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Ramudi

Science Tutor Wandana Heights, VIC
One of the most important things a tutor can do is tailor their approach to the student’s needs. Their learning method, their stuggles and strengths. A tutor should help develop the student's study skills, and be able to provide specific and constructive feedback. Patience and flexibility are key qualities to have because it will empower…
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Mick

Science Tutor Wandana Heights, VIC
The single most important aspect for a tutor is to be able to keep the student's attention; losing their focus implicates the loss of any further progress in the topic at hand and their faith in how much you can help them as a mentor. Maintaining their concentration throughout the duration of the session, while tiring at times, pays off. I believe…
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Courtney
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Courtney

Science Tutor Wandana Heights, VIC
Make them feel confident in their abilities and help them with personal academic goals I am empathetic and am good at understanding nonverbal…
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Ana Claudia

Science Tutor Wandana Heights, VIC
First thing is trust, the tutor should be responsible, good listener, and patient; as a result, the student will trust on him and feel more comfortable to learn. Second, the tutor should understand and analyze the student difficulties to create an individual approach for his learning. Therefore, teaching will be an easy way for the tutor and the…
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Ammar

Science Tutor Wandana Heights, VIC
be patient, understanding and adapt to students learning abilities patient. really good at explaining concepts…
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Alexander

Science Tutor Highton, VIC
-To identify a student's knowledge gaps, and to subsequently help the student learn something new. This requires the tutor to build on what the student already knows. -To break difficult concepts/ problems down into more simple parts, to facilitate easier learning for the student. To explain difficult concepts into layman's terms. -To help…
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Poojan

Science Tutor Highton, VIC
One of the foremost things a tutor can do for a student is to develop their interest in something which they have disliked or taken for granted. Another thing a tutor can do is to help them not only with their grades, but also with guiding them towards their goals and be a mentor that would inspire them to be the best of themselves. I can be…
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Nagma

Science Tutor Highton, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to motivate them and make them laugh, to be a buddy who happens to be helping them with their school work, to acknowledge them with current, expand their grasp of the concepts and can be a influence in some tangible, positive way, helping them make essential connections, or developing…
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Syed

Science Tutor Waurn Ponds, VIC
Provide academic guidance, human connection, and consistency, and the combination of these factors can potentially reinvent a class, subject, or school more broadly for a young learner. Ability to explain difficult things in a simple way and to connect with children (or with older students), on a personal level. Understanding the world of…
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Mi

Science Tutor Grovedale, VIC
Besides from general knowledge of the subjects, understanding the strengths as well as weaknesses of the students is a must for personal tutors. We can develop the most effective way to teach if we are fully aware of these factors. Also, one of the most important things a tutor can do is to be patient and considerate with their students. This way…
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Mehdi

Science Tutor Newtown, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, foster a love for learning, and provide personalized support. By creating a supportive and encouraging environment, tutors can help students achieve their full potential. My strengths as a tutor include patience, clear communication, and adaptability. I can…
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ISWARYA

Science Tutor Belmont, VIC
My tutoring goal is to assist pupils in overcoming academic problems, which leads to independent learning. This could be the deciding factor in them accomplishing their goals. My ability to teach through practical exercises encourages my pupils to absorb concepts quickly and efficiently. I am capable of answering all of your questions and am ready…
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Melissa

Science Tutor Belmont, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for their students is make themselves available to them when they are needed and to make them feel supported. Showing patience with them and confidence in them gives them an added boost to their own confidence knowing that someone believes in them. I believe my strengths as a tutor are my patience and…
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Preeti

Science Tutor Belmont, VIC
A skilled teacher may rekindle students' enthusiasm for learning by teaching in an engaging and practical manner. A tutor can lay a solid foundation for future courses by clearing the fundamentals of any subject. A good teacher can identify the student's weakest links and work with them to overcome them in a friendly manner. Teaching is a kind of…
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Jonah

Science Tutor Grovedale, VIC
listening to students and finding out what they want out of the sessions and how they prefer to learn. By doing so we can offer a method of learning that's customized to them as an individual and not as a class. Learning occurs in many formats and a tutor should provide a format that isn't inherently applied in schools - aiding in the…
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Zayma

