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Yihang

Chemistry Tutor Jolimont, WA
Firstly, providing a clear train of thought for the student is the most important thing. Second, cultivating logical thinking is vital in math for every student. Patience, enthusiastic and professional knowledge. I have a 4-year math background especially for calculus, linear algebra, probability theory and mathematical…
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SHEETAL

Chemistry Tutor Jolimont, WA
A tutor can change a student's perspective towards studies and make difficult subjects easy for them. Thereby boosting a student's confidence in the subject, which enables them to further share this knowledge with fellow classmates when they have a difficulty. I am very patient and willing to explain the concepts again and again with examples till…
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Rachael

Chemistry Tutor Jolimont, WA
The goal of a tutor is to help the students gain confidence in their subject and help the student with their grades. It is important a tutor is able to help a student gain enjoyment from the subject so that they are inspired and happy to continue to study when the tutor is not around. My greatest strengths are in tutoring English. I am able to…
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Sanjay

Chemistry Tutor Jolimont, WA
I think the most important thing a tutor can do is to teach a student how to pursue their own studies, that is, if I can teach a student how to study without the need for a tutor, that's worth more than tutoring them the whole year and it will serve them well for the rest of their life. An excellent tutor will keep their students motivated and…
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Walter

Chemistry Tutor Jolimont, WA
The tutor should understand his subject matter to be able to deliver complicated ideas to the students simply and concisely. If the tutor cannot do so, he should further his knowledge of that subject matter. I love to use descriptive and outside the box methods to understand mathematical concepts. Because school teaching is restrict by time, the…
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Angelia

Chemistry Tutor Floreat, WA
I think one of the most important things a tutor can do is make difficult concepts feel easier and less overwhelming for a student. It's also really important to encourage them and remind them that they are capable of understanding the material, especially when they are feeling stuck or frustrated. I think a good tutor should create a comfortable…
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Reuben

Chemistry Tutor North Fremantle, WA
To build intrinsic motivation. How much they value their success is up to them but their enjoyment of studying as well as how effective they are at studying are things that I can affect. This can ensure that they see long term success. I try to be as patient as possible; I'm someone who takes longer to process some concepts and I so I know how…
Matthew
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Matthew

Chemistry Tutor Wembley, WA
I think one extremely important thing a tutor can do is to adapt their teaching to the individual needs and abilities of each student, and adapt themselves to the student, not force the student to adapt to them. This involves listening to the student and observing how they work and then responding to those things. Another extremely important thing…
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Austen

Chemistry Tutor North Fremantle, WA
A tutor gives them the confidence to take on their courses with a new mindset. We give them the tools to work on their own projects, a tutor inspires a student to be a life long learner. I am a very patient tutor, I find that with patience, students can feel safe to make mistakes, it affords more opportunities to learn. I try to keep the focus…
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Pat

Chemistry Tutor Churchlands, WA
1) Help the student think for themselves 2) Clear the blockage that prevents a student from solving a problem 3) Increase their confidence 4) Give a wider perspective to tackle the problem Patience, clear understanding of how to deliver the content in a lucid way, openness to different level of student in terms of their ability to understand,…
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Sebastian

Chemistry Tutor Floreat, WA
Empathy. Teachers who are quick tempered and create hostile environments do not encourage learning. I find I learn best in a supportive environment and hence I will create one for my students. I am able to break down complex topics into easy to understand analogies and also can explain through drawings and…
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Yu Ting

Chemistry Tutor Subiaco, WA
A good tutor can instill confidence, curiosity and independence in their student, so that they will want to learn and improve even when studying on their own. A good tutor also provides the necessary resources for their student, so that they are able to work on their weaknesses in their own time. A good tutor helps to improve on the student's…
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Priyank

Chemistry Tutor Churchlands, WA
As a tutor, My primary responsibility would be to build a positive relationship between my student and support them with their academic and/or mental weaknesses, in addition, my role would also include building their knowledge for the future and prepare them for their academic success ahead. In order to maximise their gain, I would build a…
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Bhasura

Chemistry Tutor Applecross, WA
Tutors need to be patient, not every student is equally as smart, or equally as attentive. You have to find a balance. A great example I think would be is planting a seed. After you put the seed in the ground, you can put all the water in the world, but it's not gonna grow into a tree in just one day, just like a student, you will break the…
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Joshua

