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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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Mitchell

Science Tutor Eltham North, VIC
Really listening to the students' struggles and concerns with an open mindset and responding in an informative yet not condescending manner enables the students to learn and develop their knowledge. I would do this by listening and learning how the student learns and taking the necessary steps to help the student feel comfortable and understanding…
Jack
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Jack

Science Tutor Eltham North, VIC
To understand their student so when teaching and/or explaining a topic, concept, or question they can do so in the best way possible and if the student does quite get it right at first they try again with a new angle Understanding, Kindness, Patience, Creativity,…
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Ella
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Ella

Science 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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Ramina

Science Tutor Briar Hill, VIC
to make their students feel comfortable and confident to ask questions and make students believe it’s okay to fail to succeed and that gaining a better education takes time and practice patience, adjusting my approach for different students, making sure students understand visually and…
Thomas
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Thomas

Science Tutor Warranwood, VIC
Firstly, I believe developing a strong relationship with a student is one of the most important things a student can do. This shows trust and allows students to give their full potential during sessions. Another important part of tutoring is to have a clear and well designed plan for the session ahead, which makes both the student and tutor have a…
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Tanmoy

Science Tutor Eltham North, VIC
Everybody needs a mentor in their life. I tutor can help his student to be a better person. My strength would be my ability to match frequency with my students in order to understand them & help them to move forward. My weakness is to be strict towards my…
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Cailin

Science Tutor Eltham North, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for their student is teach them to feel confident and enjoy the subject they are currently struggling in. By providing this to students, you can know that the student will continue to work hard to achieve their goals, and have a positive outlook on doing work they might not have enjoyed previously. As a…
Johnson
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Johnson

Science Tutor Eltham North, VIC
An important thing all tutors should do for students is to provide a sense of purpose for learning a particular topic or subject. I believe if students set out goals during their academic journey, they will be self motivated to study. I wish to believe that I can motivate students to learn while also making it as enjoyable as possible. While as a…
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Amber

Science Tutor Hurstbridge, VIC
Be able to answer questions, both about the content and work as well as study habits and tips to do well on tests and exams. A tutor must also be able to teach in various ways to suit the students learning methods. Recently completing year 12 I have good study tips and I am determined to help the student and will aim to teach in which ever way…
Joe
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Joe

Science Tutor Doncaster East, VIC
- Explaining concepts or ideas in multiple ways - Being punctual and prepaired - Having an exceptional knowledge in the area of study - Being able to show working-out and explaining how they appraoch a question - Believing in the student and goals they have set - Feeling confident and comfortable around children - Helping to understand…
Ishika
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Ishika

Science Tutor Briar Hill, VIC
The most important thing a 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 better help…
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Adele

Science Tutor Briar Hill, VIC
It's important is to not show the student everything and complete their work for them. Tutoring is about enabling the student to complete work and content by explaining concepts to them so they understand what the question is asking them and explain to the child what the question is asking and then assisting them where they need to succeed. I…
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Kavya

Science Tutor Doncaster East, VIC
I believe the most important things a tutor can do is create a positive and supportive learning environment that boosts a student's confidence, fostering independent, driven learning. This can be done by building a strong rapport with students, personalising teaching styles to fit individual needs, helping build effective study habits, positive…
Tom
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Tom

Science Tutor Park Orchards, VIC
It is important that a tutor is able to give their students more confidence in their abilities and to improve their overall understanding of the subject. I have the ability to get along with students of all ages as well as a genuine interest in trying to help people improve and a love of teaching. I have also completed my VCE in 2017, achieving an…
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Hamzah

Science Tutor Doncaster East, VIC
The main thing is being able to effectively explain a topic or clear students' doubts. If the student is able to explain the topic to others, I believe that is a good indication of their understanding and shows that a tutor has successfully explained a topic or cleared doubts. My main strengths are that I am patient and eager to learn myself. If I…
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Adrian

Science Tutor Park Orchards, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student, in my opinion, is to believe in them. When a child's role model believes in them they begin to believe in themselves and, I believe, that is the first step to accomplishing great things. If a child believes that they have the ability to do something they are more inclined to put more effort…
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Anna

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

Science Tutor Templestowe, VIC
Ensure the student really UNDERSTANDS what they are learning Position them to enjoy the learning process Try to get them into a habit of learning what they truly love. Unfaltering I am able to teach things in different ways. I always make sure the students understand a topic intuitively, especially in the stem field. As truly being…

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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.

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.