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Nicholas
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Nicholas

Science Tutor Moonee Ponds, VIC
i believe the most important thing a tutor can do for there student is to know the content, formulas and multiple approaches of applying the content so that the student can learn the content in the approach that suit them. I believe that my current knowledge and use of both math and physics in my current engineering degree would assist me greatly…
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Johnny

Science Tutor Moonee Ponds, VIC
One of the most important skills for a tutor is to be able to word and explain concepts in a multitude of ways, rather than having one single explanation. Being able to explain a concept or theory from its most basic components and then slowly build up the information for the student is one of the most important skills to have and thing to do for…
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Pratheksha

Science Tutor Maribyrnong, VIC
1. Create Effective Classroom Procedures to Keep Disruptions to a Minimum 2. Be Transparent With Students About How to Succeed 3. Apply Effective Classroom Management and teaching Skills 1. Helping students achieve their potential 2. Easily make students understand the…
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Anshula

Science Tutor Coburg North, VIC
A tutor should always express appreciation and pride for improvements shown by the student- no matter how big or small the progress is. A tutor should also be able to point out the strengths and weaknesses of the student particularly in a respectful and encouraging way. Most importantly, building a rapport with the student is crucial so as to…
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Lucienne

Science Tutor Coburg North, VIC
I believe that a tutor's most important job is to build a student's confidence. Most particularly when a student is struggling, building confidence allows them to feel that they can try and fail, which is essential to learning. With more advanced students, confidence allows them to stretch themselves even further. I believe I have developed a…
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Auren

Science Tutor Coburg North, VIC
To really understand where the student is coming from. Far too often throughout my own life I have been frustrated with the way in which teachers and tutors treat you as just another student and bulldoze you with an answer before you've even managed to get you question out. To be able to adapt their teaching style to better suit the student. To…
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George

Science Tutor Coburg, VIC
As briefly mentioned in the question above, the most important things tutor can do for a student is to not make the experience another class that "drags on". Interacting with the student on a level where he/she can enjoy or be intrigued by the work is essential. To do this, you cannot let the theories from a textbook stay as theories.…
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Rounak

Science Tutor Maribyrnong, VIC
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to help faciliate and devolop an independant learning process. By this I mean helping the student to learn, by not just giving them the answer but by helping them to reach the answer on their own. This way they will be able to do similar probelms in future, without assistance, and…
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Victor

Science Tutor St Albans, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do is to guide students to be able to learn and figure out problems themselves. A good tutor will personalize the learning experience teaching to the students strengths so they can more easily undersand difficult concepts. The ultimate goal of a tutor should be teaching students how to learn so they can become…
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Clayton

Science Tutor Ascot Vale, VIC
To put it simply, I believe the most important things a tutor can do for any student are: -Challenge the student, without overwhelming them -Address the students needs and account for the students individual academic circumstance. -(and quite possibly most importantly) Regularly positively reinforce the student and highlight the student's own…
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Nathan

Science Tutor Ascot Vale, VIC
Help him to go further and improve himself by providing better advice than a classroom teacher. As a tutor, I would be able to focus on my student to understand his strengths and weaknesses better than anyone. With this knowledge the tutor could provide advices focused on how to correct the student and allow him to have better scores easily. I'm…
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Edward

Science Tutor Ascot Vale, VIC
Be able to come up with a of going about problems that arise in mathematics in a way that works for the student as each student is different. I count my ability to make sure a person is comfortable and feel as though they are able to talk freely with me at any time as a strength, a weakness would be when I find it difficult in making someone…
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Shiju

Science Tutor Maidstone, VIC
A tutor has to enable the student. Teaching them specific knowledge only goes so far. A tutor needs to give a student confidence that they can overcome their academic obstacles. Teach a student how to obtain resources in order to learn in their own time too. A tutor should be someone that the student can lean back on, if they have trouble finding…
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Damien

Science Tutor Keilor Downs, VIC
One of the most important things a teacher can do for their student is to listen. Not to listen to think of the next response but to listen to understand. I believe as a teacher listening specifically to WHAT the student is asking not HOW they are asking it is one of the most valuable and important skills I've learned to develop. When a student is…
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Ramneekjot

Science Tutor Roxburgh Park, VIC
A tutor has an integral part of a student's schooling journey. Obviously, a tutor is going to assist students with their academic needs, but there are also other important duties that a tutor must fulfill. From my own experience, I can say that a great tutor seeks to understand the student's ambitions. This includes but is not limited to…
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Areeba

