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.
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Start working on those points and overcome this by attaining good results I have 6years experience from India and taught in Perth for 10months helping students with maths,IT.
My experience and good knowledge is my strength as I know different techniques to teach ,every student is different so according to them my…
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…
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…
Understand that everyone processes information in different ways and be aware of the different ways one might solve a problem. Multiple ways of applying knowledge
Communication with the students
Ability to understand the person i am…
A tutor's role is to create a supportive environment, provide personalized guidance, clear explanations, constructive feedback, and empower students to be confident and independent learners. I excel in personalized instruction, leveraging vast knowledge to offer clear explanations and guidance for complex…
The most important thing is to deal with patience with students.
Not every student learns the same way or comes from the same background so tutor should asses,analyze and appraise the students.
A tutor should have different and interesting approaches to make the students understand the concepts thoroughly.
Tutor should be friendly and always…
According to me, a good tutor should be a guide, facilitator and a mentor for the student. Empathy, patience, subject knowledge, active listening, positivity and…
I believe the most important things a tutor can do are to build a student's confidence, a learning environment, and provide clear, personalized guidance. A good tutor doesn't teach content as they help student believe in their ability to learn and improve. My strengths include my ability to explain the topics in a clear and simple way using some…
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to be a strong support system so that they can confidently ask for help and not feel discouraged when they don't understand a concept. During high school I had an amazing tutor who supported me every step of the way and I think that is the best thing you can do for a student. I think…
Provide smart and creative ways to learn and understand difficult topics.
Use real life examples to help the students in more ways than just academically.
Improve students outcome at their own pace.
Understands and works with the strengths of their students whilst improving their weaker areas. I am a soon-to-be qualified secondary school…
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…
A tutor must be able to approach problems/concepts in different ways until they find the best way that the kid understands. Teachers have method that suit the whole class, whereas tutors must be able to look deeper into the specific areas a kid is struggling in and answer their questions that take longer and more practice. Tutors must be able to…
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.…
1. When teaching it is important to post assess the students understanding after the lesson was completed.
2. Mistakes should be promptly identified and corrected.
3. It is important to genuinely praise the students efforts , answers in the session as it helps to build confidence.
4. Should be able to adopt accordingly to each student.
5.…
It is crucial to encourage critical thinking, to guide active learning but not spoon-feed, to give motivation and encouragement to students. Tutors and teachers should inspire students and be a good role model. My strengths as an educator include patience, adaptability and understanding. I encourage students to speak out what they have understood…
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…
Keep them calm, collective but most importantly more confident in their ability to handle any hard tasks. Audentis fortuna Iuvat - fortune favours the brave - Explaining complex concepts in a direct - easy to understand way. Also I get along with anybody so not only will i be a tutor, i will be a friend and a life coach for…
- 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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Give Personal Attention – focus on each student’s unique needs instead of a one-size-fits-all approach.
Be Mindful of Mental State – recognise when stress, anxiety, or low confidence are holding a student back.
Build Confidence – help learners believe in themselves and approach challenges with determination.
Create a Safe &…
Be empathetic as well as listen slowly and carefully to the reason people are having one or a few issues. Then repeat the issues back to them so they know where the hiccup lies. Allow the person to reach the solution themselves will mean they understand the topic in depth and now have the empowerment to tackle the next issue with more…
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…
- Teach them knowledge
- Help them with study skills
- Helping them improve grades - Good expert knowledge, over 90 ATAR
- Have good temper
- Good communication skills
- Lots of free time
- Flexibility in…
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
aura is doing very well with Sasha and I am very happy with the way she is teaching Sasha.
Laura is doing very well with Sasha and I am very happy with the way she is teaching Sasha.
We just finished our first session with Mohamed, he is a good match for us. Matthew and I were impressed.
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