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Jacana's tutors include a university lecturer and PhD engineer with 18 years' private tutoring experience, a secondary maths teacher with over 15 years in classrooms, Kumon-trained English and maths mentors, school captains and peer leaders, and academic standouts—such as an ATAR 90+ IB scholar and Harvard Book Prize recipient—passionate about helping students thrive.

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Jasmaine

Biology Tutor Roxburgh Park, VIC
be able to help and have them start to enjoy learning that certain subject. being able to help someone achieve something they never thought would be possible i find the best thing a tutor can do. to show someone they are capable of anything, even if that involves a little help along the way the can see with practice and some help anything is…
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Samridhi

Biology Tutor Roxburgh Park, VIC
The most important thing one can do as a tutor is making sure their students needs are being met with. If a student requires extra attention or help in a certain area, it is the tutors responsibility to know that and give the required help . I also believe it is vital for a tutor to have a personalised study plan for each student, based on their…
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Plakshi
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Plakshi

Biology Tutor Roxburgh Park, VIC
Making a student understand the concept without cramming and preparing the student not for marks but for knowledge. Communication, making concepts simpler to understand and effective…
Bonnie
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Bonnie

Biology Tutor Niddrie, VIC
Ensuring your student is feeling comfortable and confident to try new things is paramount. A student needs to understand that making mistakes is part of the learning process. They need to feel safe and comfortable to make mistakes. I also try to incorporate the interests of a student into learning where possible. E.g. turning a math problem…
Tasnin Hassan
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Tasnin Hassan

Biology Tutor Brunswick West, VIC
I think creating a supportive learning environment is very important as it will slowly build their confidence and not make them want to give up. Along with my problem-solving skills, my deeper understanding of the subjects is important for my student as well. I have strong communication skills which allow me to engage with students, making their…
Renee
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Renee

Biology Tutor Essendon, VIC
Listen and understand, as well as not rushing them but still applying pressure to their studies, most students lack confidence within themselves, so inspiring confidence within a student is a huge base step to learning. Engaging, listening, understanding as well as being able to problem solve and find unique ways to explain content in order for…
Lasitha
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Lasitha

Biology Tutor Keilor, VIC
In my high school days, i went to alot of tutors and i learned the difference between a good and a bad tutor. Bad tutors i believe stay within the box, afraid to go out and expose the students true potential. A good tutor can not only help the student keep on track of school work and assist in any difficulties the student may have, but also push…
Eva
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Eva

Biology Tutor Essendon West, VIC
Most students struggle to gain confidence in solving problems which in turn leads them to be unmotivated to study. Therefore, I believe that tutoring is not just teaching concepts but also building an environment where students feel comfortable to make mistakes and learn from it. From experience, I believe that the most effective way is to…
Lachlan
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Lachlan

Biology Tutor Coburg, VIC
Listen, be patient and relate to their experience. Communicating in a variety of different ways and giving alternative examples/explanations where conventional ones don't work for a student. Being a performing arts teacher I've learnt to be creative with my…
Jack
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Jack

Biology Tutor Reservoir, VIC
Understand that everyone processes information in different ways and be aware of the different ways one might solve a problem. Multiple ways of applying knowledge Communication with the students Ability to understand the person i am…
Teja
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Teja

Biology Tutor Brunswick West, VIC
I believe that a good tutor has the the ability to help students build confidence for the classroom, and inspire them to be the best that they can be. Another thing that is important to me is not belittling the student or making them feel "stupid" for not understanding, but instead relating to them and helping them find a different way to solve…
Mahir
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Mahir

Biology Tutor Aberfeldie, VIC
The most important thing a teacher can do for a student is to be understanding and friendly to them so that they don't hesitate to share their problems. focusing more on the topics they find difficult to understand and being there for them for as long as they need is the best thing a tutor can do. My strength as a tutor is I understand math can be…
Michael
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Michael

Biology Tutor Moonee Ponds, VIC
Teach them how to learn, not simply tell them the answer. This allows them to develop their skills when the tutor is not present. I believe my strength lies in my ability to communicate ideas…
Simranjeet
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Simranjeet

Biology Tutor Reservoir, 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…
Simon
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Simon

