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Davidson's tutors include a qualified high school mathematics teacher with over 10 years' experience, an ATAR 99+ scholar and international debating gold medallist, an HSC All Rounder in Maths Extension 2, multiple youth mentors and peer leaders, Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award achievers, and dedicated K–12 specialists with academic prizes across STEM, English and the creative arts.

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Christopher

English Tutor Davidson, NSW
Helping them to develop their own learning style, or styles, to perform in a variety of circumstances is one of the most critical things an english tutor can impart on a student. Examinations and content will never be delivered in the exact same way, so providing students with the means to navigate the ambiguities of examination and focus purely…
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Ian

English Tutor Forestville, NSW
A great tutor should focus on building a student's confidence for learning by fostering understanding, critical thinking, and a safe environment for growth. By clarifying concepts and questions carefully step-by-step, tutors make learning approachable. Positive reinforcement for progress while setting and tracking achievable goals offers clear…
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Evan

English Tutor Gordon, NSW
As mentioned in some of the earlier answers, I think that an english tutor is not only there to impart their own knowledge, but also be there for the development of any responsibility or independence characteristics as students grow. This can include but is not limited to: confidence, tenacity, perseverance and the ability to bounce back against…
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James

English Tutor Pymble, 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…
Oliver
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Oliver

English Tutor Killara, NSW
Make sure I am understanding of their strengths and weaknesses and how to further develop them Patience, communication and an understanding for the…
Chris
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Chris

English Tutor Gordon, NSW
The most important things as an english tutor is to: - Provide the correct guidance and advice to a student in need of help, also mental support - Encourage a flexible ability to solve problems, which gives the student experience with a wide range of complex problems in which is only acquired through timely but effective learning - Be able to…
Anna
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Anna

English Tutor Roseville, NSW
I consider effective communication to be the most important thing an english tutor can have for a student, as this one quality filters into all aspects of the job as a tutor. This allows the tutor to gain an understanding of the specific goals or concerns of the student to then maximise the use of sessions, allowing for substantial growth. I…
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Jasmine

English 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 an english tutor to make the student feel comfortable…
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Rahul

English Tutor Wahroonga, NSW
I believe it is the ability to reach out to a student and ensure there weakness in particular subjects are overcome and maximising there overall marks. Whilst also teaching the them techniques they can utilise when they hit a issue. Furthermore, preparing them for exam situations where they will be under pressure by teaching them techniques they…
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Liam

English Tutor Chatswood, NSW
I think that the most important things that an english tutor can do for a student would be to inspire them to love the subjects that they take and study, to be able to inspire them to do their work and really work at it in their own time, such that the tutoring isn't a dependency but a supplement to their success. Once that's achieved, it becomes…
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Samantha

English Tutor Chatswood, NSW
The most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is to be there for them not only as a teacher but also as a friend. Different people experience different things on a daily basis, it would be best for the student to know that they are being understood and listened to when they're having a hard time. I think that I am a pretty…
Madeline
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Madeline

English Tutor Warrawee, NSW
The most important thing to do as an english tutor for the student is provide an encouraging environment with the right tools to enable the student to progress in the subject. It is important to build a trusting relationship with the student by being reliable, kind, and positive. My strengths as a tutor are my determination, my flexibility, and my…
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Jazmin

English Tutor Warrawee, NSW
Tutors help foreground the development of confidence in what lies within the mind of students that enhances their ability to express thoughts and opinion essential for adult life. A tutor also becomes a trustee of the student, whom insecurities are revealed, and therefore solutions can be found based on the bond created between the two. The…
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Sophie

English Tutor Beacon Hill, NSW
I think the most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is to support them without judgement. Whether that support comes in smaller forms of teaching students concepts they may struggle with or encouraging students to not give up. As a tutor I think my greatest strengths are bringing in a passion and enjoyment for the subjects I…
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Jocelynn

