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Sun woo

Online Tutor Carlton, VIC
Practice and prepare well brpefore hand as much as the students study for the class. My ability to pin point key poins and explain the content in a straightforward, brief…
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Aadit

Online Tutor Chadstone, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do is make the student enjoy the subject he teaches. Additionally, a tutor can comfort the student that there is no need to be afraid of the subject. If he or she faces any problem in the subject, that the tutor will be there to help them solve the problem. My greatest strength as a tutor is that I am always…
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Rhea

Online Tutor Chadstone, VIC
I believe that the most important thing which a tutor can do for a student is providing support, encouragement as well as most importantly building confidence within the subject. The importance of constructing a Childs esteem and sense of accomplishment within a subject is often disregarded however the effect of doing so is transformative within…
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Danisa

Online Tutor Ripponlea, VIC
Providing a pressure-free space for students to work on their skills with guidance will not only help them keep up with their classmates but also improve their overall self-confidence when it comes to interacting in an educational environment. I have a strong understanding of language systems which reflect on my lesson planning and my teaching.…
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Samuel

Online Tutor Ripponlea, VIC
There are two main things that a tutor should aim to provide for a student: 1. Confidence/Self esteem - Students can't learn if they feel bad about themselves or their ability to learn (learn maths specifically in this case) Any teacher of a student, needs to praise a students effort as being inherently valuable as well as praising any…
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Steven

Online Tutor Prahran, VIC
To develop their natural curiosity for the world around them, leaving pupils with a natural desire to find out more and begin asking their own questions, reading their own books or performing their own experiments. I am good at using metaphorical or real world examples to convey abstract concepts such as algebra or counter intuitive notions in…
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Kriti

Online Tutor Caulfield, VIC
It is important to make the student feel comfortable when you are tutoring them. When they are comfortable, they would be more open to explaining themselves to you about concepts they don't understand. This would then make it easier for the tutor to explain the concept and help them understand it better! Another important aspect is how you…
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Yesha

Online Tutor South Yarra, VIC
Make studies fun in a way for the student to understand. Understanding the students strength and weak points is also essential and main point as it will lead to a more efficient method of teaching. I am very particular with time, also my problem solving skills and my way of communication to different age groups makes me stand out from…
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Hanna

Online Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
I believe that it's crucial for a tutor to create an open and supportive relationship with their student. A student needs to feel comfortable to ask questions and communicate what they need, and it's the tutor's responsibility to create a space where that is possible. As an older sister (and informal tutor) to a 10-year-old little girl, I've…
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John (Tyler)

Online Tutor Richmond, VIC
put concepts in terms and teach them in ways each student can understand, because every student is different that means finding what works very solid…
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Rebecca

Online Tutor Glen Iris, VIC
I believe having a tutor who presents work in a manageable and stepwise manner is key. many students are embarrassed to admit when they don't understand concepts they may think are simple, or are intimidated by the seeming difficulty of some of the work. Presenting the problems as manageable and breaking them down helps the student gain your trust…
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Aravind

Online Tutor Carnegie, VIC
Should be Reliable and flexible and knowledgeable tutor. Should help him to succeed. A tutor success is to teach a student who doesn’t study properly and make him succeed I’ll make them succeed inspite of whatever knowledge they have in first place. I’ll be flexible for the student according to his school and exam…
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Rani Aishwarya

Online Tutor Southbank, VIC
Be a mentor and guide to student and help them reach their aspirations. Understand the strengths of students and motivate them to do things passionately. Communicate easily with people and make them feel comfortable. Eliminate fear some kids have about learning and help them to focus and learn easily different…
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Sommya

Online Tutor Southbank, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to modify his tutoring technique as per the understanding of the student. Instead of having a general tutoring pattern, it is important that a tutor first understands the mindset of the student and then tailors his technique to teach the concept in a way which is the best for the student.…
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NIKITA

Online Tutor Southbank, VIC
Creating comfortable environment for them to grasp new concepts. Bridging the gap between a student and a teacher. I create comfortable environment for the students to teach them. I am a very patient and dedicated teacher and I also plan out creative ways for teaching them new…
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Nishtha

Online Tutor Southbank, VIC
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to be patient and to give them time to grasp a concept. Different methods of teaching should be applied in order to keep the student interested. I am patient, understanding and kind. I will not a rush a student and will take however long they need to understand a concept. I can…
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Cheshna

