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Ramudi

Science Tutor Waurn Ponds, VIC
One of the most important things a tutor can do is tailor their approach to the student’s needs. Their learning method, their stuggles and strengths. A tutor should help develop the student's study skills, and be able to provide specific and constructive feedback. Patience and flexibility are key qualities to have because it will empower…
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Syed

Science Tutor Waurn Ponds, VIC
Provide academic guidance, human connection, and consistency, and the combination of these factors can potentially reinvent a class, subject, or school more broadly for a young learner. Ability to explain difficult things in a simple way and to connect with children (or with older students), on a personal level. Understanding the world of…
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Ammar

Science Tutor Waurn Ponds, VIC
be patient, understanding and adapt to students learning abilities patient. really good at explaining concepts…
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Ana Claudia

Science Tutor Waurn Ponds, VIC
First thing is trust, the tutor should be responsible, good listener, and patient; as a result, the student will trust on him and feel more comfortable to learn. Second, the tutor should understand and analyze the student difficulties to create an individual approach for his learning. Therefore, teaching will be an easy way for the tutor and the…
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Mick

Science Tutor Waurn Ponds, VIC
The single most important aspect for a tutor is to be able to keep the student's attention; losing their focus implicates the loss of any further progress in the topic at hand and their faith in how much you can help them as a mentor. Maintaining their concentration throughout the duration of the session, while tiring at times, pays off. I believe…
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Mi

Science Tutor Grovedale, VIC
Besides from general knowledge of the subjects, understanding the strengths as well as weaknesses of the students is a must for personal tutors. We can develop the most effective way to teach if we are fully aware of these factors. Also, one of the most important things a tutor can do is to be patient and considerate with their students. This way…
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Courtney

Science Tutor Waurn Ponds, VIC
Make them feel confident in their abilities and help them with personal academic goals I am empathetic and am good at understanding nonverbal…
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Khushi

Science Tutor Armstrong Creek, VIC
I believe, more than anything else, that a tutoring space should feel judgement free for a student. A student should not feel hesitant to ask questions or to clarify a concept. In fact, I believe it to be a good sign if a student is able to outright say that my explanation is not what they need or understand. Fostering such a safe and trusting…
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Alexander

Science Tutor Highton, VIC
-To identify a student's knowledge gaps, and to subsequently help the student learn something new. This requires the tutor to build on what the student already knows. -To break difficult concepts/ problems down into more simple parts, to facilitate easier learning for the student. To explain difficult concepts into layman's terms. -To help…
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Jonah

Science Tutor Grovedale, VIC
listening to students and finding out what they want out of the sessions and how they prefer to learn. By doing so we can offer a method of learning that's customized to them as an individual and not as a class. Learning occurs in many formats and a tutor should provide a format that isn't inherently applied in schools - aiding in the…
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Oshadi

Science Tutor Mount Duneed, VIC
Creating a safe and supportive learning environment, where learning could be embraced by children, rather than feeling it a mere burden of achieving expectations is important to fulfill as a tutor. As a tutor I prefer students to identify their own strengths and help them grow at their own pace, because not every child thinks and act the same way.…
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Bhumi

Science Tutor Waurn Ponds, VIC
I believe understanding a student on a deeper level and giving what he/ she needs. That could be motivation to move ahead , assurance of being there with them , confidence to explore interests and lastly a friend so that they can openly tell if they are not understanding something. I have always loved kids and I completely understand there are…
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Jenna

Science Tutor Waurn Ponds, VIC
A tutor needs to be able to inspire a student to strive and succeed in their chosen field, while still maintaining a personal, friendly relationship with them. A tutor must help the student to understand the coursework, but more than that must teach the student how to think (not just what to think) and how to apply that knowledge in many…
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TERIN

Science Tutor Grovedale, VIC
I think the most important things a tutor can do are to build the student’s confidence, create a safe space for asking questions, and adapt teaching methods to suit their learning style. It’s not just about explaining the material, it’s about encouraging them to think independently, develop problem-solving skills, and feel supported so they…
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Brett

Science Tutor Mount Duneed, VIC
Tutors should be patient when tutoring and be prepared to repeat themselves or explain something in different ways. Tutors should design lessons that are of interest to the student but are also at the appropriate level for the student's ability. Tutors should be encouraging when students do something well and supportive when students make…
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Ayan

Science Tutor Waurn Ponds, VIC
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make the student realize that it's okay to be wrong and try again. But it's never okay to be wrong and not try again and give up. Furthermore, building confidence in the student is a crucial step in order for the student to succeed. I believe my strengths are patience and…
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Jamie

Science Tutor Highton, VIC
Be patient, kind, and understandable. But also to be very encouraging of any progress they make. I’m a very understanding, approachable and patient person. I know that those are traits that students appreciate and…
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Manya

