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Christie Downs' tutors include an ex-school Dux and Golden Key scholar in biomedical engineering, a former Assistant Professor of Mathematics with postgraduate credentials, seasoned teachers and youth workers, a private tutor with five years' experience, a Kumon-trained teaching assistant, award-winning maths competitors, and educators with proven mentoring backgrounds across music, English, science and special needs.

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Cheyenne

English Tutor Hallett Cove, SA
Be a role model and show them that it’s ok not to not be able to understand something at the beginning, but there is always a way around it to better their understandings. It’s also important for a tutor to help students reach their goals, whether that be getting certain grades or finishing an assignment. I’m a patient person and can work…
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Kaitlyn

English Tutor Seaford Meadows, SA
When tutoring a student it is important to create a safe and stress-free environment where the student feels comfortable and confident to ask questions and know that help is always there no matter what. Establishing effective relationships and rapport is a crucial element for the student and tutor to create to ensure all possible learning is being…
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Luke
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Luke

English Tutor Old Reynella, SA
Help them to overcome their current issues or problems they may be stuck on To not just do the work for them, but to be able to show them how they can do things for themselves, to be able to overcome challenges on their own after being supported I feel as though I'm good at communicating and connecting with others. In the past I've been able to…
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Mikey

English Tutor Reynella East, SA
To assist them in the holistic learning process. Tutors should be able to provide competent and effective guidance to their students by not only helping them solve a problem or complete a task, but also providing them the tools required for independent learning capabilities. I believe my strengths as a tutor includes the ability to empathise with…
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Bethany

English Tutor Sheidow Park, SA
It is important to be there to support them. Students can often find themselves struggling to understand because they're not sure whether or not they can ask for help. As a tutor you have the opportunity to be there for them and answer any questions as well as help them solve any problems. You can help them develop new strengths and teach them to…
Trisha
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Trisha

English Tutor Trott Park, SA
The most important thing is the ability to differentiate explanations to each student so they can understand, and create positive connections to improve communication I'm not afraid to admit I don't know something, but I'm also willing to learn it for the sake of teaching it to…
Myka
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Myka

English Tutor Hallett Cove, SA
I think the most important things a tutor can do is to be patient with students and make them feel comfortable asking any questions they need answered. I am very patient and understanding. I can guide people to the right direction without solving the problem for them. I also will ensure that they completely understand why the solution was…
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Vidhi

English 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…
Ailani
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Ailani

English Tutor Seaford Rise, SA
In my opinion, the most important role of a tutor is to not only retell information and explain answers but give students tools in studying different subjects that can be applicable to their independent study. In this way, the student can learn how to independently intake knowledge; a skill that will serve them not only in the year or subject that…
Nayanjot Kaur
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Nayanjot Kaur

English Tutor Kingston Park, SA
According to me understanding the student's weaknesses and strengths is the most important thing to do as a tutor so that we can help the students to work on their weaknesses and also brush up on their strengths. As a current university student, I know how it feels like being a student and I also know that all students are not the same. As I have…

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Inside Christie DownsTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 10 student Jack worked through quadratic factorisation and expansion using online practice, then moved to solving simultaneous equations and applying index laws.

Year 9 student Riley focused on trigonometry concepts such as finding unknown angles and sides in triangles, plus revising probability questions similar to his recent assignment.

Meanwhile, Year 8 student Zara practiced algebraic techniques with a focus on factorisation methods like difference of two squares and perfect square patterns, and also reviewed how to simplify surds using the index laws.

Recent Challenges

A Year 9 student hesitated to start her algebra assignment, describing "mental blanks" and freezing when faced with new problems—this often delayed progress on simultaneous equations.

In senior trigonometry, another student confused sine and cosine because of inconsistent labeling on triangles, leading to calculation errors even after grasping the theory.

One Year 5 learner regularly second-guessed her answers during times tables revision, asking for reassurance before continuing ("if I do not respond to her answer she will second guess it").

In Year 4, forgetting to complete homework meant previously mastered skills in time questions were quickly lost between sessions.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Christie Downs noticed that Lara, a high school student, has started to identify her own knowledge gaps and now asks for targeted help on tricky topics like graphing parabolas—something she rarely did at the start of tutoring.

Sasha, also in high school, recently demonstrated significant growth by confidently solving all factorisation questions without errors during a session, a big step up from her early struggles with algebra.

Meanwhile, Nicole in Year 4 moved from needing her fingers for times tables to recalling her 5s and 10s instantly and finished a rounding pre-assessment with a jump from 0% to 75%.

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 Noarlunga Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Lonsdale Heights Primary School.