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Summer Hill's tutors include a primary school teacher and seasoned tutor with IELTS 8.0, an International Baccalaureate graduate who coached junior teams and mentored peers, a North Sydney Girls Prefect with AMusA in music and peer leadership experience, plus a PhD candidate teaching high school sciences and maths, and university students with top academic credentials.

Olivia
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Olivia

English Tutor Ashbury, NSW
The most important things a students can do for a student are catering the learning experience to individual student's learning needs, goals and ability; providing assistance with incorporate and improve literacy and numeracy skills in lesson activities. Designing learning sequences and lesson plans based on curriculum and assessment demands…
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Hadi

English Tutor Leichhardt, NSW
I think one of the most important things a tutor can do is create a comfortable and supportive environment where the student feels confident to ask questions and make mistakes. Learning really happens when students feel safe to try, even if they don’t get it right the first time. A tutor should also explain things in a way that makes sense to…
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Trang
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Trang

English Tutor Petersham, NSW
I realised that the real challenge often isn't the students' abilities but their engagement with the content. My goal as a tutor is to approach material proactively, sparking curiosity and encouraging students to ask 'why?' and 'how?' instead of passively accepting information at face value. I believe in creating an environment where students feel…
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Syrus

English Tutor Croydon, NSW
Establishing a solid academic foundation is crucial for mastering complex topics and boosting exam performance through effective strategies. Motivating students with personalized plans and clear goals helps keep them focused and engaged. Continuous improvement is fostered through regular feedback and goal-setting. A supportive, approachable tutor…
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Ara Lou Margaret

English Tutor Five Dock, NSW
The tutor must understand the student. Some students try really hard to learn but may fail to show successful results. The tutor must understand this, assure the student that he/she is making progress, and guide the student every inch of the way. Second, the tutor must consider the pursuits of the students as his/her own personal endeavor as…
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Toshali

English Tutor Croydon Park, NSW
1. Build self-confidence through celebrating successive achievements. 2. Help them grow academically, and in turn individually 3. Appreciate and encourage each individual student's skills 4. Be a role model. 1. I am a very patient and kind person, who takes the time to work with the individual capacities of each student 2. I enjoy using…
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Kyra

English Tutor Marrickville, NSW
Help them to improve their confidence and understanding in subjects and give them the tools to be able to work, study and perform well in exams and assignments on thier own in the future I think that I am good with kids, especially young ones and getting them to work and improve even when they are not confident or prepared to. I also think that…
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Zoe

English Tutor Marrickville, NSW
1) To help the student find a lifelong passion for learning that will see them grow and develop in amazing ways. 2) Aid the student in cementing study habits that they enjoy, encouraging revision and active learning. 3) Assist the student to understand that their mind is brilliant and their voice is heard and matters. This will help foster a…
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Meredith

English Tutor Croydon, NSW
I can build my students engagement with and appreciation of the subject (many students find school boring or purposeless and I make a point to spark more joy in learning by integrating key notes of relevance into every lesson). I will also assure students that it is okay not to understand something, or to feel unconfident. Struggling with…
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Kei Yau

English Tutor Stanmore, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to find the strengths and weaknesses of the student, so that they know how to customise the learning material for the student, and to track their learning progress in each lessons, by giving them feedback on what should be improved and what part should be appreciated of. It takes me years to…
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Benjamin

English Tutor Stanmore, NSW
School can be a drag for many students so its important to understand that and consider ways to overcome these barriers. Make learning fun, engaging and most importantly, relevant!. Communication and building relationships. My kids always feel immediately comfortable with me. Clear communication and experienced Primary School teacher.…
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Angus

English Tutor Enmore, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do is provide a support network and assistance for the students both in and outside of academics. With students, a tutor should not only be considered a teacher but also a friend who they can inquire about topics and issues which a tutor has already experienced and can be an assistance of. My strengths are a…
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Syed Daniyal

English Tutor Stanmore, NSW
There are few important things a tutor can do their students: -Transfer their extensive knowledge onto their students so they can solve their academic problems. - Be patient and calm, even if they have to repeat something 100 times, they have to make sure that the student is clear about the problem. -Build relationships so that student…
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Samvit Kumar

English Tutor Marrickville, NSW
The most important I as a tutor can do is to accept that each student has a different way of learning and I should adapt and blend their teaching methods according to the student, there's no one size fits all method for everyone. I completed my schooling and bachelor's in engineering (Computer Science) from India and the education system in India…
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Julian

