Tutors in Brighton East 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.
-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…
For a VCE student, exam preparedness is crucial and by far the most important factor to work towards, in any other case it would establishing learning goals and achieving them so there is real observable progress in the students learning. My strengths are building a strong relationship with students and being able to be patient and concise, as…
Enhence students' confidence, and motive their interest in studying.
In my understanding, tutor not only help students to level up their score, but also maintain their interest in study and keep their confidence. Communication skill: work in service industry for 5 years.
Achievement: Greate academic score
Flexibility: Can tutor any time, and…
I think the most important thing I can do for a student is to help them feel better about their learning and inspire within them a passion for education. Through this, I believe that I'm setting students up for future success by showing them how exciting and engaging learning is, and the study skills necessary to pursue this. But more importantly,…
he most important things a tutor can do for a student are to provide clear guidance, build confidence, and foster a positive learning environment. A tutor should help students understand the material by explaining it in a way that makes sense to them. I believe my strengths lie in being patient and understanding. I take the time to listen to my…
I believe that when the right tutor is paired with the right student, they can help the student to understand the pleasure of academic subjects. A tutor's responsibility, in my opinion, should be to identify why the student may be struggling in that specific area of academics and then to adjust their teaching approach and technique to cater for…
Tutor should have Excellent skills of explaining things in a easy way where students enjoy and at the same time gain knowledge. Tutor should give his / her 100% into teaching and giving the best knowledge in best possible way to the student. Explaining the subject in the easiest way is the best thing a tutor can do for a student I think I have a…
I think the most important thing is to be encouraging and make sure they know how much you believe in them. I think that once you believe you can you are basically halfway there I'm kind and incredibly patient! I was also a very visual learner so didn't quite get the approach most teachers took at school. Particularly year 11 and 12 I had to find…
Helping them feel to comfortable to make mistakes, and then to learn from said mistakes. I think that fear of failure is one of the big issues in learning, because if you are scared to try something even if you're unsure, you'll never be able to learn and succeed. I am very personable, and able to meet people where they are at. I am…
I think the most important job of a tutor is to help the student, not just in answering questions, but by giving them a fundamental understanding of the content that they would be able to reapply to many other questions, particularly ones that are curveballs. Apart from that, giving them the belief that they can do well if they just apply…
Encouraging a student to ask what they don't know (Stimulate the desire to learn) and be there when needed. I have strong subject knowledge, since I had top grades in high school. I majored psychology in University of Melbourne , so I am an empathetic person. I recognize and celebrate student's achievements, no matter how small. I am patient and…
Finding out how they personally learn easiest, match that and help them to grow and learn while assisting them in meeting any requirements or goals set out by them, their teachers or their parents while still being an engaging and personable person. To be patient and understanding. Also to learn and grow with the student. I believe as a recent…
A tutor should:
- be a positive role model for the student - help the student improve in their targeted areas
- encourage the student to reach their potential
- help the student develop a positive attitude to their studies and subject I always have had a passion for mathematics and helping others. This is why I feel I am suited to tutoring.…
In my opinion, the most important thing a private tutor can do for a student is give them the opportunity to make mistakes in a safe environment where they feel they won't be judged. Building confidence and supporting students to increase their self-esteem won't only help them in their school subjects, but is a valuable skill that will last them a…
I have a always had a strong affinity for the Mathematics and even stronger passion for teaching . As soon as I finished my post graduation, I chose teaching as my first career choice and taught to various classes, up to under graduate kids and also taught it to my own kids right throughout their studies. My students appreciate me for my…
A tutor MUST be able to explain concepts to students in very different ways that allow them to understand a difficult topic. Sometimes teachers at school cannot personally cater to students, so tutors should strive to explain things in a very eloquent, logical manner so that the student can follow. Ability to relate. I will not be "above" them,…
I believe that teachers/tutors make the greatest impact on a developing child or young adult's mind. Apart from the child's family, a teacher/tutor has the most influential face to face contact with a student, where it be as a mentor or as a friend. Hence, I strongly feel that tutors have the opportunity and responsibility to educate and develop a…
Teachers are considered as one of the people who shape someone's future or career. By giving good pieces of advice by basing myself on my personal experience as a student, I'll make sure that the student is always on the right track. I'll try to inspire students regularly by for example talking about awesome stuffs in science and maths which would…
Although helping a student overcome subject-specific challenges is important, it is critically important that a tutor
> provides a supportive learning environment, which allows the student to experiment and ask questions, without fear of judgment or criticism.
> helps the student develop confidence, which may be lacking in the subject the…
Analyze the pattern of study the student is interested in.
Make the learning sessions more interacting.
Create a sense of interest to the student in subject topics.
Give more live examples for the student to understand instead of sticking to traditional teaching. Understanding and analyzing the student.
Finding comprehensive ways to teach the…
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is care about them. I believe that once you care about someone you work more towards their goals, helping them in any way that you can and even going out of your way to ensure they achieve their goals and are proud of the accomplishments they have achieved. If a tutor stops caring about their…
I'm really patient. I know how frustrating it can feel when something's just not clicking and you don't understand it. But rest assured - I will sit with my students, happy to answer any questions and turn uncertainties into confidence. I'm really passionate about different kids learning differently. I've found my biggest strength as a tutor is…
A tutor should be available for his students whenever the student is in need.He should enjoy the teaching process but also help the student achieve his goal of getting good grades.A tutor should give the student time to understand and should not rush things.A tutor should form a friendly relationship as it helps the student enjoy the process and…
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
Yes, all going well with Vicky thank you for the follow up. Pareise is great and Vicky loves the way she explains things to her.
So far, the tutor has been great, Aryan is very happy with Sean. He has helped Aryan make big progress with his school work. Thank you for providing a great service and tutor.
Yes we are very happy, Kane is away this week but we will be continuing through the school holidays.