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.
For them to achieve the results they want to succeed and for them to be happy with what they have achieved. Strong science and maths background. Currently doing my PhD in genetics, studied biomedical science as my undergraduate degree.…
Not every student learns the same way hence it is vital that a tutor establishes their student's position before commencing with any tutoring. Whether it is administer examination, discussion or assessment a tutor should gather adequate information to verify their student's needs to create an individual approach for their learning. I am…
I believe that it is important for a tutor to be someone that can be there for a student when they need help emotionally, as well as academically. For many, being there for someone emotionally can be as simple as not knowing about their personal lives and just being there purely to help, while some students, I have found, need to talk about…
I think a tutor needs to be able to create that working relationship with a student, to show them how fun learning can be. When shown how interesting these things can be, students become much more motivated to engage and learn, and the 1-on-1 support that tutoring provides gives these children the tools they need to excel. I have 18 months of…
The tutor needs to make sure that all the questions of the student are answered really well. Most importantly, the tutor needs to be a role model for the student. Someone that he/she can look up to and be proud of. I have the ability to be extremely patient with my students which helps me gain their trust. Moreover, I can also induce self…
Understanding the weak points and listening to their problems helps establish trust between the tutor and the student. This makes a tutor approachable. A tutor should never make their students feel that any question is dumb. Imparting the idea that all questions are good questions and students should never fear while asking anything is one of the…
A tutor job is to reinforce the knowledge that student learned from class. Moreover, tutor should help student to develop critical thinking skill not only for exams but also for future education. Finally, I believe tutor should prepare student to handle any challenging exam to achieve the best results as possible. I am very paitient and easy…
Change of a student's viewpoint towards a subject. Once the attitude is changed rest is easy. Science is the study of natural laws and math is the universal language. We are studying nature in science and writing it down in math. It is very important for a student to feel connection to a subject. Not every student has the same thought process,…
The most important things a tutor can do are to provide clarity, encouragement, and structure. A tutor should simplify complex ideas, guide students through problems step by step, and foster a positive learning environment where questions are always welcome. Beyond teaching content, a tutor should help students develop problem-solving strategies,…
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to take personal time out to teach not only teach the subject but also the real life applications of the subjects. My strengths as a tutor mostly rely on how patient I can be. I generally work as an educator at kindergarten my work experience helps me to break down complex concepts and…
Make the students feel that you are their friends. Making teaching a fun by giving them practical demonstration and also by having a jolly behaviour can be the most important things for a tutor. Communication skills and bonding with students. My students think that my way of teaching is…
I think one of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to help them become an independent and critical thinker who are unfraid of taking on unknown and challenging problems. I also believe that having an open and safe communication space with the students so they feel free and comfortable to express themselves in the classrooms.…
Making realise the student of their self worth.
How to have a vision, goals and appropriate mindset.
Most importantly making aware of the practical oriented world. Ability to explain the difficult things in simple manner.
Embraced Patience, Responsibilities and tolerance.
Ability to connect with students at professional and personal level as…
Being an inspirational character. A tutor has to encourage his/her students always. During a semester/course, there will be certain times when students will lose interests for a poor mark (may be), or a personal problem. A tutor can't force a student to complete a session because it has to! A friendly approach can be helpful sometimes as well.…
Giving confidence to the student is the most important thing. If the student is not confident in their ability to do the task, then they will believe that they can not and will not try. Understanding the frustrations that the student can have because they don't understand something, staying calm and patiently taking the student through the problem…
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…
Listening to the needs of student and showing openness is very important. This will makes a very good understanding about the situation of the student not only about studies but their school and home environment. This allows the adoption of a more appropriate follow up and better use of teaching methods.
Throughout the tutoring time tutor will…
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…
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.…
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 &…
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…
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…
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
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.
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