English Tutor Croydon Park, NSW
I believe it's important for tutors to ensure that their students see them as a not only in a 'teacher' role, but someone they could look to advice if they ever feel the need - like a role model, or a mentor. Tutors should help their students gain confidence in their ability to achieve their goals, and by establishing small, achievable milestones…
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James

English Tutor Marrickville, NSW
The most important role a tutor plays for a student is to assist the student in developing their own agency in their subject area. When we believe a subject is beyond us, or we're not smart enough to grasp it, we shy away and don't push ourselves as hard. Often this belief has developed from what others have told us or from not having the right…
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Jasen

English Tutor Burwood Heights, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, personalise the learning experience, and foster a supportive environment. Helping a student believe in their ability to succeed is key—it motivates them to tackle challenges head-on. Personalising the teaching approach ensures the material is understood in a…
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Alexander

English Tutor Burwood Heights, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can provide to a student is their time. It goes without saying that all children are different and learn through alternative ways/modes. Patience, perseverance and continual tailored support from a tutor is crucial in allowing a student to understand certain concepts. By having a tutor that is continually readily…
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Bella

English Tutor Stanmore, NSW
Help them learn in a different way! Help them see things from a different perspective! As a Queer non-binary writer, I can introduce them to new thoughts and ideas around certain traditional aspects of writing and reading. What I want is for my students to walk away with even more understanding of their certain topic/study area and that they…
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Hannah

English Tutor Campsie, NSW
Showing you genuinely care and are there for them as much as possible. Not just limiting your services to that one session but ensuring a holistic approach and building strong rapport. It’s not teacher vs student, is student and student working together towards a common goal: to help improve your student’s academic wellbeing. - Flexibility,…
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Alyssa

English Tutor Five Dock, NSW
I consider being empathetic and adaptive for students is highly important. Being empathetic of your students struggles and not putting them down for not understanding is the most important thing a tutor can do for them to ensure they feel comfortable and confident in their learning. Adaptability is also a key component for a tutor as not every…
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WAYNE

English Tutor Burwood, NSW
Ensure students understand the issues. One of the most rewarding aspects was witnessing my students' gradual improvement in not only their technical skills but their confidence in the subject. Mentoring and conveying to the students what is required to solve the problems. Always try to show what are the rules/principles behind any of the…
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Roanne

English Tutor Burwood Heights, NSW
Some of the most important things I think a tutor can do for a student include being patient, being a good listener and collaborator, being confident and enthusiastic and having flexibility and good communication skills. I think some of my strengths as a tutor would include having the ability to solve conflicts, and having emotional intelligence.…

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Fantastic help to my daughter across biology and maths. As well as the technical aspect has been brilliant for her confidence in the HSC year. Highly recommended.
Annie, Summer Hill

Inside Summer HillTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 5 student Ruby focused on multiplying fractions by whole numbers and consolidating times tables knowledge.

In Year 8, Sam worked through solving trigonometric equations with domain restrictions and explored the general domain and range of functions using graphs.

Meanwhile, Year 9 student Jack practiced finding intersections of linear lines by solving simultaneous equations and reinforced skills in graphing linear equations accurately.

Recent Challenges

In Year 11 trigonometry, skipping the combination of transformations and domain/range meant errors crept into graphing tasks—"struggled to combine and utilise both transformations," a tutor observed.

A Year 9 student repeatedly forgot algebraic simplification rules, especially when incorrectly canceling terms, slowing progress on simultaneous equations.

For a Year 6 learner, confusion about measurement conversions persisted; even after practice, confidence lagged when converting units in problem sets.

Meanwhile, a Year 4 student hesitated to attempt worded problems independently and stayed quiet when confused in probability lessons. This led to missed opportunities for feedback and slower growth in reasoning skills.

Recent Achievements

A Summer Hill tutor noticed a Year 11 student who used to get distracted is now working through macroeconomics discussion questions with genuine focus and is contributing ideas, not just listening passively.

Meanwhile, a Year 9 student who previously hesitated to ask for help with simultaneous equations has started speaking up as soon as she's unsure—last session, she finished all her graphing problems without prompting.

In primary years, one student who would often guess at answers in maths is now stopping to check his reasoning out loud before moving on; last lesson he completed his entire perimeter worksheet correctly.

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 Ashfield Municipal Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like St Patrick's Catholic Primary School.