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Robert

Modern History Tutor Mont Albert North, VIC
The goal of tutoring, in some sense, should be to equip students with the skills to no longer need tutoring. I believe this is best achieved by allowing the student to choose study-related goals, and help them take achievable steps in order to get there. As their competence increases in proximity to the larger goal, so too does their confidence as…
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Sahm

Modern History Tutor Caulfield North, VIC
Allowing students to learn at their own pace, make lots of mistakes, participate actively in the learning experience and ask many questions. I have an enthusiastic, patient, student-focused approach and emphasise "real life" examples of maths that are practical and relatable. Practising Secondary teacher with four years tutoring experience.…
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Oscar

Modern History Tutor Northcote, VIC
From my years of soccer coaching experience, where I worked to improve the skills of a dozen different players of different levels, I learned that every student learns best in their own way and that is why tutoring is so important. In the classroom, everyone receives the same treatment and it is bound to be ineffective for many people. Thus, the…
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Tina

Modern History Tutor Northcote, VIC
Show patience and be able to explain things in alternative ways. When a student is struggling to understand something, they can feel pressured or get frustrated or can feel depleted in the fact that they cannot understand a concept. So in my opinion, it is crucial to show patience and try to have the student understand by slowly going through…
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Zoe

Modern History Tutor Ivanhoe, VIC
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is offer support and create a learning environment which is positive and engaging to the student. I think tutors should be able to help their students build confidence and find ways of learning that allow the individual student to improve. I think tutors are responsible for being…
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Enda

Modern History Tutor Clifton Hill, VIC
Communication and cater to their needs the best you can My empathy and compassion and love of…
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Giulia

Modern History Tutor Kew, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is get to know them to understand their characteristics. The first step is to personalise learning for them as everyone is different. Another important quality is offering support and encouragement for their student through all aspetcs. Lastly instilling a love for leaning and the subject is…
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Anya

Modern History Tutor Thornbury, VIC
I think the most important thing a tutor can do is influence a child's attitude towards learning. A lot of kids are very demoralised with regard to the idea of learning itself, let alone individual components of a subject. Often times you hear "I can't do this", when really we should be teaching kids to say "I can't do this YET". That simple…
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Kai

Modern History Tutor Thornbury, VIC
Instill a sense of passion for the subject that they're learning, and assisting them in achieveing the highest grade they can for themselves. Patience in teaching people concepts, willingness to work…
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Katie

Modern History Tutor Thornbury, VIC
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student in boost their confidence, as confidence is so important when it comes to tests and exams. I also believe providing a student with a safe and comfortable tutoring enviroment, where they aren't afraid to ask questions is incredibly important if goals are to be acheived I am very…
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John

Modern History Tutor Clifton Hill, VIC
Patience and humour during the tutorial. A true interest in their situation. Listen to their way of thinking, reflecting back both the helpful and harmful logic patterns. Make them feel capable, not overwhelmed but stretched enough to feel they are achieving - this builds confidence. Keep the subject fresh and exciting, go outside the…
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Victor

Modern History Tutor Clifton Hill, VIC
While the goals of every student are individual and varied, and any tutor should adjust their style accordingly, I believe there are a few things a tutor can do for any student. They can provide a space where a student feels safe and comfortable expressing themselves, inspire the student to feel confident in their skills and give the student any…
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Simon

Modern History Tutor Clifton Hill, VIC
My relatively young age gives me this ability to connect with students differently than older tutors. I had the chance to experience it from my (young) Physics teacher at High-School. He really helped me understand the power that a tutor can have on your academic path. I think the most important part of being a tutor is the ability to make the…
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Olivia

Modern History Tutor Kew, VIC
I think that one of the most important things is to really work with the student. A big reason that people come to tutors outside of school is because of the fact that they need more individually catered style of teaching as the one their teacher isn’t working. Due to this, targeting your teaching approach to the individual students needs is…
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James

Modern History Tutor Abbotsford, VIC
To assist students in their studies but also to create an environment where the student feels comfortable, and at ease, so they are able to get the most out of their time being tutored. My strengths would be my knowledge and command of English; through both my formal and secondary education, as well as my sound communication skills and experience…
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Georgia

Modern History Tutor Kew East, VIC
For me one of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is simply to genuinely believe a student can do well. They need to be able to demonstrate that they care how the student progresses and believes that they are capable of achieving their goals. Most students will believe more in themselves if they know that others do too. I…
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Amber

