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Nguonheng

Tutor Southbank, VIC

To be patient enough to see results. Lesson plannings are crucial for students to understand the flow of their subjects. I would say I am very good at explaining things to students and I tend to change the way I teach based on different types of pupils as I understand that different people have their own unique way of learning. I believe I am…

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Econ & Maths expert

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Maths Economics

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Vania

Tutor Southbank, VIC

The first and foremost is being patient. Not everyone can learn and understand concepts at the same pace, so patience is very important. Trying different learning styles when the initial learning style doesn't work is another one, because people don't learn the same way. I'm very good at breaking down complex concepts into clear,…

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Law student Monash
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Joe

Tutor Southbank, VIC

Be patient, a good listener, understand their strengths and weaknesses, gain their trust, ensure that they understand the foundations and use practical experience to help them understand the concepts. Strong Communications and listening Skills. Ability to use practical examples to help understand the learning concepts. Patience Positive can do…

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Chartered engineer
Vic Eng Excellence
STEM career mentor

Subjects:

Maths

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Vinay

Tutor Southbank, VIC

The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to kindle in them a curiosity for the world around them and to guide them in looking for answers. I do not believe in the teach-to-test approach. Instead, I believe that teaching should not be compared to filling a bottle with water but rather to helping a flower grow in its own way. As…

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Data analysis expert
Awarded student
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Physics Maths

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Saiyam

Tutor Southbank, VIC

In my opinion, the role of a tutor goes beyond simply imparting knowledge. The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to inspire confidence, make them love learning, and equip them with the tools to thrive independently. It's about being a guiding light through challenges, a source of motivation, and a trusted resource for…

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Monash MSc student
Mentoring experience
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Maths Biology Science Economics Business Studies Geography English

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Su Yuan

Tutor Southbank, VIC

I think it is important for tutors to be able to identify which areas students struggle with, then find a way to break it down and explain it to students so they fully understand. Tutors need to be patient and also be able to listen to what questions the students have, understand the problem and then explain the question to them slowly. Tutors…

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PhD cand IT/Maths
6+ yrs tutoring exp
Exam marking insight

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Maths English

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Seasoned

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Proven

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Hevish

Tutor Southbank, VIC

Teachers are considered as one of the people who shape someone's future or career. By giving good pieces of advice by basing myself on my personal experience as a student, I'll make sure that the student is always on the right track. I'll try to inspire students regularly by for example talking about awesome stuffs in science and maths which would…

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Dean’s List UniMelb
Top 5 global Maths
Clear explanations

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science Info Processing Engineering Studies

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Master

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Ngoc Minh Tam

Tutor Southbank, VIC

The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to foster confidence, inspire curiosity, and provide a supportive learning environment. A tutor should adapt their teaching to the student's individual needs, ensuring complex topics are broken down into understandable concepts. Encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills…

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Chem 1st class Hons
Adapts per student
Builds confidence

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Myles

Tutor Southbank, VIC

Patience, reassurance and having a growth mindset. Flexibility, due dilligence and…

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Film/TV degree
ESL teaching exp
Clear communicator

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Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science Economics Business Studies Info Processing English

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Deep

Tutor Southbank, VIC

I feel helping them without them realizing that you helped them is the most important thing as it gives a significant boost to their problem solving abilities. I think being flexible, adaptive to needs and clear communication are my greatest…

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Patient & adaptive
Clear explainer
Confidence builder

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science English

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Skilled

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Saini

Tutor Southbank, VIC

As I mentioned above, understanding is very important. I have had some great professors/teachers in my who were very understanding to my needs and were able to make me grow. They motivated me to become better and constantly tried to bring out the best of my abilities. I believe their persistence and belief in me, is what drove me to do more in…

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92% Yr 12 score
Gold Medal in BSc
Mentored juniors

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Chemistry Maths Biology Science Geography English

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Zillia

Tutor Southbank, VIC

Guide students to learn to summarize the method that works for them instead of telling them the answer directly. Allow students to express themselves in multiple languages. And will combine culture, story, interaction to let students understand the knowledge point, output…

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MA TESOL Melb
Classroom management
Literacy project exp

Subjects:

Maths English

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Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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SIJING