Science Tutor Highton, VIC
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do is create a supportive and encouraging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. A tutor is not only there to aid in academic performance, but to also build a student's confidence, motivation, and independent learning skills. One of my main strengths…
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Esha

Science Tutor Waurn Ponds, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to make learning enjoyable and relatable while fostering a safe, non-judgmental environment for asking questions. A tutor should break down complex topics clearly, show real-world applications, and help students build confidence in their problem-solving abilities. Encouraging logic,…
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Emily

Science Tutor Waurn Ponds, VIC
Providing individualised resources, feedback and guidance a student needs to learn and thereby developing the necessary skills to resolve problems by themselves (important in tests and examinations). I also think it would be enjoyable to analyse and plan accordingly to each students performance to maximise their learning. I believe I am…
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Manya

Science Tutor Waurn Ponds, VIC
A tutor's most important thing is understanding how each student learns best. I believe in customizing my teaching style to match each student's unique way of learning. It's not just about imparting knowledge; it's about instilling a genuine love for learning and fostering independent problem-solving skills. Building a strong and supportive…
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Ayan

Science Tutor Wandana Heights, VIC
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make the student realize that it's okay to be wrong and try again. But it's never okay to be wrong and not try again and give up. Furthermore, building confidence in the student is a crucial step in order for the student to succeed. I believe my strengths are patience and…
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Jamie

Science Tutor Wandana Heights, VIC
Be patient, kind, and understandable. But also to be very encouraging of any progress they make. I’m a very understanding, approachable and patient person. I know that those are traits that students appreciate and…
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Balaji

Science Tutor Wandana Heights, VIC
The tutor should be able to provide assurance (at stressful times) and unconditional academic support for the students. My ability to patiently listen to student queries and draw simple solutions. Also, I can clearly articulate my thought process for a positive student…
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Hareesh

Science Tutor Wandana Heights, VIC
enlighten them with deeper aspects of the subject that they were taught and also make them comfortable in their learning journey. I am good listener and I have patience and hardworking…

Local Reviews

All going well with Kimmy. They get along well and Leah tells me that Kimmy explains things well. Leah listens and takes in the information. Kimmy is also prompt and friendly.
Danni

Inside BarraboolTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 5 student Eliza practiced comparing and ordering fractions with the same denominator and interpreted real-world fraction scenarios, then quickly grasped converting between millimetres and centimetres using a unit conversion table.

In Year 10, Austin focused on planning text responses for English (including The Crucible) and worked through a biology chapter check-up, tackling key concepts together.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Jamie revised methods of counting in discrete probability distributions for maths and reviewed chemical and physical properties of water in chemistry by working through relevant practice questions.

Recent Challenges

In Year 9 English, one student hesitated to begin essays and often "got stuck starting a text response," making it harder to structure arguments under timed conditions.

In VCE English, another found it difficult to trust their initial ideas—second-guessing led to less fluent paragraph writing and more stress during SACS.

Meanwhile, a Year 10 student in Biology struggled to adapt when exam questions used unfamiliar wording; as noted, "she did fall into traps laid out by examiners regarding practice questions."

In Year 7 Maths, messy or incomplete working meant division steps were left out, causing confusion when reviewing errors later.

Recent Achievements

A Barrabool tutor noticed a Year 11 student who used to hesitate with text responses now confidently drafts strong introductions and conclusions, even planning essay bodies independently—something he previously avoided.

In Year 10 biology, one student picked up complex immunity concepts on the spot and could answer gene technology questions without earlier revision, showing new self-reliance.

Meanwhile, a primary school student who once needed help for every step in long division now completes all practice problems with high accuracy and rarely asks for guidance. Last session, she finished an entire worksheet without any errors or prompts.

What they say about our tutoring

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He's here now, drinking miso and walking Em through Pythagoras (poor sole). It's all good.  She appreciates this time and enjoys his learning insights so that's a winner.

Emma and I are very happy with Philip as a tutor.  All is going very well.  Phil seems very reliable and conscientious and offers appropriate support but allows Emma to work the problems herself which she appreciates.

So far all is going well , Andrew is fantastic and easy to communicate with. We have had three sessions so far and this term he will be working on the next unit of work rather than just exam revision.

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 Highton Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Ceres Primary School.