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Thorngate's tutors include a secondary maths teacher with two master's degrees and international school experience, an Adelaide medical student and seasoned K–12 tutor, a university-trained maths specialist with 15+ years' experience, a high school science teacher with classroom and boarding roles, and accomplished peer mentors and academic award recipients in STEM fields.

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Patrick

Info Processing Tutor Renown Park, SA
I believe a tutor should not only help a student academically but also boost their confidence and foster a love for learning. A good tutor builds trust and encourages independent thinking that will equip students with the tools and mindset they need to succeed for the long-term. My strengths are that I am patient, the ability to break down…
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Rajeswari

Info Processing Tutor Adelaide, SA
A tutor can make a student curious and this curiosity makes the student knowledgable.Learning should not be a hard task.It should be a fun experience and a pathway to self reflection. I am a good educator and i like to teach people because i love sharing my…
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Mostafa Didar
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Mostafa Didar

Info Processing Tutor Adelaide, SA
Besides helping them understand and learn a topic, the tutor should also help the student master the topic through mastery learning. Mastery learning is a way of designing units of work so that each set of tasks focuses on a particular learning objective and students must master a task to move onto the next one. The tutor should also help the…
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Vinay

Info Processing Tutor Greenacres, SA
A tutor should help lead a student to get the deepest understanding of what they are learning, gain confidence, and then tailor their approach to how that individual learns. Tutors thereby ensure that the student understands concepts properly, promotes active learning and facilitates sustained academic well-being. I can simplify complicated topics…
Aashi
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Aashi

Info Processing Tutor Firle, SA
The most important thing a tutor must do is to assess the student's answer and provide feedback, as that really helps them learn from their mistakes. Equally integral is, taking a doubt session as solving the doubts of the student not only improves learning but also develops a sense of confidence in the student about the subject, which develops a…
Karl
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Karl

Info Processing Tutor St Clair, SA
To boost the student's self-esteem and confidence in tackling problem-solving situations to achieve personal development and academic progress. Also, to help them pursue their field of interest and career ambitions. Forming professional yet friendly connections with students, parents, and peers allows me to better understand their challenges,…
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Shahzeb

Info Processing Tutor Seaton, SA
The most important things a tutor can do for a student include: Understanding and Empathy: Listening to students' concerns, understanding their unique learning styles, and showing empathy. This helps create a positive and supportive environment. Feedback and Encouragement: Offering constructive feedback on assignments, quizzes, and progress.…
Jake
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Jake

Info Processing Tutor Newton, SA
A tutor should take their time with a student and make sure the student understands before moving on. I believe the purpose of tutoring should be to provide learning strategies that are specific to the individual in contrast with teaching in a classroom (at the pace of the class). A tutor should provide multiple strategies for learning. For…
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Shivani

Info Processing Tutor Valley View, SA
A tutor needs to help identify a student's strong points and motivate the students in every possible way. It's not always the tutor that should be valued and respected but the students also needs the same respect and care. Also, a tutor should know how to boost up the morale of a student when he/she is feeling low. If student is facing some…
Karan
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Karan

Info Processing Tutor Nailsworth, SA
TO EDUCATE TO EMPOWER WITH GOOD MORAL OUTLOOK TO MAKE AND BELIEVE IN HARDWORK AND POSITIVE OUTCOME. TO BE KIND TO EVERY HUMAN BEING AND TEACH EVERYONE WITH NO AGE RESTRICTIONS. My strengths as a tutor are 1) Perseverance 2) Confidence 3)Positive and handle difficulties effortlessly. 4) Attention to detail. 5)Kind and caring. 6)…
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Joshua

Info Processing Tutor North Adelaide, SA
The most important things a tutor can do for a student is creating lesson plans and methods based around that student. The tutor should also never make a student feel dumb or less capable, but instead should show the students that they have the same capabilities as their peers, it may just take other methods, and concepts that they are not getting…
Peter
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Peter

Info Processing Tutor Joslin, SA
Listen and give encouragement/positive feedback, while addressing weaknesses. Identifying where someone is going wrong and explaining this in a friendly and respectful manner. Explaining why things are done and why they are done in a certain way/order. Patience. Knowledge. The ability to explain ideas/concepts in simpler, different and relevant…
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Samuel

Info Processing Tutor Adelaide, SA
Help him to develop - confidence and skills to learn new concepts and solve problems on his own. - appropriate background knowledge for future studies. I also encourage students letting them know when they have taken a step forward I think that my friendly temperament and patience have always helped me in my approach to students of all ages…
Matthew
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Matthew

