Sydney tutor in Algebra, Business Studies, Calculus, Creative Writing, Economics, English, English Literature, Essay Writing, Finance, Further Maths, General Science, Geography, Geometry, History, Legal Studies, Maths, Maths Methods, Reading, Statistics

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Hunters Hill, Lane cove, Riverview, Ryde, Artarmon, North Sydney, Sydney

4.9  (6 student reviews)

Hi, I'm Sam.

I have over 7 years of tutoring experience and have spent thousands of hours working with students from Year 3 through to the HSC. Over that time, I've worked with students of all abilities, personalities and learning styles, helping them improve not only their academic results, but also their confidence, motivation and attitude towards learning.



What to Expect:

• An experienced tutor with over 7 years of experience and thousands of hours of one-on-one teaching

• Highly personalised lessons tailored to the individual needs, strengths and goals of each student

• Clear explanations of difficult concepts and topics that students often struggle with in the classroom

• Proven study techniques, exam strategies and learning methods developed through both academic success and years of tutoring experience

• A strong focus on building confidence, motivation and effective study habits

• Supportive, patient and engaging lessons that encourage students to take ownership of their learning

• Extension work and advanced content for students looking to accelerate and reach their full potential

• A tutor who is genuinely invested in helping students succeed both academically and personally




I completed my HSC at St Ignatius College Riverview with an ATAR of 98.30 before graduating from the University of Sydney Business School with a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Advanced Studies as part of the Dalyell Scholars program. Since graduating, I have dived into the world of finance, including experience in private equity and hedge funds. Despite this, tutoring remains one of the most rewarding things I do.

The reason is simple: I genuinely enjoy helping students succeed.

I think one of the reasons I connect so well with students is that I wasn't always one of the top performers at school myself. While I always worked hard, it wasn't until Years 11 and 12 that I began to truly understand how to study effectively. I became fascinated by what separated high-performing students from everyone else and spent countless hours developing study techniques, exam strategies and learning methods that ultimately transformed my own academic performance.

Those efforts ultimately helped me achieve an ATAR of 98.30, including marks of 97 in Business Studies, 95 in Economics, 92 in English Advanced, 92 in Modern History and an E4 (47/50) in History Extension. More importantly, they taught me that success at school is rarely about intelligence alone. In most cases, it comes down to confidence, effective habits, consistent effort and having the right strategies in place.

That experience has had a profound impact on the way I tutor today.

Over the years, I have found that the biggest thing holding students back is often not a lack of ability, but a lack of confidence. Many students begin to believe they are simply "not good at maths" or "not good at English". My goal is to help students challenge those beliefs and realise what they are actually capable of achieving.

I don't believe in simply lecturing students or teaching them how to memorise content. Instead, I focus on helping them genuinely understand concepts, think critically, develop independence and build the confidence needed to tackle difficult challenges on their own. While improved marks are often the immediate goal, I believe the greatest long-term benefits come from developing strong habits, resilience and self-belief.

One of the most rewarding aspects of tutoring is watching students transform their attitude towards learning. Seeing a student go from feeling overwhelmed and frustrated to confident and motivated is incredibly satisfying, and it is a large part of why I continue tutoring today despite pursuing a career in finance.

I work with students across the full academic spectrum. Some need help rebuilding confidence and strengthening foundations, while others are already performing strongly and want to maximise their results. In both cases, my approach is tailored to the individual student and their goals. No two students are the same, and I strongly believe that effective tutoring should reflect that.

I offer one-on-one tutoring both online and in person for:

• All K–10 Subjects

• Mathematics (Advanced and Standard)

• English (Advanced and Standard)

• Economics

• Business Studies

• Modern History


I also have access to a large collection of notes, essays, past papers and other resources accumulated throughout my years of study and tutoring, which I provide to my students as part of my tutoring service.

If you are looking for an experienced tutor with strong academic credentials, thousands of hours of teaching experience and a genuine passion for helping students reach their potential, I would love the opportunity to help.

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Experience

Current tutoring experience with HSC and non-HSC (K-11) students (currently more than 20 students per week, not including students seen less regularly)

Previous experience tutoring other HSC students and non-HSC students while at school.

Frequent tutoring of younger siblings.

Qualifications

2019 ATAR: 98.30

Received a band 6/E4 in Economics, Business Studies, English advanced, Modern History, History Extension and a band 5 in Mathematics

Economics and Business Studies were my highest performing subjects, receiving a HSC mark of 95 and 97 in them respectively.

My other band 6’s were in the mid-90s, while my band 5 in Mathematics was only slightly off a band 6.

Rates

Rates:

Years k-9:
$85/hr

Years 10-12:
$95/hr

Additional $15 for in-person tutoring (to cover travel time and related costs)

Working With Children Check

Yes, I'm cleared to work with children in New South Wales until 22-Jul-2029 (details available on request)

Gender

Male

Registered

Joined Tutor Finder on 29-Dec-2019 (updated profile on 16-Sep-2026)