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Derrimut's tutors include a former Head of Mathematics with 18 years' teaching and curriculum leadership, primary and secondary teachers with degrees in education, an ATAR 99.65 Top 20 graduate, Maths Olympiad awardees, Kwong Lee Dow Scholar, high-achieving select-entry alumni, and passionate mentors experienced in coaching, peer support, and leading children's programs.

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Zimo

Psychology Tutor Derrimut, VIC
I think a tutor should help build on students’ current thought processes and methods through asking them how they’d first approach a challenging question and their next steps using the given information. This is because when people are stressed they resort to what they know best. As such, in test conditions students will be less likely to…
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Sara

Psychology Tutor Derrimut, VIC
The most important thing I can do for a student is support them in a way that suits how they learn best. Every student is different, so I focus on adapting my explanations and pace to what works for them. I aim to build good learning habits by helping students organise their thinking, approach problems with structure, and develop strategies they…
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Jel

Psychology Tutor Ardeer, VIC
What a tutor should and need to do are guiding a child to enhance their strengths and improve their weaknesses with all of the power invested in ourselves; reminding and figuring out what their barriers are to success (such as are they afraid of they can't pass? or they are not receiving any support from their beloved ones?). In my power, I'd do…
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Vanessa

Psychology Tutor Burnside, VIC
Get them to be confident in what they are studying, and get the student to begin to enjoy what they learn and look forward to learning. Another important thing a tutor can do for a student is make them feel comfortable and welcomed in the environment that they are learning and with the subject that they are struggling with. I am able to explain…
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Daksh

Psychology Tutor Truganina, VIC
Provide effective feedback and inform students on skills which allow them to excel. Additionally, a tutor must also motivate the students to create aspirations for growth in life Inspirational and effective at motivating others which tend to be the principles of…
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Jobelle

Psychology Tutor Laverton, VIC
There are a lot of important things that a tutor can do for a student and these are the following: -be professional -be friendly and approachable -be a good listener -always acknowledge individual differences of each students -be flexible -teach students how to learn effectively because as a tutor our ultimate goal is to help the student…
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Ruzzell

Psychology Tutor Williams Landing, VIC
Making sure that student is having fun while learning. That way, they are learning things by heart. For me, being able to connect to people with different backgrounds is very essential in tutoring. Just by simple smile can do a…
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Tooba

Psychology Tutor Truganina, VIC
Be understanding and patient which can allow the student to form a comfortable bond with the tutor and feel more free to ask questions. This can allow efficient sessions. My strengths are that I'm a quick learner and able to adapt concepts that are easier to understand which can allow me to teach to other students in an easier…
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Dhanyta

Psychology Tutor Seabrook, VIC
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to help build/maintain self confidence as well as to incite a love of learning by awakening curiosity. Throughout the course of life, it is rather difficult to maintain self confidence due to the never ending competition we face. Having been on this journey myself, I believe that…
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Anh

Psychology Tutor Maidstone, VIC
The most important thing is to listen and understand your students. Once you understand what they want and need, and how they work, you can develop teaching and learning methods that can push them to their best selves. Communication is also vital in a tutor-student dynamic. I tend to observe people a lot, so it’s easy for me to figure out their…
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jil

Psychology Tutor Maidstone, VIC
To recognise that no two students are the same and that a process like learning needs to be personalised so that the best results are achieved. This personalisation also means that its much more likely for the student to open up and fully engage in the process of assisted learning as they can feel that the session is catered just towards their…
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Jenn

Psychology Tutor Maidstone, VIC
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to not only be able to teach them the material, but to also be able to mentor them. By mentoring, I mean having a close, trusting relationship with your student in order to help them improve their skills on a daily basis. The mentoring relationship allows learning to go beyond…
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Rish

Psychology Tutor West Footscray, VIC
Listen to the students and understand what the actual issue is. More often than not it's not the concept itself but how the student is processing the concept, and if you don't see that you'll only be able to help them understand through repetition. My ability to tailor lessons to a students needs and study styles. I enjoy working with both…
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Grita

Psychology Tutor Truganina, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do is to create a support environment where learning from mistakes is encouraged. A great tutor inspires a genuine enthusiasm for a subject, making it less tedious and more engaging. My goal is to make a lasting impact by empowering students with the confidence and tools to learn independently, fostering a love…
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Tameika

