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.
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…
The most important thing I can do for a student is to invoke a passion for learning through being curious and daring to push their own mental boundaries. I strive to make learning as interesting as possible. This includes invoking student's curiosity and initiating the hunger to learn more.…
The most important thing that a tutor can do for a student is to become a close friend, a mentor that the student can fully trust and look up to, while at the same time, a tutor acts alongside with teachers and parents to understand a student's problems (if there is any) and improve student's performance academically. -I am professional: I have…
Provide a way to solve a question.But not provide the solution directly.At the end,if he still struggles then help him with the solution.You can teach someone how to approach or tackle a problem but not solve it for them directly.It's the student who has to sit in an exam not the tutor .So a student shall be equipped enough not be nervous in the…
All these years that I have been a teaching assistant most professors lacked compassion to actually assist students in real-life situations and how best they can help a student be good subgest I am a very throughout person therefore there is never going to be a situation where I won't pick anomalities in student behavior and performance towards a…
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…
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.…
Help them to improve their confidence and understanding in subjects and give them the tools to be able to work, study and perform well in exams and assignments on thier own in the future I think that I am good with kids, especially young ones and getting them to work and improve even when they are not confident or prepared to. I also think that…
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…
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…
Make him understand how to solve problems on his own in other words making the student self sufficient.
Overall, Make them believe that nothing is impossible and if you put your focus on it you will in the end acheive the goal. im very friendly and prepare very good exams and tutorials to help students understand the basics very well. Plus as I…
A tutor should be flexible and adaptable while setting realistic and achievable goals, and should provide motivation and support throughout the learning process. After completing my Bachelor's degree in Physics in 2020, I worked as an instructor and academic tutor at the Physics faculty of the University of Havana until 2022. This experience has…
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.
-…
I believe that the most important thing a tutor can provide for a student is a safe and supporting space, where they can feel free to ask questions and feel that they are learning. Students must feel comfortable to better their learning around their tutor. Furthermore, tutors should provide their students with motivation and inspiration. I am a…
The key for a good teaching skill is patience, which I am really confident to have. I am ready to explain the same concept to someone multiple times until the latter can step out of the room with the confidence that he/she has learnt something. Even that I am a student from the Science side my eagerness to learn more has triggered me in learning…
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…
The main job of a tutor is to transmit knowledge and assist students in solving problems, however, what I believe is most important is that tutors can create a comfortable learning environment for students. active. When in school, a teacher can teach many students at once, so sometimes it is not possible to focus on supporting each student…
Role of tutor is not to make a student learn single subject, but understand students' learning rhythm and motivations. If you can't challenge student in learning path, it will benefit him in short run, but in long run he will fail miserably. Learning is the experience of fun and enjoyment. Hardworking and Preparation. Whenever I deliver speech or…
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…
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.