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Spearwood's tutors include a university lecturer and award-winning PhD scientist, primary and secondary teachers with classroom and tutoring experience, ATAR 99+ scorers, subject prize-winners in mathematics and science, experienced K–12 English specialists, peer mentors, camp leaders, competition achievers, and compassionate youth-focused educators from diverse academic backgrounds.

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Shreelekha

English Tutor Murdoch, WA
To ensure the student feels that they can ask any question (relatable preferably) and not feel that is a "silly question". I also think it is important to ensure the tutor has a plan/ is organised so that the student too knows that is the plan/ aims and goals that are being set. I am compassionate when teaching, I like to make the student feel…
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Alison

English Tutor Winthrop, WA
The most important thing for a tutor is to be supportive of their students and their students choices, but to also inform them of the reality those choices may result in. One of my strengths is relating to a student and understanding what they need. As well as finding out how they learn the best. I believe it important to ask my student what they…
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Catherine

English Tutor Winthrop, WA
Though grades and academic achievement are certainly important and achievable through tutoring, the most important thing I could do for my students is give them a safe and productive learning environment. Children can build their confidence in subjects and in general through me. I work to reach a point of understanding and mutual respect with…
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Tahlia

English Tutor Cockburn, WA
Help support the student so that tutoring does not become another point of stress for the student. When I was tutored years ago I found that when the tutor listened to be and walked me through things at my pace was when I felt that the tutoring was the most effective. My ability to be able to connect, to listen, and understand those who are…
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Tegan

English Tutor Palmyra, WA
Provide support and encouragment to facilitate the learning process. Ability to motivate, encourage and create a friendly atmosphere for learning. Using my knowledge and skills to to assist…
Elizabeth
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Elizabeth

English Tutor Melville, WA
Help the student to fulfill their potential and build their self-esteem in school Being succinct, organised and knowledgable about the material. I am also patient and…
Jasmine
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Jasmine

English Tutor Palmyra, WA
Understand their individual circumstances. Some students seek tutoring in order to excel, whilst others may need assistance in a subject they are struggling to pass. I believe a tutor needs to know their students well enough to understand their personal goals, their preferred methods of learning (eg. some students may require diagrams to visualise…
Matthew
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Matthew

English Tutor Booragoon, WA
I think it is extremely important for a tutor to approachable for a student. This means that the tutor exerts a relative level of authority but the student also feels like they are in a safe, nurturing learning environment. A tutor's job is to awaken the student's hunger for learning to allow them to reach their full potential. I also feel that a…
Joseph
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Joseph

English Tutor East Fremantle, WA
Specific, targeted focus on the students areas of weakness. Identify exactly where (according to the marking criterion) they are losing out, and establish a focus on the content or skills that will remedy this weakness. In my experience, students are often fully capable of achieving higher grades, they simply don't understand what they're doing…
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Arush

English Tutor Leeming, WA
The most important things a tutor can do for their student are to be patient, be approachable, be kind and be able to teach. The student should be able to walk away from a lesson feeling confident in what they learned and not being afraid to ask any questions. I would definitely say my strengths as a tutor would be my ability to communicate…
Isabel
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Isabel

English Tutor Bateman, WA
The most important things a tutor can do are to provide clarity, encouragement, and individualised support. A tutor should be able to assess a student's strengths and areas for improvement and then tailor their approach accordingly. Building a student's confidence by celebrating their progress, no matter how small, is key to keeping them motivated…
Neel
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Neel

English Tutor Success, WA
Adapt teaching methods: Flexibility is key in tutoring. A tutor should be adaptable and willing to modify their teaching methods to accommodate the student's learning style and preferences. This ensures that the student receives instruction in a way that resonates with them and enhances their understanding. One of my strengths as a tutor is my…
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Rii

English Tutor Hammond Park, WA
A tutor's job is not only to help the student with the particular area of study but also to make them confident in their own abilities and help them with the broader scope, not just one particular section. I am dedicated, hard-working and determined, also patient to explain myself in different ways until an understanding is reached. I speak…
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Sissy

