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The Rocks' tutors include a seasoned K–12 English and Maths teacher with a Master's in Education, an international STEM educator using LEGO for hands-on learning, a Columbia University maths graduate who taught at Yale's youth programs, accomplished peer mentors and prefects, and subject prize-winners with standout academic records up to ATAR 98.5.

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Aayushi

Online Tutor Sydney, NSW
If it's a correct match of a student and a teacher, then definitely a tutor can change the overall personality of his student and in turn learn from him as well. It's not only about grades and positions but about life changing lessons that a tutor can give to his students. I am dedicated and true to my students, and according to me this is the…
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Zain

Online Tutor Sydney, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to show the student that through perseverance they can be good at the subject, and to appreciate the subject's content for what it is. Another important feature is instilling confidence in the student as that is a skill that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. I am currently…
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Rainier

Online Tutor Sydney, NSW
The most important thing I can do is give the student a sense of worth, confidence and the reassurance of their own abilities. In the future, my student may or may not forget the content but they will certainly remember the study habits and skills in which they approach learning. It is so important to provide not only academic independence but…
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Dash

Online Tutor Potts Point, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to instill confidence and inspire a student's curiosity for the subject. This comes from clear explanations in class, well-prepared lessons and patience from a tutor so that students can learn and gain confidence in a subject at their own pace. My strengths as a tutor lie in my ability to…
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Laura

Online Tutor Chippendale, NSW
Offering them ways to easily comprehend subjects and topics, making subjects more enjoyable. I will try my very hardest to ensure my students feel that they are able to openly express their thoughts and to answer questions without the fear of judgement. I want my students to learn from their mistakes, and not be afraid to pick themselves back up…
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Sumit

Online Tutor Chippendale, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to create a positive and supportive learning environment, provide customized instruction, and empower the student to become an independent and successful learner. As an tutor, I believe my strengths lie in my ability to provide personalized and adaptive learning experiences to each student.…
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Victor

Online Tutor Glebe, NSW
To work with a happy and motivated student allows to improve and learn in a better way. That's why a good feeling with the child is very important. Making her/his problem as mine, I can reach a full engagement with her/him. The tutor must also show security, respect, motivation and passion. I can improve her/his skills for study in order to…
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James

Online Tutor Forest Lodge, NSW
Able to preview content for school as well as revising content for examinations. I feel the most important things a tutor can provide is aid and knowledge in relatively new topics. Able to manipulate my teaching style to cater for each student. I understand the needs of each student and allow myself to teach to their strengths to improve their…
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Ryan

Online Tutor Annandale, NSW
To create a supportive, encouraging environment where they feel safe to make mistakes and grow. Human connection is the foundation of effective learning. In a world flooded with online resources and AI-driven tools, what students often lack isn't access to information, but meaningful guidance. Tutors bring the human element back into learning by…
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Zichu

Online Tutor St Leonards, NSW
No matter which subject the student is learning, s/he needs to know why s/he needs to learn it. Recently, Diane Tavenner, the innovator of American education encourages students to learn whatever they want by asking them to solve problem by themselves. In the field of applied linguistics, we call it 'boost input by producing output'. I believe…
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Mark

Online Tutor Camperdown, NSW
I think enthusiasm is important - I have found in my own studies that when someone isn't enthusiastic about what they are teaching, it can easily dampen one's own ability to take on information. As i mentioned, being patient and encouraging is key to making students feel confident in their learning. Finally, being organised so that when the lesson…
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Shail

Online Tutor Annandale, NSW
I believe that a tutor must be able to provide the students with what they need. This means assessing the student's abilities and determining key weaknesses. Since not all students are the same, a successful tutor must be able to decide strategies that are suited for each individual student. I am adaptable and resourceful, so I can adjust myself…
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Xiao

Online Tutor Newtown, NSW
As a tutor, I think the most important thing is to motivate students to let them access-study, and develop them independent thinking and problem-solving skills. I am fully convinced that the most important strength is my deep knowledge about Math. Studying engineering has allowed me to learn complex Math topics and their applications in real…
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Devashri

