Due to the current situation we are experiencing significant demand for tutoring. Fast track your enrolment online: Enrol Online Now

Private science tutors that come to you in person or online

100% Good Fit Guarantee
100% Good Fit
Guarantee

Waitara's tutors include a mathematics teacher with over 13 years' classroom experience, a PhD scientist and seasoned university mentor, a school Dux and ATAR 97+ achiever, peer leaders and sports coaches skilled at engaging kids, experienced private maths and English tutors, and qualified teachers with postgraduate degrees in education.

shiksha
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

shiksha

Science Tutor Eastwood, NSW
The most important thing as a tutor one can do is to make the student believe that studies are easy by simplifying it and making it enjoyable for them to understand.. As a tutor I think I have strength of simplifying concepts that can easily help the students in…
Rodrigo
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Rodrigo

Science Tutor Eastwood, NSW
Simplify concepts in an understandable personalized way for them to understand at their own rythm. A tutor can relieve the preassure of due dates or schedules from the classroom and advance along with the student. Focusing on understanding how the student learns, ask them about their interests and being able to relate the subject with something…
1st Lesson Trial

Help Your Child Succeed in Science

We will contact you to organize the first Trial Lesson!

Justin
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Justin

Science Tutor Epping, NSW
Make sure the student has the right attitude towards studying and enjoying as well. I personally think enjoying what you are doing is the most important. From my experience, It is way easier to learn and memorize the things you like. Forcing the student to do something worsens the attitude and possibly the grade as well. I think my biggest…
Shahzaib Ali
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Shahzaib Ali

Science Tutor Carlingford, NSW
Understand where the student stands and get to that level to explain to the student so that the student actually enjoys learning I can get down to the level of each student, understand their personality and help them learn according to the type of person they…
Irtiza
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Irtiza

Science Tutor Eastwood, NSW
A teacher has to be patient and find different ways of making a student understand. Only then will be able to teach a wide range of students. I am caring and patient. I love to take on challenges of making different materials for helping the students to understand…
Caroline
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Caroline

Science Tutor Eastwood, NSW
The most important thing is creating a personal relationship so that the teacher almost understands the student more than the student understands themselves. By doing so, the tutor is able to direct thier student's learning and as a mentor, provide much-needed attention to areas of weakness and also provide their students with tips on certain…
Paul Lorenzo
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Paul Lorenzo

Science Tutor Carlingford, NSW
To share my knowledge and able to understand by my student each lessons and make difficult becomes easy Communication skills and demonstrate effective learning…
John Paul
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

John Paul

Science Tutor Eastwood, NSW
To see them improve along the way and be a part of their progress. Show care and concern to each of them and accomodate their questions properly. Be a good figure to them and always act nicely to be a good role model Have long patience and understanding on individuals differences to take knowledge. Can easily adjusted and possesses simple style…
Julius Reyner
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Julius Reyner

Science Tutor Eastwood, NSW
A tutor should be able to explain concept in easy way and teach how to solve a problem related questions easily I can boost students…
Edwin
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Edwin

Science Tutor Denistone, NSW
It is most important for a tutor to engage with the student, so that they will be more inclined to be attentive and take the lessons seriously. It is also neccesary to make the neccesary preperations required for the student, e.g background research for foreign topics/ or remodled questions, to suit the student's needs and allow for efficient…
Advaith
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Advaith

Science Tutor Carlingford, NSW
A tutor in my perspective must be flexible and must be willing to offer any form of support, I.e. helping solve problems, explain concepts in detail, clear misconceptions, etc. Also it is important always maintains a positive attitude and encourages students to learn more. I also think a tutor should be able to provide their students with the…
Jasmine
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Jasmine

Science Tutor Lindfield, NSW
It is so important for tutors to adapt their method of teaching to the way the student learns. Every student not only has different needs and difficulties, but learns concepts differently. It is extremely important to regularly re-evaluate the student's objectives. Modifying your approach as a tutor to make the student feel comfortable and…
Jonathan
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Jonathan

Science Tutor Lindfield, NSW
The best thing a tutor can do for a student is affirm their self-worth as a learner and as an individual. It can be frustrating not being able to figure something out, but it becomes a lot less daunting without extreme expectations. I think my strengths as a tutor lie in my patience and my creativity. It's certainly not an easy task learning…
Michelle
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Michelle

