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Ella

English Tutor Clifton Hill, VIC
I think the most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is to provide them with the tools to be able to confidently work through academic problems on their own. In an English context this can mean teaching a student how to deconstruct what is required by a question, or giving them the skills to analyse a text for thematic and…
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Simon

English Tutor Clifton Hill, VIC
My relatively young age gives me this ability to connect with students differently than older tutors. I had the chance to experience it from my (young) Physics teacher at High-School. He really helped me understand the power that an english tutor can have on your academic path. I think the most important part of being a tutor is the ability to…
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Meaghan

English Tutor Clifton Hill, VIC
I believe that the most important things an english tutor can do for a student are to develop their problem solving skills in a way that when they encounter a new problem in the future they will be able to apply their skills and break the problem down to solve it. I also believe that a tutor should work to develop a student's confidence in their…
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Victor

English Tutor Clifton Hill, VIC
While the goals of every student are individual and varied, and any tutor should adjust their style accordingly, I believe there are a few things an english tutor can do for any student. They can provide a space where a student feels safe and comfortable expressing themselves, inspire the student to feel confident in their skills and give the…
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John

English Tutor Clifton Hill, VIC
Patience and humour during the tutorial. A true interest in their situation. Listen to their way of thinking, reflecting back both the helpful and harmful logic patterns. Make them feel capable, not overwhelmed but stretched enough to feel they are achieving - this builds confidence. Keep the subject fresh and exciting, go outside the…
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Nicola

English Tutor Clifton Hill, VIC
Work through the concepts that the student is struggling with in school and reinforce and re-explain it until the student understands it. Never deviate from what the student is learning in school, unless it is to fill in gaps in learning.  Where possible, have an ongoing dialogue with the parents and teacher of the student. I would also suggest…
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Enda

English Tutor Clifton Hill, VIC
Communication and cater to their needs the best you can My empathy and compassion and love of…
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Ali

English Tutor Clifton Hill, VIC
The most important things an english tutor can do for their students is to teach with patience and in a tutor setting. It is important to remember that not all students have the same skill set. It is also important to remember that you are not in a classroom with 20+ students. A tutor has the ability to dig deep into the struggles of the student…
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Ashini

English Tutor Collingwood, VIC
In my opinion, an english tutor should foster a safe and encouraging space for learning, build students’ confidence, and help them develop independent problem-solving skills. It’s about empowering students, not just teaching content. In fact, implementing teaching strategies to adapt to the student's learning style is crucial for better…
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Thonya

English Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
A tutor should offer an individualised teaching method that works to that student's strengths and takes into account any weaknesses. Whether that mean explaining new concepts in more engaging ways or focusing on certain aspects that a student is finding particularly difficult to grasp. A tutor should also help students feel more confident in their…
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Ellie

English Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
Varying teaching methods to provide students with a greater opportunity to learn is important. Every student has different strengths and weaknesses. Instead of just focusing on one method that only appeals to a single learning style, varying teaching techniques can cater your lessons to different learning styles. Students will be more successful…
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Sanjit

English Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
A few key responsibilities of an english tutor, according to me, are as follows: Boosting a student's confidence and academic performance. Providing a safe space to ask questions without inhibition. Helping develop adaptability and time-management skills. Encouraging independent and critical thinking. Improving a student's overall attitude…
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Shivani

English Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
In my view, the most important things an english tutor can do is listen patiently to the student, guide them in the right direction, build trust, encourage, and support to drive to excellence. I would consider my strength to be that firstly, I establish a rapport with the children which makes them feel comfortable and in a friendly environment.…
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Shreya

English Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
The most important thing for an english tutor to do is to know what not to do.Never should a tutor discourage any participation or disapprove of the theories initiated by the student. The most important task of a tutor is to first introduce the student to the student then indulge in activities and quiz for the participation of the students…
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Nicholas

English Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
Listen to what the student has to say, and base their teaching strategy around their individual needs. If the tutor doesn’t listen to a student or understand their struggles with certain areas, how could the tutor expect good results from their student? I believe I am very clear and concise with what I teach, and that because of my openly…
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Isabelle

English Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
I believe that the most important things an english tutor can do are firstly not only imparting knowledge on the topic content but also imparting it in a manner which inspires the student to learn and develop an interest in it. I believe that being able to help the student develop soft skills (such as communication skills & critical thinking) is…
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DANIEL

