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Kurt

Psychology Tutor Panorama, SA

A tutor MUST make the student comfortable with their learning by building a friendship with them, so that they always want to return to EZY Math Tutoring. A tutor must also put aside everything else in their life to assist the student: even if I have a bad day I cannot let that lessen my performance while teaching the student. Finally, a tutor…

Strengths:

Maths subject award
IGNITE program grad
Great communicator

Subjects:

Maths English Psychology

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Experience:

Master

Reliability:

Exceptional

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Madison

Psychology Tutor Seacliff Park, SA

The most important things that a tutor can do for a student is to provide a space where the student feels accepted, motivated and challenged in a strong and positive way. I believe that it is very important to be an excellent listener and problem solver, and to provide encouragement and feedback at all times. My strong qualities are patience,…

Strengths:

6+ yrs youth mentor
Essay writing help
Confidence focus

Subjects:

Maths Biology Science English Online Psychology

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Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

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Bethany

Psychology Tutor Blackwood, SA

Showing patience and determination to see a student grow into themselves. Having a growth mindset, meeting students where they are at, embracing their funds of knowledge (experiences, languages, cultures, preferred learning styles), and empowering them. Exceptional interpersonal skills which is important when building a professional working…

Strengths:

Student growth focus
Eng/Hist expertise
Conf boost skills

Subjects:

Ancient History Modern History English Psychology

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Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

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Naftalis Daniella

Psychology 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…

Strengths:

Biotech MSc student
Strong science focus
Leadership skills

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology Science English Psychology

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Experience:

Veteran

Reliability:

Outstanding

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Akash

Psychology Tutor Flagstaff Hill, SA

- Make the learning content as interesting as possible - Teach in a manner that is as easy to understand as possible - Be a good role model overall for the student to learn from - Support the student through their academic journey - Help the student be independent As a tutor I believe that I have the ability to make a learning topic…

Strengths:

Leadership skills
Sports coaching exp
WWCC

Subjects:

Maths English Psychology

SACE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Maxx

Psychology Tutor Glenalta, SA

Helping students become the best they can possibly be, allowing them to build confidence, and become independent learners. All in all, tutors should be the extra boost a student needs to achieve exactly what they want to. Through their services, a tutor should be able to provide the student with the basic skills needed to allow them to go on their…

Strengths:

All-Rounder award
English top achiever
Japanese tutor exp

Subjects:

English Psychology

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Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Riya

Psychology Tutor Brooklyn Park, SA

I believe the most important role of a tutor is to guide and mentor students beyond simply teaching content. A tutor should create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. Encouraging students to understand the fundamentals and enjoy the learning process builds long-term confidence and…

Strengths:

95+ ATAR
Outstanding Achiever
Clear communicator

Subjects:

Maths Biology Science Psychology

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Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Maitreyee

Psychology Tutor Adelaide, SA

The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to listen to them and notice. Students pay more attention and are willing to learn when they feel that their opinions are heard and acknowledged. I am an extremely patient person. I can work with each student as an individual and let them grow and work at their own pace. I am also an…

Strengths:

3+ yrs tutoring
Confidence focus
Clear explanations

Subjects:

Maths Biology Geography English Psychology

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Experience:

Master

Reliability:

Exceptional

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Jasriem

Psychology Tutor Adelaide, SA

I believe understanding your students' weaknesses and taking your time to get to know them and teach them based on their needs and learning styles will make them want to learn more. The way I make the lesson engaging, enjoyable, and student-specific. Lessons are catered to based on their skills, needs, and learning style. Positive impacts must be…

Strengths:

Home tutoring exp
Science background
Clear communicator

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology Science Modern History Geography English Online Psychology

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Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Mostafa Didar

Psychology 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…

Strengths:

ML Mentor
IEEE author
Clear explanations

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science Info Processing Software Dev Engineering Studies Geography English Psychology

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Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

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Pratha Mahendra

Psychology Tutor Adelaide, SA

I feel a tutor must be able to invoke a sense of interest and joy in a students minds for the subject they teach. As a tutor, you are someone who has studied the subject beforehand and are more knowledgeable about the subject than a student who is just starting out. This makes it difficult for tutors to reach their maximum potential while teaching…

Strengths:

Maths intern exp
94% Maths ISC
Child safety cert

Subjects:

Maths Science Online Psychology

SACE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Chanceline

Psychology Tutor Adelaide, SA

The most important things I can do for a student, is to put myself in their shoes when teaching. Often some students take longer to understand, comprehend or apply the knowledge taught. It' so important to go at their pace, whilst challenging them as well, because there's nothing we can't achieve if we set our minds to it. It' important to simply…

Strengths:

Confidence focus
Adaptability
Clear explanations

Subjects:

