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Swanbourne's tutors include a Montessori and early childhood specialist with decades of classroom experience, an ATAR 99.6 Shenton College Literature and Visual Arts awardee, peer mentors from Perth Modern and Trinity College, seasoned K–12 English and maths tutors, primary teachers from the UK, youth sports coaches, STEM university scholars, and creative competition winners.

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Keana

English Tutor Swanbourne, WA
I think the most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is creating an environment and relationship where the student understands and feels comfortable knowing that it is okay not to understand something and it is ok to ask for, or need help. I believe that still being a student myself allows me to relate to students and the…
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Aksa

English Tutor Swanbourne, WA
A tutor plays a crucial role in shaping the moral values and basic manners of a student's life. Although tutoring primarily focuses on academics, I believe that tutors can significantly influence a student's overall development. Rather than treating the class as a whole, an english tutor should give individual attention to each student,…
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Angus
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Angus

English Tutor Cottesloe, WA
Teach a concept, ensure the student can understand it, and eventually get to the point where they can apply that concept to a question, without any help. As an english tutor, I also have a duty of care to ensure a student can manage their workload, rather than worrying 24/7. My strengths as a tutor are my communication/people skills, my knowledge…
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Carla

English Tutor Peppermint Grove, WA
First and foremost it would be building a strong rapport with the student and gaining mutual trust and respect. This builds a foundation of confidence and comfort which optimises a students ability to learn and their attitude towards learning. Tutors should be adaptable and be able to target the teaching to each students unique way of learning. …
Robert
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Robert

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
The best way to help a student learn to assist them in breaking down the problems they face. Whether it be breaking down the question, time management or controlling stress levels, the most important aspect of tutoring is to strengthen their fundamental skills. I have clear speech and an ability to connect with the student, aided them in their…
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Anumolakjot

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
Being patient and understanding. At the beginning of my tutoring journey, I provided several private one on one tutoring sessions. I started to expect a lot from the students as some students performed better than ours. But it is later I started understanding every student is different and we should always work at their pace. Never push them and…
Joshua
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Joshua

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
A tutor needs to have a good understanding of the content to help cater to the students' needs. By suggesting or providing different resources (e.g. alternative text books, handouts, video clips or study cards), the student can widen their methods of learning and access to resources. A tutor needs to be a relatable individual, who gets along…
Christopher
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Christopher

English Tutor Dalkeith, WA
A tutor does not just teach a student a particular subject. I believe that the most important function of an english tutor is to foster overall academic confidence in a student and to develop better study techniques/learning habits more generally. A good tutor can give a student motivation and techniques to achieve not only in the tutored subject,…
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Caitlin

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
Above all else, I believe an english tutor should prioritise student wellbeing. Beyond academic achievement, it's essential to foster a sense of belonging, confidence and self-worth in each student. This involves attentive listening, emotional support, and creating a safe, judgement-free space. Additionally, empowering students to take ownership…
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Surbhi

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
A good tutor can change the student's mindset and make them better people. Having a good tutor makes the subject automatically interesting and students tend to invest more time and put more effort into it. I am a very patient and dedicated person. Also, I like to make sure that every person/student I teach, understands everything thoroughly. I try…
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Sophie

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
Be a good mentor and role model. My aim is not only to help my students succeed academically, but also to succeed in all aspects of school life. I'm reliable, organised, open, friendly and flexible. I take pride in the relationships I build with my students and my ability to adapt to each student's learning…
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AFEEF AHMAD

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
Taking initiative to bring the student out of their comfort zone. In a lot of cases, students fear showing their lack of knowledge, especially in group settings. However, it is important for the tutor to recognize this and invite the student into the circle of discussion and let them contribute. It is crucial to create a safe space that is…
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Megan

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
To be able to identify the students strengths and weaknesses before coming up with a teaching method that is suitable to their most preferred way of learning and the way of learning that they would be able to benefit most from. Additionally, making sure the student is comfortable enough to share what they do not understand or to feedback on what…
Nivedita
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Nivedita

