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Hiruni

Science Tutor Hawthorn East, VIC
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to teach subject matter clearly by understanding the learning patterns and needs of each student, offering guidance that brings out each student's strengths and helps them shine, be understanding and approachable, so students feel supported, act as a mentor, helping students…
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Kevin

Science Tutor Hawthorn East, VIC
Similar to my strengths, I think a tutor needs to be flexible and patient with any and every student that they teach. A stubborn tutor that doesn't try to adapt to each student's personal needs or preferences won't be effective in their teaching, and a similar result follows for an impatient tutor. Additionally, any tutor should have a large bank…
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Thang

Science Tutor Hawthorn East, VIC
Not only to help them with academics as the main goal of a tutor, but also to be a friend and have positive influence on them. Attitude can actually make the difference. Strength: Communication. Not only tutoring, all jobs need effective communication. I believe I can make the students understand, I have tutored before and the students really…
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Mantavya

Science Tutor Hawthorn, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for the student is to encourage him/her to pursue a career in their liking and to empathise with their difficulties and teach them how to overcome them. It is also of utmost importance that a tutor must lower themselves to their understanding to teach a student. Passion to teach and a drive to progress as an…
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Daniel

Science Tutor Glen Iris, VIC
To inspire interest, engagement and enjoyment in learning A Unimelb BBiomed Hons graduate (2016), I have 5 years experience in tutoring, with students ranging from Year 6 to Year 12, and subjects including Maths, English, Chemistry, Biology and French. I am an effective communicator and get on well with…
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Mac

Science Tutor Hawthorn, VIC
Firstly, improve the students grasp and understanding of the content, providing them with not just the ability to answer questions, but to understand logically why something is such. Secondly, help develop an appreciation for the area of study by delivering the tutoring in a positive and engaging matter so that the student enjoys learning it.…
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Khanh

Science Tutor Hawthorn, VIC
The most important thing of a tutor in my opinion is to foster genuine passion for learning for the students. I believe that the academic success of any student should be self-paced, and the tutor could only help them if they face a too-challenging problem or cannot come up with a plan to achieve their success. Passion to help students, I…
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Deen

Science Tutor Hawthorn, VIC
A tutor is a magician to the students. He can't do magic but he can do wonders if the chemistry between the tutor. The most important thing is the tutor will be a friend to the student without actually being a friend. The magic lies here. The mentality that I never give up. I was not a very gifted student so I had to work hard to understand…
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Tariq

Science Tutor Hawthorn, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, make learning easier and engaging, and provide clear, supportive guidance tailored to their individual needs. My strengths as a tutor include clear communication, patience, and the ability to break down complex topics into easy-to-understand steps. I also adapt…
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William

Science Tutor Canterbury, VIC
I think the most important goal as a tutor is to create a positive environment for a student. Being patient, understanding and maintaining a positive attitude has a wide array of benefits, including learning. Second to this is the ability to help a student gain an instinctive understanding of the concept manner. More than just helping with…
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Shivani

Science Tutor Hawthorn, VIC
As I said before I don't get irritated easily though student ask the same question for 10 times and second thing method due to individual have different way of learning. My nature is perfection so I am trying to impart same thing to the students and maths is all about perfection. you loose the marks for very small mistake in maths. I think method…
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Oscar

Science Tutor Canterbury, VIC
I believe that the overarching role of a tutor is to have a lasting, positive impact on a student, and this is possible through various means. Firstly, they can support the student academically, by guiding them through difficult or foreign concepts step-by-step. Through this, a tutor can immensely improve a student's self-confidence and engagement…
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Purvi

Science Tutor Burnley, VIC
I really fell that a tutor should be a friend and not like a teacher so that student can easily approach them with their silly doubt without any fear and clear their concept thoroughly. I love to be with children and sometimes be like them and enjoy the life in a simple manner. This really makes a great bond between me and my students due to which…
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Anna

Science Tutor Kew, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for a student include fostering confidence, creating an engaging learning environment, and adapting to individual needs. From my experience as a tutor, I have learned that patience and clear communication are essential in helping students feel comfortable and motivated. Additionally, a tutor should not…
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Nicci Marie

