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Benjamin
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Benjamin

Science Tutor Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC
I think a tutor must help a student understand their work. A deep level understanding is good as it can give new perspectives to their work and to their endeavors. A surface level understanding is okay for replicating pre-set answers for a question, but a deeper understanding allows the person to view the question in a different way and to give…
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Eddie

Science Tutor Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to create an enabling and encouraging learning environment, which will build confidence and foster a real understanding of the subject. In so doing, the tutor will tailor the approach to meet the individual needs of the student, helping clarify areas of difficulty, inspiring curiosity, and…
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Sahib
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Sahib

Science Tutor Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC
I believe the key purpose of a tutor is not only to improve a students grades but also encourage intellectual curiosity. Due to the individuality of each student a personalised experience must be created by tutors, through adapting teaching methods and lesson plans, to stimulate the unique minds of students. Further tutors must recognize the…
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Gurmant

Science Tutor Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for a student is : 1. Increasing self-learning capability 2. Improving self-confidence. 3. Make a student interested in studies. 4. Provide valuable feedback. 5. Overall development of character. My communication skills and hand gestures can easily explain difficult topics. I grew up in a…
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Muhammad

Science Tutor Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC
The most important thing I believe a tutor can do for a students is to instill self-confidence in the student because a student that is confident will be more resilient to adversity and be more likely to solve problems by themselves. My strengths would be that I have gone through the Australian school system and have encountered similar challenges…
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Evelyn

Science Tutor Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC
A tutor should understand a student's struggle and achievements, and be able to bring out the fun in studying to help them in their academic struggles. I encourage and motivate students to excel and set a foundation for future studies, as well as providing an entertaining and educational environment suitable for each student. As a current student…
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Celene

Science Tutor Ferntree Gully, VIC
My goal is to help my students become successful and confident. Some of the most important things I do for my students revolve around learning strategies, establishing working habits, test preparation, and establishing effective study skills. I also have extensive experience helping students with special needs. I am highly passionate about…
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RAVLEEN

Science Tutor Boronia, VIC
minimize students' weaknesses and make a lifelong relationship with them by personalizing the meaning and instruction of the subject at hand. utilize subject expertise to give more than just the definition of terms, and concepts. passionate about learning and teaching help others excellent work ethic well organized positive attitude like to…
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Heng Yew

Science Tutor Emerald, VIC
A tutor should be friendly, approachable, and able to build trust. This helps students feel confident and open about their challenges so we can solve problems together. Clear explanations and patient, encouraging support are also essential With a background in computer science and STEM studies, I can provide strong, clear academic support in Maths…
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Priyanka

Science Tutor Boronia, VIC
A tutor is someone who encourages the students to get best of them. Moreover, tutor is also responsible for creating moral values in students as many students see their teachers as their ideal or mentor. I don't see teaching just as a formality. I create a fun and friendly environment to teach the students so that they don't get bored. I also…
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Priyanka

Science Tutor Emerald, VIC
Quick to answer question with confidence to lead the student to success. Apart from my strengths, that I do think are important qualities to have as a tutor, being reliable in terms of having an answer to a student's question is important. I am good at problem solving so will generally handle such a situation well, but experience can make…
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Matt

Science Tutor Boronia, VIC
Teaching math or English?! students can get that information from books, the internet, online courses and so many other ways. But things that a crafty and caring tutor would do is to support, understand, and talk, in one word, be there for the student. Being a friend and caring about every student, realising their talent and the ways they…
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Anesshae

Science Tutor Rowville, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to foster a supportive and encouraging environment, tailor lessons to individual needs, and build the student's confidence by helping them understand and overcome challenges. My strengths as a tutor include patience, adaptability, and clear communication, which allow me to create tailored,…
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Feng-Quan

Science Tutor Rowville, VIC
I find it important for students to know and feel that their individual needs are heard, understood and attended to. It would be most important to follow through all plans, tailored to their needs, with actions that allow the students to realise their progress. By also validating their strengths and identifying their self-limiting beliefs, I…
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Isabella

Science Tutor Rowville, VIC
A tutor must be able to evaluate the teaching techniques which are most effective and suited to the individual. They must be able to adapt to the student's learning pace and style to help the student strive to achieve their goals. I can support and encourage students to always do their best in whatever task they encounter. By increasing…
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Winnie

Science Tutor Ferntree Gully, VIC
I aim to set up a relaxed environment with the students so that students feel comfortable and focused working on subjects. Understanding the level the student is at, so that they are able to improve their skills at a suitable pace is essential. Next, providing worksheets, exams and textbooks so that they can continue improving by themselves,…
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Jessie

