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Shorncliffe's tutors include a primary school teacher with a Master of Education and specialist inclusion expertise, a Dux and Olympiad high-achiever, medical and engineering students with ATARs up to 98, seasoned peer mentors, dance and sports coaches, university-level science educators, and coding instructors passionate about nurturing confidence in maths, English, sciences, and the arts.

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Reuben

English Tutor Boondall, QLD
You can only do so much as an english tutor, the most important change you can make is a behavioural change. One where they are eager to learn and have the resilience to persist in learning, whilst also having the skills to learn effectively. I'm resourceful, respectful, relatable, well-rounded and an…
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Akshat

English Tutor Boondall, QLD
The best thing an english tutor can do for a student is it reduce the fear of studying/learning a subject. Mathematics is a tough subject and it is important tutors take the right approach when they teach that subject. I am a huge believer in teachers being friends with their students. My biggest strength is that I get along with students and try…
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Maria
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Maria

English Tutor Nudgee, QLD
I think the most important thing is to listen to the student and allow them to feel confident in asking for help. It's important to make sure that the student doesn't feel dumb or like they're being looked down upon when asking a question. It's also important to be honest, if you don't know the answer it's better to tell the student this and…
Martina
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Martina

English Tutor Taigum, QLD
If a student is confident in their ability to learn and comprehend information, they feel that they have options and their anxiety toward their educational career completely changes. I am compassionate and patient. I love simplifying information for students and giving them a higher confidence both in themselves and their ability to…
Amelia
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Amelia

English Tutor Zillmere, QLD
One of the most important things an english tutor can do for a student would be helping the student gain confidence in the area in which they are struggling. A tutor can do this through adjusting teaching methods for the most benefit of the student, helping them but not doing it for them and also providing encouragement and support. I have a lot…
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Lachlan

English Tutor Brighton, QLD
Ideally, I want to instill the same sense of wonder and love that I have for mathematics in the students. This won't work for all students, of course, so failing that I think an english tutor should be able to teach a student how to think for themselves - it's one thing to be shown how to get an answer, and it's another thing entirely to be taught…
Chrisstie
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Chrisstie

English Tutor Banyo, QLD
Helping them complete their work is part of the job. However, the most important thing is making sure students are relaxed. If they are getting overwhelmed they shouldn't be pushed because then it'll make them feel like they can't do it. So tackling their weaknesses at a realistic pace will help them not feel pressured to understand straight away.…
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Kazi Junayed Islam

English Tutor Zillmere, QLD
Good Behaviour. A positive attitude and behaviour can change everything Alhamdulillah I am good at English .And I think i am also good in Maths specially I am from Bangladesh and I got GPA 5.00 out of 5.00 in…
Nick
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Nick

English Tutor Aspley, QLD
Tutors are there to motivate a student to achieve greater outcomes in life, principally in the area of academic study. Whether this is confidence, the knowledge that someone believes in them, strategies for studying and/or comprehension, through to developing initiative, self correction skills and the ability to constantly improve, tutoring is a…
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Avni

English Tutor Fitzgibbon, QLD
the most important things an english tutor can do is to provide a comforting safe environment for the student to grow to their full potential and provide extra encouragement and motivation for the student to learn I think it’s one thing to be good in school but it’s another thing to patiently teach someone else what you know and I think I have…
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Avni

English Tutor Fitzgibbon, QLD
To listen to the students wants and help them understand and to make them feel comfortable to ask me lots of questions, nothing is ever a silly question! I definitely think my highly academic interests make me a great tutor, along with my fluency in English and love to be a helping hand id make a perfect…
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Tarquin

English Tutor Aspley, QLD
Able to understand where, mentally, a student is at so that targeted and effective feedback, advice, and explanations can be given. I am extremely fluent in English and believe I can eloquently explain and deconstruct concepts and problems for…
Sooyoung
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Sooyoung

English Tutor Carseldine, QLD
One of the most important things an english tutor can do for a student is to build a strong relationship and provide a safe and comfortable environment for the students to be themselves and not be afraid to ask any questions. This will help the students bring out the best in themselves and not be afraid to ask any questions. My passion for…
Joe
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Joe

