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The most important thing a tutor can offer his student is the gift of knowledge. My excellent ability to make sure my student understands the content instead of rote memorizing is the key to success. I will encourage my students to not just accept the given answers but question them. This skill is the key to extensive thinking which is what the…
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A tutor should focus more on the foundation of the student and focus more on the basics of the subject. Also, corelating the subject with real-life examples could make learning easier and more interesting. I believe I have the right amount of patience required to tutor students. Also, I am open to interactive methods of tutoring and try to be…
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I believe that the best thing that a tutor can do for a student is to provide them with the self-confidence and self-belief to persevere through any difficulties they may face in their academics. This can be done through the gradual withdrawal of support as the student grows in their skills and confidence. Once the student has established their…
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1. Helping the students to regain their faith and passion 2. Showing and bringing the students with different aspect for the subject, the aspect out of the textbook 3. Assisting the students to choose their future direction 1. I recognize myself with a strong science background, especially in math, geography, physics and chemistry 2. I have…
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I believe leadership is an extremely necessary quality in a role as a tutor and academic mentor. Especially important is leading by example, and demonstrating an enthusiasm to perform well and try your best in academia. Academically my strengths lie in maths and science, but most importantly I am an avid student and enthusiastic learner, and I…
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To understand the requirements and pace of a student and teach accordingly. I motivate students and keep it…
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A tutor must be able to understand the student first, and according to the student, he should be able to change and adapt to the current situation and respond according to the needs of the students, rather than having a constant set of rules or agenda to the way of teaching. I am good at demonstrating concepts in my own way, rather than going in a…
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A tutor can show the beauty of the subject and make the student love the subject. Once that happens, the student can excel not only in that subject, but can also approach everything in life with confidence and aptitude. I love teaching - That would be my greatest strength. I am really good at it & experienced. I have always had a good bonding…
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Helping the student understand the concept clearly.Once a concept is taught and examples are explained,I firmly believe that it is duty of the tutor to make sure that the students solves/writes the problem/writing on their own.And proper follow ups of the mistakes made by the student is also another important one.Other than that, how to embrace…
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A tutor must always be supportive and understanding. Individuals to seek tuition are always there to learn and as a tutor, it is one’s job to teach. This requires the discipline to remain supportive and patient with there students as to not only enhance their skill, but build their confidence. As much as academic ability is important, the…
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I strongly feel as if education is the most important tool for any person, especially in today's world. Therefore to be able to pass on that knowledge is phenomenal. I believe that if one child is educated enough, to have a comfortable life, then the following generation is also automatically able to have a comfortable and sustainable life. A…
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The best thing a tutor can do for a student is inspire them, bring the joy in learning, and change a students mindset to not give up but to instead try harder. A tutor should be able to motivate the student. They should also be able to understand the ways the student learns best to ensure they are effective in their teaching. They should teach the…
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I believe a tutor is not sole to enhance the academic excellence of a student, but to help the student to develop personal skills in their character and morals as well. In my opinion, a teacher is the bridge between a child and their growth to become an adult. The personal character traits, morals and ethics they learn from school and teachers…
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A tutor should be extremely caring when it comes to their students. Often, especially kids, are afraid to ask tutors questions at the risk of "sounding dumb". I believe it is the tutor's foremost responsibility to assure the students that learning is for everyone, and they are not alone when facing that doubt. Perseverance, organisation, patience,…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for the student is understand the student's mind and help them achieve their goal. The tutor can help them achieve their goal if they have difficulties and help them understand the basic concept. My strength as a tutor is the most important aspect of understanding the student. Helping them understand the…
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I believe that there is no easy way in tutoring, the same as there is no easy way to get the answer. Whenever they are stuck it is our job to guide them through and companying them along. Whenever there are difficult times, give out the answers is never the way to solve the problem. I'm very patient when teaching my students, I wouldn't mind…
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The role of a tutor is multifaceted, and I consider the following to be the most important things a tutor can do for a student. Personalized Guidance, Build Confidence, Foster Independence, Set Realistic Goals Provide Constructive Feedback, Motivation, Be Supportive, Enhance Understanding, Resourceful Teaching, Communication, Ethical Conduct,…
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To inspire interest, engagement and enjoyment in learning A Unimelb BBiomed Hons graduate (2016), I have 5 years experience in tutoring, with students ranging from Year 6 to Year 12, and subjects including Maths, English, Chemistry, Biology and French. I am an effective communicator and get on well with…
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To me, one of the most important responsibilities as a tutor is ensuring that the student develops a strong foundation of knowledge through proper communication of the learning material. I also believe that a tutor should encourage their students to see learning material as more than content they can forget after a test but rather as valuable…
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I think its understanding, confidence in knowledge and patience. We as tutors have to realise that not all students will understand ever single concept that they are taught the first time they are taught it. Therefore being understanding of everyone's situations, capabilities and then being able to find a unique way of teaching a student that…
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I believe that the most important thing that a tutor can do for a student is to allow the student to feel free to ask questions and to query explanations. This way, it allows for me to answer their initial query as well as giving me the opportunity to proactively infer other areas that they may not completely understand. My strengths are centred…
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Some of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is ensuring that the student knows the content that has been taught. Also make sure that you are listening to the student and try to minimise their weaknesses and maximise their strengths. As a tutor, my strengths are being confident and only speaking what I know of. I will only teach…
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Make sure they get the basics before moving on to more complex issues, as it is a detriment to the student if they don't understand and the difficulty is increased. I'm quite patient and understanding of the various stages of peoples learnings, and will try my best to help…

