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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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Marco

Science Tutor Kidman Park, SA
Understand the student aim and goal…
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Chongkai

Science Tutor Fullarton, SA
To ensure that the students do comprehend everything that has been taught I am sensitive to observe the studying behavior thus I could create an unique study method for the…
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Carolina
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Carolina

Science Tutor Athol Park, SA
Teach very clearly, because it is the most important thing. Be pattience with the students that its a little bit harder to understand the topic, and do a lot of exercises. Im responsable, Im very clearly with the information, and I always search the better way and easy to the student understand the topic, with some examples and then…
Laura
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Laura

Science Tutor Linden Park, SA
I believe that it is important for tutors to be passionate about teaching. This way, it is easier for the student to gain interest in the subject, which ultimately leads to better performance from the student as they are more motivated to study and learn. I also think that it is important for tutors to create a comfortable learning environment for…
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Aekam

Science Tutor Pooraka, SA
Understand their aim, goal, personality alongside their needs/wants. I am Very easy going, patient, understanding, and I like to make sure each problem is solved through proper steps, with a healthy amount of questioning and confirming of the students…
Naftalis Daniella
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Naftalis Daniella

Science Tutor North Plympton, SA
A tutor can improve one's overall understand of the subject, not just a specific understanding about a material. That is important because it is building the bigger picture of each subject in the long term. I am flexible in my teaching method, and I am able to adjust to each student depending on what they…
Thomas
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Thomas

Science Tutor North Plympton, SA
Being able to teach a student enough material for them to be able to pass the class, that is what you are being paid to do. There are also many ineffible qualities that will set apart a good tutor from a great one. Such qualities include, understanding the student, being supportive of them and their emotions and ensuring the student is effectively…
Jitendra Singh
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Jitendra Singh

Science Tutor Newton, SA
- Make student understand things and create a solid foundation for future. - Understand students and learn what they are interested in and guide them for future perspective - My strong desire to tell how things are happening in details, - Examples that i provide. - Understanding and dealing with every person in a different…
Akhila
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Akhila

Science Tutor Alberton, SA
Inspire, Influence, and be a cheerleader. ( for everyone) For me, teaching is a divine profession and Knowledge is something that needs to be shared. The utmost thing a teacher can do for a student is to share their knowledge, experiences and influence them to become better citizens of this world. I was one of the top students when I used to…
Radia Shams
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Radia Shams

Science Tutor Valley View, SA
A tutor has to be patient and welcoming for their students. The reason these students come for tutoring is because they face difficulty keeping up with school. So they should be given the space to understand at their own pace, in their own method and a teacher needs to recognize that. We need to recognize the method which we choose to teach a…
Joshua
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Joshua

Science Tutor Plympton, SA
Listen to them - as mentioned, good tutors will listen and understand what students are confused about, struggling with, or wanting to learn. Build rapport - Rapport is a crucial element in all learning, and a positive, professional relationship can help foster an environment in which learning is maximized. Give accurate information - It…
Sukhvir
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Sukhvir

Science Tutor Ingle Farm, SA
A tutor should be a good listener so that he can find out the real area of concern of students. other than that tutor should be a good motivator, engaging, constantly learner, caring. I am an energetic person and have very good communication skills. it will help me to build good relationships with students and parents to whom they can trust and…
Vijay
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Vijay

Science Tutor Edwardstown, SA
You have to believe that anybody can be coached to succeed. Truly understanding the subject matter and taking the time to explain it to the…
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Samyuktha

Science Tutor Pooraka, SA
The connect with the child and the potential to unlock their capabalities. Understanding and supporting a student’s struggles can go a long way. Encouraging them when they’re frustrated helps build confidence and a positive learning environment. I can teach kids with patience, repeating concepts in ways that the child could understand, easy to…
Rupinder
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Rupinder

Science Tutor Pooraka, SA
Tutors should assess the student's strengths and weaknesses to create an individualized plan to help them achieve their goals. A tutor should establish trust and open communication with the student to create a supportive and positive learning environment. Tutors should provide clear explanations and constructive feedback to help students improve,…
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Vishwa

Science Tutor Valley View, SA
Make the student feel comfortable to ask questions and understand the learning style of each student to personalise the learning experience and manage the difficulty curve in the content. Patience and clear explanation and using real world examples to convey the message. Friendliness to make the student comfortable to and ask questions and engage…
George
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George

Science Tutor Mawson Lakes, SA
I consider the most important thing as a tutor is the success of my student academically through personalised lessons. I feel an obligation to ensure that my students pass or exceed in the topics they bring to the lessons and aim to empower them to create independent learners. I would say my strengths are being able to break down complex topics…
Shivani
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Shivani

Science 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…
Jaydon
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Jaydon

Science Tutor Novar Gardens, SA
As a tutor it is crucial to deeply understand the ambitions and goals of each student; their current level, and where they want to end up or what they want to achieve. This helps the tutor and student to create realistic but valuable goals, and underlying expectations throughout the experience. I think that as a tutor, I have strengths in truly…
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Audrey

Science Tutor Henley Beach, SA
The most important things is for a tutor to help a student to come to a place where they enjoy the experience of learning rather than see it as a chore. I am very good at communicating complex ideas using simple…
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Preethika

Science Tutor West Beach, SA
I think one of the most important things is for the tutor to be understanding and listen to the student's problems to be able to grasp what they are struggling with and aid them effectively. It is also useful for the tutor to build a good relationship with the student to help increase their strengths in learning and incorporate their interests I…
Janvi
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Janvi

Science Tutor Mawson Lakes, SA
A tutor can certainly change a child's mindset towards any subject because it all depends on making the basics of a subject strong so that there is no further problem. i must mention that I personally believe that there is no such thing as a silly question, so whatever doubts a student might face even if he assumes it to be silly, I am always…
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YIK Ho

Science Tutor Fitzroy, SA
Putting things in an easy way and guiding the students to think this way to solve the problem. This is very important, especially in maths and science subjects, the key for students to improve is by really understanding and the best way to check is to are they able to explain it back to you on another day, not to memorize by hard, maths also not…

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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...
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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.