Online Tutor Kensington, NSW
Imparting information is an important part of being a tutor, but modelling curiosity, a genuine love of learning and knowledgem and above all showing others what it looks like to be passionate about the at or discipline is as important. Communicating with the parents regularly, learning the students weaknesses, monitoring their work and helping…
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Sadique

Online Tutor Zetland, NSW
A tutor has the opportunity to shape a students' mind, in more ways than one. Therefore, the most important thing a tutor can do is to make the best use of this opportunity and let the student discover the best version of themselves. I believe I am very patient, which is an important quality for any tutor. I do not mind even if I have to explain…
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Connor

Online Tutor Zetland, NSW
The most important thing for a tutor to do is understand exactly what that particular student does and does not understand. Many times I remember going to professors consultation hours in there office and asking them a question to which they gave me a long explanation which didn't even address my question leaving me more confused than before. A…
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Adriana

Online Tutor Randwick, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do for a student is by listening, understanding their concerns and having unwavering patience during their learning struggles. My strengths would be; 1. My patience 2. The ability to believe every individual have their potential to grow and succeed in life 3. My perseverance in handling…
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Sooyoung

Online Tutor Kensington, NSW
The most important thing I can do is continuously adapt to a student’s evolving learning needs. Students are at a crucial stage of cognitive development, and their understanding can shift from one lesson to the next. A tutor must assess their learning style in every session, adjusting explanations and approaches accordingly. What worked well in…
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Audrey

Online Tutor Waverley, NSW
I think for a tutor it's being able to be contacted even after lesson hours. As for maths, it's very difficult to find solutions online and last minute stress before an exam is not good, so I think being available to be contacted and being flexible is the most important thing for a tutor. I like to make the classes interactive and fun to keep…
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Jasmine

Online Tutor Kensington, NSW
It is so important for tutors to adapt their method of teaching to the way the student learns. Every student not only has different needs and difficulties, but learns concepts differently. It is extremely important to regularly re-evaluate the student's objectives. Modifying your approach as a tutor to make the student feel comfortable and…
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Alison

Online Tutor Bondi Beach, NSW
I think the most important things a tutor can do for a student are listening to them and paying attention to their needs. Students can be shy and may not make it abundantly clear what they need in any given moment, but there are usually signs, though they may be subtle. It is a tutor's job to monitor the student throughout a lesson and make sure…
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Chris

Online Tutor Chatswood, NSW
The most important things as a tutor is to: - Provide the correct guidance and advice to a student in need of help, also mental support - Encourage a flexible ability to solve problems, which gives the student experience with a wide range of complex problems in which is only acquired through timely but effective learning - Be able to assess…
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David

Online Tutor Chatswood, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do are to foster a supportive learning environment, build the student's confidence, and cultivate independent problem-solving skills. My strengths include adaptability, patience, clear communication, and encouraging critical thinking, which help students understand and engage with the material…

Local Reviews

Nathan is punctual and enthusiastic. Xanthe likes him and was happy to do homework.
Tiina, Woollahra

Inside The RocksTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 8 student Maya worked on plotting graphs and identifying x- and y-intercepts, as well as understanding linear relationships through visual examples.

Year 10 student Alex focused on solving advanced trigonometry questions from a recent test and reviewed polynomials in chapter 22b.1 for deeper algebraic skills.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Emily practiced expanding and factorising quadratic expressions before tackling worded problems involving algebraic fractions.

Recent Challenges

A Year 8 student needed frequent reminders to finish written DI work and left parts of assignments incomplete, which led to confusion during revision.

In Year 11 English, reluctant to explain effect on audience and often did not link back to topic sentence, making it hard for ideas to develop into full arguments.

A Year 9 learner forgot key steps in long division and avoided double-checking, so errors persisted across sessions.

Another senior student was not fully prepared for the test on domain and range—missing notes meant time was spent re-learning rather than building new skills.

Recent Achievements

One tutor in The Rocks noticed a big shift with a Year 9 student who used to rely heavily on worked examples but now solves algebraic fraction problems independently, showing real independence.

A Year 12 student, after struggling to organise her ideas, managed to write a detailed speech plan unprompted—something she'd avoided before.

Meanwhile, a Year 4 student who was hesitant to ask for help has started putting her hand up when stuck and recently read an entire short paragraph aloud with only one prompt for support.

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 Customs House Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre.