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Natalie

Science 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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Yasmin

Science 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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Abhisheka

Science Tutor Lalor, VIC
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…
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Izdiher

Science Tutor Lalor, VIC
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…
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Nishat

Science Tutor Lalor, VIC
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…
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Prashidha

Science Tutor Alphington, VIC
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…
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Noman

Science Tutor Fawkner, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do is that he should be ready to help him/her out whenever he/she needs. That includes even giving them extra hours or multiple sessions so that all of help is provided to him/her. A tutor should always come prepared for tutoring session to maximize the learning experience. A tutor should always be open to…
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Simon

Science Tutor Mill Park, VIC
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…
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Lachlan

Science Tutor Coburg, VIC
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…
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Le-May

Science Tutor Balwyn North, VIC
To inspire a student to be curious and develop a love of learning, as people are not often motivated to improve in areas in which they lack passion. The last family I had tutored had told me that after my sessions with their son, he had stopped crying every time he had to complete his school homework. From this experience, I have come to…
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Jack

Science Tutor St Helena, 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,…
Samuel
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Samuel

Science Tutor Brunswick East, VIC
Tutors can support other educators to help students learn how to learn. 1-on-1 support can help shed light on the exact nature of any obstacles a student might experience, which might be missed in a group classroom setting. Leading students patiently through the learning process helps instil confidence. I've received multiple feedback from…
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Marco

Science Tutor Kew East, VIC
Make sure they get the basics before moving on to more complex issues, as it is a detriment to the student if they don't understand and the difficulty is increased. I'm quite patient and understanding of the various stages of peoples learnings, and will try my best to help…
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Elijah

Science Tutor Kew East, VIC
As a 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 years. I am…
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Jasmine

Science Tutor Kew East, VIC
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to teach them that learning can be enjoyable, and not just a task. I believe that a tutor should take the time to motivate their students to approach learning with a positive perspective, and provide them with the necessary advice when students have doubts or worries about their…
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Tony

Science Tutor Northcote, VIC
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to give them a thorough understanding of the subject matter along with the confidence necessary to succeed. Good comprehension of the subject matter combined with the patience and ability to communicate with the…
Karan
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Karan

Science Tutor Balwyn North, VIC
Providing the student with adequate knowledge and information about what he's doing while studying and what he can do with his learning. This is what every tutor does and should do. My frankness and being able to get work done simultaneously. I can be the most cool teacher ever but can get pupils to study at the same time via some fun…
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Natasha

Science Tutor Brunswick, VIC
The most important thing is to gain a core understanding of the topic, and not just a surface level rote learning of how to solve problems. It's also important to have an understanding of each student and to recognise when to push them and when they've hit a wall (mentally). I think my greatest strength is my approachability and flexibility. I do…
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Zakarya

Science Tutor Epping, VIC
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to foster a deep understanding of the subject matter and to build the student's confidence in their own abilities. It's crucial to create a learning environment where students feel safe to ask questions, make mistakes, and explore different solutions. Personalizing lessons to…
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Ami

Science Tutor Balwyn North, VIC
The most important thing that a tutor can do for a student is to allow the student to feel confident in their studies by adapting to their needs. As every student will prefer to study in different ways, so it is important that the tutor understands how their student studies best and supports them. Students may feel demotivated if they are…
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Fatima

Science Tutor Pascoe Vale, VIC
Following are the most important things a tutor can do : -Assure the student that nothing is difficult and a tutor's job is to explain any concept as many ways as possible and as many times as possible until the student is fully satisfied and confident enough -Use videos and interactive tools to explain concepts -Tutor is there to help and give…
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Zohra

Science Tutor Hadfield, VIC
To understand the student first. And adapt to the method which he will be most comfortable in while you are tutoring him. The understanding between the teacher and the student is very important Iam very patient enough to explain to the student as well as I can teach them in such a way that they will be able to understand. Its also about showing…
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David

Science Tutor Brunswick East, VIC
I feel the most important thing that a 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 student until he…

Inside La Trobe UniversityTutoring Sessions

Content Covered
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

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Michelle has been great with Shanique and is very easy to communicate with. Shanique has mentioned she's understanding the benefits of a tutor as she was a little apprehensive at first.They are settling in well.

Here is our feedback on Linh. - Hyper-reliable. Always on time, always communicated plans. - Motivated Joshua - Joshua came home from the Tut sessions feeling great. - Clearly, put in prep work, and had revision sheets and questions ready for Joshua. - Answered Joshua's problematic questions. - Great engagement with parents.

We have been very happy with Pat. Harriet has definitely progressed well in her maths under Pats tutoring.