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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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Danielle

English Tutor Bracken Ridge, QLD
It's extremely important for students to have access to quality education, teachers, tutors in a space where they are safe, heard and supported. I believe tutors can assist with creating a space for where students or young adults can thrive to achieve their goals. I am patience with students who have special needs, due to my experience working in…
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Badar

English Tutor Bald Hills, QLD
The most important things a tutor can do for a student is to inspire and encourage them to take charge in their learning and step outside their comfortable zones to learn new things and expand their horizons. This encourages students to become independent lifelong learners and creates a positive attitude towards learning. My strengths as a tutor…
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Joseph
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Joseph

English Tutor Carseldine, QLD
Adjusting their teaching style to suit the way that student learns. Sometimes, explaining the content for a long time will work, but most of the time it doesn't. Including the student in the lesson is very important. I used tutoring in highschool, so I have a good idea of how to frame my lessons and adjust…
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Beatrice

English Tutor Carseldine, QLD
Patience and persistence. Just because they don't understand it one way doesn't mean they cannot in another. My strength as a tutor is being able to explain and break down complex materials for many different…
Tiarnna
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Tiarnna

English Tutor Carseldine, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is build a friendly bond with the person creating a nurturing environment in which the student feels safe and encouraged to learn. My strengths as a tutor are my patience, friendly nature, passion, dedication, creativity in helping others learn, organisation and time management skills, and…
Edward
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Edward

English Tutor Carseldine, QLD
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do is to help the student build their confidence, resilience and organisation skills. When my grades dropped in high school for certain subjects, I remember losing my confidence as a student. But a maths tutor that my parents connected me to helped me to regain my confidence once again. Through going…
Charisma
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Charisma

English Tutor Carseldine, QLD
- help them understand the theory, concept or working out behind a problem so they can understand the basics to solve or understand topics themselves - Provide the best help I can and try to understand the student and their needs - Positive student interaction - good communication skills - I am a very patient person so I am more than happy to…
Jessica
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Jessica

English Tutor Carseldine, QLD
Encourage them and help build up their confidence. Bring joy to learning and make them love English. Strengths: My experience as a tutor and my knowledge of english, grammar, spelling etc. I use my youth to try and relate to the children so they feel more comfortable with me. Weaknesses: I don't see this as a weakeness but some people may. I try…
CHRISTINE
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CHRISTINE

English Tutor Woody Point, QLD
To believe in them and boost their confidence in themselves. A few successes can go a long way to encourage a can-do attitude. Encouragement and positive reinforcement are critical to building a belief in your own abilities. Patience and a willingness to adapt my approach to suit the student. Every student has a different learning style. I…
Liam
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Liam

English Tutor Wavell Heights, QLD
Believe in their potential and support their growth. I learn knew skills quickly and take on any challenge. I am good at explaining problems to others and I am organised. I can be quiet and shy at times which can hinder work especially with…
Pamela
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Pamela

English Tutor Wavell Heights, QLD
The most important things a tutor can do for a student is provide structure, support and confidence in the student and simplify learning such that even an extensive curriculum is less daunting to approach. Breaking down concepts and helping students to understand rather than memorise knowledge is key to success. My strengths as a tutor are my…
Sophia
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Sophia

English Tutor Chermside, QLD
To push them beyond their potential I’m patient and I always work through everything step by step in…
Jessica
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Jessica

English Tutor Wavell Heights, QLD
The most important things a tutor can do for a student is to inspire, guide and listen. I think most of the time kids need someone to just listen to their concerns and talk through mental blocks they might be having. It is also essential to inspire kids to be motivated to learn and guide them in the correct direction study wise. I think I am a…
Joanne
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Joanne

English Tutor Carseldine, QLD
One of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is being able to identify and modify the teaching method to accomodate the student's individual learning style and what is best for them. I am passionate, calm, patient, positive, enthusiastic, empathetic, responsible, confident, problem solver, self-reflection, good communicator and…
Shubham Naval
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Shubham Naval

English Tutor Nundah, QLD
The most important things a tutor can do for a student encompass fostering a supportive learning environment, identifying the student's individual learning style and needs, providing clear explanations, offering ample practice and constructive feedback, encouraging questions and critical thinking, adapting teaching strategies as necessary,…
Natasha
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Natasha

English Tutor Chermside, QLD
The most important things a tutor can do for a student include: firstly, helping students understand what they think they are not being taught enough/want to understand more of, secondly, improve their confidence/attitude towards the content that they are learning in a specific class (e.g. Maths can seem quite daunting to some students; changing…
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melina

English Tutor Nundah, QLD
The most important thing I can do for a student is help to differentiate the sessions to suit the students needs to make the most out of each session. I believe some of my strengths include flexibility. I have the ability to adapt of the go and if something is not working and try a different approach. A second strength is enthusiasm, I am…
Loren
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Loren

English Tutor Chermside, QLD
I strongly believe all students learn differently and have their own unique study methods, therefore it is important for a tutor to adjust to the student's needs and personalise the study session. However, I also consider it useful that tutors help develop new study habits and introduce new ways to learn whilst tutoring in a way that the student…
Kaleisha
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Kaleisha

English Tutor Chermside, QLD
Listening. Listening to a student and giving them the validation of their concerns is the first step in growing their confidence in their ability and create a safe learning space. Taking your time to understand, and being able to find the efficient balance between moving them forward with their learning and making sure their foundations are…
Justin
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Justin

English Tutor Griffin, QLD
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are: 1. Gain a clear understanding of the student's prior knowledge, experience, goals, motivations, and struggles. 2. Provide not only the tools and resources but also the mindset and tactics to succeed. 3. Set the student for success - to provide the right skills, knowledge, and…
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Ugyen

English Tutor Nundah, QLD
Answer their questions and make sure they understand what you teach. - I am calm. - I am always happy to help. - I am always ready to answer any questions or…
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Mokhyada

English Tutor Kedron, QLD
The best thing a tutor can do for a student is to be there to support them in their wins and losses. They need to be available to answer their questions, no matter how silly. My strengths lie in my method of explaining things. Even though its a very minor thing, I've found in my own teachers that even if they are the best in the world, if they…
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Jacques

English Tutor Nundah, QLD
If a tutor can maintain a professional friendship with a student while focusing on the learning or task at hand, then the student is much more likely to share the enthusiasm with the tutor. I am enthusiastic about learning and communicating my knowledge with others. I am patient and able to adapt to different learning styles. Furthermore, I…

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.