English Tutor Chatswood, NSW
Developing life values and soft skills in students beyond the course materials, through being a principled, warm and dedicated role model. I can see positive things about every child, understanding that each student learns uniquely with their own strengths and weaknesses. With active listening and empathy, I can be adaptable with my teaching style…
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Beatrice

English Tutor Seaforth, NSW
I believe the most important things an english tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, tailor lessons to their unique learning style, and create a supportive environment where they feel comfortable asking questions. Beyond just teaching content, a tutor should inspire curiosity, foster a positive attitude toward learning, and…
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Nihitha

English Tutor Macquarie Park, NSW
A tutor is solely responsible for shaping a students life. I consider the tutor to be committed in understanding what type of student he/she handles, since all of them aren't the same. Analyzing the talents of students and guiding them in a friendly way, will definitely motivate them to perform better. The teacher must be strong with the subject,…
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Mohammad Noman

English Tutor Macquarie Park, NSW
The most important thing would be to truly personalise the learning, incorporate best connections to the student's interests, also teach to the student's strengths and try to minimise the student's weaknesses. My strengths as a tutor are self confidence, honesty, my knowledge, my past experience, passion for leading children to the success and…
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Doreen

English Tutor Macquarie Park, NSW
I think the most important thing is being patient with them. There are many students who will not understand the concept after many tries which can rile some tutors tempers. Being calm and patient would also help the lessons atmosphere. - Making learning enjoyable yet effective - Extremely…
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Alexandra

English Tutor Wahroonga, NSW
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to empower them to become independent learners through gaining confidence in their abilities to learn. By equipping students with the tools and strategies to think critically and solve problems on their own, a tutor can instil confidence and resilience that extends beyond the…
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Arian

English Tutor Narraweena, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to plan ahead and to revise to ensure that the student is able to complete previously covered topics. My strengths as a tutor are my planning ability and improvisation which may be necessary if the student is behind on work or the parents change what they wish to focus…
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Natasha

English Tutor Lane Cove North, NSW
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to offer them unconditional support. From this support comes a relationship of trust, within which the best teaching can occur. When students trust tutors, they become more engaged and benefit from intellectual discussions about the content. Additionally, the students feel motivated and…
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Tanya

English Tutor Lane Cove North, NSW
Helping students learn confidently is the best work of life. I love using all teaching methods and means to help students overcome their learning difficulties so that they can learn happily and confidently. - A teacher with 12 years of teaching experience - Understand students' strengths and needs well - Able to work with students with different…

Local Reviews

Richard is a lovely young man. Very patient and caring in his delivery of his tutoring. He has made my daughter feel better about her ability to problem solve her mathematics.
Katie, Pymble

Inside DavidsonTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 6 student Olivia worked through finding the perimeter and area of shapes, alongside practising operations with decimals.

In Year 8, Ethan focused on simplifying algebraic expressions and collecting like terms in equations.

For Year 9, Sarah tackled linear equations and applied laws of indices to various problems, reinforcing her understanding using real exam-style questions.

Recent Challenges

A Year 9 student admitted that "revision doesn't help much for tests," highlighting a need to rethink study strategies and assignment planning, especially in preparing for maths assessments.

In Year 7 algebra, skipping written steps—"he tries to do it all in his head"—led to missed variables and incomplete answers, making errors harder to catch.

One senior student struggled to adapt the right formulas during unfamiliar exam questions; without clear working or question analysis, time was wasted circling back.

When homework wasn't completed outside of tutorials in Year 8, gaps persisted into lessons—so class time became review rather than moving forward.

Recent Achievements

One Davidson tutor recently saw a Year 10 student who used to skip over complex algebra problems now attempting the hardest questions on their worksheet without prompting, showing a clear shift from avoidance to active problem-solving.

In a senior session, a Year 12 student—who often hesitated to ask for help—has started openly identifying her weaker topics and requesting extra practice with indices and financial maths, rather than just guessing through tasks.

Meanwhile, a younger primary student who previously struggled to focus for more than ten minutes managed an entire lesson on perimeter and area without losing concentration, finishing all assigned questions by herself.

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 Belrose Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Kambora Public School.