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Ellen Grove's tutors include veteran K–12 educators with cum laude honors and teaching licenses, high school maths specialists and Olympiad awardees, peer mentors with ATARs up to 97.75, a Queensland Academy graduate, university scholars in STEM fields, and leaders experienced in coaching, debating, camp facilitation and supporting diverse learners.

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Katie

English Tutor Forest Lake, QLD
To me, one of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to be open and encouraging. Everyone (not only kids) gets embarrassed and scared to ask questions when they don't know what to do -- its our job to make sure they feel safe enough to ask so that they can fully grasp everything in their minds. If one of my students kept…
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Dibyang

English Tutor Doolandella, QLD
I believe the most significant thing a tutor can do is shape their teaching based on the students weaknesses to enhance their learning to the fullest. I also believe teaching the students to be independent in their students is significant as you cannot be their for them 24/7, and helping them develop proper individual study skills is crucial for a…
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Sadia

English Tutor Springfield, QLD
Being able to understand how much a student can handle without overwhelming them, keeping lessons engaging so the student does not lose interest in the subject, and not demeaning a student for not understanding topics that may be conventionally 'easy' as it may likely discourage the student - these are a few of the most important principles a…
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Manasa

English Tutor Seventeen Mile Rocks, QLD
I think there are 3 very important things that a tutor can do for a student; - Be transparent about how to succeed - Wholeheartedly believe in the student and - Invest in them both emotionally and academically I think my strengths as a tutor are that I am able to immediately connect with the student and I make an effort to understand their…
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Pravagyan

English Tutor Brookwater, QLD
A tutor can provide personalised teaching to students that would not be available in a big classroom environment. A tutor also provides a safe space for students free of judgement where they can ask questions they might not get the chance to ask in class. Tutors also relate to the students and instill a level of confidence that truly improves…
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Zaakiyah

English Tutor Parkinson, QLD
Firstly to help them understand something that they may be scared or ashamed of not knowing. Also, to help teach special small techniques to quicken solutions. I'm super open and friendly and have a lot of patience, so I can sit and understand what the problem is before rushing and forcing the student to hop…
Stacey
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Stacey

English Tutor Oxley, QLD
Encourage, inspire and guide. Without these 3 things, the students will not progress well through content. Definitely the fact that I am quick to find a new way to explain things as well as being proficient in maths and…
Hamish
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Hamish

English Tutor Parkinson, QLD
The best thing a tutor can do for their student is to help them to realise their full potential. I have a passion for learning and I love to try and instil that passion in…
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Shahmir

English Tutor Archerfield, QLD
Identifying the problem areas of students. Explaining the theory and procedure of the solution. Hence, tutor can built better confidence in student, he/she can help them achieve good mark and create their interest in the subject. My strength would be better explaining, giving live examples and providing the students with multiple ways to solve…
Maria
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Maria

English Tutor Archerfield, QLD
I consider active listening and clear communication to be one of the most important things a tutor can do for a student. Without these two skills, any amount of tutoring will be ineffective. I think my strengths as a tutor are that I am very passionate about helping people and find it so rewarding. I also thrive working with others and solving…
Kevin
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Kevin

English Tutor Parkinson, QLD
It is very important for me as tutor to ensure that a student do not feel demotivated. This begins with creating a safe learning environment and ensuring that they will not feel pressured for making mistakes, as mistakes are part of the learning process. When a student struggles with a problem, it is important to be patient and commit to ensuring…
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Natasha

English Tutor Parkinson, QLD
It is highly important for a tutor to listen and more specifically identify gaps and concerns that a student is having in a particular area. I believe that my strengths are that I have developed strong communication skills over the course of my employment and my university studies. I studied Board English at highschool and maintained high grades…
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Yili

English Tutor Parkinson, QLD
A tutor needs to teach a student the method of dealing with maths instead of the correct result. My strength is that I learned the most complicated Maths when I was in high school and I know how to deal with it. My weakness is that English is not my first…
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Delaram

English Tutor Springfield, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can give to his/her student is confidence. The confidence to know that whatever the problem is. There is no point trying to avoid it when if you work hard enough and practice enough with the right help, you will be able to solve problems on your own. Eventually the student does not need the tutor as a crutch if the…
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Renee

English Tutor Sherwood, QLD
Listen to what they need, and what they are struggling with. Be patient if they don't understand something at first, and if they are still struggling with the concept after a while, trying teaching it to them in a different way so that they do understand. Have a full understanding of what you're tutoring before you try and explain it. I'm a very…
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Xingyu

English Tutor Calamvale, QLD
Being respectful is one of the best ways to connect with a student, and allows students room to speak up about any issues they are having. Having good management skills will ensure students are taught with well prepared content, and also be heared with appropriate after class learning material to prepare for the next lesson. Very good…
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Serene

English Tutor Calamvale, QLD
The most important thing will be to help the student find his/her interest in the subject. If they don't believe they can do it or that what they're learning is actually beneficial, they're only ever going to treat it as something they have to do. It'll be difficult for them to reach their potential in the subject. My strengths would be ability to…

Local Reviews

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Inside Ellen GroveTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Sofia focused on solidifying multiplication skills with the column method and tackled basic division, also practising quick mental maths.

In Year 9, Lucas worked through expanding and factorising binomials using the FOIL method and reviewed solving equations for x by rearranging algebraic expressions.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Genevieve revised factorising quadratic equations and applied the null factor law in preparation for her upcoming maths test.

Recent Challenges

A Year 8 student frequently guessed answers in algebra without first unpacking the question, as a tutor observed, "lots of guessing." This led to confusion and repeated errors.

In Year 10, another learner's written work was difficult to follow; untidy layout made it challenging to trace mistakes during trigonometry tasks.

For a senior student working on compound interest problems in Maths Methods, there was heavy reliance on calculators—missing "x" in calculations—and inconsistent attention to unit conversions.

A Year 5 student avoided setting out division steps clearly, so small errors went unnoticed until review. The lack of clear working delayed real progress each lesson.

Recent Achievements

One Ellen Grove tutor noted a Year 9 student who used to quietly guess now regularly talks through her thinking out loud and asks for help as soon as she's unsure, making her approach problems more actively.

A high schooler who'd often skip checking his work is now pausing to fix errors before submitting, showing he's taking ownership of his learning rather than rushing ahead.

In primary, a Year 4 student who previously needed guidance for multiplication has started working out x4 problems by herself and quickly distinguishes positive from negative numbers just by glancing at the question.

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 Inala Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Forest Lake State School.