Local Reviews

Whilst our initial tutor candidate request was not available, the allocated tutor has been able to gel very well and quickly with our son. Our son is now saying he is enjoying biology more now that he is getting a better understanding of the topics.
Sean, Blackburn

Inside BlackburnTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 10 Carla focused on polynomial operations and transformations to prepare for her upcoming SAC, including practice questions on both topics.

For Year 11 Ethan, recent lessons included mastering long division and factor theorem with polynomials, plus interpreting and sketching square root graphs and hyperbolas.

Meanwhile, Year 12 Ava worked through differentiation by first principles as well as applications such as finding the equations of tangents and normals to curves.

Recent Challenges

During a Year 11 test preparation, one student's "rushed approach" and rapid self-questioning led to errors, particularly when tackling polynomial long division—"he was eager to start but skipped clarifying his plan."

In Year 9 mathematics, another student hesitated to build her summary book or organize earlier notes, making it harder to recall older concepts during revision.

For a Year 12 assessment, an over-reliance on calculators meant she missed key steps in graph transformations by not setting out working clearly.

These habits left students feeling unprepared and less confident as exam dates approached.

Recent Achievements

One Blackburn tutor noticed that Lachlan, a high school student, has become much more confident with statistics—he now interprets histograms and calculates measures like mean and quartiles almost independently, whereas he used to hesitate with these.

In another session, Haydn showed real growth by recognising mistakes in graphing questions without prompting; previously, he'd just move on if something felt tricky.

For a younger student, Carla demonstrated new initiative by asking for clarification whenever she got stuck instead of staying silent—a big shift from earlier lessons where she rarely spoke up.

What they say about our tutoring

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Thanks Josh has already increased test results from barely passing to 88%. Exams in the next week will be another challenge. Looking forward to seeing Harry tonight. Thanks regards Sharon.

I'm really pleased with Kamran's work with Tyler, he has shown a noticeable improvement in his attitude to maths and his effort and understanding. Tyler is really enjoying working with Kamran , his style of treating him as an equal in his learning journey has been of real benefit.

Patrick is great,  he is working so well with Drew.  He has already given Drew the confidence he needs to be able to learn. Thank you for sending Patrick.

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