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Higgins' tutors feature primary and secondary school teachers with years of classroom expertise, a Master's candidate in educational leadership, an ATAR 97.7 achiever with a national computing scholarship, international STEM competitors, peer mentors, and maths specialists—plus multiple postgraduate educators passionate about helping K–12 students thrive academically and personally.

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Mikhail

English Tutor Palmerston, ACT
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are: helping to empower them to improve their results in their chosen subjects through listening to their concerns and working through them in a step-by-step manner. Tutors should encourage students to be independent and to take responsibility for their work through the provision of motivation…
Jia En
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Jia En

English Tutor O'connor, ACT
I think the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to be honest about the amount of time and effort it will take to improve and to be able to meet the student where he or she is. I always make sure to understand how the student is processing the information before moving on. The most important thing is that we move at the student's…
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Harrison
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Harrison

English Tutor O'connor, ACT
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, develop their problem-solving skills, and foster a genuine understanding of the subject. While improving grades is often a key goal, I believe true learning happens when a student feels empowered to think critically and tackle challenges independently. One of my…
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Anusha

English Tutor Acton, ACT
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to provide clear explanations, foster confidence, and create a supportive learning environment. This helps students grasp concepts, feel encouraged, and develop a positive attitude toward learning. My strengths as a tutor lie in my good communication skills and my ability to interact…
Conor
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Conor

English Tutor Acton, ACT
A tutor should strive in revelaling different perspectives in a world they can intuitively grasp. This engages the student in learning and fuels their passion in learning and adaptation in cascading for the next level. With a year teaching programming I excel in deconstructing a concept into a more tangible world. Ranging from live demonstrations…
James
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James

English Tutor Acton, ACT
Being able to communicate the problem and solution in a way that they can understand. Ensure that the student learns the approach and isn't just given the answer by the tutor. Being approachable and allowing the student to communicate the struggles they are having .As a tutor provide more than school, through resources and knowledge. My…
Laura
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Laura

English Tutor Acton, ACT
I think the most important thing is not only being decent at explaining and individually creating a good tutoring plan for the student but also to be empathetic. Without empathy, the student will not feel like the tutor understands their struggles and is truly trying to help them. Apart from showing them that understanding and kindly communicating…
Pratham
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Pratham

English Tutor Acton, ACT
Some of the most important things, I believe, a tutor can do for a student are provide the student with the comfort that it is alright to make mistakes and it is the learning from them is what is important. Every student is different and it is the responsibility of the tutor to convey themselves in a way which caters to their understanding. It is…
Douglas
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Douglas

English Tutor Lyneham, ACT
I believe a passion for learning, collating and developing knowledge really propels one through life in an extremely fulfilling and satisfying manner. This is what I would like to impart on students. I think my strengths relevant to tutoring can be summarised through my communication skills, passion for education, and…
Jemima
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Jemima

English Tutor Turner, ACT
The most important things for a tutor to do for a student is ensure their confidence stems from understanding not just knowing the answer to a question but instead the theory behind it. A tutor should ensure a student understands the theory behind a concept and how they got their rather than the finishing product. Through this, a tutor gives a…
Maya
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Maya

English Tutor Acton, ACT
Provide a safe space for questions and growth to happen. I believe tutoring offers a unique style of personalised learning so that students can receive clarification in areas they're struggling in. I can adapt and teach in multiple styles and manners, meaning I connect with my students and allow them to feel safe and comfortable to ask…
Mia
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Mia

English Tutor Acton, ACT
i think the most important things a tutor can do for a student is definitely encouragement and providing a space that allows them to feel confident in their learning but at the same time allows them to make mistakes i think my strengths as a tutor include my flexibility when it comes to lesson planning and my easy-going style. i strive to always…
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Ella

English Tutor Acton, ACT
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for student is to create an environment in which they feel supported and welcomed. It is key to achieving results that you build a strong rapport with your student. If they feel judged by you and thus do not ask the questions they need to ask, it can stagnate their progress and damage their…
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Dhairya

