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Simon

English Tutor Eaglemont, VIC
- Teach them knowledge - Help them with study skills - Helping them improve grades - Good expert knowledge, over 90 ATAR - Have good temper - Good communication skills - Lots of free time - Flexibility in…
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Chris

English Tutor Kew, VIC
As a student who has had tutors in the past, I think that the most important thing that a tutor can do for their student is to be there for them when they need help and assistance. Time is obviously very valuable, but I realised that I appreciated those tutors who went above and beyond to ensure that I received the help that I needed. Further,…
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Ned
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Ned

English Tutor Hawthorn, VIC
I think the most important is to be supportive, from experience the reason that most people struggle with learning is because they give up or don’t think they can. Hence encouragement is key and positive re-enforcement. I also believe that making the student comfortable around you and going through source material in an efficient manner can make…
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Tran Xuan Ha Peppi

English Tutor Hawthorn, VIC
I do think patience, good Communication Skills and the Ability to Make Students Visualise. Also the self-discipline. For one, the number of students working with tutors continues to grow. Two, working 1:1 with students is immensely gratifying, both for the tutor and tutee. And three, a few specific yet generalised characteristics become…
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Tess

English Tutor Deepdene, VIC
I believe the role of the tutor is to build the basic skills of english comprehension/essay writing to that the student is prepared to tackle any assignment or examination. I do not believe in rote learning but instead on delving deeply into specific issues a student may have with writing and to address them methodically. It is not about the…
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Max

English Tutor Hawthorn, VIC
Coaching the student and doing their best to understand. As in not a man giving a homeless man a fish, but teaching the homeless man how to fish I can give the students relevant analogies that they could understand which would help them understand the subject…
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Viktor

English Tutor Heidelberg Heights, VIC
Tutors must be able to understand the energy levels and motivations for assisting their pupils. Setting short term and long term goals. Continually encouraging pupils. Being flexible and thinking outside the square. Motivating my pupils to get better Encouraging my pupils in the face of adversity. Follow up tasks and plans to improve pupils…
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palak

English Tutor Heidelberg Heights, VIC
According to me, a tutor can help his student improve and be a stepping stone in achieving his goals . A tutor can make his student be a better person , and can inculcate the genuine love of learning and knowledge and showing others what it looks like to be passionate about his future. Sharing knowledge with the students is the main thing but…
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Urvashi

English Tutor Hawthorn, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make him/her comfortable and be a like a friend. It is crucial for a tutor to make the students understand that they are free to ask any doubts or questions without being afraid. I am mostly available out of tuition hours as well via text or call. So I will be there if they have any last…
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Emily

English Tutor Hawthorn, VIC
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to be patient, and to help the student learn to learn. It is an easier job to tell a student the correct answers than to help them understand how to get there. Taking the time to ensure a student truly understands each lesson and correction can inadvertently be the fastest way…
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Deen

English Tutor Hawthorn, VIC
A tutor is a magician to the students. He can't do magic but he can do wonders if the chemistry between the tutor. The most important thing is the tutor will be a friend to the student without actually being a friend. The magic lies here. The mentality that I never give up. I was not a very gifted student so I had to work hard to understand…
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Simranjeet

English Tutor Hawthorn, VIC
The tutor- student relationship should be viewed as a partnership. As a tutor, my ultimate goal is to help the student become an independent learner. Patience and being a good listener are essential for achieving learning goals. I always try to adjust my techniques and approaches to meet the learning styles of the student. I believe communication…
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Sastra

English Tutor Hawthorn, VIC
The most crucial aspect a tutor can offer a student is personalized guidance, tailoring their teaching to the individual's unique learning style and pace. An extremely patient manner is essential, particularly when dealing with math, as it demands a great deal of patience. I'm also very adaptable to any style of pace that the student might want, I…
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Le-May

English Tutor Balwyn North, VIC
To inspire a student to be curious and develop a love of learning, as people are not often motivated to improve in areas in which they lack passion. The last family I had tutored had told me that after my sessions with their son, he had stopped crying every time he had to complete his school homework. From this experience, I have come to…
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Nausher

English Tutor Heidelberg West, VIC
The tutor needs to make sure that all the questions of the student are answered really well. Most importantly, the tutor needs to be a role model for the student. Someone that he/she can look up to and be proud of. I have the ability to be extremely patient with my students which helps me gain their trust. Moreover, I can also induce self…
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Farima

