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Bernadette

English Tutor Reservoir, VIC

A tutor needs a good rapport with students. You have to earn their trust and confidence so they will do the work you want them to do. The lessons need to have variety so the student does not become bored. As I am always prepared, and I have so much experience I am able to see progress in the students because I don't waste time in the lesson…

Strengths:

30+ yrs teaching exp
Prep-Yr8 specialist
Clear communication

Subjects:

Maths English

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Experience:

Veteran

Reliability:

Impressive

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DANIEL

English Tutor Carlton North, VIC

Beyond simply helping a student improve their grades, I believe a tutor should aim to further engage their students in their learning and to actively enjoy school. It's one thing to explain to a student how to approach concepts and assessment tasks, but to actively encourage them to love school is something that separates a good tutor from a…

Strengths:

1st in HSC Economics
94 HSC Adv English
Group study leader

Subjects:

Maths Economics Business Studies Modern History Geography English

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Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Ujitha

English Tutor Alphington, VIC

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…

Strengths:

Chem Eng (Hons) RMIT
Leadership skills
Clear communicator

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science English

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Experience:

Veteran

Reliability:

Outstanding

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Teja

English Tutor Brunswick, VIC

I believe that a good tutor has the the ability to help students build confidence for the classroom, and inspire them to be the best that they can be. Another thing that is important to me is not belittling the student or making them feel "stupid" for not understanding, but instead relating to them and helping them find a different way to solve…

Strengths:

6+ yrs Kumon tutor
Bachelor of Science
Passion for maths

Subjects:

Maths Biology Science English

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Experience:

Master

Reliability:

Exceptional

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Nausher

English Tutor Heidelberg West, VIC

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…

Strengths:

Engineering Masters
Teamwork focus
Strong communicator

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Science English

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VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Proven

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palak

English Tutor Heidelberg Heights, VIC

According to me, a tutor can help his student improve and be a stepping stone in achieving his goals . A tutor can make his student be a better person , and can inculcate the genuine love of learning and knowledge and showing others what it looks like to be passionate about his future. Sharing knowledge with the students is the main thing but…

Strengths:

La Trobe Masters
Organising skills
All Rounder Award

Subjects:

Maths Science Economics English

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Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Impressive

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Viktor

English Tutor Heidelberg Heights, VIC

Tutors must be able to understand the energy levels and motivations for assisting their pupils. Setting short term and long term goals. Continually encouraging pupils. Being flexible and thinking outside the square. Motivating my pupils to get better Encouraging my pupils in the face of adversity. Follow up tasks and plans to improve pupils…

Strengths:

PGA golf coach
20+ yrs coaching exp
Junior clinic leader

Subjects:

Maths English

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Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Impressive

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Shmavon

English Tutor Heidelberg Heights, VIC

A) Encourage a student not to be disappointed in what they may think their failure to understand 1) the teacher 2) the subject matter 3) the specific assignment B) Provide a perspective that is specifically tailored for the student C) Allow more room for a student to fully understand the topic / subject in question Perhaps my strengths are the…

Strengths:

PhD English
10+ yrs tutoring
Award-winning writer

Subjects:

English

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Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

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Alexandra

English Tutor Carlton North, VIC

Rather than provide a mass amount of information, the most important thing that a tutor can do for a student is instil a sense of confidence and interest in the subject. Personally the experiences that I have taken with me from systems of education have been how applicable the framework of learning is to other facets of the reasoning process.…

Strengths:

Maple Scholar 90%+
Lit major UniMelb
Leadership exp

Subjects:

Modern History Geography English Chinese

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VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Proven

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Kriti

English Tutor Reservoir, VIC

The most important things that a tutor can do for a student is understanding them and helping them with their problems. As a tutor, I can connect well with the students. I can understand their queries and give them an appropriate…

Strengths:

Accounting grad
Team leadership
Clear communicator

Subjects:

Maths Economics Business Studies English

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Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Proven

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Eesa

English Tutor Fawkner, VIC

The most important things a tutor can do for their student are to build their confidence, tailor their teaching to the student’s individual needs, and foster a supportive learning environment where the student feels comfortable asking questions. A tutor should also focus on clarifying difficult concepts, providing consistent feedback, and…

Strengths:

Yr12 High Achiever
Custom learning plan
Student-focused

Subjects:

Maths English

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Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

