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Tess
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I believe the role of the tutor is to build the basic skills of english comprehension/essay writing to that the student is prepared to tackle any assignment or examination. I do not believe in rote learning but instead on delving deeply into specific issues a student may have with writing and to address them methodically. It is not about the…
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The most important contribution an english tutor can provide is to assist in establishing great study habits that work, setting the student up for success in the long run. Whilst there are many tutors out there that merely provide short term help through comprehensive cheat sheets and the like, a real tutor will teach the transferable skills such…
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Joanne
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I think being able to let the student think for themselves - leading them to the answer, rather than giving it to them. This means that the student is not only better prepared for tests, but they are actively engaging with the learning process. I believe that the approach that I take to my tutoring, where I really make them understand the concepts…
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I think the most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is to really help them get the best out of themselves. I think a really good teacher or tutor will always leave their students with a sense that they should always be trying to get the most out of themselves, whatever level that is, and not cheat themselves by being lazy. I…
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I believe that it is important for an english tutor to llisten to the student and answer all questions that the student asks and if they don't have the answer straight away, to then go and do some research to ensure that they can answer the question thoroughly the next time that they meet with the student. It is essential for a tutor to not only…
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As I have touched upon, I think the most important thing an english tutor can do for their student is to build their confidence. As much as teaching them the syllabus is important, helping the student to believe in their ability and understand what learning techniques work for them is what will serve them in the future and help them in other…
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A tutor has his student's career in hand. If an english tutor wants, he can change the future of a child by showing him the right direction. A tutor can positively affect the attitude of a student towards his life by motivating him at early stages of life in school. I am highly motivated to help students build up their future career and i only…
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As a student who has had tutors in the past, I think that the most important thing that an english tutor can do for their student is to be there for them when they need help and assistance. Time is obviously very valuable, but I realised that I appreciated those tutors who went above and beyond to ensure that I received the help that I…
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The ability to understand a student and their learning style is something I highly value in an english tutor. In school classes where they are often one of many, they may find that the teaching style may not work for them and that they cannot achieve their goals. In a tutoring scenario, we are able to cater to them more specifically, to be…
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I believe the most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is understand and support them. A student excelling in their studies is not simply a routine of worksheets and practice essays, but learning simple yet effective methods for studying such as flash cards, mind maps and games. It also goes beyond studying and into routines…
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Most importantly, putting time and efforts after students till their basics are clear is the key for an english tutor to use. After clearing the basics, revising and revisiting the already done work is equally important. Having had experience in tutoring, patience is my strength. I think self motivation and hard work are the key to success while…
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A tutor can encourage a student to not give up as there is always a solution to problems therefore giving them the self-confidence to reach their full potential. I am empathetic and have a personable approach to tutoring due to my ability to adapt and tutor students of different learning styles. I tutor in an engaging manner to make learning…
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I believe that each student is different and so is their learning method. The ability to understand that and alternate the teaching style to cater for it is most important. I believe my strengths would be clear and concise communication. The ability to break down concepts and deliver them linking to real world examples so that students understand…
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I believe the most important thing an english tutor can be to a student is patient and kind. This is because there could be a particular concept the student is struggling with, so the tutor needs to be able to help them learn and improve on that topic. Being patient and kind in explaining it to the student is, therefore, an important part of doing…
Zhao Jun
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Tutor should guide the student to think independently and creatively. This enables the student to form their own ideas and understand a concept in from different point of views instead of just following steps and rules. These skills are crucial for a student especially in the latter part of their school life. When I teach, I will put myself in the…
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Have clear objectives, High Quality teaching, Much Better Understanding and Results/Marks, Turning a negative attitude to a positive attitude towards work, be fun but know when to be serious, have clear purpose, understand really what the student needs from you (every student is different), and many more. Strengths - Significantly improved marks…
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I think the most important is to be supportive, from experience the reason that most people struggle with learning is because they give up or don’t think they can. Hence encouragement is key and positive re-enforcement. I also believe that making the student comfortable around you and going through source material in an efficient manner can make…
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Set high expectations, Establish a classroom routine, Practice the daily 5's and be a friend more than a teacher so that students would love to learn. My patience and love for children. Also strong motivational skills.…
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The most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is listen to them. I believe that tutoring sessions should be based on the student's needs in a specific subject area, and the only way to understand these needs is to have an honest, open conversation with them. Listening to a student's needs, their preferred learning styles and other…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to provide them with the one-on-one attention that is not given to them in schools with large class sizes. The student needs to be able to feel comfortable enough to ask questions (even the embarrassing ones) and they need to know that the tutor will sit with them for as long as it takes to…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for the student is to encourage him/her to pursue a career in their liking and to empathise with their difficulties and teach them how to overcome them. It is also of utmost importance that a tutor must lower themselves to their understanding to teach a student. Passion to teach and a drive to progress as an…
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Clarifying even the trivial of the doubts that the student possess maybe the biggest responsibility of the tutor. The tutor must assess a method to deliver the content to them. Patience and evaluating a discrete method for each of the individuals are the two most important characteristics a tutor must flaunt. The tutor must be able to teach in a…
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Listen to what they say. Tutoring sometimes can be hard since we are interacting with children. The world has changed. It's a lot different from when and how we grew up. Thats why when teaching them, approach by the way they can accept. Be open-minded. Communication skills Listening to them & Response Active Teacher I don't want to pressure my…

