Townsville tutor in Calculus, Computing, Maths, Physics, Statistics

I travel to these locations
James Cook Library, Townsville City Library

4.5  (1 student review)

I will be available in the Townsville area for in-person tutoring from 2019, online may be possible in the meantime!!

I offer tutoring in Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science between Year 10 High School and 2nd Year undergraduate.

I enjoy helping others to understand the subject and perhaps achieve the success I have enjoyed as a student.

I believe students struggle with Mathematics for two reasons:

There is some simpler knowledge missing so that the student struggles to understand what they are studying or
they have not realised that it is necessary to do lots of examples in order to really understand the subject. My understanding of the subject enables me to help in either case.

I am generally available Monday to Friday for university students during school hours. Some weekends may also be possible at times for school students.

I prefer students to bring their books and notes so that I can see where they are struggling and assist them. I always get them to do more examples.

Lesson structure depends on the student's maturity. With the more mature students I agree the approach with the student, with others I identify what needs to be covered, ask the student to check understanding, identify issues and correct them.

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I am happy to tutor Year 11/12 students in IB or QCE General, Methods and Specialist Mathematics and Physics.

I also tutor undergraduates in Mathematics.

I believe that it is the tutor's responsibility to ensure that a student understands the material by finding whatever method works for a given student.

I would be willing to tutor students from elsewhere in Australia, and elsewhere in the world, via Zoom, providing suitable times can be identified and the students speak English.

I gain new students via multiple means. Some contact me via websites such as this, others via past students. Teachers at local schools also pass my details to students' parents.

In 2026 I shall be tutoring at least one student in Year 12 Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics. I expect to hear from other students as 2026 proceeds.

In 2025 I tutored QCE Year 12 General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics.

In 2024 I tutored QCE Year 11 Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics. I also tutored JCU course MA1003, the last of the first year courses.

In 2023 I tutored QCE Year 11 Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics; QCE Year 12 Mathematical Methods and Physics.

In 2022 I tutored Year 12 IB HL Analysis and Approaches, Year 11 QCE Physics, Mathematical Methods and General Mathematics. I also tutored JCU courses MA1000, MA1020 and PH1005 - Introduction to Physics.

In 2021 I tutored Year 11 students in IB HL Analysis and Approaches, QCE Mathematical Methods and General Mathematics. I also tutored a student on CQU (University of Central Queensland) course STAT11050 - Essential Statistics.

In 2020 I tutored JCU course MA2000 - Advanced Mathematics and Statistics which is a 2nd Year undergraduate Engineering Mathematics course. I also tutored Year 11 students in Mathematical Methods.

In 2019 I was lecturer and course tutor for JCU course MA1000 -Mathematical Foundations. I also tutored MA1020 - Preparing for Mathematics and MA1003 - Mathematical Techniques.

In 2018 I tutored NSW students in Year 11 HSC Physics, Year 11 IT, and TAFE Electrical Engineering

In 2017 I tutored NSW students in Year 11 IT and Mathematical Methods. I also tutored an undergraduate in Mathematics for Teaching: Calculus and Statistics.

In 2016 I tutored Undergraduate Engineering students in Perth in Multi-variable Calculus, Fourier Series and similar topics.

In 2015 I tutored a basic Mathematics for Engineering course at a Polytechnic in New Zealand. The Mathematical level was pre-calculus Algebra, beginning Calculus and Basic Statistics.. All listened to my advice. All worked hard and all passed their exam.

In 2014, I marked first year undergraduate mathematics assignments and assisted 1st and 2nd year undergraduates with their tutorials and assignments. I also tutored a few students privately.

I have a strong interest in mathematics and physics.

I am available to tutor mathematics and physics for Year 10 to 12 students and undergraduate students, including General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics, and Physics for students in Year 11 and 12. I tutor undergraduate students for mathematical topics including basic algebra, geometry, calculus, probability and statistics, advanced calculus, multivariable calculus, Fourier series, Fourier transforms, Laplace transforms, and partial differential equations, particularly by the method of separation of variables, such as Laplace's equation.

I can also assist students with Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics and Modeling and Differential Equations. These are represented by JCU courses: MA2211, MA2210 and MA3211.

I have previously worked as a course lecturer and tutor at James Cook University for MA1000 Mathematical Foundations.

I have 14 years of experience tutoring Year 10 to 12 students and have previously tutored Year 1 and 2 mathematics undergraduate students, as well as TAFE and Curtin University engineering students. Most of the students I have tutored in last 18 month have passed their exams, all have appreciated my efforts and approach. I enjoy assisting students with passing their exams and advising them on the work they need focus on to be successful.

I am often contacted by prospective school student's parents through word of mouth.

Reviews: Some are written by students, others by parents. All are verbatim.

2025
I really appreciated the maths tutorials last year and this year. I liked how John would save time by going through the working for questions that he had already completed, instead of solving questions cold. He always made sure to clarify anything I was unsure of. In addition, he gave me useful advice in regards to preparing for an exam, whether it be what to do the day before, or how to approach more difficult, unfamiliar questions. Overall, I am very appreciative of John, as he has evidently improved my Maths abilities.
2025
Thank you for the support you provided our daughter in Specialist Mathematics. You were very punctual and consistently demonstrated a strong depth of content knowledge. Your structured approach played a significant role in her strong performance and high ATAR.

2025

Tutoring with Mr Bartlett has been incredibly beneficial for my Maths progress throughout Year 12. He was always flexible around my busy Year 12 schedule, which meant I could consistently access support—something I believe had the greatest impact on my results. I entered Year 12 feeling stressed, as I had never been a strong Maths student, but Mr Bartlett explained concepts differently from my classroom teacher, in a way that finally made the content make sense.

He was patient and thorough in his explanations, taking the time to ensure I fully understood each topic before moving on. He also helped me develop stronger problem-solving strategies and greater confidence when approaching exams and unfamiliar questions. Overall, his support not only improved my marks but also changed my attitude towards Maths, making Year 12 far more manageable and less overwhelming.

Qualifications

2006 - A Taught MSc in Mathematics from The Open University, UK

1992 - Upper 2nd Class Honours - BA Mathematics, The Open University, UK

Rates

I charge $50 per hour for individual students at High School or TAFE level.

I charge $30 per hour per person for groups of 2 or more students at High School or
TAFE level.

I charge $50 per hour for individual students at undergraduate level.

I charge $30 per hour per person for groups of 2 or more students at undergraduate
level.

Gender

Male

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Joined Tutor Finder on 03-Aug-2016 (updated profile on 27-Dec-2025)