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Balhannah's tutors feature an experienced primary teacher and OSHC director, a Master of Education holder with years of high school tutoring, ATAR 99+ duxes in maths and science, an award-winning robotics team founder, a PhD physicist and university demonstrators, accomplished music and sports coaches, and National Youth Science Forum and Olympiad competition participants.

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Sean

Geography Tutor Littlehampton, SA
Help them build confidence to believe they can succeed. Being able to explain topic areas in different ways, using plain language to help them understand. I also strongly believe in teaching students core study skills to build structure to their problem…
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Thomas

Geography Tutor Littlehampton, SA
The single most important thing that a tutor can do for a student is to help them build confidence in their own abilities to learn and overcome challenges. By helping grow and nurture this sense of confidence, a tutor can give a student the tools that they need to learn not only the subject they are working on, but also other subjects and skill or…
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Valerie

Geography Tutor Nairne, SA
Have a good working relationship with them. Be patient. Encourage them to 'have a go'. Encourage them to take a 'risk'. Help them to understand that mistakes are ok - they are simply a step in the learning process. Encourage them to do their best. Celebrate their successes. Encourage them to believe in themselves and their abilities. Vast…

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Just an up date on Alexander. He is absolutely shining with Matt - fantastic tutor!
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Content Covered

Year 4 student Sophie practised multiplication with large numbers, reviewed times tables, and started working on equivalent fractions using visual aids.

For Year 9, Liam focused on solving trigonometric equations using SOH CAH TOA and tackled composite area problems involving triangles and irregular shapes.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Sam worked through applications of integration—identifying antiderivatives from integrands—and explored questions about discrete random variables in probability contexts.

Recent Challenges

A Year 12 student tackling rational functions hesitated to attempt problems without first reviewing textbook examples, showing reliance on worked solutions instead of trusting their understanding—"Try solving the problems in the textbook without looking at the examples first," one tutor urged.

In Year 10 algebra, messy and convoluted solution layouts occasionally made it difficult for him to identify errors or communicate reasoning clearly, sometimes leading to confusion mid-question.

Meanwhile, a Year 5 learner's confidence dips after setbacks; when answers don't come easily, focus wavers and silly responses follow. After sports day fatigue, she struggled to stay engaged and needed frequent redirection just to remain on task.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Balhannah recently noticed a Year 11 student who, after struggling with complex algebraic problems last week, was able to independently recall the necessary techniques and solve tougher questions without prompts.

Another high school student has become noticeably faster and more accurate during timed practice sessions—where he once hesitated over complex breakdowns, he now approaches them with new efficiency and self-assurance.

Meanwhile, a Year 4 learner who previously guessed at times tables began openly using tools like her fingers and past work for support; she now confidently fills out multiplication charts on her own.

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 Woodside District Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Oakbank School.