Subjects

Primary

The primary years are when your child develops habits that can last a lifetime. At Grace Simpkins Personal Tutors, we offer personalised, one-on-one tutoring across a wide range of subjects.

We encourage all of our primary school students to complete Mathematics and/or English Assessments in their first session with us. The assessments are based on the Content Descriptions of The Australian Curriculum and aim to provide an adequate gauge of your student’s ability level. From this, we provide you with a clear list of goals for the tuition, which, combined with information from school, allows us to proactively target your student’s difficult areas and build a strong foundation for future academic achievement.

Start your primary school child on their journey towards their goals today.

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Maths

Our primary math tutors develop your child’s concept of, and interest in, working with numbers, measurement, shapes, time and money.

Early intervention in primary school can help to prevent the “I’m just not good at maths” mentality and give students a solid foundation to build on in later years.

English

There is a growing tendency for English tutors to assist in the younger years to establish a solid base of phonics, grammar, punctuation, spelling and sequencing ideas.

Even if your student doesn’t end up loving Shakespeare, excellent English skills are a must have. Being able to write well is a critical skill at the core of every subject and the development of that skill begins in these early years.

Other

We believe it is vital for students to have a rounded education which is why we offer free additional programs from time to time such as Science Workshops. If students have a special interest or a particular area of concern, it is really important to address this too so our tuition can cover subjects such as HASS and Science.

Additionally, we offer specialist training for the NAPLAN test and scholarship exams, covering competencies in literacy and numeracy.

Junior Secondary

Secondary school can be extremely daunting – the work is getting harder, and the pressure to perform is increasing. Our tutors have expertise across a full range of secondary subjects. Whether your child is just starting their secondary school journey or is now looking to improve, Grace Simpkins Personal Tutors can help them reach their full potential.

Maths

As your student progresses into high school, it is vital that they master the essential mathematical facts, skills, concepts and processes as term after term and year after year, content is built upon these fundamentals. Whether your student is struggling with algebra, measurement, space or anything in between, our tutors can assist.

English

A strong skill set in grammar, punctuation, reading and writing is critical but this must also be balanced with the new demands of high school. Our tutors can assist core areas in addition to the interpretation of texts and assignment structuring in all forms of media (scientific, creative, news).

Science

In secondary school, science education further develops critical thinking and problem solving. Students are introduced to all areas of science, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth Science. Not only are these years an excellent time to build core science skills but it is an important period for students to begin to consider if they would like to explore a specific science (or two, or three!) in their senior schooling. Our science tutors have a good understanding across the sciences but can also provide insight into what studying science at a senior level involves.

Humanities and Social Sciences

It is easy to think that subjects in the humanities like History, Geography, Economics and Business just require the memorisation of facts but there is so much more. To do well, students must critically analyse information, draw connections and present their findings in an articulate manner. Therefore, a tutor is extremely helpful not only when writing assignments but also for discussing the different perspectives and interpretations of the subject matter.

Other

Junior school is a great time to test out a broad array of subjects and gain a rounded education. However, this may mean that your student has committed to a subject that is proving a bit of a challenge. Anything can be understood if it is broken down into small enough chunks and we most likely have the right person to assist. Please let us know if you are after a specific subject, such as a language, something in the arts, technology or preparation for a scholarship test, and we will see if we can help.

Senior Secondary

Your student has finally made it to their senior years; while exciting, this can also be overwhelming as the academic demands increase. At a senior level, we find that students often need assistance with a few specific subjects – perhaps they excel at humanities but struggle with math or they love science but cannot get their head around English. A tutor is the perfect solution to develop their confidence and skills in weak areas and relieve the pressure of the senior years.

Maths

At this level, QCE Mathematics is divided into General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics. As a result, our tutors often specialise and cover one or more of these areas. Therefore, we have the expertise in the practical financial, statistical and network math, as well as more complex algebra, calculus and matrices depending on what math pathway your student decides to take. Many students find senior math to be a big step up from the junior level so it is best to seek help early to optimise marks for assignments and best prepare for exams.

English and/or Literature

At a senior level, it is expected that students are competent at structuring and writing responses so the focus at school becomes directed towards the aesthetic use of language, analysing perspectives and challenging ideas through both interpreting and creating texts. Whether your student needs assistance in the fundamentals or the analysis side, our tutors are here to help. It is impossible to write well if students have not seen good writing so we aim to give hands-on guidance rather than vague feedback when working on tasks together.

Science

It is fantastic that your student has chosen to study a science at a senior level, furthering not only their specific knowledge but also their critical thinking abilities. However, whether it is Physics, Chemistry or Biology, the sciences are renowned for being content heavy and having a high workload. Our tutors can help prepare your student for the Data Test and optimise marks for the Student Experiment and Research Investigation, while ensuring they understand and stay on top of all the content.

Humanities and Social Sciences

Our tutors can offer support across a variety of humanities subjects, including modern and Ancient History, Geography, Study of Religion, Economics, Accounting, Legal Studies and Business. Going beyond memorisation of facts to the development of ideas and concepts, humanities tuition allows students to discuss new ideas and concepts in depth.

Other

In addition to the QCE system, some of our tutors have experience with the IB system and exposure to the curricula from different states and territories. Our tutors have a range of academic backgrounds so we can generally find the right person to assist with whichever subject your student is having difficulty with, whether that is a language, something in the arts, technology or even UCAT for medicine entry. We would love to have a chat about your student’s needs.