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Fitzroy's tutors include a Master of Teaching candidate with top university marks and classroom placements, an IB Dux and academic award-winner, a seasoned VCE and international tutor with multiple subject prizes, an Engineers Without Borders STEM mentor, a biomedicine graduate with ATAR 99.5, and several passionate K–12 mentors with leadership and competition accolades.

Rae
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Rae

Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
Being able to tailor the teaching approach according to the student's needs as required. Not every student learns in the in a linear manner or same way as others, and that might make it difficult to process and learn content when in a big classroom. One of the most important jobs as a tutor is definitely to break things down and explain concepts…
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Gayatri

Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
Tutors should establish a friendly student-teacher bond which makes students comfortable and they feel safe to approach you for doubts. Failure to do so can make students feel intimidated and this can impact the teaching negatively. Tutors should also make sure that all the students in the class are following the things taught, because every…
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Anish

Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do are diagnose where a student is stuck, rebuild the concept from first principles, and scaffold practice until they can solve it independently. That means creating a safe, encouraging space where questions are welcomed; breaking ideas into clear, step-by-step explanations; using targeted examples and checks…
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Sierra

Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
Help a student’s overall study skills, and confidence. Patience, problem solving skills,…
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Shashank

Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
The most important things are : 1. Understanding the needs of a student 2. adapting the style of teaching to the student. 3. Patience 4. Communicating the subject in an effective manner to the student Given my work experience of 2 years at IBM and currently being a Master of Data Science student at University of Melbourne, I feel that my…
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Mujiba

Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do are foster understanding, build confidence, and inspire a love for learning. A tutor should simplify complex concepts, tailor their approach to each student's needs, and equip them with critical thinking skills for independent problem-solving. Creating a supportive, encouraging environment helps students…
Janya
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Janya

Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
Explain the concepts clearly, and make sure that there's no ambiguity. Try and understand what road block the student is facing and help them overcome that. Think of ways that are more engaging for students to help them understand better I am good at communication as I have been doing retail sales front-end jobs for more than a year now. I…
Tanya
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Tanya

Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is make them feel comfortable and capable of learning new things. Often tutoring can seem like babysitting, but if a tutor can make the student feel like it's an opportunity instead of a task, it helps the student put their best effort into learning. The tutor should also understand the…
Tirth
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Tirth

Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
The thing I enjoyed most about tutoring is making the world a better place by developing education for future generations and helping people to develop to be better people. My strength as a tutor is to be one of the people from whom I have become what I am today and it's good to give back to the community, which I have learned. Most importantly I…
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Lai Yin

Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
The most important thing that a tutor can do for a student is to provide a relaxing environment for them to learn. I will consider myself as a buddy/friend with my student instead of a teacher and guide them through their learning journey instead of delivering knowledge on a command based which they experience in school I think my strength is that…
Nik
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Nik

Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
To be flexible and able to adjust my teaching methods and pace to accommodate different learning styles and individual needs for each of my students. I believe that I have the knowledge and expertise on the subject that I am teaching, as well as the ability to explain complex concepts in a simple and understandable way to my students. I'm also…
Irine
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Irine

Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
Observing gradual progress in a student for a subject they struggle with patience is considered important . Considering tutoring as a responsibility more than a profession can create a perfect mindset for a tutor to indulge a student into the magic of learning. Creating interest and having a deep knowledge of what been taught is equally…
Sakshi
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Sakshi

Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
The most important task as a tutor would be to adapt to students’ learning methods. It is imperative to understand that everyone has their own pace and techniques to cope with difficulties, as a tutor, it is my responsibility to account for all possibilities. My strength as a tutor would be my patience. To be honest, it is a skill I’m still…
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Chenqin

Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
I firmly believe in the importance of recognizing the unique needs and learning styles of each student. By understanding these differences, I can adapt my teaching strategies to provide personalized support and help each student reach their full potential. I possess a strong foundation in mathematics, including extensive expertise in…
Henry
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Henry

Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
Provide specific help to them and act as a mentor to them who they can relate to. In effect, the student should be able to ask any question without fear of judgement, so they can have all their learning needs catered for. I change my approach based on each student and identify strengths and weaknesses quickly. I also encourage students to ask…
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Rebecca

Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
Patience and stand in their point of view. Because kids have their own opinions and there is not wrong in their points even if the points in the adult's view is not accessible. All we can do that is be patience to listen and consider their opinion and give advice. Communication. I 'd like to share the information to the kids and like to talk to…
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Regina

Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
A tutor should build the confidence of students. I did well all through school and am what would be considered very book-smart. I also think I am very good at identifying where a student doesn't understand a concept and explaining from…
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SACHIN

Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
I believe that the best thing that a tutor can do for a student is to develop their critical thinking ability, where the student learn to think for themselves, through which one could also effectively develop the art of asking questions and learning. I have developed an effective communication skill by working as a Manger at Domino's Figtree for…
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Vidhi

Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to provide clear explanations, build their confidence, and create a supportive learning environment. A tutor should break down complex topics in a way that makes sense to the student, ensuring they truly understand rather than just memorize. Encouragement is also key—helping…
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Rithika

Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for a student revolve around fostering a supportive and empowering learning environment. Firstly, it's crucial to provide personalized support tailored to each student's individual needs, learning style, and pace. This involves clarifying complex concepts, breaking down material into digestible chunks, and…
Tra
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Tra

Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
I think it’s the empathy. I believe that no one could know everything at the beginning, even myself. So an empathetic tutor, who knows what their students are experiencing and struggling with, definitely is more inspiring and more able to help students overcome the difficulties. I can work with children with enough patience. My delivery methods…
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Nanda

Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
Going at their pace instead of mine. Learn and understand how your student works and work together at their pace for a better experience. Patience. I understand that different people have different abilities in grasping things. So different methods and patience is required when…
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Siao Hui

Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to provide a supportive and encouraging learning environment, tailor their teaching approach to meet the student's individual needs, and build the student's confidence in their abilities. Providing constructive feedback and celebrating their progress, no matter how small helps in boosting…

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.

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.