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The Ponds' tutors include a qualified upper primary and high school teacher with a Master's in Physics, a veteran educator with international experience and a Certificate IV in Training, peer mentors and camp leaders, top-ranked Extension Maths achievers, selective school alumni, and passionate university students in medicine, engineering, IT, psychology and business.

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Alec

English Tutor North Kellyville, NSW
Developing a friendship with the student. A friendship makes both feel more comfortable in the work they are doing as many aspects with be easier to handle as you have likely mastered communication with each other. For the student it will also give the subject more interest and therefore more confidence in learning it. I believe my strength will…
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Mariam

English Tutor Marayong, NSW
Help their students excel through adapting the way information is communicated as well as pushing students to escape the bubble of not being able to comprehend information loads My confidence and enthusiasm to teach. My commitment and love of learning provides me a medium whereby I can give students the appropriate resources alongside tips and…
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Nicole
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Nicole

English Tutor Kellyville, NSW
To create a strong teacher and student bond and a trusting relationship. As I believe the student will have a sense of security, that they are in a safe space. This will allow them to be more likely to open up. Ask more questions that they may feel hesitant to ask. This will create a closer rapport between the student and teacher. I believe that I…
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Navneel

English Tutor Quakers Hill, NSW
Cater to their needs and supportive so that students believe in their own ability to complete and understand concepts I am a great listener which allows me to assess and apply the most effective teaching methods and am always able to explain concepts in different ways so students may apply their knowledge across multiple ideas for everyday life…
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Hussam

English Tutor Colebee, NSW
The first thing is showing them achieving anything is possible no mater how hard the task. Even if at first it seems impossible, by not giving up on them it can teach the student to always try and have faith in their abilities. The second thing is setting them up for success. By helping push them academically, the tutor can help the student get…
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Dhruvil

English Tutor Riverstone, NSW
I have rarely ever used the same method of explaining a concept/theory on multiple students. It is really important for tutors to understand the needs and abilities of their students in order to maintain progress. It is also crucial for tutors to have time-management and resourceful qualities in order to ensure academic development in students.…
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Hashim

English Tutor Grantham Farm, NSW
I think the most important thing a tutor can do is create an environment that is supportive and built for growth. I also believe it's important that a tutor should make a student feel comfortable with asking questions and making mistakes because, after all, mistakes are how you learn. I believe my strengths are my patience and breaking down…
James
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James

English Tutor Kellyville, NSW
- Inspire confidence in their own ability and to enjoy the process of learning - Understand the desires and drives of the student and help grow their capabilities - Provide the student with a unique learning experience that will provide a helpful perspective in difficult concepts - A willing and helpful mentor to a student who is struggling…
Charisse
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Charisse

English Tutor Riverstone, NSW
Many students struggle not because they lack ability, but because they doubt themselves. In this case, it is important for the tutor to encourage students and create a supportive learning environment in a way that helps the student see their progress. It is also important for a tutor to guide the student through a question, rather than just…
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Deekshitha

English Tutor Blacktown, NSW
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to create a safe and supportive learning environment that fosters curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. By building trust, encouraging open communication, and adapting instruction to meet individual needs, a tutor can help students overcome obstacles, develop confidence,…
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Felicity

English Tutor Woodcroft, NSW
Making the learning experience resonate with a student, such that they develop a lifelong passion for learning and improving. I believe this is very important as the skills learnt through tutoring should influence them in all aspects of their lives. Being patient, developing and implementing strategic learning plans for the student, transforming…
Deepali
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Deepali

English Tutor Woodcroft, NSW
Educate them I am very patient with students…
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Harshu

English Tutor Blacktown, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to provide individualized support, help them understand the material, and empower them to become confident, independent learners. I can explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner tend to be more effective in helping students understand the material. I can be a process and are…
Tara
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Tara

English Tutor Box Hill, NSW
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to provide clarity, build confidence, and foster independent thinking. First, offering clear explanations and breaking down complex concepts helps students understand the material more deeply. Second, encouraging and supporting students helps build their confidence, which is…
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Madhava

