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Swanbourne's tutors include a Montessori and early childhood specialist with decades of classroom experience, an ATAR 99.6 Shenton College Literature and Visual Arts awardee, peer mentors from Perth Modern and Trinity College, seasoned K–12 English and maths tutors, primary teachers from the UK, youth sports coaches, STEM university scholars, and creative competition winners.

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emma

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
The most important thing a Tutor can do for a student is help them to confidently unlock the door to their own learning potential. I aim to show students the way towards understanding the way they learn and see the world. Once a person understands their own mind, they can take control of their own learning and come across their own methods of…
Shannon
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Shannon

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
I believe that it is important for a tutor to provide constructive but fair feedback to their students, while also providing practical advice and support to them, so they can improve in areas where they were originally struggling. I believe that I am a patient and understanding person, who is quite personable and can talk to people easily. I have…
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Mahmud

English Tutor Crawley, WA
A tutor must ensure the student is comfortable with them and can easily express their concerns and learning difficulties. I think i am patient and caring which ensures that the students understand and learn…
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Aheli

English Tutor Crawley, WA
The most important thing that a tutor can do for a student is to teach them how to learn. I can explain difficult concepts in a concise manner. I have a intuitive understanding of the subjects I teach. I am good at adapting my teaching methods and content to the specific needs of each…
Tricia
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Tricia

English Tutor Crawley, WA
To nurture and help them grow as an individual not as a student. To encourage them even when they fail and to help them love the subject of interest instead of seeing it as a daunting task that they hate. I understand the requirements and needs to excel. I also employ a mindset to act as a friend/ peer to peer help instead of a domineering figure…
James
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James

English Tutor Crawley, WA
A tutor has to be able to accomodate to each students need individually. It's important to understand the needs and habits of each student as each person learns uniquely. This, in turn, provides them with the best possible learning experience which maximises potential and results. - Good Communicator - Vast Knowledge of subjects - Can make…
Joseph
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Joseph

English Tutor North 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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Mia

English Tutor City Beach, WA
A good tutor not only helps students understand the material but also instils confidence, motivation, and a lifelong love for learning. Ultimately, my goal is to empower students to become independent thinkers and problem-solvers, equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed both academically and beyond. I really appreciate the…
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Jessica

English Tutor Applecross, 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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Ikesha

English Tutor Fremantle, WA
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to show that they believe in them and their ability to succeed academically and overall. I tell my students on a regular basis "I believe in you!" and "You can do this!" I find that creating this positive and encouraging learning environment is integral. My strengths as a tutor begins with…
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Yovundhi

English Tutor Applecross, 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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Brooklyn

English Tutor Melville, WA
- help students find a love for learning - show empathy towards a student who is struggling with a certain topic and come up with ways to move forward and try again - help students understand concepts through the incorporation of the students interests - help motivate and encourage students to achieve their best and want to learn - help…
Katherine
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Katherine

English Tutor Perth, WA
Listen and teach. I think it is so important for students to be listened to and helped accordingly. They must be given the space to work through problems they are facing themselves so that they can believe in their own abilities and increase their own self-efficacy. It is vital that the student can not only regurgitate an answer or process but…
Alex
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Alex

English Tutor Wembley Downs, WA
I feel that getting to know and appreciating each individual student for who they are as a person in so important. It makes the student feel appreciated and allows a relaxed, productive, friendly and positive workspace to form. This can be done by having conversations about their days, having a laugh with them and fully engaging with what each…
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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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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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Sophie

English Tutor South Perth, WA
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to believe in them, have high expectations and help them develop their own self-belief, motivation and problem-solving skills. A good tutor will approach each student as an individual with unique strengths, interests and learning needs and will take the time to listen to them. A good tutor…
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Siddhida

English Tutor Perth, WA
encouraging the student to not give up and also understanding the academic as well as emotional needs of the student. I am very patient and understanding and I customize my teaching according to the needs of my students. For me, my students well being is the most important not just academically but also in the…
Sy
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Sy

English Tutor Perth, WA
I consider the ability to connect and inspire the students to be the most important thing. To me, it is important to bring up their interest and motivate them to strive and reach their fullest potential rather than just teaching them from the material. I am able to connect with my students to understand their goals and I genuinely care for them to…
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Caitlin

English Tutor Como, WA
Finding the way to teach students so that it is easier for the student to understand, and realising that everyone has their own way of learning - Finding their way and working with them to find their confidence. Patience and…
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Skylar

English Tutor Northbridge, WA
The most important thing that I tutor can do for a student is be understanding. Some times it may be hard for a student and they may think that because they are not the best then they are not good enough. It is the tutor job not only to help the student academically but also mentally. There are many social pressures within a students school life…
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Miroljub

English Tutor Como, WA
Explain difficult concepts and circumstances. Help write better essays. Enhance English language knowledge. Tailor student engagement to be relevant to the challenging assessment tasks that they face. Extensive knowledge of the English language and history. My high school experience of completing and going through those…
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Sebastian

English Tutor White Gum Valley, WA
1. Provide encouragement 2. Determine the students needs from the start. 3. Discover what learning strategies work best for the learner based on what type of learning style the student has. 4. Provide feedback on progress to the student and the parents. 5. Help the student believe in themselves as valuable regardless of their progress. 6.…

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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.