Tutors in Bonnie Brook include high-achieving graduates, experienced teachers, subject specialists, and passionate mentors from top Australian universities. Many have received academic awards or hold advanced degrees, and all share a genuine commitment to helping students succeed.
Making sure that the student is comfortable and not to push them so soon into the problems and questions - ease them into the subject. If they are already "good" at the subject, then it comes down to being there to cultivate their skill with them. Ensuring the students understand first, then applying the fundamentals. I am a big advocate for…
The most important things i think a tutor can do for his or her students will include:
1) Empower the students to learn by teaching them how to understand new information and acquire new knowledge
2) Help the students to discover their learning styles, strengths and weaknesses. My strengths as a tutor include:
1) Ability to explain and teach…
As per my perspective, every student is different and tutoring is all about giving personalised guidance. Giving clear and concise explanation of difficult subjects and breaking down them to manageable parts and encouraging them to apply knowledge to solve problems. In nutshell, helping students in any way possible in a positive manner to gain…
- Have a listening ear
- allow them to thrive in areas of interest to them
- profer solutions to their needs Patience and the willingness to keep learning and building my…
Teach the most efficient ways to complete work so they save time and effort but also thoroughly explain the work and move on when they fully understand I got into selective entry high school so I have experience dealing with the exam. I have also graduated with a 90+ atar and excelled at methods, english language (was rank one in my school) and…
To give confidence that she/he can achieve high scores and to give support encouraging them to believe in their strength and address all their weakness. I was tutoring after my year 12 exam to many students in Maths/Physics/Chemistry, and after my Civil Engineering Bachelor's Degree worked as a Uni lecturer for 4 months before joining Water Board…
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student is, to be honest, flexible, patient, good listener, willing to share experiences, collaborate and confidence. I believe my strengths as a tutor include
Communication
Responsibility
Patience
Able to connect with children
Creativity
Enthusiasm
Able to explain difficult…
Make the subject interesting and likeable by accurately conveying the teaching material.
Create a positive mindset to study the subject.
Identify the child's strengths and weaknesses in the subject and cater to the subject accordingly.
Be flexible with the child's learning journey. I am able to identify the child's strengths and weaknesses and…
I believe a student's emotional well-being, especially their feelings towards their studies is very important. By addressing what's causing them distress and overwhelming feelings a tutor can greatly improve a student's performance. This is because one's attitude can hugely impact not only the amount of effort one is willing to put in, but also…
Help them feel confident in themselves and familiar with different types of questions and steps in approaching these. Building foundations. Making connections between different concepts or topics. Help them reach their goals. Explaining things step by step. Giving guidance but also allowing students to complete questions independently, assisting…
Tutoring is not only about teaching the course content its also about caring, nurturing and developing minds and talents. Teaching for me means helping all students succeed. the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is being able to inspire and motivate the student to achieve something( not just in terms of knowledge but in life in…
As a past VCE student that has experienced many different types of tutors personally, the most valuable thing I can offer for a student is the flexibility to cater my teaching to best suit the student's needs. I understand that every student learns differently and that there is no such thing as a "perfect" way to teach. I believe my ability to…
a most important thing for involving minds to be aware of present need of a time with practicing discipline of a routine to fill shortcomings of a subject. As a tutor I would like myself and student to be aware of
breathing
present awareness
organization
maintaining a schedule
practice
discipline
understanding time…
A tutor is a person who provides instructions that will demonstrate clarity of concepts and applications through examples and exercises specially tailored to student's needs. Further, it also shows the practical side of the subject matter which will enrich love for knowledge and quest for further studies. This is what a tutor can do for a student.…
Build skill, confidence, consistency & ethics while making sure it is being received with respect and punctuality. I like to think myself as a catalyst for learning because I always find tricks to accelerate the process of accumulation & turning theory into practice. I am very courageous and have accumulated a variety of knowledge & skills. From…
help them get to where they want without burdening them with the information that we understand well but the student may be struggling with. I believe tutors are just the extension of the student and that we should adapt to help them reach their potential. I think I have a knack for explaining notions and terms and am very good at pinpointing what…
Tutors should provide a safe and secure environment that allows students to thrive and reach their full potential. Tutors should also prioritise their students wellbeing. My strengths as a tutor include; patience, a good communicator, using repetition and reinforcement method of content which students find difficult, I also tailor my tutoring to…
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to foster a supportive learning environment, apply confidence, and tailor instruction to meet the student's unique needs. The goal is to not only help the student succeed academically but also to nurture their confidence, independence, and enthusiasm for learning My strengths as a tutor…
Supporting his/her students even they can’t do anything as my parents said to me nothing is impossible you just keep on trying and later you will see the goal of success I still remember I wasn’t good in maths when I was kid I hate this subject but now i Love it I am good at mathematics . Maths is just like a game (puzzle) is the best example…
I think the most important thing student needs from their tutor is knowledge and the ability to explain difficult questions. Furthermore, tutor also needs to create a friendly relationship with students, therefore understands their problems in study and have an appropriate approach to solve the problems. I am a friendly, energetic student. My…
A good tutor can understand kids' interests and plan accordingly. It's very important to know the psychological aspects as well to excel in the line of tutoring As I possess good experience of teaching in college to grades 11 and 12 and undergraduate students so it's my passion towards…
Giving the best for her students and listening them actively to understand their learning style and guide them towards their goals. My nature of never giving up on the concept and easy recognition of my student’s change in body language, voice that make me aware that they didn’t understand the concepts and I’ll never move to next one until I…
Students may at times be overwhelmed by the amount of school work, so encouraging and giving them hope is key aside from all the actual work! Encouragement is key! Building a friendship to avoid intimidation. I am very approachable, invested but also fun! I love to help students but also adapt to different ways that best suits their style of…
In primary, tutoring often targets core arithmetic—addition, subtraction, times tables, fractions, and building number sense—while also pushing for deeper comprehension, not just rote rules. High school sessions shift to algebraic thinking, graphing, interpreting questions, and developing strong exam strategies. There’s a big emphasis on breaking down word problems, revisiting tricky homework, and test prep for NAPLAN or semester exams, always tailored to what each student finds hardest right now.
Recent Challenges
Some primary students rush through comprehension or maths tasks without fully reading instructions, leading to incomplete or off-target answers. In high school, it’s common for students to have scattered or unclear working, which makes multi-step problems harder to check and fix. Other frequent hurdles include forgetting materials, leaving homework unfinished, or spending revision time catching up on missed basics instead of moving forward—all of which can hold back progress and lead to confusion.
Recent Achievements
Tutors are noticing students becoming more proactive during lessons—regularly checking their own work, spotting errors, and making corrections without being asked. There’s a clear shift toward students verbalising their steps in maths and explaining their reasoning aloud, rather than rushing through problems. Tutors also report that learners are reviewing their test results with more care and taking the initiative to improve, showing greater confidence and ownership of their progress.
What they say about our tutoring
No news is good news - we are very happy with Eddie! Thankyou for following up but all is great from our perspective.
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Yes Jamie seems happy with Daniel's tuition and did well in his maths test following Daniels first tuition session.
All is good, thanks. Tim is really enjoying his sessions with Kat, and she is very good with him.
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