English Tutor Lalor Park, NSW
You can inspire a student and make him independent. The goal of a teacher (ironically) is to make himself redundant. Being able to develop self-learning skills and teaching oneself by asking right questions is the key process of learning. Eventually, you can master the art of learning itself and you don't need a teacher. I can be very friendly and…
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Supria

English Tutor Lalor Park, NSW
Help them gain a thorough understanding of concepts that they are incapable of doing alone, I want the student to understand that academic marks is not what we are trying to achieve but more of the effort and interest that they put in the subject which will lead towards success a process that needs to be taken instead of chasing the 90 + target…
Sehaj
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Sehaj

English Tutor Lalor Park, NSW
To be attentive and to address the students personal needs for growth. The tutor should set an ideal example in terms of behaviour motivation and actions- one which a student should be able to look up to but also resonate with. This allows him to engage with the student at a personal level and provide better more relatable academic support, but…
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Dharen

English Tutor Lalor Park, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to believe in them. As a tutor, you have to be able to show them that you know they can do well so they can believe it themselves. Another important thing would be to give feedback as it helps the student understand where exactly they are going wrong. My strengths would have to be my…
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Oneth

English Tutor Lalor Park, NSW
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, encourage independent thinking, and foster a genuine interest in the subject. A tutor should not only help improve academic performance but also empower students to believe in their potential and enjoy the process of learning. My strengths as a tutor…
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Sadia

English Tutor Lalor Park, NSW
As a tutor, I believe that the most important things I can do for a student are to build their confidence and help them develop a love of learning. It is essential for each one of the students to develop a knack of learning and grow enough confidence in themselves, while doing so. By helping students develop a love of learning, I can instill in…
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Risham

English Tutor Lalor Park, NSW
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do is to understand that each child is different and it is important to engage with them accordingly. My strengths are that i can easily integrate with others especially students which makes it easiest for me and them to have a free environment to study and cooperate with each…
Angel
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Angel

English Tutor Blacktown, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do for a student is build confidence and spark an interest for learning. I would do this by encouraging a growth mindset and applying school concepts to the real world to show students that school learning does relate to the real world and doesn't just remain in the books. This is something I personally found…
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Daniel

English Tutor Blacktown, NSW
As a tutor, I believe the most important things a teacher could do for their students is making them feel encouraged and secured. Promoting education in today's society is something that should be dominated and put first. In my eyes, a child's education is the first step towards a child's success. Encouraging students and providing them with a…

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Inside The PondsTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Jayden practised 2-digit by 2-digit multiplication and long division, using step-by-step worked examples.

In Year 8, Emily reviewed Pythagoras' theorem basics and solved questions on algebra, clarifying any tricky school topics along the way.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student Arjun focused on trigonometry and functions, tackling exercises to build confidence with key formulas and their application.

Recent Challenges

A Year 9 student in mathematics relied heavily on mental calculations for times tables, often avoiding written working—"as a tutor noted, 'he skipped showing steps in algebra, which hid sign errors.'" This led to repeated mistakes and made error tracing difficult.

In Year 11 exam prep, one student struggled with revising unfamiliar or integrated question formats, tending to stick to familiar problem types rather than practicing a variety.

Meanwhile, a primary student hesitated to attempt complex analogue time questions, preferring digital ones instead.

When faced with worded problems, another high schooler missed key details by not underlining instructions; confusion followed when extra steps were needed.

Recent Achievements

In The Ponds, Erica, a Year 10 student, has moved from waiting for hints to independently working through challenging financial math questions. She is now even choosing different solution methods on her own.

Stephanie, in Year 8, used to hesitate with algebra but is now tackling congruency tests for triangles and negative numbers without prompting. She's started showing all her working out instead of skipping steps.

Meanwhile, Damien in Year 4 switched from guessing multiplication answers to practising his times tables daily. He can now handle double-digit addition questions by himself without any reminders.

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 Stanhope Garden Library/ Dennis Johnson Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Riverbank Public School.