Online Tutor Southbank, VIC
A tutor must explain the theory as simplistic as possible. He or she should ask feedback and change the methodology of teaching for students to understand better. I think that it is important to be friendly with students so as to make them like the subject first. Futhermore, they will be at ease to ask…
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Phuong Thao

Online Tutor Southbank, VIC
Tutoring can help strengthen subject comprehensive, boost student' confident and build important learning skills that students may not get in crowed classroom. I personally think that a good tutor will identify and understand each student's learning style and specific needs and so that customize the teaching strategies to address those learning…
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Chaitrali

Online Tutor Southbank, VIC
Problem-solving. Patient. Understand the person in front of you so that you can solve his/her problem. Be the best friend and try to give the answer to every query of the student. Tutoring others make me feel more confident and I can elaborate on concepts such that students will understand it easily. Get to know and learn more…
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Annabelle

Online Tutor Southbank, VIC
A positive attitude and patience. I find these to be very important, particularly when tackling harder concepts that may take a few tries to fully understand. *I am having trouble selecting more than two without selecting all others. I am also confident in tutoring geography and modern history. I am patient and willing to tailor all of my…
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Cameron

Online Tutor South Wharf, VIC
I believe the most important facet of tutoring students is learning to empathise with them to gain their unique perspective. This is important because it enables the tutor to be critical of their existing teaching habits, to revise their strategies and be adaptable to suit the needs of the student. Simultaneously, I believe it is crucial to match…
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Nicolas

Online Tutor Bentleigh, VIC
Identifying areas that need to be strengthened and setting appropriate tasks to get the student to understand the questions being asked and how to solve them. Teaching study methods is also something that can help their performance, particularly in Science. Many mistakes are made from misinterpreting the questions. I try and speak clearly, ask…
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Yash

Online Tutor Hawthorn, VIC
Along with being a tutor, be a go-to person with whom the student can freely express their difficulties and doubts to excel not only in studies but also in different aspects of life. I can always help the students to help themselves in order to excel in studies along with an overall development of themselves To understand a subject from a…

Local Reviews

James has started very promisingly with Daniel which is great and I think even in the short space of time they have been together James is beginning to feel more confident with Daniel and his Maths in general.
Glen, Brighton

Inside BalaclavaTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Spencer worked on understanding fractions by exploring halves, quarters, and eighths, and used number lines to see how these relate.

For Year 10, Ollie focused on coordinate geometry skills such as finding the gradient of a line using two points and determining linear equations from graphs.

Meanwhile, Alice in Year 12 reviewed matrix methods including transition matrices and financial modelling with compound interest rates, tackling exam-style problems to prepare for upcoming assessments.

Recent Challenges

A Year 12 student lost marks on SAC extended response questions by not thoroughly reading the questions, leading to incomplete answers—"needs to take more time to read the questions thoroughly," a tutor noted.

In Year 11, another student showed stress during live log graph exercises and initially hesitated to work through problems aloud; practice in real-time helped reduce anxiety.

A Year 7 learner sometimes avoided writing out algebra steps, which hid calculation errors until review.

Meanwhile, a Grade 2 child often struggled with attention during numeracy activities, requiring frequent redirection before tackling multi-step place value tasks.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Balaclava noted that one Year 11 student, Alice, has started coming to sessions with her own process for matrix multiplication and now asks for help only with the toughest questions—she used to rely on step-by-step guidance throughout.

In Year 8 maths, Leo was previously hesitant to engage but recently followed a complex lesson about collecting like terms and even paid close attention during explanations, something he struggled with before.

Meanwhile, a younger student, Lara, has begun preparing thoughtful questions ahead of each session rather than waiting passively for guidance; last week she independently solved several semi-circle identification problems.

What they say about our tutoring

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Really happy with the tutoring and Stephen is great, really professional. My son is feeling a lot more positive about catching up so really happy.

You have hit the Jackpot!  Georgina is very happy with Stephen. Many thanks for all your efforts.

Gianna is a fantastic tutor who has definitely been able to help my son Bryce improve his understanding.  Bryce has jumped from a C in Maths to an A- which is proof of excellent work from both Gianna and my son.  Thank you.

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 St Kilda Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Yeshivah College.