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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.

Maya
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Maya

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
To work with students strengths and weaknesses to support them but also celebrate their accomplishments. Having the ability to not only be driven to achieve goals but celebrate their winnings as well. - Patient - Friendly - Easygoing - Able to change my teaching style according to year level -…
Muhammad Humayl
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Muhammad Humayl

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
Teach in a manner that is easily comprehensive and show empathy towards their mistakes. Responsibility, empathy and organisation when engaging with…
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Murad
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Murad

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
Let the student try to do it themselves first and then figuring out which concept is the stagnation point. Patience, perseverance,…
Satya
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Satya

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do are simplify complex concepts, adapt to a student’s learning style, and build their confidence. From my own experience, I’ve learned that confidence plays a big role in success. I focus on creating a supportive environment and teaching effective study techniques to help students understand the material…
Steve
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Steve

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
1. A tutor’s first job is to help students believe in themselves. When students feel capable and supported, they’re unstoppable. It’s about saying, "Yes, you can," and meaning it. 2.Every student is unique, and a great tutor listens, observes, and tailors their approach to fit what works best for them. Learning isn’t…
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Jannelle Leigh

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
It’s partaking knowledge and good character as well as how to achieve good study habit. I believe that I can give different ways on how to catch student’s attention, providing them varied activities and definitely choose what strategy best suits…
Aisha
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Aisha

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
In my opinion one of the most important thing a teacher can do is to make the student feel confident about themselves and be able to help student without making them feel bad about themselves. I have a really good communication skills, it helps student to open up and ask question question without…
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Habiba

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
A tutor needs to be understanding and caring towards their students, if the kids are not reaching their full potential, they may need to assess their teaching strategies and adopt a different teaching style. An understanding tutor has the ability to build a strong bond with the student to make them comfortable and help them through any…
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Sousou

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is actually make them want to learn and to challenge them to the best of their abilities. A tutor must have various strengths in order to succeed at the job. In terms of my strengths I believe I am far more capable in engaging a student with there work and striving them towards the best with my…
Soliana
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Soliana

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
Develop critical thinking skills and build love for learning by instilling curiosity and passion in knowledge. My flexibility allows me to easily adjust because I recognize the diversity among students. I find that aligning with their preferences and addressing their specific challenges is the most effective path to…
Jake
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Jake

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to foster a deep understanding of the material, build the student’s confidence, and provide personalized support. A tutor should not just teach the content but help the student develop problem-solving skills and critical thinking. It's also crucial to create a safe space where…
Ramandeep Singh
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Ramandeep Singh

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is provide a supportive learning environment which can help them develop their interest and passion for learning, breaking away from the often toxic culture behind academics. My strengths are patience, clear communication and the ability to personalise and structure lessons to match a student's…
Jishnu
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Jishnu

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
I firmly believe that flexibility in teaching is the most important thing a tutor can do for a student, as it’s essential for a tutor to be versatile when it comes to their teaching styles as the method and level of comprehension of a certain concept is unique to each and every student, thus it’s imperative for a tutor to adapt and adopt a…
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Rubaina

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
A tutor can make learning a lot more fun. Tutoring can help the student fall in love with any subject. Good in explaining, patience, polite,…
Anisha
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Anisha

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
Understanding them and tailoring the method of teaching based on their needs and one method for all as every student is different, so they do better. Problem-solving and Decision-making Ability to explain difficult things in a simple way. Creativity and enthusiasm for teaching Empathy, able to put myself in their shoes to understand and…
Ameena
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Ameena

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
The top three important things a tutor must do for their student is to set goals and track progress, develop effective study skills and personalise instructions. Helping students set realistic academic goals and tracking the progress will help motivate students to improve and fosters a sense of accomplishment. Developing effective study skills…
Sanchita
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Sanchita

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for their students are to support and encourage them. A tutor should help students grasp the material clearly, and just as essentially, boost their confidence as academic learners. They should create a safe and encouraging dynamic in which students feel comfortable asking questions. A tutor should also be…
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Shainy

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
A tutor should make learning feel less intimidating and more approachable. They should encourage curiosity, boost confidence, and show students how to think critically. I believe it’s also important to guide students in finding their own learning strategies so they become independent learners. I’m patient, a good listener, and can explain…
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Shubham Arvind

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
I think there are severals things that a teacher can do for students such as prepare easy academic curriculum so that students can understand the solution easily. Moreover, this helps them to solve the jumbled problem in easy way. Secondly, the tutor needs to maintain proper flow of communication with the students this helps them to freely ask the…
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Khunaal

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
To be available to answer questions and encouraging questions to be asked as this is what prompts improvement most. Also conducting classes in a positive and encouraging manner is what best helps students stay motivated and focused on their work. I have a natural skill for teaching and explaining things in a way that makes sense. I hold the…
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Mihir

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
I think the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to explain things in a way they can understand, be patient, and help them feel more confident. A good tutor listens, supports the student when they’re stuck, and makes learning feel less stressful. It’s also important to encourage the student and help them believe they can do…
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Joy

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
The most important thing i believe a tutor can do for a student is create a open and friendly environment which helps students to not be shy and embrace their confusions and allow the teacher to help them rather than keeping it to themselves and being behind. Having an open environment really helps students bring comfort mentally to express…
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Mohammed Ismail

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for a student include providing personalized and targeted instruction, identifying and addressing individual learning needs, fostering a supportive learning environment, instilling confidence and motivation, and equipping students with effective study and problem-solving strategies. By catering to the…

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
Nicole

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.