Biology Tutor Reservoir, 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…
Peter
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Peter

Biology Tutor Moonee Ponds, VIC
Leave them with a proper process with answering questions under time pressure. Make learning if not enjoyable at least tolerable, as learning new things is much harder if you don’t have any interest in it. Make your teaching digestible for the student depending on their level of understanding - not too easy not too hard. Breaking down complex…
Sankeri
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Sankeri

Biology Tutor Reservoir, VIC
Ensuring that they have understood the topic completely thus encouraging a long term memory in that topic which they will never forget Im friendly as a tutor and i engage with students by getting to know them before teaching and helping them understand the topic by asking them…
Vaishnavi
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Vaishnavi

Biology Tutor Reservoir, VIC
The most important thing I can do for a student is to help them grow personally and academically. I love to communicate with children and i think communication plays a key role while sharing our knowledge. Secondly, Patience is the most important thing one should have when it comes to becoming a tutor. Having said that, I have a lot of…
Carrie
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Carrie

Biology Tutor Brunswick West, VIC
The most important thing to keep in mind when tutoring in my opinion is to help them gain confidence & enjoyment in the subject. If a student believes they are bad at a subject, they often won't try as hard because they view it as pointless. Confirmation bias can also lead to only noticing when they make mistakes, meaning they won't recognise the…
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DONA MERRIN

Biology Tutor Thomastown, VIC
A tutor can be both a teacher and a friend, with whom the student can openly ask doubts and questions without any fear.Here, there is no such thing as a silly question.Because, we are here to help them learn.So even the smallest doubt helps to strengthen the learning process. I believe that the biggest strength of mine is my ability to explain…
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Chad

Biology Tutor Brunswick, VIC
To make the student comfortable and confident at the same time with understanding my way of teaching and how they can use it to help themselves. i am very vocal and provide a very direct and visual…
Sarah
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Sarah

Biology Tutor Keilor Downs, VIC
Studying techniques, creating good habits and of course, feedback for improvements! These are the important aspects that a tutor should show their students. There is much more to learning than parroting back facts - information needs to absorbed, regurgitated, reused in a practical sense. I have much hands-on experience in using my chosen skills -…
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Yasmin

Biology Tutor Lalor, VIC
Building the student's confidence and knowledge are the two key aspects of being a tutor that I have found during my experience. Nothing is more important than a student feeling they can combat the work which is put in front of them. I can be flexible and work with the strengths and weaknesses of my students. I am extremely organised which allows…

Local Reviews

Easy process, was contacted back on the same day, tutor found and organised quickly. Free trial was a good feel for the service. The online portal is great. Really happy with the quality of service recieved.
H.A., Broadmeadows

Inside JacanaTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 7 student Mary worked on adding fractions with different denominators and tackled factors and multiples, finishing a tricky homework sheet together.

Year 8 student Bill focused on reducing fractions through targeted practice and discussed division in relation to multiplication, using examples from recent lessons.

For Year 9, Alex revised multiplying and dividing negative numbers, including a spelling test and vocabulary worksheet for literacy reinforcement within the session.

Recent Challenges

A Year 8 student often left English essays incomplete for homework, particularly after receiving a disappointing mark; as noted, "he seemed distressed and avoided starting the next essay," which led to missed opportunities for feedback and improvement.

In Year 7 Maths, another student consistently forgot to complete assigned revision sheets before a fractions test—this meant class time was spent on catch-up rather than tackling new material.

Meanwhile, a Year 10 student preferred to attempt only familiar problems in algebra revision, shying away from more challenging questions and limiting exposure to essential concepts needed for exam readiness.

Recent Achievements

One Jacana tutor recently noticed a big shift in a Year 10 student who used to avoid asking for help—now, he openly voices questions when stuck on essay planning and even suggests what he'd like to review next.

A high schooler tackling long division had previously needed lots of guidance but can now finish complex worded problems independently after practicing with homework.

In a primary session, a Year 4 student who once got frustrated by spelling mistakes now takes them in stride and finishes tests with far fewer corrections, even celebrating when he spelled most tricky words right.

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 Hume Libraries—or at your child's school (with permission), like SEDA College (Victoria) - Basketball Broadmeadows.