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Sienna

Science Tutor Bundoora, VIC
I think that creating a safe environment for them to feel safe and not judged is extremely important. It's important to increase a students confidence and happiness which ultimately will help them improve in their subject. I think that I am extremely patient and caring. I genuinely care and what to see my students improve and reach their goals. I…
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Nafisa

Science Tutor Kew, VIC
Remove the fear of not getting the one subject or one topic. As a teacher we must not just consider that two of our children is getting it ; but we should that why the others are not getting it . In these way , no one will feel left out and enjoy every subject wholeheartedly. I can be a friendly tutor for all ; so that they can share their…
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Jerina
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Jerina

Science Tutor Bundoora, VIC
The most important thing is passion, the tutor should not guide student, as if its just a part of their job, they should be passionate about what they do. Most importantly student shouldn't be bored with continuous study and that. tutor should make efforts to make study more interesting. As a Tutor its important to make student feel comfortable,…
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Kamalpreet

Science Tutor Kingsbury, VIC
I feel the most important thing for any tutor is to be able to communicate with its student effectively. A tutor should not make an assumption that just because students do not have any questions, they are understanding the topic. It is important to go around the class and ask questions individually to check on the understanding. Teaching has…
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Yanhao

Science Tutor Balwyn, VIC
Take responsibility for each student for their learning. Make sure each student is on track and understanding the concept. Patience. I can explain in great detail in complex concepts step by step, and I give time for people to understand. I can change the teaching dynamic for slower…
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Theresa

Science Tutor Balwyn, VIC
The ability to understand a student and their learning style is something I highly value in a tutor. In school classes where they are often one of many, they may find that the teaching style may not work for them and that they cannot achieve their goals. In a tutoring scenario, we are able to cater to them more specifically, to be intuitive about…
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Uthpala

Science Tutor Preston, VIC
Listening to the needs of student and showing openness is very important. This will makes a very good understanding about the situation of the student not only about studies but their school and home environment. This allows the adoption of a more appropriate follow up and better use of teaching methods. Throughout the tutoring time tutor will…
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Aaron

Science Tutor Doncaster, VIC
I consider understanding the student's problems and establishing a strong rapport to be the most important things. Tutors may be great teachers or have excellent knowledge of the content, but providing the correct and necessary information is of utmost importance. Understanding what may prevent a student from achieving as high as they want allows…
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Harshi

Science Tutor Templestowe Lower, VIC
As a tutor, I consider it essential to establish a positive connection not only with the students but also with their parents. It is more significant for a tutor to offer support and guidance to students, leading them toward a beneficial path, rather than imposing additional pressure or burdens on them. As a tutor, I take pride in my versatility…
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Aidan

Science Tutor Watsonia, VIC
I think it is extremely important for a tutor to be adaptable. Different students have differing learning styles and needs, and therefore, to help different students, you need to be able to tailor your tutoring to individualised approaches. Furthermore, rather than just giving the children the answers, as a tutor it is important to be able to help…
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Ruturaj

Science Tutor Preston, VIC
I think one of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to help them become an independent and critical thinker who are unfraid of taking on unknown and challenging problems. I also believe that having an open and safe communication space with the students so they feel free and comfortable to express themselves in the classrooms.…
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Simon

Science Tutor Preston, VIC
A tutor's role is to create a supportive environment, provide personalized guidance, clear explanations, constructive feedback, and empower students to be confident and independent learners. I excel in personalized instruction, leveraging vast knowledge to offer clear explanations and guidance for complex…
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Rahul

Science Tutor Preston, VIC
Provide a way to solve a question.But not provide the solution directly.At the end,if he still struggles then help him with the solution.You can teach someone how to approach or tackle a problem but not solve it for them directly.It's the student who has to sit in an exam not the tutor .So a student shall be equipped enough not be nervous in the…
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Simranjeet

Science Tutor Preston, VIC
I believe the most important things a tutor can do are to build a student's confidence, a learning environment, and provide clear, personalized guidance. A good tutor doesn't teach content as they help student believe in their ability to learn and improve. My strengths include my ability to explain the topics in a clear and simple way using some…
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Jin

Science Tutor Thornbury, VIC
As a tutor, my students are encouraged to ask questions without hesitation. Such a mentality can be applied to other facets of life as critical thinking and a passion for learning are valuable skills to develop in general. My patience and warmth offer a safe environment for students to make mistakes, learn and ultimately flourish…
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Ramandeep