Science Tutor Ferny Creek, VIC
Improving the confidence of the student is key. The student should evolve to have more trust in themselves and their abilities and be able to apply this. The most important thing I could do for the student is to help them achieve their own personal best and be motivated to achieve. I am a good listener. I apply this to pinpointing the key areas…
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Hugo

Science Tutor Tecoma, VIC
As a tutor, the most integral thing for a student to succeed is their interest in studying. Unless a student does not want to learn and succeed, they cannot achieve this, so it is important for tutors to inspire and encourage students during sessions. Explaining concepts to students, listening to students, and making classes fun through enthusiasm…
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Dzina

Science Tutor Tecoma, VIC
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do is help the student learn to love learning. As well as that, I believe it's important to make the student feel more confident in their abilities and help them persevere through difficult tasks. I think my strengths include understanding, compassion, being able to explain a specific process in more…
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Harrison

Science Tutor Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC
Without a doubt, I believe it is essential for a tutor to nurture and grow self-belief within their students beyond anything else. Self-belief is perhaps the most pivotal factor in deciding academic success as well as personal success, and thus I see it as an important quality for a tutor to develop . Whilst a tutor should also be avaliable,…
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Danielle

Science Tutor Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC
The most important role of a tutor is to help students build confidence in their abilities and their understanding of the subject. By offering clear guidance, encouragement, and consistent support, a tutor can transform a student’s mindset from doubt to determination. A tutor should inspire a genuine interest and love for the subject, showing…
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Satvik

Science Tutor Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC
I believe being able to adapt and formulate various teaching methods for different students is one of the greatest strengths as a tutor. Through this, they can not only effectively guide their students but ensure a positive learning experience. I work well with people, as I am a natural collaborator and I believe I will be able to effectively…
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Kelly

Science Tutor Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC
Provide motivation and help develop a passion (or at least an appreciation) for Mathematics. Success would be more likely if the student is enjoying the subject matter. Furthering this; to teach the student confidence in their abilities and eventually be more independent in thier learning/study. It is also important that a tutor understand the…

Local Reviews

Georgia is fantastic. She is lovely, explains things really well, is patient, very knowledgeable. She has already helped my daughter to feel a lot better about maths and helping her to get her confidence back. Brilliant!
Cherie

Inside KallistaTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 5 student Daniel focused on adding and subtracting fractions, practiced interpreting 24-hour time, and continued to consolidate times tables knowledge through active recall and written exercises.

In Year 10, Vien worked on refining essay writing by rewording sentences for clarity and began preparing content for an upcoming SAC assessment.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Isaac revised algebraic fractions in test preparation sessions and explored linear relations using practice problems from his recent classwork.

Recent Challenges

A Year 8 student often avoided challenging maths problems, instead "prioritising known topics," which limited exposure to new skills and made harder questions in class feel daunting.

In VCE English, one student's essays were hard to follow because ideas weren't planned out, and their handwriting was described as "difficult to read," so teachers struggled to find key arguments.

A Year 10 student sometimes skipped homework or left revision incomplete—this meant valuable time was spent re-learning old material rather than progressing.

During timed tests, slow planning and indecision resulted in unfinished responses and mounting frustration.

Recent Achievements

One Kallista tutoring session saw a Year 10 student who previously hesitated to tackle extended essays now breaking down reading tasks independently and finishing almost every homework question on her own.

Another high schooler, after struggling with applying formulas, began identifying which ones to use without hints—completing his maths revision swiftly and fixing small mistakes himself.

Meanwhile, a Year 4 student who once second-guessed his times tables started answering flash card drills quickly and even volunteered to solve new multiplication problems aloud during the lesson.

What they say about our tutoring

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Sophie is responding to Rounak very well. Rounak is a great teacher and Sophie gets along well with him. We're all very happy!

It is going very well. Katie is a truly lovely person. Cassandra has responded well. It is going as well as it can. Cassandra is naturally avoidant of the subjects that she is being tutored in, currently with Katie we are doing one week on Maths and the following week on English and so on. Cassandra engages in the tutoring, and does seem to learn, despite her being sure that she doesn't need a tutor. My partner and myself are very busy at the moment and don't have time to tutor her ourselves, besides, she doesn't like to listen to us, whereas, she will sit beautifully with the tutor. So it really works in that way.

Thanks for your note. It seems to be off to s good start. We appreciate maths coaching and look forward to seeing Louisa and India work together.

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