Science Tutor Roxburgh Park, VIC
It is highly important to provide the student with a support network in which the student feels confident to ask any questions and feels comfortable. I am able to simplify concepts to the point where a student can easily grasp them. I am also quite patient. If a student doesn't initially understand a concept, I am able to not only explain again…
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Ishika

Science Tutor Roxburgh Park, VIC
Provide assistance whenever possible and understand where the student requires help. I can explain concepts in more than one way and that can benefit my students as everyone is a different type of…
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Sania

Science Tutor Roxburgh Park, VIC
It is important for a student and a teacher to have a respectful and fun relationship as I believe this makes the learning process not only fun for the student but easier and comfortable. I believe students become enthusiastic and look forward to learning. Being able to adapt to different personalities and learning styles of the student. I think…
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Ramelle

Science Tutor Brunswick, VIC
Be patient, be attentive to their learning styles, involve them in the process of learning, focus on their strengths and not just the areas that they’re struggling with and make sure I fully understand the tasks that they are required to do so I can best support them to complete these. I really love teaching, and am willing to go out of my way…
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Neelkumar

Science Tutor Travancore, VIC
1. Understand them, identify their strengths and weaknesses and according to which teach/guide them. 2. Motivate students in such a way that they become self-learners which eventually would help them succeed in every areas of their life. Perseverance Patience Good communication skills Maintains confidentiality Customized teaching style to…
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Kawalpreet

Science Tutor St Albans, VIC
I think that a tutor can help a student in every way. A tutor can allow the student to develop socially, mentally and philosophically. I think i can understand a student's mindset. I know how to teach them in order to let them enjoy their studies. I allow a student to realize his potential and apply that in his…
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Youri

Science Tutor Brunswick, VIC
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to influence a positive relationship with learning and ensure their self concept isn't hindered from struggling with their schoolwork. I believe the effort and determined attitude to continuously learn and grow is the most important takeaway and will be a key driving factor to…
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Navjot

Science Tutor Sunshine North, VIC
I consider encouragement, feedback and trust to be an important part of tutoring. The teacher should support the learner to become more confident in their own academic capabilities, giving them timely and accurate feedback. Also, it is just as important to build positive relationships with your students so they can come to you with their problems…

Local Reviews

We are very happy with Malmi and we are looking forward to having her next term from Saturday.
Faye, Gowanbrae

Inside GowanbraeTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 7 student Adam worked through identifying prime and composite numbers, and converting between percentages, decimals, and fractions.

In Year 8, Priya focused on algebra skills including factorization and solving linear equations, as well as graphing simple linear relationships.

Meanwhile, Year 5 student Aiden practised long division with remainders and tackled adding mixed number fractions using visual aids for clarity.

Recent Challenges

Homework completion and organization presented issues across both primary and secondary levels. For example, a Year 7 student left several algebra and linear equation exercises unfinished, with notes showing "make a habit of doing homework (grade 5 and grade 7 yearly exam are given)."

In Year 8 maths, messy written work—especially in fractions and factorisation—made it hard to check steps or spot errors. As one tutor observed, "review the textbook questions that have been solved—cover up the workings and attempt again," but avoidance of reworking mistakes meant gaps persisted into new topics.

The impact was most noticeable during test preparation: confusion over missed steps slowed revision momentum.

Recent Achievements

One Gowanbrae tutor noticed a big shift in a Year 8 student's approach: after previously needing reminders to stay focused, she now independently completes her algebra and exponent exercises before the session ends.

In high school art, Louis moved from hesitating over digital tools to confidently experimenting with Photoshop for his Warhol-inspired project, even trying out new effects without prompting—he's now ahead of class milestones.

Meanwhile, Bella in Year 4, who used to rely heavily on step-by-step guidance for subtraction with borrowing, now works through problems on her own and checks her answers without being asked.

What they say about our tutoring

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The tuition is going very well - we love Sigrid and Sian has improved in her confidence and ability beyond our expectations.

Liam and Georgie liked Stephanie and found her explanations and teachings simple and easy to understand.  They seem to be very happy with her which is great after only 1 session each!

Thank you for the email. Alex is here now tutoring Sarah.  He is absolutely fantastic and has really helped her improve. We would like to stop the tutoring for now and see how Sarah goes in Term IV. If she finds anything difficult and requires another tutor I will contact you to arrange.

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