Science Tutor Burnley, VIC
A tutor can increase a student's confidence in their abilities through consolidation of concepts. This is important as to do well in any subject, a student needs to believe in themselves and their capabilities. I am good at going slowly, step by step, through difficult concepts to break them down into understandable…
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Tim

Science Tutor Toorak, VIC
Listen to what the student actually wants help with and find out the root cause of why they are stuck or confused. The teacher needs to work together with the student, not against them. I am training to become a teacher and so I have a good understanding of how learning can occur, especially for students. I have been able to help students in the…
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Prabha

Science Tutor Armadale, VIC
Give the student the confidence they need to do well by providing them with tools and knowledge that they can use to succeed. I am a good listener so I am able identify problem areas that a student might have. I am also really good at offering multiple ways of solving a problem. I communicate well with students of different aptitudes and make…
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Shrinivas

Science Tutor Ashburton, VIC
Understanding Empathizing I believe in teaching mathematics with empathy, understanding that every student learns at their own pace. I create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes, as I see them as essential steps in the learning process. By breaking down complex concepts into relatable,…
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Karan

Science Tutor Kew East, VIC
Providing the student with adequate knowledge and information about what he's doing while studying and what he can do with his learning. This is what every tutor does and should do. My frankness and being able to get work done simultaneously. I can be the most cool teacher ever but can get pupils to study at the same time via some fun…
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Charlotte

Science Tutor South Yarra, VIC
I believe the most important thing that a tutor can do is guide and support a student in their knowledge. For me, I found it the most helpful when a tutor was able to provide formulas or structures for solving problems, which allowed me to tackle whatever questions I was tasked me. As a student, I have a love of learning and an innate sense of…
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Arth

Science Tutor Malvern East, VIC
Explaining the concepts clearly and easily along with appropriate examples are the must for a tutor. But, more importantly, a tutor should help students cultivate good habits like hard work, discipline, confidence, time management etc. By doing so, a student not only grows academically but also personally. And this can help them in the future. I…
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Amy

Science Tutor Malvern East, VIC
Teaching each individual the correct, efficient and effective learning process and be a friend My strengths are my knowledge base in mathematics and my ability to interact with fellow students, I am very patient and generous towards my students. My weaknesses are history and geography…
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Elissah

Science Tutor Richmond, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is teach them skills they can use in life. It's not just about teaching them how to do a single problem, it's how to solve problems down the track. It's also about giving them the confidence in themselves, being confident means they will be less stressed and be able to do their best…

Local Reviews

Easy to start up. Great communication. Son and I very impressed with our tutor.
Jan, Hawthorn East

Inside Hawthorn EastTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 6 Jaidan reviewed all operations with fractions—including multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction—by working through exercises from his textbook.

Year 8 Isabella focused on graphing linear functions and calculating gradients, including a quick online discussion to clarify concepts while recovering from illness.

For Year 10 Ethan, the session addressed probability notation and diagrams along with set theory basics, using simple examples to build understanding.

Recent Challenges

In Year 9 mathematics, one student often rushed through working without writing steps, particularly in algebra and negative numbers; as a tutor noted, "he skipped showing steps in algebra, which hid sign errors."

In Year 11 methods, another found it challenging to keep track of brackets and correct notation when sketching graphs or working with power functions—missing these details led to confusion during revision.

Meanwhile, a Year 5 student's long division answers became muddled because steps weren't clearly set out on paper. This meant extra time was spent searching for small mistakes instead of building new understanding.

Recent Achievements

One Hawthorn East tutor recently noticed a Year 11 student who, after previously struggling with structuring extended answers in maths, now independently organises solutions and adapts quickly between topics like indices and algebraic equations.

A Year 10 student showed a real shift by reviewing errors from a recent test and then accurately applying Pythagoras' theorem during follow-up questions—something he hesitated with before.

In primary sessions, a younger learner who had difficulty telling time last month is now confidently drawing clock faces for set times and uses visual strategies to solve division problems without prompting.

What they say about our tutoring

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I have got to say that Miles is absolutely perfect. Besides being prompt and all that, his explanations are so good that Roland shares them with his school friends to enable them to understand tricky concepts in class. They inevitably will say “Oh, I understand now!” He is making Maths Methods manageable.

So far we are very happy with our classes I am sure as we progress jacob will start to see the improvements

Jillian is a wonderful, dedicated and reliable tutor A grade. Thank you Jillian

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