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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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Tony

Science Tutor Westlake, QLD
Being able to explain concepts well to a student is arguably the most important thing. The best tutors are those who can explain and teach challenging ideas with relative ease in a short period of time because they have such good interpersonal skills. I believe my greatest strength is personal interaction with the student, and the ability to…
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Michael

Science Tutor Bellbowrie, QLD
When it comes to maths, take away the fear, which breeds confidence in themselves. Ability to explain a concept in the most appropriate way dependent upon student. Trying to understand a students misunderstandings, backtrack to a point that they do understand and then work…
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Emily
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Emily

Science Tutor Pinjarra Hills, QLD
Have patience with a student and have the ability to clearly communicate with the student I’m patient and Im…
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Nidhi

Science Tutor Mount Ommaney, QLD
1. Provide individualized support 2. Clarify concepts effectively 3. Encourage and motivate 4. Identify and address weaknesses 5. Instill confidence 6. Relate subjects to real-life applications 7. Set achievable goals 8. Regularly assess progress 9. Foster critical thinking 10. Promote a love for learning. Strong subject…
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Adhiti

Science Tutor Mount Ommaney, QLD
I believe one of the most important things a tutor can do include helping the student understand a topic as opposed to shortcuts and memorisation. This would increase their capabilities as they can apply their knowledge in new situations. Additionally, I believe it is extremely important to help the students believe in themselves and develop…
Alexis
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Alexis

Science Tutor Mount Ommaney, QLD
The most important things I for a tutor to do is understand and listen to the student. Not listening can be one of the most frustrating things as a student, where the tutor doesn't understand what they actually need help with, and wastes time going over the wrong content in the wrong way. Being able to understand the student, and then properly…
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Armaan

Science Tutor Moggill, QLD
I think the single most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to help them develop an intrinsic passion for the content they study, and to assist them in finding methods of learning that make it easier for them to learn. I would rather not spoon-feed answers unless it is absolutely necessary, and would rather a student think critically…
Manasa
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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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Jemima

Science Tutor Sinnamon Park, QLD
Teach them skills for learning, encourage them to look at problems in new ways, and be a mentor and guide for them. I am personable which means my students enjoy tutoring, they feel like they’re not being lectured. I can also explain concepts in tangible ways which make sense to…
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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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Maryam

Science Tutor Seventeen Mile Rocks, QLD
I'm convinced learning is an ongoing process and as a tutor, I hope to contribute the community by making a difference in the lives of young people. For me, this involves encouraging others to learn as a passion rather than an obligation, so that others can also love learning as I do. I also realise that while I enjoy learning and find it easy to…
Karla Grace
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Karla Grace

Science Tutor Seventeen Mile Rocks, QLD
I think the most important things to do is that making them comfortable with you and making sure that they understand every lesson you teach.You need also to be patient. I think my strength as a tutor is that im very patient in handling things and I always make sure that the student feel comfortable and able to understand the lesson Im…
Onder
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Onder

Science Tutor Richlands, QLD
Lead them in the right way of thinking and solving complicated problems. The most important thing would be to train the students to be able to think and research subjects with their own capability. Understanding the student's lack of knowledge and missing points, and explain subjects accordingly so that everything is clear. Trying to understand…
Arya
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Arya

Science Tutor Richlands, QLD
I think providing valuable insights and preparation is one thing, but having a set out progression plan for them is the best way to ensure success for the student. We can't squeeze a whole chapter or page worth of content in one or two sessions but we can tailor it better. I'm a great communicator and I know that sounds very generic but I can…
William
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William

Science Tutor Kenmore, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for the student is to listen to their confusion, break down the problem and then explain and educate them methodically and appropriately to their style of learning. A tutor is not there to do the work for the student, it is a team effort wherein the tutor imparts understanding to the student so they can…
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Karn

Science Tutor Forest Lake, QLD
Most important thing is that the student is getting the topic properly that we are teaching and is he/she comfortable with environment in which we are teaching Adaptive, funny, collabrative, fun type person, enjoy company with kids, love to share extra knowledge like general knowlege and managing skills that helps students in their…
Parisa
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Parisa

Science Tutor Fig Tree Pocket, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to be easily available to them. Often times a student may wish to clarify a quick concept or question outside of tutor times for homework or other purposes. By being easily available to the student, a tutor can spare a few minutes of their day to support and promote the student's learning.…
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Xyla

Science Tutor Kenmore, QLD
Having structured, logical and reasonable lesson plans unique to the needs of the student, and outlined learning objectives are essential. Learning style, strengths and weaknesses often vary among students and teaching methods often require reasonable flexibility. Setting a positive example is often a first step in motivating and inspiring…
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Benjamin

Science Tutor Kenmore, QLD
Being patient and being a present mentor whilst teaching content material. It is very important to understand how your student learns best and what motivates them. I find ways to optimise the student's learning. I think it's very important to understand how each student learns as everyone is different. I allow the students to figure how they…
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Nathanael

Science Tutor Kenmore, QLD
Students feeling the sense of accomplishment when they do well but I think its more important to be passionate about something and love it rather than just knowing something. The best teachers or tutors as those who understand the topic thoroughly themselves. As someone studying mathematics, I believe I have an understanding of the content taught…
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Marcel

Science Tutor Kenmore, QLD
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make learning interesting so that as the student progesses in their education they continue learning not because its something they must do but because its something they want to do. Good at basics and have spent time explaining things to friends therefore am good at explaining concepts.…
Kairi
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Kairi

Science Tutor Kenmore, QLD
I consider the understanding of the student to be important and making sure that they achieve progress. I make sure that they properly understand and they find the session satisfying. I also make sure that I am easy to talk to so that there is clear communication between the tutor and student. I also think that it is important to make sure the…
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Andy

Science Tutor Forest Lake, QLD
Be there with their student to help them understand what they do know and what they do not know. The first step in teaching for me is to get the student to figure out what they do not understand and help them through it so that they will be able to solve so many more problems. This helps a lot more on exams as questions will not always be the…

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.