Tutor Southbank, VIC

Get to know what they want to achieve, Helping them build the confidence in learning and assisting them as much as I can are the most important things I can do for my students. I love being with young people. I have patience, passion. More importantly, as a graduate specialised in education from University of Melbourne, I know the features and…

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Melb Uni tutor
Homework help focus
Maths & science exp

Subjects:

Maths English

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Khulan

Tutor Southbank, VIC

No matter how much a student struggles, they are all capable of understanding and mastering the subject just with the right explanation, thought process and patience! Creative explanation and my ability to understand what areas they arent able to understand due to lack of…

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Patient & adaptive
Clear explainer
Confidence builder

Subjects:

Maths Economics English

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Skilled

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Standard

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Nivedita

Tutor Southbank, VIC

Recognizing the distinct requirements and learning preferences of each student is crucial. Fundamentally, patience is important. It's essential to communicate clearly and break down difficult subjects into manageable chunks. A tutor should inspire a love of learning in addition to imparting knowledge by making the material engaging and relatable.…

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MBA student-RMIT
Commerce degree
ACCA part-qualified

Subjects:

Maths Economics Business Studies

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Gaurav

Tutor Southbank, VIC

- Understand the knowledge level, plan course accordingly - Connect with the student on areas of interest - Interactive sessions to indulge good communication from both the end - Quick revisions and check to enable the learning process adapted by the student - Regular test - Efficient Communication skills - Root cause analysis -…

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ISTQB Certified
Team lead exp
Award-winning work

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Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science Info Processing Software Dev English

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Melissa

Tutor Southbank, VIC

I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence in learning and foster a genuine interest in the subject. I think a tutor doesn’t just help with academic skills, but they also create a safe and encouraging space where students feel heard, supported, and motivated to improve. By identifying a…

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Early yrs expert
Play-based learning
Diff expert

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Maths Economics Business Studies English

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Skilled

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Standard

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Stefanie

Tutor Southbank, VIC

A good tutor will be patient as well as a good listener. Addressing the students' queries, errors with honesty yet with empathy. A good tutor should be willing to be dynamic in their teaching style, so as to engage the learners. Additionally, a tutor should be willing to share their own experiences and draw parallels with their students. I…

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93+ ATAR
CELTA qualified
7+ yrs teaching exp

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Biology Science English

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Tze Zee

Tutor Southbank, VIC

Having patience. When students are having a hard time understanding the concept / question / answer, it is important to remain patient and not make them feel bad as that could leave them feeling insecure, which may cause them to give up on learning. It is important to keep their spirits high and encourage them to explore alternative methods of…

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Monash Eng(Hons)
Group maths tutor
Award-winning leader

Subjects:

Maths Science

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Seasoned

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Impressive

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Jiwon

Tutor Southbank, VIC

I think the most important thing is to understand my learner, I strongly believe that understanding the learner is really essential for me to acknowledge what my learner is struggling with. Also, being patient is really important as many learners will have different speeds of learning. I am an really extrovert person who can easily communicate…

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Science tutoring
Clear explanations

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Chemistry Maths Biology Science

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Seasoned

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Jamaela Mae

Tutor Southbank, VIC

One of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to be proud of all the improvements the student has done. It's not about congratulating them for being a high achieving student. Instead, we should congratulate them for any improvement that they have done, since that is one step closer to success. I believe one of my strengths is…

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Sci major Uni Melb
Leadership focus
Chem outreach exp

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Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science

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Skilled

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Proven

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Timothy

Tutor Southbank, VIC

A tutor should always seek to understand a students' capabilities and limitations first, before anything. A tutor should also always try to make learning fun and engaging for the student. Examples include bright visuals, kinematics and learning journeys. Lastly, a tutor should always seek to learn together with the student, an underlying…

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English HD
3 yrs teaching exp
Piano exam prep

Subjects:

Physics Maths

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Skilled

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Proven

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Christine

Tutor Southbank, VIC

Being understanding of students' learning experiences; whether it is confident about the topic or frustrated and disappointed when they don't yet "get it", the perspective helps me more likely able to keep a student's learning energy alive, thus more efficiently helping them. Though unfortunate, it is understandable and very human to easily…

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95+ ATAR
Science & math focus
Youth mentoring exp

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Impressive

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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.