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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.

Francesco Maria
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Francesco Maria

Science Tutor Waterloo, NSW
Encouragement and being able to explain concepts in a digestible manner are what makes a good tutor, but a great tutor checks in on students to make sure that they are thriving. It takes courage and self-reflection to find a tutor in the first place, so the least a tutor can do is make sure to give the tools for a student to make it on their…
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Dean

Science Tutor Alexandria, NSW
Understand the areas that they need to improve in and to listen to any concerns a student may have. In combination to this, is using the information given by a student to create a better learning environment to enrich the students learning process I believe that I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as being compassionate…
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Jonathan
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Jonathan

Science Tutor Camperdown, NSW
The best thing a tutor can do for a student is affirm their self-worth as a learner and as an individual. It can be frustrating not being able to figure something out, but it becomes a lot less daunting without extreme expectations. I think my strengths as a tutor lie in my patience and my creativity. It's certainly not an easy task learning…
Alexander
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Alexander

Science Tutor St Leonards, NSW
Create a positive atmosphere where a student would feel that a tutor is their friend and helper. A great tutor can Inspire and motivate students to strive for success in their studies, which will reflect in other aspects of their life and positively affect their self-esteem. Great peoples skills developed over university years and my engineer…
Annie
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Annie

Science Tutor Newtown, NSW
I consider the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to encourage and empower them. I believe most students can learn most subjects/tasks but it's just about finding the way of learning that works for them. I am positive and encouraging. I believe a student can learn anything if they are engaged in the subject matter and they have…
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Kushagr

Science Tutor Newtown, NSW
I think the most important things a tutor can do are to create a supportive environment, encourage curiosity, and build the student’s confidence in their own abilities. A tutor should not just provide answers, but also guide the student in developing problem-solving skills and independent thinking, so they can succeed beyond the tutoring…
Thomas
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Thomas

Science Tutor Longueville, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do is recognise their students ability level and mould their teaching to that level. This insures that the kids do not feel out of depth, but also they are learning new things every session. I am a very social and friendly person making it easy for me to build strong rapport with the students, and as a result…
Daniel
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Daniel

Science Tutor Bondi Junction, NSW
To be able to pass down knowledge and wisdom to the student and for them to have a good foundation in all the subjects as well as enjoy learning as much as I do. My teaching style is personalised and relaxed. I believe in a positive learning environment and every student is unique and therefore I will tailor my teaching methods to suit each…
Henry
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Henry

Science Tutor Erskineville, NSW
The most important thing a teacher can teach a student is something about how they learn best, like what techniques, environements, etc. they need to learn effectively. This is not only a skill that will help them any time they need to learn something in the future, but also something that will help them enjoy the process. I think I have excellent…
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Imran

Science Tutor Newtown, NSW
As a tutor, here are the most important actions we can provide our students; encouragement, support, and consistency First and foremost I am patient. Having the ability to be understanding and change tactics when a student needs a different perspective on a problem requires patience and strong understanding of…
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Obada

Science Tutor Northbridge, NSW
Keep motivating the student and speak a language they can understand and not go too fast or too slow. Be forgiving of mistakes and not show frustration when the student is underperforming. Good communicator who is able to get his point across in different ways. I can adjust my standards based on the competence of the students I'm…
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Kwannatee

Science Tutor Newtown, NSW
Personal connection would be my important factor in tutoring, having a good basic relationship and being able to build upon that will make communicating to the student much easier. I believe that there is often a barrier between teachers and students in a school system and sometimes that barrier may affect an individual student, it transforms into…
Devashri
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Devashri

Science 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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Cassidy

Science Tutor Bellevue Hill, NSW
I think that having someone you can rely on to assist in achieving new personal bests is incredibly important for students who are being tutored. It's not just about improving grades, but building confidence and skills that can assist in other areas of life. I am very experienced working with various age groups, and highly adaptable to the needs…
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Sahil

Science Tutor Zetland, NSW
A tutor can clearly identify the strengths and weaknesses of students and guide them accordingly. He should focus on the strengths and minimise their weaknesses. This is very important as it gives a clear direction to the students. This can also help them realise what career path would be good for them. A tutor should also be able to help students…
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Sadique

Science 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…
Connor
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Connor

Science 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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Stephen

Science Tutor Zetland, NSW
What do you consider to be the most important things a tutor can do for a student? Making sure that all of my student's questions are answered before the end of the lesson is one of the most important things in tutoring in my opinion. Asking question is the best way of learning and therefore answering question is the best way of teaching.…
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Isabella

Science Tutor Kensington, NSW
I think the most important thing may be to identify the individual needs of the student. During my work as an educational-psychological advisor, I used to write detailed reports outlining the student's strengths, learning style, and goals. When this was followed up, it made a very positive impact on the student's learning outcomes. I believe that…
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Adriana

Science 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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Abishek

Science Tutor Alexandria, NSW
- help students overcome their problems with the studies. - motivate the students to study. -become a friend of students so that they are able to share their issues without any hesitation. - Practical Strategy of teaching -Dedication to make the students understand the concept. -Problem solving skills which is essential in the tutoring…
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Alan

Science Tutor Kensington, NSW
I think the most important thing a tutor can offer to a younger student is their experience, similar to that of a mentor. Beyond course content, tutors can draw from their study, career and life experiences to help the student navigate their path. I am proud of my ability to teach and explain concepts to others effectively and thoroughly, which I…
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Aaryan

Science Tutor Kensington, NSW
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build confidence, foster a love for learning, and provide personalized support. By creating a safe and encouraging environment, tutors help students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. Additionally, tailoring lessons to meet individual needs ensures that students…

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.