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Mac
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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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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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A tutor can encourage a student to not give up as there is always a solution to problems therefore giving them the self-confidence to reach their full potential. I am empathetic and have a personable approach to tutoring due to my ability to adapt and tutor students of different learning styles. I tutor in an engaging manner to make learning…
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The most difficult part for any tutor is to gain confidence of the student,once it is gained every thing is set into track.Tutor should mainly focus on the areas where student is facing difficulties and try to bring in interest in that particular topic to achieve good grades. I can explain efficiently with a friendly approach I have tutored…
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Making sure the student understands the learning concepts and also being a adviser to any future plans that the student may discuss. I can easily interact with students quickly and introduce new concepts with…
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Based on my experience, I would love to help my students to find out the most appropriate study method for them. As I was in secondary school, science subjects were not my preferable subjects at all. I learnt it by heart and completely did not understand the theories behind at all. My method was not appropriate as it is more suitable for…
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A tutor can be a role model for the student. Generally students observe character and skills of a tutor and in most cases they try to imitate them. As a tutor we have to be a responsible individual gradually transferring our personality to aspiring students. After all today's students are tommorrow's mentors. I think my determination and my…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for their student is that they have the drive and the patience for them until they learn. The whole point of why we tutor kids is for them to learn and apply what they know. You also need to love the student and take care of them as a mother does to their kids. My strengths as a tutor are: - I have patience…
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Be attentive to what kind of help the student needs. Be friendly, approachable and try to build a connection with the student. Understanding that each student is different and may require changing my methods to help them understand. I think its my ability to get along well with anyone and see what each student needs in order to achieve their…
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I have a positive attitude even when the student is wrong, I correct them by not saying that they were wrong but by picking up the same topic and explaining it in the correct manner. Instead of spoon-feeding all the information, I expect students to brainstorm ideas. I motivate the student to think in various aspects which would help them broaden…
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The most important thing is allowing students to become independent. The tutor should show them how to solve problems so that they can do them themselves and not just solve problems for them. My strength is illustrating concepts and finding the right examples that explain the point best. I also have good communication skills that make the student…
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Practice and prepare well brpefore hand as much as the students study for the class. My ability to pin point key poins and explain the content in a straightforward, brief…
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Be fully aware and considerate of each student's learning needs and situation. A good tutor will try multiple methods to tailor to each students learning style. Patience, high level knowledge in mathematics, willingness to learn where needed, open…
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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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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…
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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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One of the most damaging things one can do as a tutor is establish a blind hierarchy with their student. A tutor does not impart facts and knowledge, he or she attempts to come, along with the student, to a mutual understanding of a concept and I find that much more constructive if you approach this from a peer perspective rather than an…
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Monitor student's progress and adjust my teaching style and lesson plans accordingly. It is important as a tutor to understand that everyone learns at a different pace and therefore it is integral to treat every student as an individual. I have completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) at Australian Catholic University. After…
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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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Helping the student with each and every situation, control the pressure situations on students, being friendly and open to them, Understand their thinking and implement their thoughts. I like being very friendly and calm with the students. I prefer getting their background to understand first and then go ahead with my work. This is the best way…
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As a tutor, I believe the most important thing is to help one who helps others to digest concepts and knowledge in an interactive and friendly environment while retaining their interest to study the knowledge. Also, I am also the one who analyse knowledge and mistake and seeks improvement in the exam preparation period, as I would help the student…
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I believe it depends highly on the students understanding and their level of education. However in saying this, the ability to create interest and enjoyment in a subject is the most important. As from my own experience enjoying a subject and being interested in the topic helps greatly in motivating a person to understand and achieve well in it. I…
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In general, I believe that the best way to teach Maths/Science is in a way which the student understands the concepts rather than just giving the student a method to produce an answer, which is how these subjects are commonly taught. 1. I am self-directed, energetic, and enthusiastic. I have completed my Bachelor of Engineering + Management…

Local Reviews

Kaitlyn and Jet have had a wonderful start to the term. Judging by the two lessons his had she has managed to make a world of difference already. Kaitlyn has a wonderful personality and has so much patience. I have nothing but praise for her.
Mishane, Ivanhoe

Inside IvanhoeTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 5 student Nicholas explored percentages and worked through how to convert between fractions, decimals, and percentages using real-world examples.

In Year 8, Sarah practiced adding and subtracting negative numbers as well as multiplying, dividing, and adding fractions, reinforcing these skills with written exercises.

For Year 11 English, Bradley focused on planning comparative essays for texts such as Ransom and The Queen, building detailed mind maps for themes and practicing language analysis by annotating past VCE exam articles.

Recent Challenges

In Year 10 English, one student struggled to plan and structure essays, often hesitating to share strong ideas due to second-guessing. As a tutor noted, "she was able to come up with some great ideas but needed help drawing them out into a well-rounded essay response," leading to missed opportunities for deeper analysis and textual evidence.

Meanwhile, a Year 7 mathematics student frequently skipped writing steps when solving equations, opting instead for mental calculations; this habit made it difficult to identify errors and slowed progress on more complex problems.

In both cases, valuable class time was spent reworking responses rather than building new skills.

Recent Achievements

One Ivanhoe tutor noticed a high school student who, after previously needing prompts to find relevant evidence for essays, was able to independently select and integrate supporting quotes during a practice assessment—showing real growth in applying textual analysis.

Another senior student, initially reluctant to ask for clarification, has started leading discussions and confidently planning essay responses out loud, especially when comparing themes across texts.

Meanwhile, a younger primary student who often made "silly mistakes" is now working through multiplication problems aloud and double-checking her answers before moving on, resulting in far fewer errors.

What they say about our tutoring

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We're really happy with Rachel, and Sophie is relating to her well. We are seeing positive results in Sophie's math grades at school already.

Murray has achieved 100% in his maths test recently so I am happy he has gained confidence and skills. Yoseph is great asset to your business. Thank you again.

I am very happy with Kavan, he is a great tutor, very patient and extremely intelligent.

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 Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub—or at your child's school (with permission), like Mary Immaculate School.