Maths Science Legal Studies Economics Ancient History Modern History Geography English Online Psychology

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Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

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yujuan

Psychology Tutor Adelaide, SA

The most important thing is help them out and resolved questions undoubtedly. Let them feel affirmation, approval, safe and supportive is also important when teaching. Some students will feel depressed and frustrates when stucked with some questions, so let them feel easy, feel ok, and relax, trust is also imperative. Good relationships with…

Strengths:

Maths & Teaching
3+ yrs tutoring exp
Personalised lessons

Subjects:

Maths Business Studies Chinese Psychology

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Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

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Umama

Psychology Tutor Dulwich, SA

I think that being able to build a rapport with the student is one of the fundamental skills to be a good tutor. This lays the foundation for the student being comfortable in asking questions to the tutor, as well as the tutor finding a teaching style that is most suited to the student. I am confident in my ability to explain subject matter to the…

Strengths:

Psych/Neuro degree
STEM kids workshops
Essay writing help

Subjects:

Maths Biology English Psychology

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Experience:

Master

Reliability:

Outstanding

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Daniel

Psychology Tutor Dulwich, SA

- Facilitate open discussion about the stresses, intricacies, and difficulties of schooling (especially in Year 12) - Explain the same concept as a student's classroom teacher but in a way that is digestible to the student (offering a personal approach) - Be able to provide detailed feedback and/or comprehensive drafts for assignments and…

Strengths:

Clear communicator
Personalised support
Detailed feedback

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology Science English Psychology

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Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

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Aleem

Psychology Tutor Adelaide, SA

Bridging the gap between teaching and learning via checking for understanding, scaffolding and adhering to teaching standards and quality teaching frameworks. Developing trusted relationships aids in knowing the students and how to teach them. Motivate learners by playing to their strengths while continuously working on their weaknesses via…

Strengths:

1st Class Hons Psych
Child-led teaching
Sci & Psych tutor

Subjects:

Maths Biology Science Psychology

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Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Kavya

Psychology Tutor Clarence Gardens, SA

The most important thing a tutor can do is make sure they don't generalize their teaching across all students. Every student has their own strengths/ weaknesses and their own ways of learning and it is important for a tutor to recognize and build upon that so they reach their potential. I am incredibly patient and my passion for what I teach is…

Strengths:

Academic Awards
Published writer
UniMelb Arts student

Subjects:

Maths English Psychology

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Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Lily

Psychology Tutor Unley Park, SA

Have patience and understanding of the needs of a student. Be able to answer a students questions in a way that makes them not think their questions are stupid, and encourage them to continue asking questions to build their confidence. I have good communication skills and patience which is important for explaining concepts. I am kind and…

Strengths:

99+ ATAR
STEM comp wins
Student leadership

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths English Psychology

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Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Vidhi

Psychology Tutor O'halloran Hill, SA

Help them understand things in their way and find or make a method their own. A tutor can't impose a method on anyone, but has to help them learn in a method suited just for the individal. I am extremely patient and am good at explaining a concept in multiple…

Strengths:

UTS Eng student
Strong maths skills
Clear explanations

Subjects:

Maths Biology Science Geography English Psychology

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Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Phuong Mai

Psychology Tutor Adelaide, SA

A tutor uses his/ her knowledge to assist the student. However, in that learning process, tutor not only assists with strengthening subject comprehension but also can help boosting the student's confidence, as well as building important learning skills. Building a strong, personal relationship with student is also important for a tutor in order to…

Strengths:

95+ ATAR
Uni Merit Award
Exam prep expert

Subjects:

Psychology

SACE

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Standard

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Inside TonsleyTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

In primary, tutoring often targets core arithmetic—addition, subtraction, times tables, fractions, and building number sense—while also pushing for deeper comprehension, not just rote rules. High school sessions shift to algebraic thinking, graphing, interpreting questions, and developing strong exam strategies. There’s a big emphasis on breaking down word problems, revisiting tricky homework, and test prep for NAPLAN or semester exams, always tailored to what each student finds hardest right now.

Recent Challenges

Some primary students rush through comprehension or maths tasks without fully reading instructions, leading to incomplete or off-target answers. In high school, it’s common for students to have scattered or unclear working, which makes multi-step problems harder to check and fix. Other frequent hurdles include forgetting materials, leaving homework unfinished, or spending revision time catching up on missed basics instead of moving forward—all of which can hold back progress and lead to confusion.

Recent Achievements

Tutors are noticing students becoming more proactive during lessons—regularly checking their own work, spotting errors, and making corrections without being asked. There’s a clear shift toward students verbalising their steps in maths and explaining their reasoning aloud, rather than rushing through problems. Tutors also report that learners are reviewing their test results with more care and taking the initiative to improve, showing greater confidence and ownership of their progress.