English Tutor Carlton North, VIC
Beyond simply helping a student improve their grades, I believe an english tutor should aim to further engage their students in their learning and to actively enjoy school. It's one thing to explain to a student how to approach concepts and assessment tasks, but to actively encourage them to love school is something that separates a good tutor…
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Madhulika

English Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do is to identify and work on the problems the student is facing while learning so as to make them confident enough to turn their weakness into strength. Most importantly have fun while learning. I am very creative with my teaching as every student has different pace of learning and solving things. Since I am a…
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Pooja

English Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
1) Be honest. This helps to establish rapport and trust, the two most critical elements to a successful tutoring relationship 2) Be flexible. 3) Be patient. 4) Be a good listener. 5) Be willing to share your own experiences. 6) Be a collaborator. 7) Teach the student how to learn. Be confident. 1) Build a student's confidence 2) Help…
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Helena

English Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
Supporting the student and building their confidence is very important, as the belief that you are capable and have a strong grasp of the material is essential to success. I will also take the time to communicate with the student to develop a study plan that is suited to their level and leans on their strengths. My strengths are in English,…
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Hazel

English Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to instill a love for learning. Beyond just imparting knowledge, it's crucial to inspire curiosity and critical thinking. Additionally, building a strong rapport with students, understanding their individual learning styles, and providing empathetic support are key elements in…
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Mahesh Kumar

English Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
A tutor can be a role model for the student. Generally students observe character and skills of a tutor and in most cases they try to imitate them. As a tutor we have to be a responsible individual gradually transferring our personality to aspiring students. After all today's students are tommorrow's mentors. I think my determination and my…
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Chirag Gangadhar

English Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
1. Help the student to figure out the level of complexity of a question and to help them to understand the matter that has to be addressed in a question. 2. Pointing out where the students might loose marks or points in his way of presentations instead of stressing them to gain more marks on a question. 3. help them to make their thinking more…

Local Reviews

Taksheel has had his first lesson with Ben last week and it was quite helpful. Ben was well able to engage him and we felt continuing the lessons for an hour each week would be the best way forward for now.
Amita

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Content Covered

Year 10 student Amber revised the quadratic formula and how to use the discriminant to determine the nature of roots, then practiced applying these skills to worded problems.

For Year 11, Olivia focused on factorising cubic polynomials as well as reviewing errors from her recent test using worked examples.

Meanwhile, Year 12 student Ethan tackled logarithms and converting numbers to significant figures, with a focus on interpreting exam-style questions.

Recent Challenges

In Year 9 maths, one student often skipped showing working for algebra and graphing questions—"she tried to do it all in her head," a tutor observed, which led to hidden sign errors that took time to find.

A Year 11 student tended to rush through extended response problems, not checking answers or units, so minor mistakes crept into exam-style practice.

Meanwhile, a Year 6 student regularly doubted his answers and avoided attempting unfamiliar tasks unless shown an example first; this hesitancy slowed progress with fractions and statistics, leaving him uncertain about next steps when working alone.

Recent Achievements

One Clifton Hill tutor recently noticed a big shift in a Year 10 student who used to avoid asking for help—now, he actively requests clarification when stuck, even asking for instructions to be repeated until he's sure, instead of waiting passively.

In senior English, another high schooler brought a list of specific questions she'd struggled with and worked through each one independently, showing far more ownership over her learning than before.

Meanwhile, a younger student who was initially reluctant about long division ended up finishing challenging multiplication problems with 7s, 8s, and 9s quickly and accurately by the end of the session.

What they say about our tutoring

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It is going very well. Katie is a truly lovely person. Cassandra has responded well. It is going as well as it can. Cassandra is naturally avoidant of the subjects that she is being tutored in, currently with Katie we are doing one week on Maths and the following week on English and so on. Cassandra engages in the tutoring, and does seem to learn, despite her being sure that she doesn't need a tutor. My partner and myself are very busy at the moment and don't have time to tutor her ourselves, besides, she doesn't like to listen to us, whereas, she will sit beautifully with the tutor. So it really works in that way.

Thanks for your note. It seems to be off to s good start. We appreciate maths coaching and look forward to seeing Louisa and India work together.

As far as I know, the tutoring is going well. They actually meet at Sydney University library as it is a handy meeting point for both of them and a good place for them to work. I believe that they have a good understanding between them but I will talk to Georgina again today after her lesson.

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 North Fitzroy Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Clifton Hill Primary School.