English Tutor Acton, ACT
The tutor can change the life of a student. A tutor is like a mentor for any student. Teacher teach concepts but the tutor makes sure that the student understands how to apply that concept. I had a great tutor during my primary school who helped me to understand what is the purpose of my life and what is the goal of my life. I want to set a great…
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Harkirat

English Tutor Acton, ACT
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are building their confidence, making learning engaging, and helping them truly understand concepts rather than just memorizing them. I always try to break down complex topics into simpler ideas, adapt my teaching to the students learning style, and create a supportive environment…
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Antigone

English Tutor Acton, ACT
To be patient, not all students are the same and don't learn at the same pace. You need to adapt in your ability to change for each student so that their learning and understanding can be maximised. My ability to be flexible and adapt to different students, and change teaching styles to suit…
Sarah
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Sarah

English Tutor Acton, ACT
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, adapt to their learning style, and create a supportive environment where they feel comfortable asking questions. A tutor should not only help students understand the material but also teach them how to approach problems independently, developing…
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Tayla

English Tutor Acton, ACT
To continuously check in with their students and ensure they create a space where they feel like they can be open and honest about whatever areas they are struggling with. In addition, ensuring that we come to each lesson prepared and so that no time is wasted and each session is made the most of. I am an excellent communicator allowing myself to…
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Cian

English Tutor Acton, ACT
A tutor is not there to do a student's homework for them but rather to help them think and problem solve in new ways so that they can complete their work more effectively and be a more independent learner. Thus, a tutor can help by bringing with themselves a large amount of knowledge in the subject area(s) and by having a patient and understanding…
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AMULYA

English Tutor Acton, ACT
With a background in Mathematics and Statistics, I derive genuine joy from teaching. My strength lies in simplifying complex concepts, being patient, and adapting to individual learning styles. The essence of tutoring, in my view, is not only imparting knowledge but also boosting confidence and problem-solving abilities. I strive to create a…
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Tara

English Tutor Acton, ACT
I think the most important thing tutors can do for students is being able to adapt to different students needs. I believe I hold these skills. I understand that different students learn in different ways, and have experience in fostering environments which cater to all styles of learning. Knowledge: As someone who has a passion for learning, I…
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Jahnvi

English Tutor Acton, ACT
In my view, the most important things a tutor can do for a student are fostering a positive learning environment, tailoring explanations to the student's understanding, and providing encouragement. Building a supportive connection and instilling confidence can significantly enhance the learning experience. As a tutor, my strengths lie in my…
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Tara

English Tutor Acton, ACT
I think one of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to give them confidence in themselves and their understanding of the subject. I find that from confidence can come a wealth of improvement in performance, as a student's willingness to take risks and belief themselves can go a long way. In terms of specific strengths, I…

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Content Covered

Year 10 student Olivia explored linear inequalities and straight line graphing, then practised finding midpoints and distances between points on the Cartesian plane.

For Year 11, Ethan focused on differentiation of exponential functions and revisited natural logarithms through worksheet questions.

Meanwhile, Year 12 student Anise strengthened her skills with chain rule applications for differentiating compound functions, including tackling extension problems involving more complex algebraic manipulation.

Recent Challenges

A Year 8 student often hesitated to ask for help, both in tutoring and class—this quiet avoidance left gaps in understanding during geometry tasks. "He rarely voiced confusion about triangle orientation," a tutor noted, so errors lingered.

In Year 11, incomplete homework was an issue: one week, missed assignments meant less time for review of formula application, stalling progress with complex problems.

Another senior student showed reluctance to write out working in algebra, preferring mental calculation; this hid mistakes and made it hard to catch sign errors.

Confidence dips after setbacks sometimes led to avoidance rather than targeted revision.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Higgins noticed a real shift for Jensen, a high schooler who used to hesitate but now arrives with his own questions and openly asks for help—something he never did at first.

In another recent session, Callan moved beyond just following steps; he started writing his own test cheat sheet and applying index laws independently after struggling to remember them last term.

Meanwhile, Molly (Year 5) quietly surprised her tutor by finishing all her maths homework on her own during the lesson, instead of needing reminders or step-by-step prompts as before.

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 Kippax Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Kingsford Smith School.