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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.

Rachel
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Rachel

Tutor Thornleigh, NSW
I feel that encouraging students and pushing them to their full potential is so important. Some of the time, students aren't aware of what they are capable of and what they can achieve in their learning and I feel that paying attention to their strengths and areas of improvement allows them to recognise their potential. I am very passionate about…
James
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James

Tutor Turramurra, NSW
Be relatable, and casual and be able to communicate with students on a personal level. Be able to represent concepts visually. I am patient, understanding and willing to give multiple attempts until the students fully understand…
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Tiaan
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Tiaan

Tutor Turramurra, NSW
Constant preparation of work to ensure they are always working towards their goals, providing shortcuts and alternative solving techniques to ideas students are struggling with as well as being a mentor towards students - being supportive and consoling strengths - interpersonal skills, communication,problem solving ability to ensure students have…
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Catherine

Tutor Thornleigh, NSW
To give them there time and attention to help them improve there skills in a way that makes sense to the student. I am very patient and can make up situations on the…
Rhys
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Rhys

Tutor Mount Colah, NSW
Being able to adapt to their level of knowledge in an entirely nonjudgmental manner that allows the student to feel they are always doing their best. I am able to simply complex topics into more easy to understand packages that allow others to understand the topics not only faster, but also better. I am also an excellent communicator, able to…
Pak
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Pak

Tutor North Turramurra, NSW
The tutor provides examples, alternative ways to approach and understand the questions, reinforce their understandings, as well as providing more variety of the questions to the topic. I am able to explain the concept to them, providing them with examples, and assisting them to approach the questions. I can help them to simplify the question and…
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Dong

Tutor North Turramurra, NSW
A tutor should always appear calm and patient, providing the student with encouragement and support. This is to ensure the tutor does not cause any additional counterproductive stress to the student. However, a tutor should be honest to a student with the work to be done, as only then will the student gain the quality service they deserve. A…
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Shapour

Tutor North Turramurra, NSW
Make friendly environment for students to enjoy the session and feel them free to challenge me. Using more examples to convey the subject’s goals in the understandable way. Make easy the complex questions to understandable level for students. Motivate students to do the examples as much as they can for better…
Akshay
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Akshay

Tutor North Turramurra, NSW
When I went to school, I recall that a lot of the subjects that I took particular interest in were due to the quality of instruction from the teacher. My belief is that children are naturally inquisitive and therefore it is important for a teacher / tutor to tap into that potential by employing the right style of communication, presentation and…
Raphael
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Raphael

Tutor South Turramurra, NSW
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is recognise what, precisely, the student is struggling with and to tailor explanations of concepts in ways that the student will respond to. For example, a major conceptual hurdle for high school students can be learning about logarithms for the first time. Often the root of confusion…
Ethan
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Ethan

Tutor Pennant Hills, NSW
A tutor to a student is like a mother to their child; rather than being a human textbook, tutors have important roles in listening to the student's needs and wellbeing. Whilst grades are important, tutors guide students on how to effectively overcome challenges both academically and for problems in life. As a tutor, I tailor my teaching to the…
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Ahsan

Tutor Mount Colah, NSW
Establishing a routine is one of the most important things a tutor can do for a student. Tutor helps the student to identify the root-cause of a problem and then finding out the solution. A schedule is followed throughout the teaching tenure.This practice not only helps the student to excel in their studies, but also in their lives as they learn…
Tristan
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Tristan

Tutor Mount Colah, NSW
- Ability to explain concepts clearly at a level the student can understand - Ability to quickly diagnose strengths and weaknesses so they can focus on the latter - Having a positive mindset and encourage the student rather than criticise them if possible. - Assigning work between sessions that is relevant - Being reliable I am reliable,…
Bee
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Bee

Tutor Mount Colah, NSW
To help the student love learning and feel like they genuinely want to continue their education because they want to and not because they feel forced by any social pressures. Also to help them figure out what kind of field they would like to pursue as a career they will enjoy. I believe one of my greatest strengths is breaking down and…
Chris
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Chris

Tutor Mount Colah, NSW
I believe it is just as important to be an encouraging and steady influence - building confidence and dispelling fears - as it is to impart knowledge and study skills. I pay attention to the factors that influence how a student learns best, and apply those to each individual circumstance. As a high achiever who has earned degrees in several…
Kian
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Kian

Tutor Pennant Hills, NSW
A tutor should most importantly meet the student at their level of understanding and commit to helping them by simplifying complex new knowledge and consolidating learned skills over time. I have strong mathematical skills, experience communicating complex ideas to a wide range of audiences, and consistency in reliably working with students. I am…
Anvi
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Anvi

Tutor Pennant Hills, NSW
A tutor plays a pivotal role in a student's development, in both academic growth and personal resilience. As a peer support and SRC member, I can understand that school can be a challenging time due to academic pressures and personal changes. Thus, it is essential for a tutor to be a source of support and provide guidance when navigating these…
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Vinh

Tutor Hornsby Heights, NSW
Facilitate learning, inspire curiosity, provide support, and tailor teaching to individual needs. My strength in tutoring lies in my ability to effectively communicate principles and concepts to young…
Stella
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Stella

Tutor Mount Colah, NSW
Confidence in their abilities and knowing that they have someone they can go to for help and having someone that believes in them I think I am good at explaining things in multiple ways that makes it easy for others to understand and my passion for learning makes me want to continually become the best tutor I can be for…
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Pradhyot

Tutor Cherrybrook, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for their students, is to be their friends. It helps providing the students an environment where they can enjoy what they are studying. It helps in eliminating rote learning, which kills the entire joy and purpose of learning and education. My great knowledge and interest in subjects like Math and Physics…
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Lakshman

Tutor Cherrybrook, NSW
I think the most important things a tutor can do for a student are: Build Confidence: Helping students believe in their abilities is crucial. A tutor should encourage them, celebrate their progress, and show them that challenges can be overcome with effort and persistence. Tailor Learning: Every student learns differently, so it’s…
Habel Abraham
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Habel Abraham

Tutor Mount Colah, NSW
I believe the most important asset a tutor can have is the ability to listen. Student's often come to tutors with different intentions in mind, some to extend their current knowledge and accelerate themselves, while others intend to re-establish their foundations. It is crucial that the tutor listens to and understands the students needs and…
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Harishan

Tutor Cherrybrook, NSW
I believe the most important thing is to give students the opportunity to reach their goals. Not only through academics but through other skills that will help them further their academic goals and diversify their skills. I believe my strengths as a tutor are that I can work under pressure and adapt my teaching style to ensure that students are…

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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.