Info Processing Tutor Adelaide, SA
Being able to help build a students confidence in themselves, but also to teach them how to problem solve and learn. - I am very patient as a tutor - I have studied and tutored for a long time - I can teach concepts in a variety of ways in order to find the way the student learns best - I have an engineering/maths/computer science mindset when…
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Simranjeet Singh

Info Processing Tutor Adelaide, SA
Being a tutor, one can do a lot of things for a student apart from teaching. A tutor has the responsibility of mentoring the students in career and general life. The tutor should be empathetic and able to understand the student to provide relevant support. I am a high achiever myself. Being a uni student, I can relate to the students' problems in…
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Arjun

Info Processing Tutor Adelaide, SA
I believe patience and empathy toward students who are struggling is one of the most important factors while being a tutor. I also posses organisational and planning skills so that I can structure lessons and prepare for sessions effectively so that all sessions are optimised. Adaptation to a student’s learning pace is also very crucial as each…
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Phurwa

Info Processing Tutor Marden, SA
Instead of focusing on traditional way of teaching, a teacher should be able to spark curiosity. Instead of telling them to write, teacher should tell them how writing makes you think critically. Additionally, teachers should understand that every student is unique and they might have different learning methods which suits them. Education system…
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Hrishikesh

Info Processing Tutor Kent Town, SA
Being a role model they can look up to by understanding their perspective of the concept and making them feel heard is what I consider the most important thing a tutor can do for a student. Ability to relate with the students, form a connection and provide a unique explanation based on their…
Angelika Amor
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Angelika Amor

Info Processing Tutor Adelaide, SA
Be patient with them when they're learning. Allow themselves to be open to questions and concerns the student may have, but most of all, support them with their studies. I am very: understanding, empathetic, patient and willing to go about different ways in order for the student to fully grasp the content. I know students learn in a variety of…
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Alex

Info Processing Tutor Norwood, SA
I consider the two most important things for a tutor to do are to first inspire confidence in the student and identify the area of difficulty as precisely as possible. Students are generally not equipped to identify the precise area of their difficulty as they don't have the knowledge to fully place it in the context of the subject. By…
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Natasha

Info Processing Tutor Trinity Gardens, SA
The most important thing is for a tutor to understand the student and listen to them. They need to accomodate to what the student thinks they need work on, but a tutor should also offer suggestions as well as motivate their student, encouraging them and helping them to be the best they can be. My strengths would be that I am a good motivator and I…
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Pankaj

Info Processing Tutor Frewville, SA
To understand the weakness of the student and to address it with corrective action to motivate him to perform with more confidence and subject expertise while taking away the student's fear or anxiety that may come up with studies. Patience, perseverance, good listener, excellent mentoring skills, content management skills, ability to adapt to the…
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Henryl

Info Processing Tutor Linden Park, SA
Make sure they understand the concepts first. Be patient as some students may take a while to understand few things. Try to give real life examples which will help them understand the concept easily. Im patient and im able to understand the student. All the students have different grasping power level. Understand it and helping students understand…

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Adam has been a wonderful tutor for Lauren not only is she catching up on her maths but her confidence has improved dramatically...
Michelle, North Adelaide

Inside ThorngateTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Ava practised skip counting and worked on structuring clear sentences for English.

In Year 9, Ethan focused on Pythagoras' Theorem and calculating the circumference of circles using step-by-step diagrams.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student Grace revised indices and surds, strengthening her understanding of both simplifying expressions with powers and working through related textbook problems.

Recent Challenges

In Year 10 Maths, one student relied heavily on a calculator for even basic arithmetic, slowing progress in algebra as noted: "Student needs to work on mental arithmetic as they rely on calculator too much."

During Year 11 Probability, another hesitated when textbook problems became more complex than standard practice drills—requiring additional explanation and after-lesson follow-up by email.

In Year 7, a reluctance to write working for division unless questions were laid out neatly led to confusion if the format changed. Each moment reflected a process block rather than lack of understanding; anxiety or formatting issues shaped how the task was tackled.

Recent Achievements

One Thorngate tutor noticed a Year 10 student who previously hesitated to tackle complex area questions now breaking down irregular shapes into rectangles and triangles on her own, using the right formulas without prompting.

In a senior session, a Year 12 student who used to get stuck on surds and powers started expanding brackets accurately after targeted practice, asking for extra examples instead of avoiding tough questions.

Meanwhile, in primary sessions, one younger student began reciting times tables aloud without relying on charts—she now asks for harder problems and completes them with growing speed each week.

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 Adelaide City Libraries - Tynte Street—or at your child's school (with permission), like Blackfriars Priory School.