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Riverhills' tutors include a former university assistant professor with experience mentoring high school and primary students, an ATAR 99th percentile achiever and Kumon instructor, multiple graduates from top Brisbane schools including duxes and subject awardees, seasoned academic tutors and teacher aides, peer mentors in maths and science, and postgraduate educators skilled at supporting diverse learners.

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Bhanu

Science Tutor Sinnamon Park, QLD
To grant a student the ability to pursue their dreams of getting entrance to a prestigious university course, or to simply allow them to maximally blossom their high school results to be presentable to a future employer. Perhaps sparking an interest in something that one would never have even considered a prospect, or bestow them wisdom from my…
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Mary

Science Tutor Corinda, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make sure a student can fully understand topics that have previously been difficult. I do not think it is not enough for a tutor to simply talk through the topic with the student and expect them to understand it. A tutor should explain the topic to the student and then, after more study…
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Disala Yasanthi
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Disala Yasanthi

Science Tutor Redbank, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to understand their strengths and weaknesses and assist them in developing their strengths and minimizing their weaknesses while being kind and patient. I am kind, patient, hardworking, dedicated, friendly and flexible. I also have good communication skills and more than nine years'…
Khoi
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Khoi

Science Tutor Durack, QLD
The most important that a tutor can do for a student is to be the best friend of that student. It is crucial to remember that there are many other aspects to that student than just academic. If you know the student well enough, that student will begin to enjoy studying and being able to perform great academically. I believe that is the greatest…
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Amal

Science Tutor Forest Lake, QLD
My teaching style is a self-made one which is partially inspired by my mom and my grandmother who were also teachers. * I try to simplify things as much as possible. In fact, i believe, the most difficult thing to do is to simplify something. * I always try to include real-life examples while explaining concepts which helps the students to…
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Edwin

Science Tutor Chelmer, QLD
Listen to feedback. Make sure they understand what they are being taught and determine if a new approach is needed. Sometimes the same information can be summarised and presented in a different way that is just easier for some people to understand. My own capacity for learning. Information retention and comprehensive analysis. Communication…
Daniel Adekunle
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Daniel Adekunle

Science Tutor Bellbird Park, QLD
Build a solid and good relationship with the student and their family. Patience, Flexible, Attention to…
Richard
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Richard

Science Tutor Forest Lake, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to offer them quality information and direct feedback on their work and areas of struggle. Additionally, a tutor should be humble such that they do not impose their own ideas onto a student, but rather walk alongside the student's journey of learning. This helps to establish a strong…
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Anis

Science Tutor Durack, QLD
Not just be a teacher; to be there for the student as a friend. With that, accelerated learning will be a biproduct, when the environment is uplifting and comfortable. This will make learning more enjoyable and efficient. Ability to communicate very effectively with others, to be a friend to those that I am tutoring. I consider myself patient,…
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Nandini

Science Tutor Forest Lake, QLD
A tutor must be patient as well as motivating for their students. They must be organised and have a well structured plan to support their students while still being open to their ideas and opinions. The tutors must also be good problem solvers in order to assist students with their studies. An effective tutor will always encourage independence and…
Caitlin
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Caitlin

Science Tutor Forest Lake, QLD
The most important things a tutor can do for a student is be able to work at their pace and style, and give all the time the students needs to completely understand, learn, and comprehend certain ideas and concepts for effective learning and long-term retention. I'm an adaptable and compassionate tutor who really takes the time to understand how…
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Rajanya

Science Tutor Indooroopilly, QLD
The important thing a tutor can do is teach including a simple explanation of each topic and interactive discussions with the students to provide a better understanding. To include pictures, charts, and videos to make my teaching more interesting. To help students by giving great tips on how to make easier notes and how to remember the subject…
Toby
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Toby