Psychology Tutor Truganina, VIC
The obvious thing thats most important for a tutor to do for a student is try and improve their grades in school, but another very important thing that i personally think a tutor can do is improve the students confidence in the subject as well as confidence in making mistakes and using them mistakes to improve. i think my personal strength as a…
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Chloe (Kelly)

Psychology Tutor Cairnlea, VIC
Help them gain confidence, and for them to do the best they can. Students that require tutoring are often ones that lack confidence in a subject area. Tutors are there to strengthen and encourage them. Breaking down difficult concepts and passing on my knowledge to students. Also, finding where a student has difficulty and working with them to…
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Amy

Psychology Tutor Cairnlea, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is approaching the student as the centre. The tutor must have an attention to detail to be able to recognise both strengths and weaknesses, and tailor lessons or questions when needed. A tutor must also understand the needs of each student. As a past education student and currently a psychology…
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Preetika

Psychology Tutor Truganina, VIC
Being willing to help, but also acknowledge the rare instances where a tutor may be unable to help to a confident level. I believe it is better to acknowledge if you do not know something rather than pretend you do and risk teaching something that is incorrect. When this problem is encountered, however, it is up to the tutor to rectify this by…
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Jia Jun

Psychology Tutor Braybrook, VIC
Tutors are someone students can rely on for academic assistance. I recognise that the role of tutors is to aid students in their educational pathways and help students in realising their true academic capabilities, constantly providing constructive feedback for areas of improvement. It is also important to have understanding as the VCE process is…
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Natalia

Psychology Tutor Truganina, VIC
Establishing a rapport where the teacher can impart knowledge to the students in a way that the latter look up to the former. Understanding where the students come from, empathising with them but being assertive just the same are key factors to assist students learn in an easier yet effective manner. As a tutor I try to maintain assertiveness…
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Jessar

Psychology Tutor Braybrook, VIC
To be able to get students to enjoy learning and actively participate with enthusiasm. I believe I am able to cater to individual student needs and weaknesses while also honing into their strengths to apply to a range of questions and…
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Damien

Psychology Tutor Keilor Downs, VIC
One of the most important things a teacher can do for their student is to listen. Not to listen to think of the next response but to listen to understand. I believe as a teacher listening specifically to WHAT the student is asking not HOW they are asking it is one of the most valuable and important skills I've learned to develop. When a student is…
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Alisha

Psychology Tutor Seabrook, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for their students is make sure that the students understand the concepts thoroughly. It is so important for students to understand the concepts rather than just solving questions in a particular order and hoping for the best. A tutor should be able to provide students with a safe space so they feel…

Local Reviews

Tutoring with Amir is going much better. He is very knowledgeable on the subject and I feel Jaime will definitely improve and benefit from ongoing tutoring
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Inside DerrimutTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 11 student Emma revised quadratic equations and functions, focusing on graph interpretation and problem-solving; Year 10 student Lucas tackled trigonometry by graphing sine and cosine functions, along with a review of transformations to strengthen his foundation; meanwhile, Year 3 student Zoe practiced multiplication facts and solved word problems involving money using real-life scenarios.

Recent Challenges

In Year 10 Mathematics, one student was "a bit lax with her homework," leading to missed practice on application questions and slower progress in trigonometry graphing.

In a senior English session, skipping questions when unsure meant some tasks were left incomplete and unattempted until prompted.

A Year 5 learner's written work was described as "hard to follow," with untidy layout making it difficult to check for errors—especially in multi-step problems.

Meanwhile, a primary student repeatedly avoided challenging multiplication questions, returning only to familiar material and requiring frequent reminders to persist when tasks became unfamiliar or effortful.

Recent Achievements

One Derrimut tutor noted a big shift with a Year 10 student who used to quietly guess at problems but now regularly asks for help when stuck, especially during complex homework—she completed nearly all tasks this week and initiated questions on her own.

A high schooler in Year 9 has started challenging herself by choosing harder questions for practice, getting them right on recent assignments after previously sticking only to basics.

Meanwhile, a Year 4 student who struggled to recite times tables can now confidently recall them aloud without prompting and tackled double-digit multiplication with less support than before.

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 Brimbank Libraries—or at your child's school (with permission), like Derrimut Primary School.