Science Tutor Normanhurst, NSW
Giving motivation, goals and direction. I always loved tutors who could give me a purpose to life on top of knowledge of school content. I've always been in the tutoring scene back when I was in primary and all throughout high school. I know what kids want in a tutor and I will try my best to meet them. I have exceptional interpersonal skills and…
Shriya
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Shriya

Science Tutor Thornleigh, NSW
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to teach the student how to approach problems and questions on their own, such that they are not dependent on anyone when they encounter a difficult problem in the future. For example, to teach them how to look at a problem in many different ways, to reverse the problem and work…
Ishan
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Ishan

Science Tutor Asquith, NSW
Be flexible and meet the needs of the student. This includes understanding how the student learns and the methods the tutor can adapt to able to help the student improve and perform well in a particular subject Leading by example and allowing students to engage in…
Emma
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Emma

Science Tutor Warrawee, NSW
Work to build up the student's confidence. This can be done by teaching them not just how to study for a test, but how to understand the test's content. It is crucial that a student's problem solving and critical thinking skills be developed, as this enables them to approach new or harder concepts with the assurance that they have the skills to…
Matthew
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Matthew

Science Tutor Mount Colah, NSW
I consider the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to ensure that the student fully understands the content being taught at their level. I think it can be quite easy for a tutor to rush or even skip the easy stuff in favour for the more interesting, harder content, which can leave a student lost and feeling inadequate. I think I…
Jack
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Jack

Science Tutor North Turramurra, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do is help the student find their particular learning style, study habits and exam technique. There are multiple ways to view the same problem, and each person finds some easier to understand than others. The best thing a tutor can do is provide as many different ways of understanding and interpreting the…
Gabriella
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Gabriella

Science Tutor North Epping, NSW
I think it is most important for a tutor to make the learning experience enjoyable for a student, because in my experience even the worst subject with the most innane course material can be made much better with a tutor that you actually like, that likes the subject, and presents it clearly. I know I am good at interacting with my students,…
Ben
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Ben

Science Tutor Marsfield, NSW
I think that communication and being on the same page (figuratively) as your student as very important. Younger people can often be hesitant to admit that they don't know something, so it is important to break down any barriers and understand the students needs. I am determined, patient, mature and motivated. I can try different methods of…
Brendan
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Brendan

Science Tutor Marsfield, NSW
The most vital thing for a tutor is to assess the level of understanding of the student. Students learn in different ways (some learn best with visual explanations, some learn by analogy, or by pnemonic devices etc) and it is important to understand the best approach for a specific student. By applying the most appropriate teaching techniques for…
Saria Nahar
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • HSC

Saria Nahar

Science Tutor Macquarie Park, NSW
I think the most important aspect of being a responsible and helpful tutor is being patient with the student. Every student has a different understanding ability so being patient and explaining the task clearly to the student is very important. I believe I can understand each student's weakness and strength, understanding their psychology and…

Local Reviews

Sameera has been happy with Deanna. It has been very positive so far.
Leena, Turramurra

Inside WaitaraTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 9 student Charli worked on calculating area and perimeter of rectangles, as well as revising types of angles using diagrams.

Year 10 student Angus tackled simultaneous equations and practised problems involving discounts and percentage increases.

For Year 11, Hannah focused on interpreting tax payable scenarios, then applied her understanding to questions about Medicare levies and simple interest calculations.

Recent Challenges

In Year 4 maths, one student frequently skipped writing out working for multi-step addition and subtraction, leading to missed carrying or borrowing—"she often misses adding the carried over number," noted a tutor.

In Year 7, another lost track of time during a statistics test, rushing through multiple choice without allocating enough minutes per question.

For a senior student in Year 10, difficulty reading long worded questions in financial maths meant key details were misunderstood, resulting in errors with net versus gross pay.

Confidence wavered after mistakes; at times, this caused hesitation to attempt similar problems again.

Recent Achievements

One Waitara tutor noticed a big shift in a Year 11 student who used to skip steps in simultaneous equations but now confidently writes out each line and checks their reasoning, especially after mastering the rise/run method for gradients.

In Year 9, another student has begun underlining key parts of questions—something she previously ignored—which is helping her accurately identify what's being asked before jumping into calculations.

Meanwhile, a Year 5 learner who once hesitated with fractions is now finishing weekly homework without help and even explains how to convert mixed fractions into decimals during sessions.

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 Hornsby Shire Library & Information Service—or at your child's school (with permission), like Hornsby Girls High School.