Modern History Tutor Kew East, VIC
It is important that a tutor makes the student feel that they are in a comfortable environment, so that the student feels willing and ready to learn. The tutor must ensure that the student does not feel ashamed or embarrassed about the areas of their learning that they may be struggling with. Instead, the tutor should encourage the student to…
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Sophia

Modern History Tutor Brunswick East, VIC
To be kind and patient when teaching a student new skills, but to be rigorous in teaching. To quickly dissuade any mistaken habits, and promote the learning of correct and useful skills that will benefit the student for the rest of their life. I feel I make a great tutor because of my warmth and charisma. I love connecting with and inspiring…
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Robert

Modern History Tutor Brunswick East, VIC
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is give them confidence. With confidence students can approach problems with an open mind and really try their best. My strength as a tutor is my enthusiasm and attention to detail. I have worked with a variety of people and am motivated and keen. I also am focussed and emphasise the…
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Luke

Modern History Tutor Eaglemont, VIC
A tutor is someone who can provide guidance and support for their student. While a tutor can be someone who can just teach content that the student doesn't understand I believe being a good tutor is more than just that. It is essential to make the student enjoys what they are learning so when they can have greater motivation to understand new…
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Alistair

Modern History Tutor Carlton North, VIC
Tutors ought to make themselves available and ready to support students. If they present themselves to students as approachable and knowledgeable, then students will feel comfortable asking questions and also feel ready to trust in the supportive answers and feedback a tutor gives. I trust that everyone who feels comfortable to apply to be a…
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Kaveen

Modern History Tutor Brunswick East, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for a student is building their confidence and guiding them towards self learning and being curious about everything they do not understand. While a tutor can only teach so much, if they can teach their students to learn on their own and find reasons for what’s happening around them, those students are…
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Mai

Modern History Tutor Collingwood, VIC
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is help them to feel confident with the task in front of them. An effective tutor will break down the concept, slowly explaining this to the student, making sure they are following each step along the way. Once the student has grasped the concept and feel confident with it, they will be…

Local Reviews

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Inside FairfieldTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 6 student Daniel revised index laws and logarithmic functions, focusing on simplifying expressions and using worked examples.

In Year 10, Emily practised sketching curves of quartic and cubic functions as well as reviewing plans for next year's topics.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Jack explored integration by recognition and definite integrals, applying these skills to area under curves with step-by-step guidance.

Recent Challenges

A Year 8 student struggled with interpreting worded questions in maths, often feeling stuck before the process "clicked." As a tutor noted, "she needs a lot of work on interpreting worded questions," leading to hesitation and incomplete answers.

In VCE Maths Methods (Year 11), another student was visibly unconfident despite correct working, pausing with "I don't know" even when on track—this self-doubt slowed progress and led to unnecessary rechecking.

Meanwhile, in Year 4 arithmetic, one child showed reluctance to attempt multiplication problems independently, sometimes saying they "can't be bothered," which meant fewer chances to reinforce number sense during practice.

Recent Achievements

A Fairfield tutor noticed a big shift in a Year 9 student who, after initially finding bearings problems confusing, now approaches them independently and solves worded simultaneous equations without needing guidance.

In Year 10, another student who used to hesitate with worded questions is now able to break down linear rule problems clearly and even constructs formulas on her own during lessons.

Meanwhile, one of the younger students has become much more comfortable with long division; after working through examples together, she now completes similar problems confidently by herself.

What they say about our tutoring

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Holly enjoyed her lessons with Jennifer as she was VERY patient and simplified the tasks, so that Holly could gain a better concept of the task at hand.

Thomas got 83% in each of his 2 Maths exams in the last week, (he went from 97 % to 50 % which made us think of tutoring) but for me its not the mark , it's the fact that he is happy and confident and really looking forward to his tutor time. It has done such a lot for his confidence Big thanks to Gabrielle!

We are all very happy with Rebecca. Myself, my husband and especially Grace, which is wonderful. Rebecca and Grace's school teacher have spoken via email and are working together. I think it is too early to see any real progress, as you said we would expect to see a difference in the next couple of months. But for now we are glad Grace is getting the help she needs while enjoying the company of Rebecca.

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 Fairfield Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Fairfield Primary School.