it is important, and not only just how to answer memorised questions. I am patient and persistent, and make sure that students understand everything in order to succeed in their subject. I am also knowledgeable in my specialty subjects as I…
Zachery
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Zachery

Science Tutor Rochedale South, QLD
Adapting to a student’s strengths and being flexible in how you teach. Students vary in their responses to clear direction or a more hands off approach for example. Wealth of experience with kids/teenagers through university studies and nursing/paramedicine…
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Fatima

Science Tutor Rochedale South, QLD
Some of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is basically giving them the ability to simply understand their work, as this understanding forms the foundation of what they need to know and without this understanding they would not be able to pus themselves forward into learner their work on a broader perspective. I am a fast…
muntaha
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muntaha

Science Tutor Rochedale South, QLD
Educators play an important role in how students minds are shaped and how they approach problems in their studies. Believing in students that they can achieve their goal is one of the most important aspects of teaching them so it encourages them to strive towards their goal rather than realise they aren't capable enough. Watching them set out a…
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Jacob

Science Tutor Rochedale South, QLD
To help the student improve and come to a better grasp with something they were previously not understanding. Allowing the student to refine their skills and successfully enhance their mathematical prowess. I am extremely patient and understanding when a student is struggling to understand something. I also believe that I am very knowledgeable…
Dona
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Dona

Science Tutor Rochedale South, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to encourage them and to listen to them. A tutors job is to guid a student in the right redirection. A tutor can tailor the their teaching to the students needs so they are both working together. The tutor must be an excellent listener to understand how the student thinks and what they need…
Kurt
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Kurt

Science Tutor Thornlands, QLD
A tutor must be able to get the student to their goal without the tutor doing the work however instead mentoring the student to get there. This platform will enable the student to apply for future studies such as uni. Another important thing is time management and work ethic the tutor must teach to the student to enable the greatest amount of…
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Eva

Science Tutor Shailer Park, QLD
Facilitate student towards becoming an independent learner by instilling self confidence to be the best that they can be is the most important thing I feel a tutor can do for a student. Understanding and adapting learning styles to suit individual students, and dedication and patience to follow them through are my strengths as a…
David
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David

Science Tutor Mackenzie, QLD
- Able to understand students' way of learning i.e. what learning strategy best suits them - Know the limitations provided by class on what methods students can use while solving problems - be engaging by having an attitude that gives the impression that the tutor wants the student to be better Patience: Some people I helped had hard time…
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Eldho

Science Tutor Daisy Hill, QLD
It is pivotal that the tutor is always easily approachable as otherwise shy students may be reluctant to ask the tutor questions and thus those shy kids may end up falling behind. In addition, I feel that tutors must always be supportive towards the student as any harsh or negative comments may severely hinder a students willingness and ability to…
Jade
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Jade

Science Tutor Daisy Hill, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to help them recognise the improvements and progress they are making. From a psychological perspective intrinsic motivation is important but extrinsic validation is equally so in a learning environment. When small improvements are pointed out and celebrated it is not only a mindset shift but…
Tamrin
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Tamrin

Science Tutor Underwood, QLD
Being adaptable and tailoring the teaching approach to the individual needs and learning style of the student is crucial. With that, being patient and understanding of the students struggles is vital, if they are not comfortable with making a mistake with you they won’t be able to learn from you. I think my biggest strength is that I can…
Sadiya
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Sadiya

Science Tutor Underwood, QLD
Understand their needs and optimize their learning by targeting their strengths. Support and guide them every step so they feel a sense of belonging and comfort. Patience, adaptability, honesty, listening, communication,…
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Manikandaprabhu

Science Tutor Underwood, QLD
Education is the single most powerful tool that can shape the way our youth thinks. It plays an instrumental role in moulding a child's perspective on almost everything. We make sure that the learning experience will be created in a format that students would like. It was always effective, but we will try to make it interesting with…
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Mouhamed

Science Tutor Underwood, QLD
Making sure the student actually understands the content being taught. A lot of students have been in that situation where a teacher may ask the student whether they understood the topic presented, and even if they didn't, they would say they did to not slow the class down or bring attention to themselves. This is what tutoring in my belief should…
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Vardhini

Science Tutor Mackenzie, QLD
Tutor is someone the kids look up to. The most important thing a tutor can do for a student are the skills to inculcate within the student. Skills like organization, focus and time management. The tutor can boost confidence in the child by strengthening the subject comprehension. Ability to communicate in a way that makes the student feel…

Local Reviews

Amber is a brilliant tutor - enthusiastic, knowledgeable and well prepared for each session. She makes the most of the time and has a great way of explaining things and yet still ensures the student is thinking for themselves. Gareth is feeling much more confident now and we are really pleased that we have Amber as his tutor to help him be his best for his upcoming final year at school.
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Content Covered

Year 7 student Riya worked on decimal operations including rounding, addition, subtraction, and multiplication, as well as tackling worded problems involving decimals.

In Year 10, Michael focused on bivariate data analysis using Pearson's correlation coefficient and practiced note-taking strategies to help interpret statistical relationships.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Lucas explored applications of derivatives by graphing tangent lines and analyzing how changes in functions affect their graphs.

Recent Challenges

A Year 12 student, tackling velocity-time graph questions, struggled to collect all relevant details before planning responses—"he missed information hidden in the question," one tutor noted, leading to incomplete solutions.

In Year 10, messy layout in algebra problems meant errors weren't easily spotted or corrected, so extra time was spent retracing steps.

A Year 7 learner relied on memorizing how previous fraction questions looked instead of understanding the underlying process; when faced with a new format, confusion set in quickly.

In each case, clarity and confidence dropped as tasks grew less familiar or required flexible thinking.

Recent Achievements

One Sheldon tutor recently saw a Year 10 student who used to rush through probability questions now consistently list all variables and formulas before starting, which has helped him avoid the errors he made in past assignments.

In Year 11 maths, a student who previously struggled with logarithms was able to clearly explain when and why to apply them, showing real understanding rather than memorisation.

For a younger learner in Year 4, addition and multiplication had been confusing, but she can now solve problems confidently and even knows when to use LCM or GCD—she finished her worksheet without hesitation this week.

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 Capalaba Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like St Luke's Catholic Parish School.