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Motivating and encouraging students Guiding students towards their goals Passionate about maths Able to empathise with students, understand how they approach…
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One of the major thing a tutor can provide to its students is motivation to achieve their tasks. Personally I performed very well in school and college because of my tutor who used to teach me. He taught me that I am capable of soo anything if I want to do so. I have a positive attitude towards my students, specifically I have good verbal and…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to be understanding and compassionate. At times it can be a bit difficult to tutor a student who is lacking in understanding, but it is always important for a tutor to be compassionate towards a student who is struggling and should always stay calm and work through the content step by step.…
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To be supportive and assist in their learning, and help them find the best way to study I think i'm very encouraging when I teach and I also do my best to help students find the answers themselves instead of just giving them answers consistently. I'm very patient with students and know that school is hard and they aren't going to know everything.…
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Firstly, being kind, patient and listening to the student matters the most. This is because not everyone is the same, not everyone has the same capacity to understand and grasp the concept. One student may understand it in a minute, whereas another may take 10. So its very important that the tutor is kind, patient and listens to the student.…
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A tutor should understand the student's ability and capacity of learning. Then the tutor should teach the student in a particular way to make him understand the lesson in his unique way. I think i'm empathetic, honest and enthusiastic as a tutor. I have a good listening ability. I encourages independence in student so that they do not rely on the…
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I believe enthusiasm and passion are important for a tutor, as these qualities can give a student drive and motivation to learn and improve. I also believe a tutor should impart not just academic knowledge, but also studying strategies and problem solving skills that will help them in the future. I am organized and motivated, which will help me to…
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To inspire those who are yet to be inspired to love learning. To lift someone who is struggling up and make them excel. To challenge and strengthen the abilities of someone who excels to help them fufill their potential. Flexibility towards the learning needs of the student. Ability to abstract difficult to comprehend ideas on to simple…
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I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is understand that each student is different and learns best in different ways and at different paces. I also firmly believe that engaging the student by doing things like connecting concepts to the real world or even to the student's own interests is paramount for the overall retention…
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Not only a tutor can share their knowledge but also can be an idol to their student. Moreover, guide them advise them and help them to be successful in their future. I am very calm and patient, which helps me to teach my student any topic that they find very hard to understand, in different ways which will be most suitable for them. I try to be…
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Be friendly to the student, show the student that they are confident in them, allow the student to think for him/herself. A tutor should make the student understand the importance of anything they teach the student ,and make sure the student has grasped the concept in the most simplest way to the student. A tutor should understand that each…
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The patience for students learning pace, as not all students will understand straight away when they are taught something. Every student has their own learning pace and teachers much be patient and work around every kids pace. If they need more time, than i am willing to go over as many times as they need in order for them to understand, go…
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I believe the most important thing from a tutor is the support they offer the student. They need to be there for their student regardless of the marks they achieve. I think my most important strengths are patience and…
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Instead of giving the student more resources which is fantastic in reinforcing their knowledge, I emphasise the understanding of the logic behind concepts and work to give them a basis to build upon. I have and use a variety of explanation techniques, most using metaphors to describe certain concepts for others to easily…
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As a tutor, I believe that the most important thing I can do for my students are to provide ongoing support and personalised guidance. I strive to create a safe and positive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, expressing their concerns and sharing their unique perspectives. I will actively listen to their needs and change…
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Study the student and know his or her pros and cons. I would say master the pros whilst teaching the pros. Divide the activities and show the student that learning isn't a burden its much of a relief at the end of the day because goals can be reached easier once you know better. I have done public speaking for as long as I can remember, so theres…
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All the students have unique learning methods so as a tutor it is essential that we take that into consideration and orient the classes in a way that is comprehensible and engaging for that child. The tutors should always be very patient and respectful of the child as no every child learns at the same pace. I believe that I am very patient and…
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A Tutor has the capacity to influence their students and support them to pursue careers and passions, hence I believe that it is essential that as a tutor, I provide a supportive environment that is able to consistently and whole-heartedly provide students the necessary resources and advice to help them on their journey I believe that my main…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is generate curiosity in his/her mind. The tutor is also expected to lead by example. The way a teacher interacts with the students determines what kind of response they give. Patience, strong communication skills, ability to simplify concepts and passion for teaching are my strengths. I had…
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I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is figure out their learning method, whether that be through visuals, making the learning content into a story or explaining the concept to themselves. That would enable the tutor to teach in a way that the student understands and can remember the content taught. Furthermore, building a…
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To help a student learn whatever skills they need/want to learn but also to teach them how they can learn better in general My directness at solving problems allowing me to identify the issues in a persons current understanding to help them…
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Help them find the answers for themselves and teach them the techniques that they can use to do this. A tutor should never give the answers upfront. I am patient and empathetic with students of different backgrounds and learning styles. I try to fit the tutoring around their personality and preferred style of…
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Teach them to be confident, and show them that its not merely okay to ask questions, but to its essential for the development of an individual. I'm very laid back, and down to earth so I can get along well with almost everyone. I think this makes me a potentially effective tutor, as students feel free to make mistakes/ask questions which allows…