Chemistry Tutor Alfred Cove, WA
A tutor should provide what a teacher can't. There is a reason that students seek tutoring, and it is therefore a tutor's role to meet their needs. I believe patience is the most important thing. Not everyone thinks the same, and its important for a tutor to understand this, and to move at a pace that suits the student, whilst also challenging…
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Joshua

Chemistry Tutor Wembley, WA
Providing personalised support, developing the confidence of kids and encouraging them to feel comfortable to ask questions and make mistakes. I am organised, have good communication skills and am…
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Amirhossein

Chemistry Tutor Herdsman, WA
The most important things as a tutor include being an expert on the subject and being able to explain in detail without unneccesary complexity, ensuring that the student understands the content fully and ensuring that learning is enjoyable. My past tutoring experience and my great marks in Mathematics means that I posses the ability to effectively…
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Josefina

Chemistry Tutor Applecross, WA
I think to be able to cater to each sutdent individually is the most important thing a tutor can do. Each student learns and processes information differently. By understanding this the tutor can adapt their teaching style to suit that of the student. I think my experience in my job and as a student now studying teaching, I have the skills to be a…
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Lucas

Chemistry Tutor Applecross, WA
To allow them to not just to answer questions, but to understand the fundamental principles that the questions are drawing upon Patience is a huge strength of mine, and I am also apt at taking multiple different approaches to solve a problem. I would consider myself very friendly and able to build good relationships with new…
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Shihab

Chemistry Tutor West Leederville, WA
I believe the most important role of a tutor is to build a student’s confidence while helping them develop a genuine understanding of the subject rather than simply memorising answers. A good tutor should create a positive and encouraging environment, identify areas where the student needs extra support, and provide personalised strategies to…
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Violet

Chemistry Tutor South Perth, WA
I believe the most important things a tutor can do are to build confidence, create clarity, and inspire motivation. A good tutor doesn’t just explain answers — they guide students to think critically and develop problem-solving skills. By being patient, encouraging, and consistent, tutors help students feel supported and capable. I also…
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Jana

Chemistry Tutor South Perth, WA
I think that it's really important to be a good listener so that you can use feedback from students to improve your teaching. Not everyone learns in the same way so it's really important to work with each student to find the learning tehniques that work best for them. It's also important to recognise that each student could prefer different…
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Gabrielle

Chemistry Tutor West Leederville, WA
I want my students to leave each lesson feeling more capable than when they arrived. To me, effective tutoring is about more than improving a mark — it is understanding what is holding a student back and giving them the tools, strategies and encouragement to move forward. Every student learns differently, so I would take the time to…

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Content Covered

Year 11 student Alice focused on exponential functions and polynomial expansion, working through graphing exercises and algebraic manipulation.

In Year 10, Ben tackled the circle theorem with real-world diagrams and practised dividing polynomials by linear factors.

Meanwhile, Year 4 student Emily consolidated her understanding of long division alongside calculating perimeter and area for simple shapes, using hands-on examples to reinforce key steps.

Recent Challenges

A Year 9 student sometimes rushed into solving equations without first writing down all variables, as one tutor observed: "It is always best practice to slow down and write down all your variables prior to starting any working out." This led to confusion with interpreting multi-step algebra questions.

In Year 11, after a recent test and holiday, motivation noticeably dropped—distraction made it hard to push through new content in trigonometry.

A primary student occasionally misread larger numbers in worded problems, leading to extra time spent clarifying the task rather than progressing with calculations.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Swanbourne recently saw Reeve, a Year 5 student, begin to tackle complex maths worksheets with hardly any help—just months ago he hesitated and needed constant guidance, but now he independently uses strategies like pen-to-paper working and back checking.

In high school, Hunter has started slowing down to read tricky finance questions more carefully during ATAR prep, after previously rushing and missing key details; this shift has already improved his test accuracy.

Another older student who used to forget calculator steps under pressure is now taking written "operations manuals" into assessments, leading to far fewer avoidable mistakes.

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 Claremont Community Hub & Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Scotch College.