English Tutor Hawthorn, VIC
Personal relationships are foundational to student success. The more connected a student feels to his or her tutor, the more the tutor creates trust and respect, essential ingredients for students to learn well. I listen to students well so that I can better understand their misconceptions and errors. I would encourage them in the learning process…
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Vikram

English Tutor Collingwood, VIC
Well to understand the student’s personality And making an appropriate regiment for his studies and to tackle his short comings, but most of all letting the child have fun while studying. I’m easy to converse and very patient whenever teaching a child and getting to know the students not just as a tutor but as a friend and giving them a…
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Vijesha

English Tutor Collingwood, VIC
I can help the student to be comfortable, open to create a bond between both of as friends but professionally so the student does not hesitate to say anything and can talk to me. I will be a good role model and maybe the both of us can learn something from one other. Create a good environment. i have a good communication skills.i am very…
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Mohammed

English Tutor Collingwood, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do is NOT to give the students answers. This is a red line for me as it limits the student's ability to use their mind to explore and thus tackle hard questions. My strengths are that I am open minded and persistent; I am never one to criticise a student for not understanding how to do something no matter how…
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Yalini

English Tutor Collingwood, VIC
In my point of view, a good tutor should be a good listener to students. The tutor should able to fix the student's queries. The qualities like patient, flexible, openness and active are important things for a tutor because the student will observe the tutor and we may influence them at some point. so, it is essential for a tutor to have good…
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Dominick

English Tutor Collingwood, VIC
I believe the most important thing you can do for a student is to make learning enjoyable. I think if you can make a topic enjoyable and interesting for students, they will become naturally curious and motivated to explore it further. This curiosity and drive will not only help them excel in their studies but also encourage lifelong learning.…
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Nicholas

English Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
Listen to what the student has to say, and base their teaching strategy around their individual needs. If the tutor doesn’t listen to a student or understand their struggles with certain areas, how could the tutor expect good results from their student? I believe I am very clear and concise with what I teach, and that because of my openly…
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Shivani

English Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
In my view, the most important things a tutor can do is listen patiently to the student, guide them in the right direction, build trust, encourage, and support to drive to excellence. I would consider my strength to be that firstly, I establish a rapport with the children which makes them feel comfortable and in a friendly environment. Then I try…

Local Reviews

Pippa really likes Dexter and they seem to be a good match at this early stage.
Lorraine, Kew

Inside AlphingtonTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 7 student Saxon revised indices, number lines, and the conversion of decimals and fractions to prepare for an upcoming test.

In Year 9, Ethan worked on structuring essays with a focus on crafting strong introductions and body paragraphs using relevant evidence from texts.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student Nicholas practised analysing lyrics for his English oral presentation and refined his ability to identify key themes in "The Sapphires."

Recent Challenges

A Year 8 student repeatedly struggled to connect algebraic rules with their purpose, often relying on memorisation instead of understanding—this led to confusion when teachers and peers offered differing methods.

As one tutor noted, "she was more comfortable repeating similar questions than unpacking why a method worked," which made worded problems especially challenging.

In VCE English, a senior student's essays lacked evidence and structure; attempts at analysis were undermined by summary-style writing and unclear topic sentences.

This meant promising ideas remained unsupported in assessments, affecting marks even when insight was present.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Alphington noticed that Nicholas, a high school student, has started using the TEEL essay structure more independently and now selects evidence to support his points without prompting—something he was hesitant about earlier in the term.

Taylah, also in high school, recently surprised her tutor by recalling key algebra techniques after a long break and smoothly solving new problems on her own, which marks a shift from needing step-by-step guidance last year.

Meanwhile, Aden (primary) took real pride in his maths progress and now volunteers to try challenging addition questions first, instead of waiting for help.

What they say about our tutoring

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aura is doing very well with Sasha and I am very happy with the way she is teaching Sasha.

Laura is doing very well with Sasha and I am very happy with the way she is teaching Sasha.

We just finished our first session with Mohamed, he is a good match for us. Matthew and I were impressed.

Local Spots for Tutoring

If you'd prefer not to have lessons at home, tutoring can also take place at a local library—such as Fairfield Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Alphington Primary School.