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Hazel
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I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to instill a love for learning. Beyond just imparting knowledge, it's crucial to inspire curiosity and critical thinking. Additionally, building a strong rapport with students, understanding their individual learning styles, and providing empathetic support are key elements in…
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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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Victor Sebastian
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The most important thing any sort of teacher or mentor can do for not just students, but anyone, is to make sure the students believe in themselves and their abilities, for that will take them beyond any test or assignment. What is also important is to make sure the students have fun while learning, for that will ensure that whatever they are…
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A tutor should give them the tools and the confidence to tackle any problem in the subject area. This means that the student should gain the skills to solve any problem in the subject area. To enable this level of learning, the tutor must be knowledgeable in the subject and well-prepared for each lesson. I have previous experience working as a…
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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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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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The most important thing a tutor can do is ask good open-ended questions as it encourages independence in the student because it is important to learn how to learn to be successful in the future. I am adaptive and energetic. I listen to a child's need and work according to his/her learning behaviour. I am very patient while teaching and try…
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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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With my 7 years of combined experience both as an online tutor as well as a school teacher, I feel that a tutor's essential role involves tailoring support to individual learning styles, fostering confidence, and nurturing a love for continuous learning. By creating a personalized and encouraging environment, acknowledging achievements, and…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is helping them develop an approach to learning new material or tackling unfamiliar problems and help them become more confident in their abilities. I have had commercial tutoring experience for primary school kids as well as informal tutoring for many years. I know the material well, as well…
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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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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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- 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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Listen to what the student has to say, and base their teaching strategy around their individual needs. If the tutor doesn’t listen to a student or understand their struggles with certain areas, how could the tutor expect good results from their student? I believe I am very clear and concise with what I teach, and that because of my openly…
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A few key responsibilities of a tutor, according to me, are as follows: Boosting a student's confidence and academic performance. Providing a safe space to ask questions without inhibition. Helping develop adaptability and time-management skills. Encouraging independent and critical thinking. Improving a student's overall attitude towards…
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The most important thing for a tutor to do is to know what not to do.Never should a tutor discourage any participation or disapprove of the theories initiated by the student. The most important task of a tutor is to first introduce the student to the student then indulge in activities and quiz for the participation of the students followed by…
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In my view, the most important things a tutor can do is listen patiently to the student, guide them in the right direction, build trust, encourage, and support to drive to excellence. I would consider my strength to be that firstly, I establish a rapport with the children which makes them feel comfortable and in a friendly environment. Then I try…
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I believe the most important thing you can do for a student is to make learning enjoyable. I think if you can make a topic enjoyable and interesting for students, they will become naturally curious and motivated to explore it further. This curiosity and drive will not only help them excel in their studies but also encourage lifelong learning.…
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Provide smart and creative ways to learn and understand difficult topics. Use real life examples to help the students in more ways than just academically. Improve students outcome at their own pace. Understands and works with the strengths of their students whilst improving their weaker areas. I am a soon-to-be qualified secondary school…
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A tutor should offer an individualised teaching method that works to that student's strengths and takes into account any weaknesses. Whether that mean explaining new concepts in more engaging ways or focusing on certain aspects that a student is finding particularly difficult to grasp. A tutor should also help students feel more confident in their…
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Varying teaching methods to provide students with a greater opportunity to learn is important. Every student has different strengths and weaknesses. Instead of just focusing on one method that only appeals to a single learning style, varying teaching techniques can cater your lessons to different learning styles. Students will be more successful…
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The most important thing a tutor must give a student is time and understanding. The ability to learn is different for each student. A tutor must understand this and adapt to different teaching techniques to help then student understand the concepts. Time management, efficient delivery of knowledge, good communication skills and my past…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is creating a safe environment during the session in which the student is not scared of asking questions, making mistakes or feels external pressures that might not let them give their best. My ability to adapt to the different needs the student might have as well as constantly reinforcing the…

Local Reviews

I am very happy so far with Joseph who has started teaching Thomas. He is keen to work with him and seems to be enjoying their sessions
Carolyn, Kew

Inside FitzroyTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 6 student Gus focused on measurement skills including unit conversions, perimeter, and an introduction to surface area, as well as exploring the angle sum in triangles.

In Year 9, Maryam worked on solving simultaneous equations using substitution and elimination, then applied these methods to practical problems.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student Ali reviewed operations with fractions—adding, subtracting, multiplying with different denominators—and extended this knowledge to simplifying algebraic fractional expressions.

Recent Challenges

A Year 6 student in Fitzroy showed difficulty setting out work neatly and consistently dating pages, making it harder to track progress—especially when tackling worded measurement problems.

As one tutor observed, "she struggles to walk through questions speaking out loud," which made it tough to clarify her thinking on fraction conversions and unit changes.

In Year 10 English, a student forgot to submit an essay by the deadline, delaying feedback and causing extra stress before class.

A senior maths student arrived unprepared for sessions without essential materials like a pen or laptop; this slowed the start and limited practice time.

Recent Achievements

One Fitzroy tutor noticed a Year 11 student, Celeste, who used to hesitate with trigonometry word problems now confidently solves bearings and graphing tasks on her own—she even tackles complex questions without prompting.

In another session, Maryam (Year 10) moved from confusion about box plots to clearly explaining five-figure summaries and solving simultaneous equations using both substitution and elimination methods.

Meanwhile, in Year 6 maths, Ella showed a shift from struggling with measurement topics to independently working through area and volume questions, finishing her test section on these without needing hints.

What they say about our tutoring

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We are over the moon with what John is teaching Alisha. She was in her Maths class yesterday and the teacher asked the class a question that no one new the answer to except Alisha. The teacher was so impressed.

Tutoring seems to be going well. Joel's teacher has reported an improvement in his confidence and ability which is fantastic.

Sarah is fabulous! Friendly knowledgeable and flexible with times to work in with my child. Very happy with how she is working with my daughter.

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 Fitzroy Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Sacred Heart School.