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Kangaroo Ground's tutors include a seasoned primary school teacher and learning diversity leader, an Eltham High dux with ATAR 99.50 and state-level awards, Kumon-trained maths and English specialists, experienced peer mentors, accomplished university scholars in STEM and languages, and creative leaders in music, debating, coaching, and youth programs.

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    Any Grade

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    1000's of Happy Students

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Kaitlin

English Tutor Wonga Park, VIC
The most important things an english tutor can do for a student include: listening to the student to understand what it is that they are actually struggling with; providing clear explanations and remaining patient; being non-judgemental and supportive, regardless of any progress or lack thereof; and being approachable so that the student feels…
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Ella

English Tutor Warrandyte, VIC
To build a safe space in which the student knows they are safe to make mistakes and ask questions to ensure they can grow to the best of their ability Being patient and building a connection with the student as well as being able to explain concepts in different ways to suite different learning…
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Lara

English Tutor Doncaster East, VIC
Getting to know them and their learning style and explaining things in a way that the student will actually understand, as well as tailoring material and lesson plans around their assessments and their goals. My strengths are that I can connect really well with students of all ages, and create a positive productive relationship that allows them to…
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Adil

English Tutor North Warrandyte, VIC
Being a friend and a guide more than an authoritative figure. Working through the problem together so the student doesn't feel that they are the underdog in the situation. My strength would be identifying the student's own weaknesses and strengths and tailoring my tutoring style accordingly. A weakness might be sticking to my lesson plan a little…
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Ravjot

English Tutor Hurstbridge, VIC
Understanding a students strengths and weaknesses in a subject. Keeping sessions organised by creating lesson plans and short term goals. Relating to the student by identifying their learning style and teaching them using the appropriate method. As a tutor, I am able to provide a supportive and comfortable environment for the students to ask…
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Ishika

English Tutor Briar Hill, VIC
The most important thing an english tutor can do for a student is understand their true needs. Sometimes students need more than just a teacher who is repeating themselves to help them understand things. Tutors should be trying different techniques and approaches that better suit that student, and understand the weaknesses of that student to…
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Verrine

English Tutor Doncaster East, VIC
To always support them endlessly, even outside academic achievements and grades. My ability to nitpick and point out strengths and weaknesses to hone them down. I am also nice and not too strict but I do want to push my students to…
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Anna

English Tutor Greensborough, VIC
create an individual learning plan for the specific needs of the student.…

Local Reviews

Excellent Tutor very kind and always explained things thoroughly.
Khalida

Inside Kangaroo GroundTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 5 student Shaan worked on consolidating fractions and decimals, using visual models to clarify tricky parts.

For Year 8, Noah reviewed linear equations and practiced interpreting different types of algebraic expressions from recent classwork.

Meanwhile, Year 9 student Emily tackled probability concepts by solving worded problems and also revised Pythagoras' theorem through targeted practice questions.

Recent Challenges

A Year 8 student tackling worded algebra questions often missed multi-part instructions—"she answered only the first part of two-step problems," as noted—which meant incomplete solutions even when her calculations were correct.

In Year 10, a student preparing for geometry tests left key formula notes unfinished, making it harder to apply methods consistently across topics like area and composite shapes.

Meanwhile, a senior student in Year 12 encountered time pressure during probability tests; the rush to finish led to skipped notations and missed marks.

After setbacks like these, confidence noticeably dipped during revision sessions.

Recent Achievements

One Kangaroo Ground tutor noticed a big shift in a Year 10 student who used to get stuck on algebraic equations—after revisiting earlier mistakes, she now tackles the majority of algebra problems without prompting and outlines where her errors are.

Another high schooler, who had previously hesitated to ask for clarification, has started raising specific questions about tricky geometry tasks during sessions, leading to clearer understanding of angles and composite shapes.

Meanwhile, a Year 4 student who struggled with spelling is now catching subtle errors independently in his homework and confidently inferring correct spellings for unfamiliar words.

What they say about our tutoring

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Mina helped me to improve considerably so that I felt confident and capable going into my final year 12 exams.

Mina was excellent in helping my son with last-minute HSC exam preparation. Thanks Mina

Kicking myself for not starting tutor earlier! It would have helped tremendously with Jayden's studies and being able to work independently!

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 Warrandyte Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Kangaroo Ground Primary School.