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Shape them into a better individual through subject knowledge and also teach them the practical skills of life Engage with them,listen to their problems and ideas and streamline those to come up with a mechanism to best teach the way they learn best Knowledge Practical knowledge Patience Kind Considerate Good time management…
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A tutor should try to make the circumstances for learning the students easily. The main factor depends on the tutor albeit subject topics can be easy or difficult. I have the communication and problem solving abilities to realize the situation of the students so that they can learn with enjoyment. Additionally, I can understand the mental…
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The most important things that a tutor can do for a student is teach the student what they want to learn in a way that they understand, since everyone learns differently and at a different rate. Also try to make learning the subject enjoyable and not a chore for the student. This is very important since if you want to learn something you will put…
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Motivation and confidence that certain things can be achieved if you devote enough time and energy. And once the results from this work can be seen, everything is easier. Being able to explain things in a methodical way and with good examples. Regardless of the fact are we talking basic numbers or strength of materials, you need to be able to…
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Certainly! The most crucial aspects of effective tutoring involve creating a supportive learning environment, understanding the student's needs, communicating clearly, building confidence, being patient and empathetic, adapting teaching methods, setting goals, providing resources, and motivating the student. A tutor's main goal is to guide and…
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The most important thing I can do for a student is to foster a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and sharing their struggles. By creating this atmosphere, I help students develop a deeper understanding of challenging topics. Tailoring a personalised learning experience for each student. This enables them to…
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The power of listening carefully. Developing a relationship. Reading the mind of the student. Understanding every person is different.…
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The most important thing a tutor can do is not just to raise his students' scores, but to pose a positive influence on his student, enabling the person to learn effectively in the future by using the right method. My strength is I understand what a student needs most to improve his or her study - the right method. Learning could be made much…
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A tutor can impact a student's life to a great extent. A good tutor can instil many study skills that will serve the student well in academics and in life. Skills like organization, task initiation and time management are essential to being a great learner. Tutors can work at these skills to create confident, independent learners. I believe that…
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I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is be flexible with teaching methods as every student is learns differently from different methods and at different speeds. I am comfortable and experienced with working privately with students of all age ranges including younger children. When students don’t understand concepts…
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To be able to make one good (does not matter the size) impression on his/her character building journey that will hopefully serve him/her well for the rest of life! To begin with, I have excelled in STEM subjects during my entire academic journey, which has not only given me a successful career but also an opportunity to impart training to the…
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I think being able to communicate effectively is very important for a tutor.He/she should be able to put himself in the student's shoes. And accordingly elucidate concepts. Every student has his own strengths and weakness in a subject. The tutor should be able to identify these. Apart from this, a tutor should have very strong basics.Only if…
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A good tutor should be able to explain difficult concepts in a way that the student can understand. This involves breaking down complex ideas into simpler terms, providing examples, and encouraging questions. A tutor should create a supportive environment where the student feels comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. Overall, the most…
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The most important things a tutor can do for a student include creating a tailored study experience for students with particular methods of thought. Also they can clarify tough-to-grasp concepts in a more concise manner, provide students with feedback and ultimately build their confidence by making learning easy and fun! My strengths as a tutor…
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I think that the most important thing a tutor can do is to adapt their teaching style to fit with the individual learning style of each student. Whether that be taking more time and working through it with them, or giving them more challenging tasks and letting them complete it on their own. Have completed 3 years of engineering at UWA, and have a…
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As clichĂ© as it sounds, I believe that the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to not give up on the student. Patience and persistence is key to finding what allows a student to succeed. Likewise, being able to adapt is very important to a tutor. Knowing how to change the way you teach a student can be very valuable for their…
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Help the student to become more wise and achieve his goals Strenght - I understand the reason for the difficulty of the student learning easily and then i solve with creativity. Weaknesses - Lack of experience teaching in…
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Make them ready for creative problem solving I can easily become friends with students and I'll be able to explain things as many times for them to understand it…
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to identify weak points in a student's studies, motivate and inspire a student to do better I can identify misconceptions and areas of…
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Being patient and making friends with them so that they can learn abstract course like math more easily. Besides, examples and real cases should be provided to help students understand some complicated theory. I am a patient person who can teach young people by giving examples and practical cases until they fully understand and apply what I teach…
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A tutor can help a student solve problems that they encounter in studies and help them build skills in different subjects. the way i teach concepts to students about mathematics and computer science is really good.i focus more on understanding problem before thinking of solution and practicing as much as…
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Help a student learn without a tutor. Ability to impart my knowledge onto my…

Local Reviews

Sleesha is always well prepared and punctual, she has helped my year 9 student a lot with getting a better understanding of the subject matter. We're very happy with her.
Kerstin Kugler

Inside HerdsmanTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 5 student Ava worked on multiplying and dividing fractions, along with strategies for solving worded problems involving measurement.

In Year 8, Ethan focused on simplifying algebraic expressions and expanded brackets using step-by-step written methods.

Meanwhile, Year 9 student Lily explored trigonometry basics and practiced applying sine and cosine rules to solve right-angled triangle questions.

Recent Challenges

A Year 8 student's algebra progress was slowed by inconsistent homework completion—"failed to complete all homework questions," one note recorded.

In Year 10, careless handling of negative signs in calculations led to repeated errors; as observed, "details, careless mistakes" meant that time was spent fixing issues rather than moving forward with new concepts.

For a Year 7 student working on linear graphs, unclear written work and skipping question details made extracting the required information difficult, which disrupted understanding.

Meanwhile, in upper primary maths, forgotten multiplication tables left one student hunting for answers instead of building fluency.

Recent Achievements

One Herdsman tutor noticed a Year 11 student who used to skip steps now carefully reads each question before starting calculations, leading to fewer careless mistakes in statistics problems.

In Year 8, another student has started bringing completed homework every session and recently tackled balancing equations without prompting—she'd previously needed reminders just to start.

Meanwhile, a Year 4 student who struggled with her 8 and 9 times tables last term can now recall them quickly and managed all the related questions without any hesitation during the lesson.

What they say about our tutoring

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I would like to inform you that Paul did his last session with Vik on Sunday 11.Nov 2012. I have to mention that he did a fantastic job of teaching Vik the two subjects maths & physics, and also helping him understand how VCE works. Thank You for keeping me well informed about my son's progress. I would have no hesitation to recommend you & Paul to any of my friends or anyone who needs help from a tutor. Wishing you all the best in the future.

We are very pleased with the program to date. Stephen is a very nice young man and a good tutor. David our son enjoys his teaching style and tutoring.

I was very happy with James' tutoring. Warren was a great tutor for James and as I mentioned on the phone,I wish we had found him sooner. In the short time that James did have his tutoring, I did notice he has become more confident and independent with his maths. Although he is still not a straight A student, he did show some improvement.

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 Cambridge Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Chrysalis Montessori School.