Sydney tutor in Reading, Maths, English, Creative Writing, Special Needs, Essay Writing, ESL

5.0  (1 student review)

I love to work with Primary school children, helping them to achieve their academic potential in a fun and encouraging environment in a designated tutoring area in my home at Riverstone in NW Sydney.

I have a passion for helping those who are struggling to develop skills and confidence. I also enjoy helping gifted children to develop a good work ethic - to strive rather than coast on minimal effort. My ideal is that all students will love learning and never give up on themselves, developing a positive attitude and resilience.

I tutor every weekday afternoon/evening during school terms, but am open to school holiday lessons if the students are keen and we can find a time that suits us all. The most common request is for an hourly lesson each week.

I offer true individualised tuition - one student per session, with a program developed to meet his/her needs. Mainly Maths & English, but I am flexible and can work in any area needing attention, even at a moment's notice. Written work is "rewarded" with a variety of educational games - 100% focus in these ensures that skills are developed quite quickly.

I no longer work in schools full-time as I find one-to-one work far more satisfying. Nevertheless, I am working in local schools one day per week and am constantly doing professional development to ensure that I am up to date with curriculum requirements and changes.

I do not usually give extra homework, feeling that children who are struggling are already spending longer than average on their school homework, and they need time to pursue other interests including sport, music and playing with siblings and friends.

I am available for lessons via Zoom also. This can be on a regular scheduled basis or substituted for face-to-face lessons occasionally if requested due to illness or transport difficulties.

If I am available I can provide extra one-off lessons (onsite or via Zoom) as emergency help with school assignments/homework.

Consistent feedback from my tutoring families has been that the students love to come to tutoring with me as they feel known and safe, gaining confidence and hope along with academic skills and knowledge.

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Experience

Over 30 years experience teaching K-Y6 in schools (full-time, casual and integration work with children with special needs) and private home tutoring throughout that time.
Many other volunteer roles working with children (including playgroup leading, holiday club leading and netball coaching).
I have helped my own children, foster children and grandchildren with their homework and assignments along the way too.

Qualifications

BA Dip Ed (Macquarie University).
Have a current Working With Children's Check and do Child Protection refresher courses every 3 years. (NB. My husband also has a current WWCC and does Child Protection courses - even though he is not involved in my tutoring, that should give parents peace of mind as I predominantly work from my home).
Member of Australian Tutoring Association, having fulfilled their accreditation requirements.

Rates

$70/hour or $60/45 mins.
Cash or online deposit. I have an ABN as a sole trader.
No joining or term fees. Flat hourly rate with no hidden costs.
First lesson is half price.
Not locked into set time frames (eg minimum of a year's tuition) - students can start at any time during the year (as long as I have a suitable vacancy) and leave whenever parents wish without incurring extra fees.

Student Discount

Special Offer - Discount for casual lessons for waiting list kids.

Working With Children Check

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

Gender

Female

Registered

Joined Tutor Finder on 12-Oct-2014 (updated profile on 19-Jul-2026)