Local Reviews

I am really happy with the tutoring provided by Aisling for Calledon. Calledon is really doing well , feeling confident to overcome his fear for Maths.
Rouchelle, Dandenong

Inside DovetonTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 12 Biology with Priya involved exploring biomacromolecules, particularly nucleic acids, and beginning work on gene expression by reviewing transcription and translation.

For Year 8 Maths, Zara tackled computation with integers in preparation for her test and then moved into geometry, focusing on angles, lines, and the concept of pi as an irrational number using a variety of worksheets.

Meanwhile, Year 7 student Ayaan worked through introductory algebra topics including adding like terms and expanding brackets, practising distributive law problems to strengthen his understanding.

Recent Challenges

A Year 12 Chemistry student hesitated to elaborate on the reactions behind polymer formation, as a tutor noted, "more detail was needed to understand the processes." This slowed lesson pacing and meant key concepts weren't fully explored.

In Year 11 Biology, missing or unclear note-taking made it harder for one student to distinguish gene expression terms—notes were provided, but confusion lingered.

Meanwhile, a Year 10 General Maths student lacked confidence in tackling worded problems and often paused mid-solution; her uncertainty led to unfinished answers.

When time management slipped in senior science lessons, essential content like enzyme denaturation remained uncovered until the next session.

Recent Achievements

A Doveton tutor recently saw a Year 10 student move from feeling overwhelmed by algebra to independently solving complex expressions using the distributive law—a big step, as they'd previously hesitated to try without guidance.

In Year 11 biology, another student who struggled with gene expression began taking detailed notes and confidently answered questions about transcription, showing a real leap in understanding.

Meanwhile, a primary student who used to guess on times tables now recalls them easily and works through order of operations problems solo; by lesson's end, they completed all set questions without needing help.

What they say about our tutoring

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I want to thank Ezy Maths Tutoring, as Joshua seems to have connected well with David and is working with his strengths. Already we are seeing a difference in the confidence of David to tackle his Maths and is being guided to see the areas that he is lacking instead of total self doubt of thinking that he knows nothing .

Sam has been an excellent, kind, understanding and patient tutor with Gabriella. Under his guidance she has made improvements in her outcomes and study habits in spite of her great difficulties with the subject. She had gone from a fail grade to a pass mark and has steadily applied herself more consistently to regular study thanks to Sam. We have nothing but praise for his abilities.

We really cannot speak highly enough of Conaire. He is communicative, polite, always on time, and most importantly, highly competent with maths. From their first meeting, Tim has enjoyed and benefited greatly from his tutoring and encouragement. On a scale of 1 to 10, Conaire rates a 10+ (with no exaggeration at all).

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 Doveton Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Holy Family School.