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Teaching them the curriculum and making them score higher is not alone enough making them realize what they are capable of. Not every student are good with their IQ, their IQ Capacity does not judge what they can do. All students have a unique personality and skill it's us the tutors should make them understand that they can do a lot more than…
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A tutor's greatest contribution is to give students confidence in their upcoming studies. In addition to teaching academic knowledge, tutors need to point out directions for students and divide difficult tasks into steps to cultivate students' problem-solving ability. I have sufficient experience in counseling teenagers, I am good at communicating…
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Trisha
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The most important thing, according to me, is that the tutor is able to sympathise with the student. More often, in a class full of people, a student can feel like they're the only one who's falling behind. A tutor can help the student get out of that sort of thinking, and personally, at a one-on-one level, be involved in helping the student out…
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A tutor's role goes beyond teaching academic content. Creating a positive learning environment, adapting to diverse learning styles, and offering clear explanations are crucial. A tutor should be more than just a teacher to them, they should be their friend, their go-to person in case of doubts and someone who's always willing to listen while…
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* To make consistent efforts while tutoring until the student isn't completely clear with a concept. * Frequent Q&A discussions with a student can help in gauging the understanding level of the student. * To try innovative ways to spark curiosity in a child regarding a particular topic or subject. * Adaptability to change my style of…
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Be honest. This helps to establish rapport and trust, the two most critical elements to a successful tutoring relationship. Be flexible. This means being willing to adjust techniques and approaches to meet the learning styles of the student. Be patient. What is obvious or easy for you may not be so for your student. Learn not to show annoyance…
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As I mentioned above, understanding is very important. I have had some great professors/teachers in my who were very understanding to my needs and were able to make me grow. They motivated me to become better and constantly tried to bring out the best of my abilities. I believe their persistence and belief in me, is what drove me to do more in…
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A tutor's superpowers lie in providing personalized guidance, igniting curiosity, and unleashing a student's true potential. By creating a supportive and engaging learning environment, tutors empower students to ask questions fearlessly, explore knowledge passionately, and conquer challenges with confidence. Together, we embark on an epic…
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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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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…
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A tutor plays a pivotal role by not only creating a positive and supportive learning environment but also tailoring instruction to individual needs, fostering open communication, and building the student\'s confidence. Beyond imparting knowledge, a tutor aims to empower students as independent learners, providing constructive feedback and…
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As a tutor, the most important thing is to create a safe space where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. It promotes learning and makes sure that every student feels valued. Tutors should also engage students in their learning and help them realise their full potential. I am patient, empathetic, and committed to…
Sophie
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The most important things a tutor can do for a student is not only address academic challenges, but also nurture critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and a genuine enthusiasm for learning. A tutor should be able to inspire confidence and build a strong rapport with the student to shape their academic success and growth in the…
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- Be patient with them - Flexibility - allow more room for the student to ask questions and respond to the material - Collaborative - connect with the child and cater to their needs rather than telling them what to do - Communicative - be clear with them and of your expectations with them In terms of what makes me a good candidate for this…
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The most important thing is for the tutor to believe in the student and his/her ability to learn. I am resourceful and try different methods to teach…
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I consider the most important things a tutor can do is not just to help the student understand the subject and hand, but also to inspire and motivate the student so they become more passionate about learning and strive to put in their best effort. Learning is so much more than memorising the syllabus and I believe it is important to help student…
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- To understand their needs, what their struggle in their studies is, and to help them regain confidence in their studies. - To be supportive and encouraging instead of being pushy and angry when they are finding a lot of difficulties in their studies. - I think I can really accommodate the needs of the students and see their weaknesses and give…
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Introduce a subject to the students in an interesting way and guide them to find the interesting points during study. This will result in a positive feedback for students and their studies. More interested, better performance. I have passion on mathematics and I am definitely good at it. I have patience for the others. I am a good listener. I…
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In my opinion, the first thing a tutor can do to help a student is to first listen to them and take their concerns very seriously. It may be a very simple doubt, but the moment they accept that we are ready to listen to their concerns, we automatically grab their attention and build up a rapport with them. Another critical aspect of tutoring is to…
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A tutor should be empathetic and helpful. A tutor can provide personalized guidance, clarify doubts, and offer additional explanations beyond the classroom. Their strengths should include expertise in the subject, effective communication, adaptability to students' learning styles, patience, and the ability to motivate and build confidence in…
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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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As a tutor, the most important thing I can do for a student is to be available whenever they need me. In the past, students have had questions 1 hour before their exams. They have my number so they can contact me as needed and I will reply ASAP to explain what they are struggling with. To be a tutor is to be a source of knowledge that they can…
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A tutor can be kind and patient with the student and open to any kind of question, however basic it might be and not ridicule the child. The tutor can also repeat the same thing until the student had finally grasped the concept so that they are completely confident. Having grown up around teachers, I have learnt a lot from them. I have learnt to…

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Very responsive and provided a lot of information. Found a tutor for us based on our daughter's needs and, our tutor is a perfect match.
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Inside East MelbourneTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Alex practised **perimeter and area calculations for rectangles using visual diagrams**, and began exploring volume concepts.

In Year 8, Sophie focused on **solving equations and inequalities**, including a review of quadratic expressions.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student James worked through physics motion questions involving **velocity, displacement, and time calculations**, alongside targeted chemistry exam question reviews to strengthen his understanding of key concepts.

Recent Challenges

A Year 11 student preparing for Units 1 and 2 exam questions struggled with calculations, especially when pressured for time—she missed marks on multi-step problems because units weren't clearly written, noted one tutor.

In Year 8 algebra, skipping the step of flipping inequality signs when multiplying by negatives led to repeated errors that practice alone didn't fix.

A Year 4 student's working was often hard to follow due to inconsistent layout; this made checking answers difficult, especially with area versus perimeter tasks.

For a senior Physics student, not responding fully to feedback meant velocity calculations stayed shaky into the next lesson.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in East Melbourne noticed a big change for one Year 9 student who used to get stuck on fraction problems—she now works through addition, subtraction, and even multiplying fractions with much less hesitation and remembers the steps from week to week.

In a senior session, another student showed initiative by completing several practice exams independently and reported feeling more prepared than before for upcoming assessments.

Meanwhile, a younger student who was previously reluctant to speak up has started asking questions whenever she's unsure about how area and volume differ, instead of quietly guessing.

What they say about our tutoring

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We had our 1st session tonight with David and it went really well. My son connected with him immediately even though he was nervous about tutoring and didn't really want to do it prior to tonight. After he had his session with David he said it was fun! I was pleasantly surprised to hear him say that and he asked that David come back next week instead of waiting a fortnight! We are very happy so far.

Things are going well with Amelia's tutoring and we are happy so far with the help Justin has given her. There was a decent improvement in her last maths assessment performance so that's a good sign!

We were all very impressed with Trent, Tamoe in particular. He was very patient and sought out a real connection with Tamoe. This really helped to get Tamoe to focus and listen. Tamoe is very keen to book in more time with Trent when school goes back.

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 East Melbourne Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Richmond West Primary School.