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Senthil Benish Shylas

Tutor Coburg, VIC
As a student myself, the important things a tutor can do for a student can provide a clear and simple explanation and help them how to break down a given problem and apply the learned concept in real-life scenarios. And, another important point to note is that every student is unique, so as a tutor, I should be able to adapt to the teaching style…
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Ivy

Tutor Richmond, VIC
With one to one teaching a tutor can help a student on a deeper level than in a classroom setting, allowing them to feel they can ask about anything they're not sure on without any fear of the rest of the class judging them. Understanding how children learn on an individual basis (including factoring in neurodivergency) rather than a blanket…
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Xinjue

Tutor Northcote, VIC
In addition to professional knowledge and skills, tutors need to be patient when dealing with students. In addition, tutors have to be careful to express their opinions and fully understand the students' ideas when teaching the course. My strengths lie in my adaptability and willingness to actively solve problems. But at the same time, because I…
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Sophia

Tutor Seddon, VIC
I don't believe studying should be a chore. I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is enable them to see the beauty and fun of any subject rather than letting them focus on the anxiety or stress that comes with its difficulty. If a tutor can allow a student to not only do well in their subject, but also enjoy it, that to…
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Amy

Tutor Kingsville, VIC
A tutor can: + increase a students skill in the subject they are tutoring + increase self esteem and confidence in themselves when it comes to assessments. + Encourage students to be goal orientated, to find their passions so they have an awareness on what could happen in future studies. My strength is that I am flexible to work to the students…
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Isabella

Tutor Ascot Vale, VIC
Challenging students and pushing them to excel while also continuously supporting them with their difficulties. I can also relate to students as I have also been tutored, so I understand what it is like. Creating a clear understanding for students and being kind and fair. I am also very easygoing and flexible to accommodate all students needs.…
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Maheswary

Tutor West Footscray, VIC
In my personal opinion besides teaching a student what is in the unit/study guide, a tutor should be taking responsibility in creating a fun learning environment and encouraging and motivating the students to be confident. This would help to enhance the students performance. The strength I have as an individual is I am able to create a comfortable…
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Tevisht

Tutor Ascot Vale, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make the student love a subject because if this happens, the improvement will follow mechanically. A tutor should be able to make the student challenge himself and want to improve for his own sake. The tutor must also make sure that the morale of the student remains high as he should…
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Jessar

Tutor Tottenham, VIC
To be able to get students to enjoy learning and actively participate with enthusiasm. I believe I am able to cater to individual student needs and weaknesses while also honing into their strengths to apply to a range of questions and…
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Oleksandra

Tutor North Melbourne, VIC
A tutor should always allow a student to figure out problem entirely by themselves. The worst thing to do is to solve everything for the student. A student should feel he/she is a smart logical human being, he/she just need a bit of guidance and assistance, however, no one undermines his/her abilities. I am patient and enthusiastic at the same…
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Monica

Tutor North Melbourne, VIC
The most important thing for a tutor to do is to make sure the student is understanding them. It is highly important to teach in a way that is most effective for each individual student, that way they are maximising their improvements. I am highly patient and have many way to describe various scenarios or to…
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Rachel

Tutor North Melbourne, VIC
Be respectful and patient. It's essential to understand the students' needs and preferred methods of learning, as everyone's habits are so different. It's best to approach the lessons with the student's perspective in mind. I am a patient, down-to-earth person who prefers having a friendly relationship with the student so that they will feel…
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Matilda

Tutor North Melbourne, VIC
A tutor must help a student develop their knowledge of a subject whilst providing them with the tools to become an independent, inquiring learner so that they can eventually succeed independently. I believe the most important thing is for a tutor to help students ask the right questions in their learning journey, rather than just helping them find…
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Zahi

Tutor North Melbourne, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to improve their confidence and self-esteem. I find with many of my past students, they posses the skills to complete assignments but simply don't believe in themselves. Recieving poor or mediocre grades can crush a students morale leading to a bitterness towards a subect. This tends to be a…
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Annabel

