Tutoring

What do I do?

For me, tutoring is about building minds, not just marks. I work mainly with Year 11 and 12 students (and a handful of committed Year 10s), and my favourite thing is watching “I’m just not good at it” slowly turn into confidence.

In sessions, I:

Start from what you already understand and then carefully bridge the gaps, rather than throwing you into the deep end.
Keep things structured but flexible, using step-by-step explanations, targeted practice, and regular check-ins so you feel challenged, not overwhelmed.
Build in HSC-style questions and marking criteria, so you’re learning the concepts and the exam skills at the same time.
Create a variety of resources tailored to your needs and skillset to help you build your skills, your way.

I have a particular passion for supporting students with learning differences, including ADHD, dyslexia, and various forms of giftedness. My goal is to help you find strategies that actually work for your brain, and to make you feel capable and comfortable in the mainstream classroom, without turning you into a “special case”, unless it’s in the “you’re awesome” kind of way.

Above all, my tutoring style is collaborative and encouraging: I’ll ask you to explain ideas in your own words, try problems on your own, and treat mistakes as useful information rather than failures.

I am based in Wollongong, and offer face to face tutoring for those in the Illawarra. I also offer online tutoring services for anyone taking the HSC. If you are looking for ACT or VCE tutoring services, reach out via email for more details.

English Tutoring

(Standard, Advanced, Extension 1 & 2)

I help senior English students move beyond “what’s the right answer?” into “what am I actually arguing here?”. Whether you’re in Standard, Advanced, Extension 1 or Extension 2, we’ll focus on building clear arguments, sharpening textual analysis, and developing your written voice so essays feel purposeful, not panic-driven.

For Extension students, I provide targeted support with major works, creative projects and complex theoretical ideas, helping you plan, draft and refine work that actually says what you want it to say.

Study Skills

Study skills tutoring is about helping you study smarter, not just harder. I work with students to build personalised routines, note-taking methods, revision strategies and exam preparation plans that fit their brain and their schedule.

You’ll learn how to break big tasks into manageable steps, organise your time across subjects, and use active study techniques that actually improve recall and understanding.

Mathematics Tutoring

(Standard 1, Standard 2, Advanced, Extension 1 & 2)

Maths tutoring with me is all about understanding the “why” behind the methods, so you can handle unfamiliar questions with confidence. From Standard 1 and 2 through to Advanced and Extension 1 & 2, I focus on building strong foundations, clear step-by-step reasoning, and exam-ready problem-solving strategies.

Together, we’ll turn complicated questions into manageable parts, practise exam-style problems, and build a toolkit of approaches you can rely on under pressure.

Learning Support and Marking Services

I offer targeted learning support for students who want extra guidance with schoolwork, assessments and exam preparation. This can include breaking down assignment instructions, planning responses, and developing strategies for students with learning differences such as ADHD, dyslexia or giftedness.

I also provide detailed marking and feedback on practice essays, reports and exam responses, giving clear, constructive comments aligned with HSC-style criteria to help you improve with each draft. All marking is returned with detailed comments, an indicative mark/band, and clear next steps for improvement.

To have a piece marked, just send it to my email with your name and "Marking' in the subject line, and include the subject it is for, question/s you are answering, and the year/school of the exam for past papers, along with any other relevant context for the piece. Feel free to include feedback you have gotten previously and I can see how well you have implemented it, or any specific questions you have. Please also include when you would like to have the paper returned by in your email.

Sciences Tutoring

(Physics, Biology, Investigating Science, Extension Science)

I support senior students across Physics, Biology, Investigating Science and Extension Science, with a focus on truly understanding the concepts rather than memorising definitions. Sessions combine clear explanations, diagrams, and real-world examples so the syllabus feels logical and connected, not like a list of isolated dot points.

We’ll also work on how to communicate scientific ideas in extended responses, handle data and experiments, and prepare effectively for HSC-style questions.

Group Tutoring and Seminars

Group lessons are a great option for friends or classmates who want to learn together and share the cost of tutoring. In small groups, I balance explanation, guided practice and discussion, making sure everyone is involved and has the chance to ask questions.

Group sessions work particularly well for exam revision, topic overviews and collaborative problem-solving, while still keeping the atmosphere supportive and focused.

I also run seminars in line with student demand intermittently throughout the year on various topics.

NB: All group lessons and seminars are run online.

Contact

If you’re interested in tutoring, have questions about subjects, or just want to know whether I’d be a good fit, the easiest way to reach me is by email. I work mainly with Year 11 and 12 students (and a few keen Year 10s), so feel free to include your year, subjects and what you’re hoping to get out of tutoring when you get in touch.

You can:

Ask about availability, pricing, or the types of lessons I offer (individual, group, online, in-person).
Send through a task, essay, or past paper if you’re interested in marking and feedback.
Have a quick chat about study skills or learning support if you’re not quite sure what you need yet.

Once you email me, I’ll get back to you as soon as I can so we can figure out what kind of support will work best for you.

My email is clairekitching05@gmail.com

Pricing

Tutoring isn’t one-size-fits-all, so my pricing reflects the subject, level, and type of support you’re looking for. I’m always happy to talk through options so you know exactly what you’re paying for, and work with you to find a way to make things affordable and accessible, as I really do think finances should not be a barrier to accessing academic help.

Individual lessons

One-on-one lessons are ideal if you’re after personalised support, targeted feedback, and a lesson plan tailored to your goals and learning style. Pricing varies by subject and level (for example, Extension subjects may be higher than Standard courses), and will be confirmed when you get in touch. These prices also vary year on year, and are based on my experience and the results of previous students in their HSC examinations.

Group lessons

Group sessions are a more affordable option and work well for friends or classmates who want to learn together. Because the cost is shared, group lessons are cheaper per student than private sessions, while still giving you structured teaching, exam practice and time to ask questions.

Marking & feedback

I offer detailed marking and feedback for:

English essays and creative pieces (from $20)
Major works for English Extension and Science Extension subjects (from $45)
Maths, Science and Extension practice papers (from $15)
Study plans, project breakdowns, drafts (from $15)

If I have marked one draft of a piece already, there is a $5 discount for the marking of all subsequent drafts of the same piece.

Marking is charged per piece of work, based on the subject and length, and includes written feedback with clear next steps. Although I have said 'from' in all marking prices, more is charged only in exceptional cases. Prices for marking are based entirely on the time taken to mark a piece.

NB: marking requests with less than a 3 day turnaround will incur a $5 fee.

If you’d like specific figures, just email your year level, subjects and what kind of support you’re after, and I’ll send through a clear breakdown of pricing before you commit to anything.

NB: Tutoring students do not need to pay for marking fees as well. This is included in the lesson price.