James T.

Very responsive
Private Tutor

Tutoring near Maroubra, Sydney, NSW & Bondi Junction, Sydney, NSW & Sydney, Sydney, NSW & St Ives NSW & South Turramurra, Sydney, NSW

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Rate

$130 per hour

Services

  • One-to-one tuition
  • Home visits
  • Teaching studio
  • In person

Subjects

Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11
Year 12

About

Friendly Tutor | 99.40 ATAR | 8+ Years Experience | Qualified Lawyer I’ve been tutoring for over eight years now and have worked with 50+ students across all levels. I keep things simple: I’m here to help your child understand their subjects, feel more confident, and actually enjoy learning. I offer a complimentary 30‑minute consultation so you can see if I’m the right fit for your child’s needs. About Me 99.40 ATAR Qualified lawyer with strong communication skills Patient, approachable, and genuinely invested in my students Experienced with all types of learners — from high achievers to those who need a bit more support My HSC Results English Advanced — 95 Legal Studies — 96 Economics — 93 Mathematics (3U) — 96 My Approach I’m big on building rapport — if your child feels comfortable, the learning follows naturally. I focus on clarity, structure, and confidence‑building. I’m not the “easy way out” tutor; I’m here for students who want to grow, improve, and put in the effort. If that sounds like what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out. I’m always happy to chat.

Achievements

  • Former tutor at Pre-Uni New College
  • Former Paralegal at Craddock Murray Neumann Lawyers
  • Former Summer Intern at PricewaterhouseCoopers
  • 99.40 ATAR
  • Distinction University WAM
  • Former Legal Research Assistant at Sir Owen Dixon Chambers
  • Former Summer Intern at Macquarie Group

Education

99.40 ATAR | Sydney Technical High School (Selective High School for Boys) Bachelors of Commerce and Law (with Distinction) | University of New South Wales Current Banking and Finance Lawyer | International Law Firm

Interests

  • Going to the gym, playing soccer and trading on the stock market

Reviews

James has been tutoring my 13 year old daughter for 12 months. During this time he has built up her confidence and results in maths thanks to his extensive knowledge and patience. I definitely recommend James.
Anna on 5th May 2024
I cannot thank James enough for the transformation I have seen in my daughter’s confidence with her Year 12 Legal Studies work. She has gone from being overwhelmed with the content heaviness and struggling to keep up in class to now being confident with answering her written work and able to now contribute enthusiastically in class discussions…all thanks to James’ personalised attention and support of her with her learning. Highly recommend!
Bianca Kunstler on 27th April 2024
James has been my daughter tutor for the past Year. The progress of my daughter English learning is outstanding. James adapts his approach to suit individual learning preference and he’s teaching is inspiring and enjoyable. What's the most important I feel is that he really cares about his student. I highly recommend James.
Mandy on 26th April 2024
James has been tutoring my year 12 son since 2021 and has helped him to achieve exceptional results including a top 5 ranking in his preliminary exams. I would highly recommend James’ tutoring and he has a friendly, professional attitude to match. Thanks James!
Karen Hogan on 8th October 2022
James is a lovely young man, who has became a good mentor to my younger son. He’s dedicated To the tutoring besides his study.
Sophie Qin on 9th June 2022
James has been tutoring me HSC Advanced English for 6 months now and has provided me with valuable tips and tricks applicable to the exam room. James is punctual, helpful and fun tutor that delivers results.
Jack S on 2nd June 2022
James is a knowledgable and extremely helpful mathematics tutor who’s taught me for a couple of months now. He is very friendly and understands the topics/questions I am may find difficult, in which he explains them very thoroughly. James is very responsive and open to provide help or resources at any time. Highly recommended!
Justin on 2nd June 2022
James T is a knowledgeable and well-mannered tutor at an affordable price. He has helped me in a number of subjects and this has seen my grades improve at school. I would recommend him. 4.5/5
Jason on 31st May 2022
James has been tutoring math advanced to my son for few months. James is always punctual and also flexible if we need to reschedule. He is great explaining complex topics. My son feels more confident about maths thanks to James.
Monika on 31st May 2022
James has been tutoring my 14 year old since the beginning of this year and he has been amazing. He is patient and engaging and has a great rapport with my son. He has knowledge of a wide variety of high school subjects which is really helpful. James is also very reliable and friendly. My son actually looks forward to his tutoring lesson which says a lot. James definitely comes highly recommended.
Rose on 31st May 2022
James is a fantastic tutor with extensive knowledge and experience. He has particularly helped me in essay writing and mathematics throughout year 10 and has a kind and friendly personality.
Kurt Yee on 25th September 2021

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James has been a wonderful support in Zac’s educational journey. Beyond being an excellent tutor, he has also been a genuine mentor - patient, supportive, and truly invested in Zac’s growth both academically and personally. His ability to build trust, encourage confidence, and provide consistent guidance has made a meaningful difference. I’ve always appreciated the care and professionalism he brings to every session. I would highly recommend James to any parent or student looking not only for a knowledgeable tutor, but also for someone who genuinely cares about their child’s development and wellbeing.
By Candy on 14th May 2026
James was a fantastic tutor who assisted me in achieving a HD grade for my maths course in first year university. He was very patient and effective in his teaching methods, simplifying complicated concepts all while being very down to earth and enjoyable to learn from. 10/10 would recommend.
By Eddie on 26th July 2023
James has been tutoring Zac since last year and we have been so grateful to find him. He has demonstrated a remarkable ability to connect with Zac in his style of teaching and has been supportive with all of Zac's assignments in Math, English, and Commerce. He is a pleasant and polite young man, punctual and genuinely cares about how Zac is doing.
By Jennifer Evans on 25th July 2023

Availability

Around Maroubra

Around Bondi Junction

Around Sydney

Around St Ives

Around South Turramurra

Travel policy

Able to travel freely in the Eastern Suburbs and Northern Sydney

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