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Dakota
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Dakota

Tutor Blackburn, VIC
I think the most important thing is to be understanding because everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, it's necessary to work at the child's needed pace and to adjust the way I teach to meet the needs of the student. As students learn at different speeds and I want to ensure that my student feels comfortable no matter how hard…
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Liam

Tutor Blackburn, VIC
The most important thing for me would be patience - to ensure that you allow your student/s time to try and follow what is being taught, and to be understanding of different strengths/levels the student is at. I believe if I understand a concept really well (difficult or not), then I am able to explain it in a way that makes sense to a wide range…
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Vincent
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Vincent

Tutor Blackburn, VIC
Developing rapport and supporting a student's innate desire to improve oneself. I have a strong understanding of fundamental concepts for mathematics and this allows me to offer various ways of explaining the same concept to students. Since I have been a student for such a long time, I can also sympathise with a lot of students and their struggles…
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Anjali

Tutor Blackburn, VIC
The most important things that a tutor can do for a student is to allow their minds to create their own version of knowledge rather than just gaining a pre-existing idea.It's only when we challenge the students to think out of the box that they actually start realising the importance of what was in the box. Giving them a vivid imagination can be a…
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Nishanth

Tutor Mitcham, VIC
As a tutor, there are several crucial things I believe are essential to effectively support and empower students: Build Confidence: One of the most important roles of a tutor is to help students build confidence in their abilities. By providing positive reinforcement, celebrating small victories, and offering constructive feedback, a tutor can…
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Edward

Tutor Blackburn, VIC
Patience. Ability to Multitask. ... Empathy. ... Creativity. ... Active Listening. ... Problem-Solving Skills. ... Time Management Skills. I specialize in crafting personalized learning plans that play to each student's strengths, promoting their full potential. My patience and clear explanations have led to better grades and a love for…
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Swettha

Tutor Blackburn, VIC
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do is help students feel safe to try, fail, and grow. Many students come into tutoring thinking they are "just bad at maths," and it's our job as tutors to help break that mindset. From my own experience, I know how powerful it is when someone takes the time to understand your gaps, explain things at…
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Alec

Tutor Blackburn South, VIC
allow them to find the joy in their subject a deep understanding of how concepts work and how to relate them to a more practical understanding of the…
James
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James

Tutor Vermont South, VIC
From my perspective, the most crucial aspects a tutor can focus on involve not only delivering clear and personalised explanations to ensure a deep understanding of the subject matter but also creating a positive and supportive learning environment. Tailoring teaching methods to suit each student's unique learning style is essential for maximum…
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Devika

Tutor Vermont South, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make them understand the concepts pertaining to the subject they teach, so that the students can understand the subject better instead of making them memorize stuff. I am a really patient and understanding individual. To teach or tutor anyone, one should be patient enough to explain the…
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Frances

Tutor Mitcham, VIC
Naturally, a tutor's main priority is to provide profound and thorough knowledge through clear communication. I believe that while this is nuclear to the role, this teaching can only be achieved if the tutor also carries other accompanying qualities. This includes patience and listening, aforementioned, and trust. As a tutor, it is inevitable that…
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Brendan

Tutor Nunawading, VIC
1. The tutor should be open minded and let the student show any problems in their homework or tests etc. 2. I can be assertive, but not authoritative. Students tend to become discouraged if they find that their tutor is directing/forcing information when uncalled for. Some of my stregnths include: - setting an agenda before we start each class…
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Sashin

Tutor Vermont South, VIC
In my opinion, a tutor is able to change the perspective of a student towards a particular subject completely. It is true that in the end, it's the student's effort that makes them perform well but on the other hand, a tutor can make the student put in the effort, and make the student enjoy what he is studying. I know that I can get through to…
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Oscar

Tutor Vermont, VIC
To individualise teachings tailored to the needs of a given student. It is important to accomodate to the strengths and weaknesses of each student, and consequently plan a learning regime in accordance. Likewise, it is imperative that a tutor has deep understanding of the topic at hand such that I am able to provide profound logical and weighted…
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Janani

