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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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Abrar

Science Tutor Adelaide, SA
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to inspire confidence by providing personalized support and guidance, and to cultivate a positive attitude towards learning by fostering curiosity and resilience. My strengths as a tutor lie in my ability to communicate complex ideas in simple and accessible ways, tailoring my approach to…
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Chengappa

Science Tutor Manningham, SA
Tutors needs to deliver their fullest in educating the student. They need to have the patience to redirect from the main concept in focus to teach the fundamentals which the student lacks the knowledge. I explain as detailed as possible depending on the extent the student knows-if the student lacks the basics of the subject, I make a considerable…
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Shenal

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
I think the most important thing a tutor can do is to get a proper understanding of the level of mathematical 'maturity' of a specific student, rather than just assuming a certain background knowledge. Once this is established, it's possible to get the core of what exactly a student is struggling with (usually a particular fundamental concept) and…
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Sachin Kumar

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
Like I said, patience and comfortable environment created between the tutor and the student. Rest all can be taken care of by referring to the respective books and study materials. Interactive studies make students remember and understand topics really well. If a tutor can help the student to enjoy the subjects, then it becomes an activity which…
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Ishika

Science Tutor Adelaide, SA
The most important thing is trust that both tutor and student should have on each other. An ease of asking questions and making mistakes is another very important thing. Its okay to make mistakes but if your student is afraid of you , they would never ask questions and will be afraid to make mistakes so the tutor will never be able to…
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SAPNA

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
I think that a tutor should not limit themselves to just subject knowledge. They should research more on effective teaching methods and strategies that might help them connect to their students more. They should develop practices that make a student's life easier and should understand the individual needs of the students. Often tutors have to…
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Mehmoodul

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
As a tutor, it is very important that the teacher becomes an inspiration to the student. The passion with which the tutor teaches the student matters a lot and this also influences the students influence on the subject. When a tutor teaches the student with passion, the student is definitely going to like the subject and learn with full passion as…
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Yi-Ting

Science Tutor Adelaide, SA
Identify the student's learning style and needs, provide academic support, guidance, and encouragement . I possess a great passion for reading and an insatiable curiosity towards the world. I have the ability to discover each child's unique qualities, attentively listen to them, and become their friend. And of course, I am able to provide…
Lauren
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Lauren

Science Tutor Adelaide, SA
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to put in time. They need to act as if it's not just a job which pays. Prepping lessons early, helping with questions outside of tutoring time, marking tests. All of these examples show a great tutor. - I put a lot of care into my work. - I love seeing others thrive through my help. - I…
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Rajeswari

Science 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…
Pranav
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Pranav

Science Tutor Adelaide, SA
A good tutor needs to understand the student's needs and areas of weakness and work on them. A tutor can engage more in helping the student understand specific concepts and make the environment of teaching interesting. The teaching environment can be made interesting by giving the students a reason to learn the concepts and showing real-world…
Sneha
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Sneha

Science Tutor Adelaide, SA
The primary contributor to a student's poor academic performance isn't the lack of knowledge but the fear of failure. As a tutor, it is my responsibility to help my students in tackling these challenges. I believe that a tutor's role is crucial in creating a learning space where doubts and curiosity are welcome. I can guide them in…
Soniabeth
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Soniabeth

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
I believe that a tutor should be able to build relationships with a student where the students are provided with an environment where they are heard and observed. I think this allows tutors to strategize methods in helping students progress, learn and succeed. This must be done with patience, constant assessment of student's progress, and…
Methuli
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Methuli

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
I believe one of the most important things a tutor can do is create a safe, encouraging space where students feel confident to ask questions, make mistakes, and grow. It’s not just about helping them understand the content, it’s also about building their self-belief and showing them that they "can" succeed. A good tutor should also adapt their…
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Hasan

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
The most important thing I believe a tutor can do for the students is to understand and listen to them and their needs. When a tutor listens and spends time building a relationship with his/her student, it allows the tutor to personalise the learning for the student by incorporating connections to the student's interests. In addition, it allows…
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Kaviya

Science Tutor Kent Town, SA
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to identify their strengths and areas of improvement in particular to improve the student's overall performance in a particular subject area. Thus, I believe it is really important to enable the student to feel empowered about their learning through support and encouragement. This…
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Dhruv

Science Tutor Marden, SA
Real life examples and repetition Be approachable to make the student feel like they can ask you anything without hesitation Effective communication Ability to use multiple ways of teaching based on childs personality - supportive approach or real life example approach and use retaining methods such as repetition and flashcards if its something…
Prudhvi Kumar
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Prudhvi Kumar

Science Tutor Blair Athol, SA
Making an easy pathway of learning for students, helping them in planning and achieving the desired output.Students should enjoy the teaching of the tutor and tutor must be willing to provide practical example to the student for better understanding of the concepts while learning. I'm very cool person and never get tired in explaining the concepts…
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Vanshika

Science Tutor West Croydon, SA
For me, one of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is interaction. As interactive the session will be, more output will one get from their students. I’ll try to become their friend rather than being a typical teacher. Homework and self study will be two of the key tasks of the session. One of my biggest strength as a tutor is…
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YUK CHUN

Science Tutor Adelaide, SA
The most important things a tutor can do for a student go beyond simply reviewing homework. A tutor must make sure the student truly understands the 'why' behind the concepts, especially in subjects like Math, Chemistry, and Biology. Rote memorization is temporary; genuine understanding, which comes from breaking down complex ideas, is permanent.…
Karl
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Karl

Science Tutor Vale Park, SA
I have significant experience working in education and am passionate about teaching and helping young people develop both academic and personal growth. I am adaptable and flexible and am 100% committed to my students to support them through their learning journey. I always demonstrate respect and patience and will do all I can within my power to…
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Sonthari Dilen

Science Tutor Adelaide, SA
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are: 1. Helping students gain confidence as well as the skills they need to meet their goals. 2. Helping students relieve their academic stress and support them as much as I can. One of my main strengths is that I have numerous study techniques that I can share with them. Hence, my students…
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Divyanshi

Science Tutor Adelaide, SA
Firstly, the most important thing that a tutor should do is build up confidence in their kids that they have the potential to achieve their goals and are destined for the best. This instantly boosts up the kids for striving for accuracy and their dreams. Secondly, a tutor should never be a demotivator in any manner. This is important as any…

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.