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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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Erik

English Tutor Wooloowin, QLD
Be supportive no matter what! Don't be condescending. The objective is to helpt the student reach their goals and to increase their self-esteem. My patience,being very pedagogical, understanding and identifying a students needs. Also making the student feel comfortable and trust…
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Marcelina

English Tutor Chermside West, QLD
There are a lot of qualities that go into being a good tutor. I believe some of the most important skills for the field is patience and communication. As I am working with students and their respective area of difficulty in learning, it is important and a priority for myself to approach any circumstances with patience at all times. This is an…
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Jude

English Tutor Chermside West, QLD
There are various skills and attitudes that a tutor should have inorder for the student to enjoy and learn during lesson time. Being able to build rapport was one of the skills that a tutor should have its a way for the student to be comfortable. Moreover, being attentive to the student is a way of making the lesson flow smoothly. For instance…
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Jaz

English Tutor Clayfield, QLD
I think the most important things a tutor can do is listen to the student, engage in a manner that makes learning fun, and encourage the student to succeed. My strengths are identifying different ways a child can learn and helping them understand something in a way that makes to…
Jay
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Jay

English Tutor Strathpine, QLD
Make learning fun and engaging. I am very encouraging, kind and understanding.…
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Ramanjeet singh

English Tutor Kalinga, QLD
A tutor can Increase their capabilties to learn by making their subject interesting. Tutor should concentrate more on learning and increase their grades. Inovative methods to tech by realting the subjects with practical examples. By understanding the level of the students and teaching them in their comfort…
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Abby

English Tutor Sandgate, QLD
Knowing your student well whether that is how long they can work for until they start to get frustrated/tired, what method work best for them or their likes/dislikes. Understanding the needs of your student can make the tutoring more enjoyable for them and can result in greater outcomes or achieving their goals more efficiently. Communicating with…
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Jackson

English Tutor Sandgate, QLD
I think the most important thing for a tutor to do for a student is assist in their learning development. Helping to instil a passion for continued learning and development should also be something a tutor strives for. My communication skills, my ability to develop rapport and my ability to give real-world context to things I teach. As mentioned…
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Crystal

English Tutor Deagon, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is bring out their full potential with persistence and hard work so they are capable of achieveing their best. My strengths as a tutor are that I am very patient and understanding. I understand that everyone has a different way of learning so I try and cater for that by utilising methods that…
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Golda

English Tutor Boondall, QLD
A tutor's most important role is to listen, observe, and provide students with the necessary tools and strategies to learn effectively. By doing so, tutors can help students overcome academic challenges, develop lifelong learning skills, and foster a cycle of confidence, motivation, and success. To begin with, although I am relatively new to…
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Katalin

English Tutor Boondall, QLD
The most important things a tutor can do for a student include strengthening their confidence, facilitating their independence as learners, ensuring that they are motivated and understand the importance of effort and enjoying the process of discovery and learning. I'm a qualified and experienced English teacher and completed my PhD in Literature…
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Rebecca

English Tutor Nudgee, QLD
Help boost their confidence and believe in themself I’m a qualified primary school teacher and have a passion for special…
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Jane

English Tutor Bracken Ridge, QLD
-Help them become the best student they can be, and this normally translates into their character as a person and influences how they tackle everything else in life -Unlocking all their potential and making them see and believe they can do it -Explain concepts clearly -Explain concepts in multiple ways -Loads of personal experiences to share…
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Matthew

English Tutor Bracken Ridge, QLD
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Leah

English Tutor Fitzgibbon, QLD
Be someone a student feels comfortable with so they can ask any questions they need without feeling judged. It is also important that the tutor can, of course, answer questions, as well as provide strategies to help the student become a more independent learner in the future. I find it easy to breakdown a concept and explain each step of the way.…
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Julia

English Tutor Virginia, QLD
Plan ahead and work with the students to set small goals they can work towards a bigger goal at the end of the semester, so the process of learning is broken down into easier components. I am patient and a good listener. I really want to see the student succeed and think of new ways to help them learn and…
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Edward

English Tutor Zillmere, QLD
Give them confidence- either to have a crack at new questions or topics, or just continue to work and learn independently. Usually this is achieved by helping students find a way to enjoy the subject. I'm a good communicator and very empathetic. I've always been told I'd be an excellent teacher- my habit is to always make sure a tutee has…
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Pushpinder

English Tutor Zillmere, QLD
A tutor is somebody who is most significantly; approachable. While a student can learn from a thousand different ways , a tutor is meant to expose them to those ways so that they achieve their goals. Keeping the deadlines in check, their is a responsibility to make sure that all of the essential learning is checked off the list to…
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Mansi

English Tutor Zillmere, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do is to listen to the student, as well as teaching. Encouraging the student to provide their input on a topic without having any pretentious predelection will allow the student to become more confident in their learning. I have the ability to gage the student's difficulty and work with them from that level.…
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Celia

English Tutor Virginia, QLD
Helping students understand that they are capable of overcoming their difficulties with the subject. Helping them to identify what they need to improve in order to perform better. Teaching them that their efforts are worth it and that they can achieve their goals if they work hard. Many students give up before trying, so I think this is the first…
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Joel

English Tutor Zillmere, QLD
The most important thing for a tutor to do for a student is be there as a support, guide and motivator. Ideally, a tutor should be able to model and share learning experiences that are genuine and authentic to the student. I am personable and try to ensure all my learning experiences can be applied to the real world. I am patient and considerate…
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Kirandeep

English Tutor Fitzgibbon, QLD
Provide them a positive and happy environment where the student should enjoy there study and not take them as a burden Knowledgeable, supportive, patient, concept clearer, adaptable, and passion for…
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Daniella

English Tutor Bracken Ridge, QLD
help them achieve success in school friendly, understanding and…

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.