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Arjun

English Tutor Preston, VIC
- Build a bond with the student in such a way where the subject matter can be explained to the student by providing suitable examples from areas of interest - Patience - Fundamental conceptual understanding of the subject matter which helps translate the most difficult topic to a fun lay man language which can be understood by one and all. -…
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Anukriti

English Tutor Bundoora, VIC
Build their confidence. Every student is different. One cannot treat them on the same plain. Some are aware of their shortcomings and are just confused. Some are hardworking while others can be smart-workers or differently remarked. A tutor must recognise that talent in them and help them use it in growing. Explaining instances metaphorically…
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Raquel
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Raquel

English Tutor Reservoir, VIC
The most valuable asset I have as a tutor is my belief that every student can succeed. Each student should come in knowing that there is someone who believes they can achieve more if they have the right motivation. Teachers have a large impact on shaping students mindset, and wellbeing, which I take to heart for all my students. As a pre-service…
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Tanisha

English Tutor Bundoora, VIC
1. Be supportive of their learning progression. 2. Build a great motivating rapport with the student 3. Make them see beyond marks and towards education and becoming a better human being. I am friendly and approachable . I can easily strike a conversation and build a great rapport with people. I am open to new perspectives and new ways of…
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Swastika

English Tutor Bundoora, VIC
1. A tutor needs to connect with students at personal level which will build a level of trust from students thus there will not be any hesitation to clear any doubts. 1. I have the ability to connect with children and simplify things which they can understand. I have 2 children aged 10 and 1 and I have a lot of experience to understand them and…
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Kyra

English Tutor Watsonia North, VIC
Help them to improve their confidence and understanding in subjects and give them the tools to be able to work, study and perform well in exams and assignments on thier own in the future I think that I am good with kids, especially young ones and getting them to work and improve even when they are not confident or prepared to. I also think that…
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Ujitha

English Tutor Ivanhoe, VIC
Listening. I think the best thing a tutor/mentor can do is listen to their students to find out which subjects/areas that need to be focused on. Anyone can teach the syllabus but a great tutor will produce a study plan suited to each individual student which will help bring best out of them. studying at RMIT has helped further broaden my Math and…
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Luxshika

English Tutor Lalor, VIC
Giving them confident and lend a ear to their questions. Supporting the student through difficult times with patient. Teaching them with passion and care for them. Always asking if they are okay or how was there day to put a smile on their faces. I am very patient as a tutor and I am keen about teaching. I always make sure the…
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Shalini

English Tutor Heidelberg, VIC
I believe a tutor should be a role model for the students and encourage him/her on their academic journey. I have found that many times students don't have proper guidance in regards to academics, hence they develop this stigma that they are not smart enough. As a tutor my role is to encourage the students to not only do better in school but also…
John
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John

English Tutor Coburg North, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are: - Develop their confidence - Teach them the skills to be a self-sufficient learner - Encourage the student to seek assistance if they need it I am a great listener to both the parents and the student. I am a clear communicator both written and verbal. I have extensive experience as a…
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MEBY

English Tutor Mill Park, VIC
Build Confidence Identify Individual Needs Foster Critical Thinking Skills Promote Active Engagement Provide Support and Guidance As a tutor, I believe my greatest strengths lie in my ability to connect with students on a personal level and create a supportive learning environment. I'm patient, empathetic, and approachable, which allows me to…
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Samuel

English Tutor Thornbury, VIC
- Able to help them get past any learning 'roadblocks', or goals, they may have. - Keeping calm, not letting your stress get to a student, furthermore, relieving them of their stress towards what they're learning. - Having each session act as a chance to teach them multiple 'lessons' that relate to each other and finding ways to help the student…
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Shourodip

English Tutor Viewbank, VIC
Explain concepts relevant to the syllabus, clear any doubts, find and improve areas of difficulty in a subject. Utilise my recent experiences of learning content, allowing students to avoid the same learning pitfalls and develop more efficient learning strategies. Communication with students (e.g. anticipating and answering questions),…
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Trishen

English Tutor Mill Park, VIC
I would say a tutors' ultimate goal would be to get in sync with the way the student is taught in their respective schools, colleges or universities. Additionally, it is extremely important to make friends with the students, as this is necessary for proper engagement. I am not afraid to do some research when it comes to getting a student to…
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Sophie

English Tutor Heidelberg, VIC
Be prepared for a lesson, be interested, explain things properly and clearly, make sure they actually understand and aren't just saying 'yes', allowing them to work through some tasks themselves. I think I am good at explaining and communicating. I am also quite down to earth, so I think that it is easy to ask me any questions.…
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Pia