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
According to me, the most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is be a good listener. It is very important to know and understand why a student is facing a problem in a particular situation so that it can be tackled. The tutor should also be compassionate and patient toward the student and should be able to adapt themselves as per…
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Xue Lin Ellie

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
The most important things an english tutor can do for a student is helping them improve their understanding on a subject and developing in them a genuine love and curiosity for learning through the use of different methods be it through drawing or reward systems. The most important things would include being a good role model for the children by…
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Tessa

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
Being patient with a student has to be the most important. Learning isn’t the same for everyone and some areas of learning are harder for some people. Remaining patient and staying kind while a child is learning is extremely important. I am a patient person, who can think creatively and how to teach subjects in different ways to suit different…
Nisha
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Nisha

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
Shape them into a better individual through subject knowledge and also teach them the practical skills of life Engage with them,listen to their problems and ideas and streamline those to come up with a mechanism to best teach the way they learn best Knowledge Practical knowledge Patience Kind Considerate Good time management…
Yana
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Yana

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
I consider the time and space an english tutor gives to the student the most important thing. It is all about what they, as the student, are comfortable with. However, this does not stop another important aspect; pushing a student through their limits in order to achieve their goals. These are the most important things a tutor can do for a…
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Jordi

English Tutor Nedlands, WA
To believe in the students ability to take what they've learnt in the session out into practice and to take part in individual study to further improve their skills as a student, particularly going into more serious years of high school. My ability to cater for a students individual concerns and needs. I know that ALL students have different…
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Vaishnavi

English Tutor Crawley, WA
In addition to inculcating academic knowledge in students, an english tutor can help students become more passionate towards a subject and can enable the student to grow as a holistic individual by providing moral support and mentorship for the student and helping the student grow in his/her values. I believe that I am extremely patient and do not…
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SHOBHIT

English Tutor Crawley, WA
Understand his/her concern and teach the things in most amicable and productive way so that the student loves learning. Amicable to students, Cooperative and understanding, Time management…
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Saanya

English Tutor Crawley, WA
I am able to explain each topic clearly. I am patient and can comprehend each student's learning style and teach them in that way. I use innovative methods to teach a topic, for example, make a fun quiz for the student each week. I have good communication skills and am able to explain a particular topic clearly. My teaching method involves…
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Advika

English Tutor Crawley, WA
I think patience is the biggest key factor as without that there can be no way an english tutor could help a student. Learning new things can be tricky and scary which is why a tutor must be able to understand a student's learning pace, be able to communicate thoroughly and also make the learning experience a fun one I am a very patient person…

Local Reviews

Luke is a wonderful tutor and mentor for my boys, we couldn't recommend him highly enough!
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Content Covered

Year 11 student Alice focused on exponential functions and polynomial expansion, working through graphing exercises and algebraic manipulation.

In Year 10, Ben tackled the circle theorem with real-world diagrams and practised dividing polynomials by linear factors.

Meanwhile, Year 4 student Emily consolidated her understanding of long division alongside calculating perimeter and area for simple shapes, using hands-on examples to reinforce key steps.

Recent Challenges

A Year 9 student sometimes rushed into solving equations without first writing down all variables, as one tutor observed: "It is always best practice to slow down and write down all your variables prior to starting any working out." This led to confusion with interpreting multi-step algebra questions.

In Year 11, after a recent test and holiday, motivation noticeably dropped—distraction made it hard to push through new content in trigonometry.

A primary student occasionally misread larger numbers in worded problems, leading to extra time spent clarifying the task rather than progressing with calculations.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Swanbourne recently saw Reeve, a Year 5 student, begin to tackle complex maths worksheets with hardly any help—just months ago he hesitated and needed constant guidance, but now he independently uses strategies like pen-to-paper working and back checking.

In high school, Hunter has started slowing down to read tricky finance questions more carefully during ATAR prep, after previously rushing and missing key details; this shift has already improved his test accuracy.

Another older student who used to forget calculator steps under pressure is now taking written "operations manuals" into assessments, leading to far fewer avoidable mistakes.

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 Claremont Community Hub & Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Scotch College.