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.
I think the most important thing an economics tutor can do for a student is helping the student believe in themselves and letting them know they can do well. This is because most of the time students self doubts leads to them struggling with content not a lack of ability. I create strategies to help my students remember content easier and I make…
Gaining a sense of self. Self-respect. Self-confidence. Self-esteem. These seem to help learning. I rarely teach. I prefer asking questions and letting the student discover the…
The most important things that an economics tutor can do for a student is understanding them and helping them with their problems. As a tutor, I can connect well with the students. I can understand their queries and give them an appropriate…
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…
The most important things an economics 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…
Building a supportive relationship, fostering a positive learning environment, and helping the student develop effective study habits are the most important things an economics tutor can do for a student. I am patient, adaptable, and attuned. I believe in fostering a supportive and encouraging environment to build confidence and…
As an economics tutor, I encourage my students to truly understand the course material, rather than aimlessly memorize the content. To do this it is important to be supportive, but firm. Ultimately, I want to help my students recognize the potential within themselves. I graduated in 2019 with an ATAR of 99.00.
I have tutored 14 students over 3…
Provide alternative ways to understand concept when students are finding difficulties in learning from them in school. As a tutor, I think some of my strengths are patience - a tutor must be patient with their student - a student is only as good as their teacher, under standing, and…
Important things:
1. To be well prepared for sessions;
2. To strive to develop a connection with the student. Such connection would enable the student to feel comfortable sharing his challenges;
3. Feel enthusiastic about the subject. Such enthusiasm can be contagious which would increase the student’s interest and make him more earnest in…
I feel the most important thing that an economics tutor can do is to listen to the students as they explain what they don't understand and to help fully explain the solution of the problem to the student and to verify that the students understands the new concepts. I am patient with the students and I can work through many examples with the…
For me, the most important aspect of tutoring is being able to breakdown a concept which the student finds challenging into its key components and then explain them in a way which really resonates with a student. By doing this not only are you helping the student to understand the topic, you are enabling to student to apply the idea or concept to…
A tutor should always listen to the student and work with their unique set of needs. Learning should always happen in a fun and motivating environment which engages the student. This may mean getting to know more about the student on a personal level so that I can make the study content relevant to the student's particular interests. I have a…
The fact that knowledge is power and I help them gain the necessary knowledge which gives them courage and power makes me happy. Patience and the ability to find new ways to make the lessons interesting and…
1) Provide individualized attention.
2) Identify and address learning needs.
3) Provide support and encouragement
4) Build confidence in them I am highly educated and always learning new things. This allows us to provide our students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in school and other fields.
I am a good communicator. You…
Inspire them to work hard and enjoy the process of learning and studying. Because I am young I feel I can build a great rapport with young students and encourage them to work hard and believe in…
The most important thing an economics tutor can do for a student is to make the student love a subject because if this happens, the improvement will follow mechanically. A tutor should be able to make the student challenge himself and want to improve for his own sake. The tutor must also make sure that the morale of the student remains high as he…
I think the most important thing an economics tutor can do for a student is give them confidence. With confidence students can approach problems with an open mind and really try their best. My strength as a tutor is my enthusiasm and attention to detail. I have worked with a variety of people and am motivated and keen. I also am focussed and…
For a student, the worst thing an economics tutor can do is to strike fear into them about their progress or their work. I consider a tutor's job to support the student in every way: academically, physically, and psychologically. The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to provide them with realistic hopes: to stand from our…
My relatively young age gives me this ability to connect with students differently than older tutors.
I had the chance to experience it from my (young) Physics teacher at High-School. He really helped me understand the power that an economics tutor can have on your academic path. I think the most important part of being a tutor is the ability…
Give them time and space to develop the skills you are trying to demonstrate to them. Let them enjoy and truly appreciate the process of learning. Be fair and judicious in your work so that you never fail them or allow them to lose their sense of curiosity. I am a calm, patient and diligent teacher. I have experience understanding student needs…
In my opinion, improving students' academic performance is important, but is not the ultimate goal. I think the most important thing a tutor can do is to teach students good learning methods and improve their self-study ability, which makes them benefit for life. Firstly, I am a easy going, gentle, kind, and friendly person. It is easy for me to…
The primary outcome is to help a student learn how to organise themselves to study and learn alone and then to love learning new information and fully develop a life long learning habit. I have the ability to make complex issues understandable and can use colourful language and examples to turn a light…
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
Thanks for your email, Aaron seems happy with the way things are going with his tutor Andrew, he seems to be learning things so we are happy.
We are very happy with Teresa, Katia feels very comfortable and is enjoying the tutoring.
We have had our introductory session with Rachel and we were very pleased on Saturday. Tommi is also very happy with Rachel. They built a rapport and I believe it will work.
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