Tutor North Melbourne, VIC
I think a tutor must be extremely understanding of a students concerns and queries regarding their work. Also, not only must a tutor be well versed in the content, they must also develop ways to explain these concepts to students who have a lack of understanding or no understanding at all, tailored to the needs of that particular individual. I am…
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Yiwen

Tutor Melbourne, VIC
Help students understand difficult concepts by breaking them down into simpler parts and explaining them in a way that makes sense. It also provides your child with ideas for solving problems, so that he or she will have a method for solving problems of his or her own when faced with challenging problems in the future. Encourage and support…
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Cherie

Tutor Melbourne, VIC
First and foremost, a tutor must have faith in his/her student. Having faith means having the trust that her students have the capability to excel not just academically but, in character development as well. As a tutor, I am not only an assistant in my student’s academic work. I am also a role model whom my student will look up to. Therefore, I…
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Ha My

Tutor Melbourne, VIC
As a tutor, the most important things I can do for a student are to motivate and inspire them to reach their full potential. By fostering a positive and supportive learning environment, I can encourage their growth and instill a sense of confidence in their abilities. Additionally, establishing a friendly and trusted relationship allows me to…
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Angel

Tutor Melbourne, VIC
Inspiring excitement and curiosity; because active learning that is fuelled by the personal interests of an individual is not only the most efficient way of learning but also the most enjoyable. I am great at seeing connections between concepts and therefore good at relating new topics with prior knowledge. This makes me good at explaining things…
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Hanna

Tutor South Wharf, VIC
I believe that it's crucial for a tutor to create an open and supportive relationship with their student. A student needs to feel comfortable to ask questions and communicate what they need, and it's the tutor's responsibility to create a space where that is possible. As an older sister (and informal tutor) to a 10-year-old little girl, I've…
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Maria Alejandra

Tutor Carlton, VIC
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…
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Ruth

Tutor Melbourne, VIC
I think being a good communicator is the most important thing a tutor can be for a student. It is their job to help students understand and learn and seamless communication is key to this I think i am kind, friendly and approachable. I am nurturing and patient and believe I can create a fun and reassuring learning…
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Mansukhleen

Tutor Parkville, VIC
Provide support: Make it feel like you are a team, be supportive, positive, friendly, open and approachable. Put your best effort, dedication speaks. Be considerate about the student's concerns, what they want to achieve, what are his/her goals and try to do your best to help them achieve this. Help the student identify their strengths and…

Local Reviews

Zach and Chaitanya are doing really well. Zach is really happy, not only with the way he’s learning, but also because Chaitanya takes an interest in him as well.
Jo, Ascot Vale

Inside FootscrayTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 7 student Mia focused on solving problems involving the volume of cylinders and explored area and circumference of circles, using diagrams to reinforce understanding.

In Year 8, Liam practiced linear relationships by plotting equations on coordinate grids and worked through questions on finding equations of lines.

Meanwhile, Year 6 student Ava reviewed angle types—such as complementary and supplementary angles—and estimated degrees using protractors for hands-on learning.

Recent Challenges

In Year 7 trigonometry, a student hesitated to attempt challenging problems, focusing mainly on familiar examples—this limited exposure to multi-step scenarios.

For a Year 3 multiplication task, over-reliance on counting rather than recalling tables slowed progress and led to errors ("Need to learn by heart the multiplication table").

In Year 10 data evaluation, incomplete practice with interpreting graphs meant patterns were sometimes missed.

During Year 8 decimal work, one tutor noted: "Need to be more careful while counting the number to put the decimal point and index number." These process gaps often left some questions unanswered or concepts only partly grasped in-session.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Footscray noticed a big shift with one high school student who, after struggling to estimate angles without tools, now confidently judges them by eye and checks his work independently.

Another Year 9 student who used to hesitate when stuck on problems has started raising questions mid-session and fixing mistakes right away, instead of waiting for hints.

Meanwhile, a younger student finally cleared up confusion about range and median—after weeks of guessing, he now explains the difference out loud before solving each problem.

Last week, one finished all his homework in just 20 minutes and asked for extra exercises.

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 Footscray Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Footscray High School - Barkly Campus.