Science Tutor Indooroopilly, QLD
The most important thing that a tutor can do for a student is to build rapport so that they trust in your abilities and in your desire to help them. I also believe that it is important that students feel that the time that they have spent with you has been worth the cost and the effort. One of my tutoring strengths is my ability to explain…
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Ameesha

Science Tutor Indooroopilly, QLD
Build a friendly bond with the students. Understand the student, their problems and help them overcome their fears. Make them understand the concept in the easiest way possible. I would say that Communication and understanding are my strengths. Another best of my strengths include me being able to interact with the students in order to know…
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Manasa

Science 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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Alaya

Science Tutor Sinnamon Park, QLD
One of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to explain concepts they are confused with in a way that is suited to their individual learning style. This can be achieved by spending some initial time to learn about the students subject weaknesses and strengths to understand how they learn and tailoring the teaching style to suit…
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Stacey

Science 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…
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Kyran

Science Tutor Forest Lake, QLD
As a tutor is paid to improve a student's grades and so that's the underlying aim. But what a tutor should really do is teach a student how to learn better and improve. That means reminding them to proofread, read the criteria sheet before and after researching, and set up study plans that work with them (if that's palm cards, end of the week…
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Natasha

Science Tutor Chapel Hill, QLD
The most important skill a tutor can do for a student is help them develop the skills to tackle questions independently rather than simply telling them the answer. I listen to the student and try to explain concepts in ways the student can…
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Lachlan

Science Tutor Indooroopilly, QLD
Be patient, understanding, and be encouraging! High school is not an easy thing, not just because of what you're learning but also because life must go on outside of school. University students face the same problem, so we know that not all days are great days. So as a tutor, you need to be supportive of your student where necessary, so that when…
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Keya

Science Tutor Doolandella, QLD
To always encourage them regardless of the make they get. Patience and…
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Katie

Science Tutor Doolandella, 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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Lakshitha

Science Tutor Doolandella, QLD
Providing a healthy learning environment, addressing the student's needs and playing to their strengths while also regularly improving their weaknesses. I am very patient when tutoring as I have tutored all kinds of students and even friends so I am highly adaptive to the students and their learning preferences. I am very organised and I think I…

Local Reviews

Since the v first session with Radu, we were all totally hooked! He is not just the BEST tutor but the most amazing person. Radu has the ability to calmly install confidence into his students and ensure that they fully understand all the concepts, not just learn them. He is kind, professional and a honest joy to have around ??
Jasmine Jones, Westlake

Inside RiverhillsTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Cara focused on consolidating times tables (4, 6, 7, 8, and 9) through oral quizzes and practiced converting between decimals, percentages, and fractions.

Year 11 student Sanvi worked on binomial probability (including mean and standard deviation for discrete random variables) and tackled calculus problems involving differentiation of logarithmic functions using the chain rule.

Meanwhile, Year 12 student Alex reviewed integration by substitution in the context of probability density functions and revised polynomial division alongside applications of the factor theorem.

Recent Challenges

In Year 11 Maths, several students hesitated to set out their reasoning clearly in integration and probability questions—one tutor noted, "he skipped stating 'by product rule' in test working," which made justifying answers harder.

In a Year 9 Chemistry session, the analysis section was left unfinished and required better organization before moving on.

For a Year 4 student, forgetting to keep a homework notebook meant tasks were often missed or incomplete.

During advanced trigonometry (Year 12), relying heavily on calculators for standard values led to gaps when tackling unfamiliar problems without technology in assessments.

Recent Achievements

One Riverhills tutor noticed a Year 11 student who, after struggling with integration by substitution, now independently applies the method to tackle unfamiliar calculus problems.

In another session, a high schooler working on chemistry assignments has started her work early for the first time and is now connecting concepts across topics without prompting—a big shift from previously leaving tasks until the last minute.

Meanwhile, Cara in Year 4 has moved from relying on notes for times tables to scoring full marks in quizzes purely from memory and now volunteers to try new problem types before being asked.

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 Mount Ommaney Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Middle Park State School.