Science Tutor Waurn Ponds, VIC
A tutor's most important thing is understanding how each student learns best. I believe in customizing my teaching style to match each student's unique way of learning. It's not just about imparting knowledge; it's about instilling a genuine love for learning and fostering independent problem-solving skills. Building a strong and supportive…
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Esha

Science Tutor Waurn Ponds, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to make learning enjoyable and relatable while fostering a safe, non-judgmental environment for asking questions. A tutor should break down complex topics clearly, show real-world applications, and help students build confidence in their problem-solving abilities. Encouraging logic,…
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Emily

Science Tutor Waurn Ponds, VIC
Providing individualised resources, feedback and guidance a student needs to learn and thereby developing the necessary skills to resolve problems by themselves (important in tests and examinations). I also think it would be enjoyable to analyse and plan accordingly to each students performance to maximise their learning. I believe I am…
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Balaji

Science Tutor Highton, VIC
The tutor should be able to provide assurance (at stressful times) and unconditional academic support for the students. My ability to patiently listen to student queries and draw simple solutions. Also, I can clearly articulate my thought process for a positive student…
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Tom

Science Tutor Modewarre, VIC
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is create a safe learning environment to provide the student with the confidence to ask questions without the risk of feeling silly. As a tutor, I would love to share my passion for maths and science, inspiring students to pursue further knowledge and find enjoyment within the…
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Mansha

Science Tutor
I think the most important things a tutor can do are make learning feel less stressful, build a student’s confidence, and adapt to their needs. It’s not just about explaining concepts, it’s about creating a space where they feel comfortable asking questions without fear of judgment. Everyone learns differently, so I try to adjust my…

Local Reviews

So far so good! All the qualities l was looking for in a tutor l found in Yixuan. My daughter needed the gentle approach because her confidence was flagging in mathematics and Yixuan definitely understood that. Yixuan tried different methods to see what worked best and an easy relationship between tutor and student was established. Yixuan made sure that the math at hand was being understood. Immediately my daughter felt comfortable and was asking questions. I didn't expect such a quick turn around in grades but even better was that her attitude to school in general had perked up. I suppose l didn't realise how much one area in academia could affect other areas of her life experience. Yixuan is an excellent tutor. Even if my daughter may not continue in the math/science field Yixuan has given her what she needs to tread confidently for a while.
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Inside Freshwater CreekTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 5 student Krisztian worked on multiplying and dividing fractions, as well as converting between simple and complex fractions using homework-based examples.

Year 8 student Mia focused on ratio and rates by dividing given ratios and comparing gradients, along with revision of index laws.

For Year 11 student Ava, lessons included factoring quadratics and finding x-intercepts, plus applying quadratic equations to real-world worded scenarios for deeper understanding.

Recent Challenges

In Year 3 mathematics, one student often avoided writing down working for fraction or addition questions—leading to lost steps and confusion. "He blurts out a guess when frustrated instead of taking time to process," noted a tutor, which eroded confidence during lessons.

By Year 11, organization issues surfaced: in algebra and trigonometry, skipping written steps and messy handwriting ("9 looks like y") made it hard to check answers or find errors.

During VCE Biology revision, another student's extended responses suffered because ideas weren't clearly structured on paper; she needed more practice turning her knowledge into well-organized answers under exam conditions.

Recent Achievements

One Freshwater Creek tutor noticed a real shift in Krisztian's approach to maths: after initially second-guessing himself on worded problems, he now works through them independently with just some encouragement and even surprised himself by finishing a recent test much faster than expected.

In Year 10, Poppy moved from struggling with complex ratio problems to actively seeking out tougher index law questions and attempting them without hesitation—a big change from her earlier reluctance.

Tatie, preparing for VCE Biology, tackled multiple-choice problem-solving questions and managed to answer short-answer sections more accurately than she had before, completing them ahead of time.

What they say about our tutoring

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We are very happy with the tutoring services we are receiving through your company and my daughters tutor, Alfred. Alfred has been very flexible in fitting in with Jayda's schedule and learning needs and we foresee a lengthy tutoring relationship.

Dania our tutor is a blessing! My daughter is able to open up to Dania and has managed to engage conversations/ relationship/ trust and so just after a few lessons she's now able to have a better understanding of maths concepts where as before she was really struggling to comprehend it. Although my daughter still has much more to learn I'm confident that Dania will be able to take her to the next level.

We had our 1st session tonight with David and it went really well. My son connected with him immediately even though he was nervous about tutoring and didn't really want to do it prior to tonight. After he had his session with David he said it was fun! I was pleasantly surprised to hear him say that and he asked that David come back next week instead of waiting a fortnight! We are very happy so far.

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 Torquay Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Freshwater Creek Steiner School.