Tutors in La Trobe University include high-achieving graduates, experienced teachers, subject specialists, and passionate mentors from top Australian universities. Many have received academic awards or hold advanced degrees, and all share a genuine commitment to helping students succeed.
Understanding the student's needs and increasing their strengths as it suits them. Confidence in undertaking study is the most important feature which drives the student to obtain high results. The ability for a student to have a drive in study is critical and therefore by progressing through their studies whilst building up their abilities in…
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…
It's most important to be patient and listen thoroughly to ensure that the student receives the style of tutoring that helps them to thrive. An engaging and positive attitude from the tutor is also key in ensuring the student feels inspired and motivated. I believe I have the ability to respond to individual students learning methods and adjust…
In addition to professional knowledge and skills, tutors need to be patient when dealing with students. In addition, tutors have to be careful to express their opinions and fully understand the students' ideas when teaching the course. My strengths lie in my adaptability and willingness to actively solve problems. But at the same time, because I…
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…
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…
The most important thing a tutor can do for their student is teach them how to teach themselves. While teaching the area of study is a crucial part of tutoring I believe that it's even more important for students to learn how to study at home, in a way that helps them retain the information and is also tailored to their preferred learning style. I…
- 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…
A teacher must be able to impart knowledge to his/her students. Its not only good that a tutor should have a good command of his core area of specialty, he/she must also be able to pass the knowledge across in a way the students will comprehend. Ability to come down to the level of my student and create an enabling environment for them to have a…
Give them guidance and support to develop learning skills which they can use throughout their schooling and life, as well as sharing knowledge and experience of both the subject and learning strategies in general. Explaining concepts clearly and in different ways to help the individual's understanding. Being patient and positive, so that students…
A tutor should be able to promote a growth mindset, where the student can learn from their own mistakes. It is important to assess the student and understand strengths and weaknesses before starting a lesson, and it is also crucial to assess the student after a lesson to measure the progress. A good tutor will be able to build confidence in the…
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…
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…
I believe my friendly behaviour and making the concepts interesting by giving real world examples of industries or research areas, using drawings, dot point notes can help students to not only understanding the topics,even gaining insight into importance of the both theory and practicals. J am doctorate in materials chemistry from Deakin…
One of the most important things a tutor can do is just be patient with them. As students are brought up in a competitive environment in school, most times they feel inferior to their peers as not everyone learns at the same pace. Some learn faster and some learn slower and most often students feel lost and pressured. As a tutor, being there for…
Help them overcome obstacles or whatever they find challenging in the material or simply just keep them motivated so they keep up the good work. My patience is probably my most valuable asset and I also find it easy to develop learning styles for every…
Guiding and preparing the student for the life and encouraging the student for achieving their goals . Treating the person professionally so that the student can be focused about the career I think patience is my strength as a tutor i am able to teach the person the same thing alot of time upto when the person is satisfied and also able to treat…
I can provide every students the necessary learning skills and confidence to succeed on their own. I can help them to learn how to address their own needs, strengthen their weaknesses/learning gaps and improve and make use of their strengths. I can teach and monitor learning strategies that apply to above subjects and are uniquely adapted to…
I believe in instilling confidence and motivation . Both set the seen for a journey of discovery, as well as self-discovery. I like to use analogies and metaphors when explaining difficult concepts. I am creative in my teaching methods and can stimulate the students…
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…
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,…
Being patient, encouraging and knowledgeable so that they can give students confidence. Explaining things simply in multiple different ways also really helps. I am a good listener, calm and good at explaining things. I always really enjoyed Maths and Science subjects at…
To understand their student well and be able to build a comfortable relationship with their student. I am able to understand students and also the content I am teaching well. Thus, I am able to individually tailor how I teach to different…
In primary, tutoring often targets core arithmetic—addition, subtraction, times tables, fractions, and building number sense—while also pushing for deeper comprehension, not just rote rules. High school sessions shift to algebraic thinking, graphing, interpreting questions, and developing strong exam strategies. There’s a big emphasis on breaking down word problems, revisiting tricky homework, and test prep for NAPLAN or semester exams, always tailored to what each student finds hardest right now.
Recent Challenges
Some primary students rush through comprehension or maths tasks without fully reading instructions, leading to incomplete or off-target answers. In high school, it’s common for students to have scattered or unclear working, which makes multi-step problems harder to check and fix. Other frequent hurdles include forgetting materials, leaving homework unfinished, or spending revision time catching up on missed basics instead of moving forward—all of which can hold back progress and lead to confusion.
Recent Achievements
Tutors are noticing students becoming more proactive during lessons—regularly checking their own work, spotting errors, and making corrections without being asked. There’s a clear shift toward students verbalising their steps in maths and explaining their reasoning aloud, rather than rushing through problems. Tutors also report that learners are reviewing their test results with more care and taking the initiative to improve, showing greater confidence and ownership of their progress.
What they say about our tutoring
I thought our tutor was very good, and was very happy with the professionalism. Many thanks Keep up the good work.,
Morgan (my son) reckons she is fantastic, and that she is really helping him out tremendously at the moment. He says he is understanding the work etc. I think the best part is that he is listening and communicating with her
Hello, I am sorry I have been so uncommunicative. Dev was lovely and I was sorry to see her go. She helped Thea very much with her maths and did herself out of a job. Thea and her teacher told me that she had caught up and was actually finishing before everyone else.  I hope however, I can get Dev back if Thea's maths falls back again. She was really fantastic and can highly recommend her.
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