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Anu

English Tutor Bentley, WA
I think the most important thing a tutor can do is make a student feel understood and supported, not judged. Learning can be really challenging, especially when you’re already dealing with pressure, self doubt, or even language barriers. In the end, what matters most is that a tutor helps a student find confidence in their own ability to learn…
Connie
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Connie

English Tutor Bentley, WA
Helping students understand their potential and making students see that what they are learning is valuable are the most importantly things a tutor can do for a student. I create a safe space where they feel comfortable making mistakes, while teaching effective study strategies they can use beyond our sessions. My greatest strength as a tutor is…
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Tenzin
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Tenzin

English Tutor Bentley, WA
As a tutor, it's very important to understand the pace at which a student learns and to accustom themselves by providing a safe and informative learning space for the student. I'm very patient and I don't mind repeating a lesson and pacing myself. I'd like to think that I get along fairly well with the youth I am punctual and I have an eye for…
Louise Anne
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Louise Anne

English Tutor Bentley, WA
Create a supportive and encouraging learning environment. By being patient, understanding their unique needs, and providing guidance and constructive feedback, you can help foster their confidence, motivation, and overall growth as a learner. For students undertaking ATAR or are in their last secondary schooling years, I can provide experienced…
Emilie
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Emilie

English Tutor Bentley, WA
Being kind and helpful to their needs. Listening to them and their parents. Being knowledgeable enough to help them or willing to learn to help them. Be a reliable source of help and help them as much as possible. I am very helpful in identifying their problems and drawbacks, I am effective in changing behaviours to give them an advantage or edge.…
Janet
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Janet

English Tutor Willetton, WA
I feel it's important to build an easy rapport with students at the start, making the student feel at ease, putting the student in a position where they would feel comfortable asking questions, for example, and getting a complete understanding of the material at hand. My enthusiasm to teach and patience. I feel it's always important to encourage…
Ryan
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Ryan

English Tutor Como, WA
I believe explaining a concept in such a way that the student understands it intuitively and can thus use that understanding to solve different problems, rather than simply rote-learning a series of facts, is an incredibly important part of being a tutor. The tutor should be adding to a student's toolkit such that they can solve a variety of…
Kaylee Yan Yu
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Kaylee Yan Yu

English Tutor Bentley, WA
To be patient while teaching students and ensuring they understand the materials, using interactive learning Patient, understanding, hardworking and…
Roberta
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Roberta

English Tutor Bentley, WA
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make them feel supported and confident, while explaining concepts in a way that suits their learning style. My strengths include being patient, approachable, and good at explaining difficult concepts in a simpler and more understandable…
Nikita
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Nikita

English Tutor Wilson, WA
In my opinion, the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to break a concept down to its simplest form. In my school days, I often found this to be the easiest way to learn. If your basic foundation of any concept is strong, it gets much easier to build on that and learn more complex information pertaining to it. Moreover, being…
Hayley
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Hayley

English Tutor Manning, WA
Support - that's what we're here for. Primarily for academic support, assisting them in understanding and boosting their learning in difficult situations, but it's more than that. Having someone you can speak freely with, and rely on, in those vulnerable situations is important for any student. Good tutors provide a sense of security and…
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DHRUTI

English Tutor Bentley, WA
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do is help students build both understanding and confidence. This involves explaining concepts clearly, encouraging questions, and supporting students when they make mistakes. A good tutor also helps students develop problem-solving skills, enabling them to become more independent learners over time.…
Hannah
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Hannah

English Tutor Bentley, WA
A tutor must be invested in a student's learning in order for the teaching and tutoring to be effective and positive for the student's experience. A tutor can approach learning often in different ways that are addressed in the classroom, meaning the student may find a learning style or approach that suits them better and one that they can apply…
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Pem

English Tutor Brentwood, WA
The most important thing is to build confidence of the student in their learning, and making them believe that they can do it without giving them pressure or distinguishing one from another for their abilities. It is also important for the tutor to create a comfortable learning environment where they don’t feel embarrassed making mistakes but…
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Hazel