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Sally

English Tutor Princes Hill, VIC

I consider one of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is build their confidence. Once this is established and the student has faith in their own abilities, the tutor is able to guide and facilitate their learning as a pose to simply instruct. The role of the tutor is to recognise what the student is capable of doing on their own…

Strengths:

Master of Teaching
Early years focus
1:1 student support

Subjects:

Maths English

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VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Natasha

English Tutor Princes Hill, VIC

Not give up on them. Understand that every student is different and change up teaching method to suit their different IQs to help them do the best they can. Be a good role model to the student, so they respect you and want to work harder every time I believe I am able to explain difficult concepts by breaking down and simplifying it to the…

Strengths:

3 yrs research exp
Clear explanations
Exam practice focus

Subjects:

Maths English

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Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Impressive

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Tania

English Tutor Heidelberg Heights, VIC

Developing confidence, offering personalised guidance, and cultivating a sincere love of learning are the three most crucial things I can do for a student. Patience and empathy are two of my greatest qualities. Since each student learns differently, I take the time to explain ideas in a way that meets their particular need. My excellent…

Strengths:

Personal guidance
Boosts confidence
Breaks down concepts

Subjects:

Physics Maths Biology Info Processing English

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Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Impressive

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Carrie

English Tutor Brunswick West, VIC

The most important thing to keep in mind when tutoring in my opinion is to help them gain confidence & enjoyment in the subject. If a student believes they are bad at a subject, they often won't try as hard because they view it as pointless. Confirmation bias can also lead to only noticing when they make mistakes, meaning they won't recognise the…

Strengths:

High VCE scores
Maths & Bio tutor
Top Drama award

Subjects:

Maths Biology Science English

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Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Impressive

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Quan

English Tutor Kingsbury, VIC

I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to provide personalized support that caters to their individual needs and learning styles. Tutors should create a positive and supportive learning environment where students feel safe to ask questions and make mistakes. It's important for tutors to set achievable goals that can…

Strengths:

Adapts to learners
Personal feedback
Patient & reliable

Subjects:

Maths Info Processing English

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Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

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Fatima

English Tutor Pascoe Vale South, 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…

Strengths:

Golden Key Honor Soc
Primary yrs expert
Confidence focus

Subjects:

Maths Science English

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Experience:

Veteran

Reliability:

Outstanding

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VCE

Jasmine

English Tutor Kingsbury, VIC

I believe that it is important to help students to understand how academic skills can lead them to their goals, and to encourage them to work hard, doing their best to make the most of opportunities that come to them. It is also important for a tutor to be able to guide a student through failure, and help them to deal with it, if it arises, while…

Strengths:

90+ ATAR
English/Chem dux
KLD Scholar

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology Science English

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VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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VCE

elham

English Tutor Kew, VIC

A successful tutor needs to be open to different needs of individual learners and be able to provide flexible methods of catering for various needs. This will require them to be professional and knowledgeable about what they do and provide high levels of acceptance and adaptability. As a tutor, I have been successful in students' individual needs…

Strengths:

PhD candidate Deakin
10+ yrs teaching exp
Essay writing help

Subjects:

Maths English

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VCE

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Impressive

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VCE

Ellie

English Tutor Fitzroy, VIC

Varying teaching methods to provide students with a greater opportunity to learn is important. Every student has different strengths and weaknesses. Instead of just focusing on one method that only appeals to a single learning style, varying teaching techniques can cater your lessons to different learning styles. Students will be more successful…

Strengths:

Clear explanations
Accounting degree
Confidence focus

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Economics Engineering Studies English

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VCE

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Impressive

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Sophie

English Tutor Eaglemont, VIC

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.…

Strengths:

95+ ATAR
Primary English
Biomed Sci student

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology Science Business Studies English

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VCE

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Outstanding

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Caitlin

English Tutor Eaglemont, VIC

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…

Strengths:

IB graduate
Science & Commerce
Sports coaching exp

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology Science Economics English

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VCE

Experience:

Veteran

Reliability:

Impressive

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VCE

Thonya

English Tutor Fitzroy, VIC

A tutor should offer an individualised teaching method that works to that student's strengths and takes into account any weaknesses. Whether that mean explaining new concepts in more engaging ways or focusing on certain aspects that a student is finding particularly difficult to grasp. A tutor should also help students feel more confident in their…

Strengths:

97+ ATAR
First Class Hons Eng
Essay writing help

Subjects:

Biology Ancient History Modern History English

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Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Proven

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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.