Science Tutor Thornbury, VIC
Role of tutor is not to make a student learn single subject, but understand students' learning rhythm and motivations. If you can't challenge student in learning path, it will benefit him in short run, but in long run he will fail miserably. Learning is the experience of fun and enjoyment. Hardworking and Preparation. Whenever I deliver speech or…
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Navroop Singh

Science Tutor Kingsbury, VIC
Change of a student's viewpoint towards a subject. Once the attitude is changed rest is easy. Science is the study of natural laws and math is the universal language. We are studying nature in science and writing it down in math. It is very important for a student to feel connection to a subject. Not every student has the same thought process,…
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Afi-Shika

Science Tutor Kew, VIC
Giving a student enough time to get understand something. This could mean waiting for a student to attempt a question and ask for help, instead of helping them right away. Waiting gives the student a sense of independence and a confidence boost when they have done a question correctly themselves. I make sure to adapt to the way a child learns…
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NAFISHA NAWAR

Science Tutor Kew, VIC
Guide the students to fall in love with learning. A good tutor can make a student gather interest in even the most complex topics I can tailor my teaching method to an individual's needs and make learning more effective and fun. Also I am very friendly and organized which also serve as key…
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Pavitra

Science Tutor Bundoora, VIC
Providing creative ways to allow student to understand concept Patience, responsibility, manage time…
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Peter

Science Tutor Doncaster, VIC
My priority is ensuring that students understand the material by breaking down complex concepts and explaining them in ways that are easy to grasp. I aim to create a space where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and expressing their thoughts without fear of judgment. Every student learns differently, so I focus on…
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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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Nimasha

Science Tutor Bundoora, VIC
A tutor should be able to boost a student's confidence by providing them with the relevant knowledge needed to do well in their tests and exams. It is also important for the tutor to be compassionate with the students. I am compassionate with the students as I am willing to explain difficult topics until they understand without getting frustrated.…

Local Reviews

But can I just say how lovely she is and in particular Aidan is feeling very comfortable with her to the point he's happy to have her come during the school holidays!! He's normally a little reserved and can sometimes take a while to warm up but they seem to have clicked really well and he doesn't appear intimidated like he can do at times.
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Content Covered

Year 8 student Alice focused on simplifying fractions and converting between improper and mixed numbers, along with practice in representing fractions on a number line.

Year 10 student Liam worked through chemistry concepts including covalent, ionic, and hydrogen bonds, as well as identifying polar versus non-polar bonds using diagrams.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Ava reviewed biology topics by summarising key points for an upcoming SAC and tackling challenging practice questions related to photosynthesis and respiration.

Recent Challenges

In Year 7 Maths, a student attempted to solve equations mentally without showing each step—"she tries to complete problems in one go rather than show each step taken"—which led to confusion and hidden errors, especially during division tasks.

Homework was only partially submitted and often lacked clear working, making it hard to identify where understanding broke down.

In Year 11 Chemistry, another student relied on lists but struggled to distinguish between similar concepts because they avoided creating detailed comparison guides.

During English sessions at the primary level, one student's tendency to leave sentences incomplete resulted in vague explanations that missed key details when answering comprehension questions.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Heidelberg recently noticed Mitch, a Year 10 student, now quickly spots alliteration and metaphors on his own—something he hesitated with before—so they were able to dive deeper into poem analysis together.

In chemistry, an older student has started differentiating between polar and nonpolar molecules independently after struggling to explain the concept last term.

Meanwhile, Elena in Year 4 tackled her trickiest times tables drill yet; she managed to call out factors that used to trip her up and finished the sheet without needing reminders or hints from her tutor.

What they say about our tutoring

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We are so happy and impressed with Pariese. She has already made a great rapport with Charlie, which was our initial concern. She is both both professional and engaging with an obvious passion for maths. She has given us feedback relating to Charlie's learning style and is active in finding strategies to suit him. The fact that he looks forward to his lesson, is a testament in itself. She is always punctual and happy to have a brief at the end of each session. I have spoken to Pariese about Charlie needing long term tutoring, to which she agreed.

Everything seems to be progressing well, Trai is asking questions which is good, he is quite happy to have the lessons I know its early days so we will wait and see

Everything is going well and Nayte likes Thilacsan. He has given Nayte some problems to work out during the week which he is doing.

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 Rosanna Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like St John's School.