English Tutor Woody Point, QLD
It all comes back to confidence for me, when a student is confident in a subject again it can then translate into other areas of academia and even life. I firmly believe all students are capable of extraordinary feats and the support I show for my students allows for them to start believing that as well. My principal strength in tutoring is my…
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Zarina

English Tutor Woody Point, QLD
Take into account their individual personality and situation and listen from the heart and apply teaching methods in an enjoyable way to benefit the student Willing to learn , love kids , enjoy helping others Patient, positive, love to laugh, young at…
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Praneel

English Tutor Wavell Heights, QLD
- Providing practice questions to help them consolidate what they have learnt - Being patient and guiding them through concepts that may be tricky and/or confusing - Making them feel comfortable and open to communication Relaxed, calm, and…
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Praneel

English Tutor Wavell Heights, QLD
I am committed to helping a student improve their current standing at school by providing resources that they can use to study the content more effectively. Secondly, I am ready to hear out the issues of the student whether it be related to academics or not. Thirdly, I will let students try out the questions first before providing them with the…
Pavani
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Pavani

English Tutor Wavell Heights, QLD
The most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is providing support and guidance, and helping them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Additionally, effective communication, patience, and the ability to adapt teaching methods to suit individual learning styles are crucial for a tutor to help students reach their…
Sarah
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Sarah

English Tutor Chermside, QLD
Help them to achieve their academic goals. I am committed, flexible, consistent, organised and have the ability to…
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Chelsea

English Tutor Wavell Heights, QLD
Believing in the student and knowing them well is extremely valuable. If you are aware of a students particular learning style and their struggles and strengths then it will become easier to cater for their needs and to adjust instructional strategies to make learning more accessible. It is also important for tutors to know the content and be…
Neve
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Neve

English Tutor Chermside West, QLD
I believe the most important things an english tutor can do for a student are to provide clarity and build confidence. It is crucial to break down complex ideas into manageable sections and go through these thoroughly. A tutor should also create a safe and supportive environment where students feel comfortable making mistakes and asking questions.…
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Imogen

English Tutor Kedron, QLD
The most important thing an english tutor can do for a student, beyond imparting knowledge, is creating a positive environment which allows students to grow in confidence and develop critical thinking skills to become independent learners. I believe my strengths as a tutor are maintaining a positive and motivating attitude with students at all…
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Jennifer

English Tutor Margate, QLD
Give them confidence in their own abilities Help them learn the material they need to know Teach them how to learn independently I have excellent knowledge in my field, having researched and taught as a computational biologist for over 20 years. I also genuinely like and care about students, and am able to adapt my teaching methods to their…

Local Reviews

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Inside ShorncliffeTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 6 Bella worked on mental maths and algebraic thinking, focusing on developing confidence with number patterns.

Year 11 Katie explored the differences between mechanical and non-mechanical waves and investigated real-world applications of wave amplitude using practical examples.

Meanwhile, Year 12 Daniel tackled advanced physics concepts, including Faraday's and Lenz's laws as well as conservation of energy in electromagnetic induction, with time spent practicing relevant formulae for assessment tasks.

Recent Challenges

In Year 9 Physics, one student relied heavily on the formula sheet but struggled to identify which equation matched the question, slowing their problem-solving. As noted: "Needs to check fundamentals of physics understanding eg. gravity."

In a Year 12 assessment, submitting only a partial draft limited feedback opportunities and left analysis unfinished.

A Year 8 Maths learner avoided writing out full working, which led to repeated decimal placement errors in multiplication—when prompted to show steps, they could pinpoint mistakes themselves.

Meanwhile, another student's concentration drifted after an exam day, leaving questions half-completed and feedback unaddressed for later sessions.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Shorncliffe noticed that one high school student, who used to hesitate and guess when stuck, now actively asks clarifying questions and uses logical reasoning to work out solutions—something she hadn't done before.

Another secondary student made a clear shift by preparing specific questions before sessions and using her formula sheet independently during revision, showing new initiative with exam strategies.

Meanwhile, a Year 4 student who previously mixed up equivalent fractions confidently explained why 50/100 equals 1/2 during their session, then completed all ten fraction problems without errors.

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 Sandgate Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like St Patrick's College.