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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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John

Science Tutor Prospect, SA
Apart from imparting knowledge, a good tutor should be able to make the student fall in love with the subject. This will guide the student to understand the topic better and most importantly relate it to practical scenarios. Further, a tutor plays a decisive role in unraveling the hidden potential of a student. Not everyone is meant to be a math…
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Rajshree

Science Tutor Medindie, SA
The most important things a tutor can do for a student extend beyond academic instruction. While helping students grasp challenging concepts is crucial, equally vital is fostering a supportive and encouraging learning environment. A tutor should adapt teaching methods to suit the student's unique learning style, provide constructive feedback, and…
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Aakash

Science Tutor Medindie Gardens, SA
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to be compassionate and assess their situation and help them navigate through the problems they are facing. Secondly, I'd say is to impart knowledge to the student as this is his/her base and thus it needs to be strengthened and help them realize their dreams and guide them to it. One of my…
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Emily

Science Tutor Prospect, SA
One of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is guide that student to success, this can be achieved by listening and being attentive to the childs learning styles and needs. Patience and understanding. I believe that patience is one of the most important qualities to have as a tutor, this is because it can be very frustrating as a…
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Scott

Science Tutor North Adelaide, SA
Make sure that you're not doing the work for them, only assisting them in their learning- For it will be them sitting the exam come the end of the year. By teaching them not only the subject matter but also the skills to mold themselves to every problem or question, you'll be instilling confidence in them that no matter what is introduced to them…
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Zehra Aziz

Science Tutor North Adelaide, SA
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are: 1. Give one-on-one attention to students 2. Improve academic skills, self-esteem and confidence 3. Encourage self-paced and self-directed learning 4. Provide a positive and distraction free environment 5. Help overcome learning obstacles 1. Effective communication 2. Unique teaching…
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Rosemary

Science Tutor Nailsworth, SA
A tutor plays a crucial role in a student's journey by boosting their confidence, tailoring their approach to fit individual learning styles, and helping them grasp the subject matter on a deeper level. It's not just about breaking down concepts; a good tutor also promotes critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, empowering students to…
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Farrukh

Science Tutor Nailsworth, SA
Making them understand things. Understand their learning techniques. Find the best possible solution to feed them all the possible learning techniques I am good at making people understand. I have a way with students Able to give Practical examples . Always punctual and consider it my duty for students to learn no matter…
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Aayush

Science Tutor Nailsworth, SA
A tutor should be strict about discipline but at the same time friendly and lenient understanding students problem. He should be available on phone all the time for his students during the exam period. Also, the tutor has to get some real-life problems and repeat the same basic concepts repeatedly so that the student memorises it for a long time.…
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Amelie

Science Tutor North Adelaide, SA
A tutor should be patient and never say something is easy. They should always encourage and find ways to explain something step-by-step such that everything is explained and can be linked back to a central idea. I am patient, friendly, and I can see and understand why something can be difficult to understand. I encourage and can relate to finding…
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Rebecca

Science Tutor North Adelaide, SA
I consider the tutors passion and enthusiasm towards a subject can have a positive impact on how the student receives the information. When a tutor is enthusiastic on the content they are teaching, this transfers to the student. I am patient and try to break down complex content ideas into manageable ideas. From experience, I have learnt this is…
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Borislav

Science Tutor Renown Park, SA
The most important thing a tutor can do for their students is to stay positive and keep instructions and information simple to understand. Also to have patience and empathy for students' struggles. I am kind, patient, understanding and an active listener. I have a positive attitude and approach which helps motivate students. I am dedicated and…
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Ranjam

Science Tutor Prospect, SA
Give the student confidence. Confidence either to persist with the hard work till they hit a breakthrough or the confidence to thing around the problems. There are a lot of students who don't lack in talent and just a couple little things are holding them back. Solving those can really help them grow. I am able to seperate a topic into byte sized…
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Cadence

Science Tutor North Adelaide, SA
I believe the most important thing is just being a mentor for the student and guiding them in the right direction and offering support in any way they can. I believe my strengths are my communication skills and ability to check up on my students. I also believe my kindness helps in communicating with the student and making them feel comfortable to…
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Jacob

Science Tutor North Adelaide, SA
To be understanding and patient and to constantly adapt teaching style to better student outcomes. I’ve got an immense amount of experience and a high level of knowledge and teaching style across all areas I…
Namisha
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Namisha

Science Tutor Bowden, SA
Being a medical student, I value how education builds an individual. Having the right mentors and teachers during one's educational journey can either make or break them. Students look up to their mentors and tutors for various reasons. Students already interact with teachers at school, so they require a friend who understands their problems and…
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Patrick

Science 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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Ellen

Science Tutor Renown Park, SA
I think the most important thing a tutor can do is learn how each individual student learns best, and uses that understanding to build a framework each specific student can learn and thrive in. I am patient, enthusiastic, and always come prepared with the necessary knowledge for the subject matter. I try to lead students to discover the solutions…
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Parul

Science Tutor Devon Park, SA
Understanding and solving a students problem patiently is the most important thing a tutor can do for a student. Guiding them to achieve their goals in life. There are a few skills that a tutor must possess. Patience, clear communication, active listening, problem solving and technical knowledge are my strengths as a…
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Kashish

Science Tutor Walkerville, SA
I firmly believe that a tutor should not only share knowledge but also inspire a love for learning. Building a strong mentor-student relationship is crucial, nurturing an environment where questions are encouraged, and challenges are viewed as opportunities for growth. Also, tailoring teaching methods to suit individual learning styles, and…
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Shihab

Science Tutor Hindmarsh, SA
Passing on the knowledge and show people how to learn to make them able to learn on their own. Working on compatibility with each students as each of them are different. Being patient of students who are exploring for their own style of learning. I can communicate better with the student to understand any shortcoming on any topic and act on that…
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Soroopan

Science Tutor Prospect, SA
One of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to show them how to think critically and differently from others. This involves nurturing their ability to analyze problems from various angles, encouraging creative thinking, and fostering independence in learning. By guiding students to explore different approaches and…
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Shivani

Science Tutor Hindmarsh, SA
A tutor can enlighten the life of children with his/her guidence and teaching. A tutor must be patient, hard- working ,understanding and passionate. I have two and half year of experience of tutoring as well as i have done my masters in chemistry, I have good knowledge about science and Biology. Moreover, I have experience of guiding students…

Local Reviews

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.