Local Reviews

10 out of 10. Couldn't be happier. Even my son thinks he's fantastic!
Jan, Hawthorn East

Inside DeepdeneTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 7 student Bob worked through a summary of key Year 7 Maths concepts to identify strengths and areas needing support, including integers and angles from the start of the Year 8 syllabus.

For a Year 10 student, recent lessons focused on quadratic equations—specifically factorising using grouping methods and the null factor law—and also included expanding expressions and solving equations.

Another high schooler tackled statistics by reviewing standard deviation calculations and working through their school's statistics worksheet for deeper understanding.

Recent Challenges

In Year 8 mathematics, a student was observed struggling to apply prime factorisation in square root problems during a practice test; skipping written steps made errors harder to catch.

In VCE Maths Methods, another arrived without their CAS calculator or workbook, which slowed progress on calculus tasks and left them less able to ask targeted questions.

For a Year 10 algebra lesson, messy working and missing units led to incorrect answers that were difficult to trace—one tutor noted, "they didn't label their answers or show clear reasoning." These habits caused confusion and wasted time revisiting old ground instead of building new skills.

Recent Achievements

One Deepdene tutor noticed a big change in a Year 11 student who used to skip over tricky problems, but now shows their working step-by-step and checks each answer for accuracy.

In a recent session with a Year 8 student, the tutor saw them actively ask questions instead of staying silent when confused—something they'd avoided before—and even correct their own mistakes without prompting.

Meanwhile, a younger primary student surprised their tutor by solving money word problems independently after struggling with basic addition just weeks earlier.

What they say about our tutoring

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We've had 2 sessions with Hyolie and I find her very knowledgeable and organised. My daughter is comfortable with her, so far so good.

Zac is progressing well and is enjoying his tutoring with Emily.  He has clicked with her and they seem to be working well together.

We really like Mark, his communication style really suits Remy, and he is able to work out what she needs very quickly. We would love to stay with him until the end of the year. They are a good match. Thank you

English tutoring in Deepdene

Ideally tuition should be a simple and positive experience for everyone involved - that means students and parents and of course, tutors too! Private tutoring is popular because it works. What could be better than a tailored 1-on-1 approach where 100% of the instructor's time is spent understanding and helping the student? A good English tutor can be life-changing but unfortunately they can also be impossible to find. That's what we're here for!

English Tutor Deepdene

Currently we are working with 179 local English tutors in Deepdene. We'll find a tutor to come to your home, or any other location that's convenient. These tutors have worked with thousands of students in all sorts of situations. They're good, and they love tutoring! We have hundreds of reviews available for you to look at. But don't take our word for it, give us a try. Your first lesson works as a trial so if you don't like it, you don't have to pay for it.

If you're interested please get in touch. Either call us on 1300 312 354 or complete an enquiry form below so that we can get in touch. Our consultants can double check your area, explain pricing and answer any questions you may have. Then we'll organise a trial lesson risk-free. Ezy!

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 Balwyn Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Our Lady of Good Counsel School.