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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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Tessa

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
Being patient with a student has to be the most important. Learning isn’t the same for everyone and some areas of learning are harder for some people. Remaining patient and staying kind while a child is learning is extremely important. I am a patient person, who can think creatively and how to teach subjects in different ways to suit different…
Bryan
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Bryan

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
To help students understand concepts and actually retaining them, not just being able to solve questions for a moment and forgetting it after that. I explain difficult concepts using examples from daily life. This tends to make it far easier for people to accept them more…
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AFEEF AHMAD

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
Taking initiative to bring the student out of their comfort zone. In a lot of cases, students fear showing their lack of knowledge, especially in group settings. However, it is important for the tutor to recognize this and invite the student into the circle of discussion and let them contribute. It is crucial to create a safe space that is…
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Megan

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
To be able to identify the students strengths and weaknesses before coming up with a teaching method that is suitable to their most preferred way of learning and the way of learning that they would be able to benefit most from. Additionally, making sure the student is comfortable enough to share what they do not understand or to feedback on what…
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Winnie

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
Ensure that the student is gaining confidence and is improving. I believe its not the final result that counts, but its ensuring the student's mental health is taken care or whilst the student is experiencing a steady improvement. I believe I am a person with strong moral values that can grasp concepts relatively quickly. I also memorise content…
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Ka Kin

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
Give them the motivation and incentive to learn independently and proactively. Firstly, my academic background in both Art and Finance equip me a solid understanding of writing expression and Maths applications. Secondly, my work experience as a management trainee in private banking and as a credit analyst in JPMorgan has trained me to be…
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Celine

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
Every student is different; therefore, understanding students' unique learning styles, weaknesses, and strengths is key to supporting their learning to the fullest. My passion and background in communication and creating a positive safe space, as well as my interpersonal skills really show my strengths as a…
Nisha
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Nisha

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
Shape them into a better individual through subject knowledge and also teach them the practical skills of life Engage with them,listen to their problems and ideas and streamline those to come up with a mechanism to best teach the way they learn best Knowledge Practical knowledge Patience Kind Considerate Good time management…
Mabel
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Mabel

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
A tutor should know the student's learning style well and be able to cater to their needs. A tutor should also provide a strong foundation to the subjects so that students can build upon this foundation and practice and get better in the future. A tutor should also build good, consistent study habits in the student, and build up the student's…
Nivedita
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Nivedita

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
According to me, the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is be a good listener. It is very important to know and understand why a student is facing a problem in a particular situation so that it can be tackled. The tutor should also be compassionate and patient toward the student and should be able to adapt themselves as per the…
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Yana

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
I consider the time and space a tutor gives to the student the most important thing. It is all about what they, as the student, are comfortable with. However, this does not stop another important aspect; pushing a student through their limits in order to achieve their goals. These are the most important things a tutor can do for a student. I…
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Jordi

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
To believe in the students ability to take what they've learnt in the session out into practice and to take part in individual study to further improve their skills as a student, particularly going into more serious years of high school. My ability to cater for a students individual concerns and needs. I know that ALL students have different…
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Suhrid Mahmood

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
One of the most important thing to do is to understand what the student needs. Through careful evaluation a tutor should identify the student's weakness and put more focus on that area. Another important thing is to always address their questions. Sometimes my students asked me questions which I did not know the answer to, so I looked up on the…
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Alicia

English Tutor Mosman Park, WA
I believe the most important things that a tutor can do it not only explain how to answer a problem, but also why it is done in this way. They break down the entire learning process into small steps that can be honed and practiced, leading to more achievable improvement. An amazing tutor doesn't just focus on the academic results, but also on…
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Sarah

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
I think the most important things I can do for a student revolve around mentorship. Being a tutor is not just about imparting information and tips to the student. It is recognising the student as a whole, looking after their mental wellbeing, and ensuring that what they're learning is being tailored to them, rather than a cookie-cut approach. A…
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Vaishnavi

English Tutor Crawley, WA
In addition to inculcating academic knowledge in students, a tutor can help students become more passionate towards a subject and can enable the student to grow as a holistic individual by providing moral support and mentorship for the student and helping the student grow in his/her values. I believe that I am extremely patient and do not mind…
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SHOBHIT

English Tutor Crawley, WA
Understand his/her concern and teach the things in most amicable and productive way so that the student loves learning. Amicable to students, Cooperative and understanding, Time management…
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Saanya

English Tutor Crawley, WA
I am able to explain each topic clearly. I am patient and can comprehend each student's learning style and teach them in that way. I use innovative methods to teach a topic, for example, make a fun quiz for the student each week. I have good communication skills and am able to explain a particular topic clearly. My teaching method involves…
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Advika

English Tutor Crawley, WA
I think patience is the biggest key factor as without that there can be no way a tutor could help a student. Learning new things can be tricky and scary which is why a tutor must be able to understand a student's learning pace, be able to communicate thoroughly and also make the learning experience a fun one I am a very patient person which I…
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Fatima

English Tutor Crawley, WA
Support my students and give them the skills to excel in their education while also fulfilling their goals. This can mean different things for different students, so depending on the goals and needs of the students we can together curate a study plan for success. I can relate to students as I too have gone through the same stage so I can help…
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Joshua

English Tutor Crawley, WA
Free a student from the preconceived notions of their subject and the negative thoughts they hold, enabling them to experience and thus enjoy it in a whole different way. About making them feel comfortable yet challenged, engaging them as adults on an equal level rather than a traditional student. Being kind and responsible. Patience, ability to…
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Cindy

English Tutor Crawley, WA
I consider a tutor responsibility towards students is to be committed and flexible. The tutor should be with their student even if both have been going through the exam period. The tutor should never cancel on a lesson with a student for their own studies. As well, it is a must to be patient towards the student and be flexible as a tutor to learn…
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Johna

English Tutor Crawley, WA
I believe the most important things a tutor can do are: 1) provide clarity, 2) build confidence, and 3) foster independent thinking. A good tutor doesn't just help students get the right answers, they help students understand the process and develop the skills to tackle future challenges on their own. Encouraging students to ask questions, think…

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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.