Tutor Blackburn South, VIC
As a tutor, my approach is centered around the needs of each individual student. I understand that every student has their own unique learning style, and therefore requires a tailored approach to education. My aim is to create a supportive and engaging learning environment, where students feel comfortable asking questions and making…
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Shubham

Tutor Vermont South, VIC
To make the teaching method easier for them to understand in a way they enjoy in resolving a problem/puzzle in front of them. This leads them to become a confident and resilient student for being successful in their day to day challenges. Foundation is one of the key strength that I possess and teach students with the same application to make…
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Jerry Zhongyu

Tutor Vermont, VIC
I think the most important things a tutor can do for a student are 1. to develop the interests in learning, such as changing the dull mathematics class into interesting storytelling games. 2. To provide useful problem-solving tips that students can easily pick up and apply. 3. Continuously give students sense of achievements by helping them…
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Andrew

Tutor Vermont, VIC
As a tutor, you can\'t approach each student as if they are the same person learning the same subject. Each individual has different weaknesses and strengths. For a tutor to recognise this fact is detrimental to ensuring the tutor can target each student\'s weaknesses effectively instead of wasting time. Having been a student myself, I know time…
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Yuxin

Tutor Vermont, VIC
Resilience after drawbacks. A good tutor should not only provide one or two solutions limited to a single issue, but also help students establish confidence and motivation, and achieve their goals through dedicated efforts. Being able to explain contents in various ways and relate concepts to tangible life experiences; being able to put myself on…
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Leroy

Tutor Vermont, VIC
I think developing a friendly relationship is one of the most important things a tutor can do. By doing this, students feel more confident and happy to truly engage with their tutor, ask any questions they possibly could have, which I think ultimately leads to better learning. I have a real passion for STEM subjects (especially Math methods and…
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Connor

Tutor Vermont, VIC
To understand the students needs and to ensure the student doesn’t feel inadequate, but rather for them to understand that there is always hope and they have the ability to understand and improve any aspect of their academics or life if they are determined and put in the work. - Listening - Drawing visual images to help understand - speaking…
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siddharth

Tutor Vermont, VIC
A tutor must have a knack to be in the students shoes and understand his understanding of things so as we could provide them the right way of thinking. My ability to correlate theoretical concepts with physical examples for better understanding of students.Also I too have great organisational skills…
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Timothy

Tutor Vermont, VIC
The most things a tutor can do for a student is to foster critical thinking and provide support and encouragement for the student. My patience and ability to explain difficult concepts in a way that is easy to understand. I am also a good listener and i have great problem solving…

Local Reviews

Easy to contact. Tutor has started well. Clear communication
Duncan Halford, Blackburn South

Inside Forest HillTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 5 student Aiden worked on multi-digit multiplication, including the 2, 3, 5, and 10 times tables with carrying.

In Year 9, Emily tackled trigonometry by practicing calculations with sine, cosine, and tangent ratios.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Alex focused on differentiation techniques—using both visual depictions of gradients and applying algebraic rules to various problems.

Recent Challenges

A Year 3 student often completed mental calculations for multiplication (especially 3x tables), but avoided writing out working, which "made it hard to catch small errors."

In Year 9, a student's written solutions for algebraic expressions lacked logical order—lines were skipped or mixed fractions and variables in one step, leading to confusion during review.

At the senior level, one Year 12 student relied heavily on their CAS calculator for technology-active questions and "lost marks by not double-checking manual steps."

After setbacks with complex exam-style problems, another student hesitated to revisit feedback, slowing progress on high-achieving extended-response tasks.

Recent Achievements

A Forest Hill tutor noticed a Year 10 student who previously hesitated to tackle integration questions now works confidently under timed conditions, solving complex problems and interpreting exam prompts accurately.

In Year 7, a student who used to struggle with algebraic expressions quickly picked up the concept of expanding brackets and even managed to factorise more challenging expressions without prompting.

Meanwhile, a Year 4 student, who once guessed at multiplication steps, now independently carries numbers correctly in two-digit multiplication tasks and checks their own work before moving on.

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