English Tutor Thornbury, VIC
Supporting students through a stressful period of their life is one of the most important roles of a tutor, you need to be there mentor but especially their friend. It's important to build the students confidence by giving them the tools to understand complex problems rather than by giving them the answers. I am friendly and approachable, and can…
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Jaesshanth

English Tutor Mill Park, VIC
- To be honest and communicate clearly and succinctly. - To be resourceful in methods of study that is most applicable to the student. - To understand the learning needs of the student. - To be there for the students' struggles and achievements, lending a helpful hand in support and also recouping and reorganising. I have done a career…
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Richard

English Tutor Mill Park, VIC
I think the most important is to help a student feel confident in their intelligence, and in themselves. I needed a tutor in some subjects growing up, and it can feel bad to be “behindâ€Â. Helping a student to understand their learning styles and how to utilize them is a very important thing. Following that, I think being a listener and a…
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Bhavyaa

English Tutor Lalor, VIC
To help someone to open their mind to every possibility and teaching someone on how to think from a different perspective than the rest is one of the most important things a tutor can do for a student because when you open your mind to every possibility, there's nothing you cannot find a solution for.This will not only enable the student to get…
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Yasmin

English 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…
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Klarize

English Tutor Lalor, VIC
I think supporting the student and helping them build their confidence to be independent learners is important as well as putting a positive light on their problem areas. I think my strengths are being patient and understanding with my students. I'm also very thorough with my teaching and make sure every step is understood…
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Natalie

English Tutor Lalor, VIC
A tutor should always motivate a student to have a specific goal and want to work towards it. Tutors must inspire their students to strive to achieve and to dream of a future where they are successful. Being organised is crucial. Giving a student time to reflect on what they have learned, by spending time during a lesson explaining their…
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Sambika

English Tutor Lalor, VIC
A tutor can inspire and instill self belief/self esteem back into a student. A tutor can motivate students to study hard and receive good marks. When students receive good marks the student gains self esteem and confidence and ultimately happiness (which akes tutoring very rewarding). A tutor can be a good role model and show students not only the…

Local Reviews

Georgie is really enjoying coaching with Gabrielle. She's already doing so much better in maths at school (her teacher has commented on the huge improvement at recent parent teacher conference!). Gabrielle is a real asset to your team. She's so polite, punctual, intelligent and just fantastic.
Clara, Preston

Inside KingsburyTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 6 student Jessie worked on long division with both one- and two-digit divisors, then moved into simplifying and converting improper fractions as well as solving basic algebraic equations.

Year 8 student Amy focused on expanding and simplifying algebraic expressions, including the use of negative numbers, while also practicing distance formula calculations between two points without a calculator.

For Year 9, Ethan tackled trigonometry concepts such as Pythagoras' theorem and introductory trig ratios, supported by diagram-based problem-solving.

Recent Challenges

In Year 8 Maths, one student relied heavily on calculators for basic multiplication ("tended to want to use the calculator for simpler multiplication problems such as 7x8 or 87x100"), which slowed progress in algebra and mental arithmetic.

A Year 11 student in Economics struggled to explain answers using key terms, leading to weaker responses on longer written tasks.

For a Year 5 learner, messy working made it difficult to track steps when dividing fractions, so mistakes went unnoticed until the end.

In VCE Chemistry, another needed reminders about organizing materials and remembering anion/cation rules before tests—forgetting led to confusion during practice questions.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Kingsbury noticed a Year 9 student who used to rush through maths in her head now actively uses rough working and worked examples, helping her spot mistakes before they become habits.

In a recent high school biology session, one student started the lesson unsure but finished by completing textbook questions independently after clarifying the key concepts.

Meanwhile, a Year 4 student who was hesitant about multiplication began writing out her steps instead of guessing, which let her quickly find where she went wrong—she even asked for more challenging problems once she got the hang of it.

What they say about our tutoring

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Both Amber and myself are very happy with the first two lessons Kamen has given.He has a great way of making Amber at ease with the learning process and we look forward to seeing her maths improve.

Ben continues to have great rapport with Kai and I think he even looks forward to the lessons which I can tell give him much more confidence.

Sarah is finding the tutoring with Shabana very helpful. Sarah has has three tutoring sessions and Shabana has been explaining concepts or questions which Sarah found confusing. I really like the way Shabana interacts with Sarah and how she keeps reminding her about the importance of practising.

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 Reservoir Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Our Lady of the Way School.