English Tutor Mosman Park, WA
Being patient and helping the student work through the question at their own pace rather than getting frustrated and giving them the answer. Patience with people and I always stay…
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Maduvanthi

English Tutor Mosman Park, WA
1. Be patient and empathetic. As a student you want your tutor to be excited to tutor you. You want to be able to ask them any question big or small, and you want to know your won't get frustrated if you don't understand something right away. 2. Flexibility. Lesson plans don't always work out. Sometimes students are tired or distracted. A good…
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Gurleen

English Tutor Applecross, WA
- Make the student feel comfortable - Help them as much as they need - Understanding what the student is struggling with I believe I am strong in areas of organising lessons as a tutor to ensure…
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Yovundhi

English Tutor Ardross, WA
I believe a tutor's role is to guide, facilitate and provide feedback on the student's own work. It is essential that the student independently develops the skills necessary to become competent. A tutor's role in this process is to encourage the student to explore their own knowledge, and provide tips to consolidate their understanding, and make…
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Sanya

English Tutor Bull Creek, WA
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student in my opinion is helping the student be accepting of the mistakes that they make and helping them understand that they can learn how to solve the problem. I can explain a concept simply without being confusing and I can problem solve quite…
Jessica
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Jessica

English Tutor Ardross, WA
I believe it is most important to build a student's confidence. Once they believe they can achieve things on their own, and develop an interest in the subject, higher grades will follow. My strength is patience and I believe my weakness would be understanding school curriculums, however I am a fast learner and know I can adapt…
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Saleh

English Tutor Ardross, WA
I believe that tutors must be good analyzers if they want to succeed. I mean that they have to examine the way students study and practice and even think. After a good observation, they can provide students with the tools with which students can improve their weaknesses. This can be different form one student to another one. Besides, Encouraging…
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Holly

English Tutor Ardross, WA
1) Give the student their space to think, allow them the time to process what you are saying. 2) Don't allow students to just sit and listen get them actively involved. 3) Build a rapport with the student whilst maintaining the professional boundary. 4) Bring an enthusiastic and positive attitude even when its a difficult session. 5)…
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Rayzel

English Tutor
One of the things I consider the most important for a tutor to do for a student is to have patience and be amicable so that students don't feel pressured or stressed during sessions. In my opinion, a tutor should feel like someone students can go to for help outside of school in a relaxed and supportive way. It's also important to understand that…

Local Reviews

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Inside SpearwoodTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Chinnu focused on times tables practice and graphed results to track progress, then worked on simplifying fractions and explored their relationship to decimals and percentages.

For Year 10, Alex reviewed parabolas and quadratic equations by tackling pre-test problems and practiced breaking down larger questions into manageable steps.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Jamie revised graph theory concepts including Eulerian and Semi-Eulerian paths, alongside a review of recent test material to clarify any gaps in understanding.

Recent Challenges

In Year 9, a student tackling algebra often disengaged when unsure how to start a problem—"if he doesn't know it straight away, he tends to give up," as one tutor observed. This led to unfinished questions and missed opportunities for practice.

Meanwhile, in Year 4 maths, another student would skip over times tables she didn't instantly recall rather than using alternative strategies or working them out.

In senior years, incomplete homework and unclear written steps meant errors were hidden in trigonometry solutions.

For several students across Years 5–7, inconsistent use of revision notes made later study sessions less effective and more stressful.

Recent Achievements

One Spearwood tutor noticed a real shift in Dominique's approach: she now asks for help when stuck, instead of quietly skipping questions—last session, she finished every task and even tried out thinking aloud to work through trickier maths.

In a recent high school lesson, Harrison moved from confusion about quadratics to correctly picking out key features of parabolas after targeted practice between weeks.

Meanwhile, Chinnu blended his love of art with maths by graphing times tables speed; this extra effort meant he handed in his results homework fully completed and ready to use as a progress baseline.

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