English Tutor Bentley, WA
I think the most important thing is to encourage a student to be independent and learning how to solve their own problems. So, by not giving them the answers outright but ensuring that they are taught key methods that enable them to solve their own issue is very important especially in the long term. Having patience and attention to explain…
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Chun Nok

English Tutor Bentley, WA
The most important things a tutor can do are to provide individualized lessons, clear communication, and personalized support. By understanding each student's unique needs, strengths, and weaknesses, tutors can tailor their teaching methods to suit their learning style and pace. As a tutor, I am able to effectively communicate with students as…
Pamela
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Pamela

English Tutor Bentley, WA
Create a supportive learning environment, explain concepts step-by-step, and help students gain confidence. I am patient, supportive, and reliable. I explain concepts clearly, break down difficult topics step-by-step, and adapt my teaching to suit each student’s learning style, helping them build confidence and achieve better…
Jeff
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Jeff

English Tutor St James, WA
Can give the students support in their weak areas. I am a calm person and can explain the concept to students repeatedly, if in case they don't understand. I will make sure that individually the students performs…
Shu En Emily
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Shu En Emily

English Tutor Bentley, WA
Understand their concerns and find ways to work with them to face their difficulties in the academic work. Empathy, understanding, and the willingness to tailor to the needs of my…
Vaibhav
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Vaibhav

English Tutor Parkwood, WA
Most important thing a tutor can do for a student is help them with questions they they dont understand as well as provide thier own resources to make sure they are always one step ahead when it comes to their education . I am compassionate, ready to listen and enjoy educating people and helping them learn. I am also extremely easygoing but i will…
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Milhan

English Tutor Parkwood, WA
Have patience, and also confidence in your student. Additionally, encouragement and enthusiasm. Encouragement and belief in the student goes a long way, as I believe some students don't even believe in themselves I believe I have great communication skills as well as a very calm and patient temperament. I have always enjoyed being a leader and…
Wasiq
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Wasiq

English Tutor Parkwood, WA
Simply making a difference by being a democratic tutor not Autocratic, Although It sounds like a Cliche, Some of my favourite tutors I have had in Highschool Listened to my opinions and they changed my life by working with me, and now If given the opportunity I want to be that Change for other students. I would say forsure my communication skills…
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Adam

English Tutor Parkwood, WA
Understanding and patience, some students lack knowledge of basic concepts and require a boost, so it's important to tailor tutoring styles to each student, whether that is written examples or oral analogies, especially in the Maths and Sciences. I can simplify things to the most basic form, which is what I needed help with when I was in high…

Local Reviews

During the first phone call, I felt the staff member was quite rushed. I had a lot to explain and felt I didn't get to finish. His final decision was no, the company probably couldn't help me but I persisted. Then it worked out in the end and I got a tutor. The tutor has attended once and I'm happy with him.
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Inside ShelleyTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 5 student Aryan practised dividing fractions and calculating percentages, focusing on applying these skills to piecewise defined relationships.

In Year 10, Ethan worked through factoring and expanding quadratic expressions as well as a brief introduction to compound interest using step-by-step examples.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Grace revised matrix multiplication and explored the normal distribution in statistics, also touching on key finance topics relevant to her coursework.

Recent Challenges

A Year 8 student struggled with factorising quadratics in a test and, as noted, "ran out of time"—test anxiety led to second-guessing answers and slow progress.

In Year 10 maths, skipping clear layout on simultaneous equations meant errors weren't spotted until feedback was given; the tutor wrote, "laying out answers properly and clearly" was still an issue.

In primary maths, one child hesitated to ask for help when stuck multiplying large numbers—missing chances to clarify confusion early.

For a senior student using the CAS Classpad, over-reliance on calculator steps made it harder to remember key finance formulas without prompts during practice.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Shelley noticed one Year 10 student, who previously hesitated to check her own work, now confidently uses the "talking aloud" technique and backchecks her answers on quadratic expansions—meaning she trusts her instincts but also double-checks without wasting time.

Another high schooler has shifted from struggling with linear equations to independently substituting values and successfully graphing lines, even explaining how slope direction changes with gradient sign.

In a younger session, a primary student who rarely participated began asking more questions when uncertain and started showing all working steps for each maths problem before moving on.

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