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Kyle
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The most important thing a tutor can do is be there for the student. Unlike a teacher, the tutor has the luxury of being able to pace shift, and cater to the individual. Thus, taking absolute advantage of this 'power' is of the utmost importance, making sure that you, as a tutor, are meeting the needs of your student. I believe my strengths are…
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I believe the most important things are supporting the student in their own respective growth and helping them gain an appreciation for the subject. I am good at explaining concepts differently to each student's needs and strengths. Additionally, I can create a relaxed and rewarding environment for my students, allowing them to fail and…
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Joe
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Above all else, I think a tutor can give a student confidence in whatever work students have due. Once their confidence is built up, they will respond better to not just tutoring outside, but also teaching in the classroom and result to a deeper understanding of the content. I think I am well versed in most subjects, and am an excellent…
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I believe the most important thing a tutor must do for a student is to really take time to listen to and understand the areas that they are struggling with so that they are not giving up valuable out of school time and not making progress - I firmly believe that play and rest is just as important as studying and working when you are a primary and…
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The ability to know how to support students to achieve their goals. It can redirect them to resources, help them create their study habits, or explain difficult concepts in easier language. The willingness and passion to go beyond just teaching materials but purposely wanting to support and guide students to reach their education goals. I believe…
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1. Listening to students' problems and addressing them fully. 2. Helping students achieve their long-term goals. 3. Sharing both knowledge and experience on how to become successful in studies. 1. Being patient and listening to students' questions carefully. 2. Ability to think from the perspective of a student. 3. Explaining concepts using…
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Providing personalised guidance tailored to the student's learning style and needs, fostering a supportive and encouraging learning environment, offering constructive feedback, and helping the student develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Additionally, effective communication, patience, and a genuine passion for teaching are key…
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A tutor's job is to teach. However, I do believe that the student's experience during their time learning most important. From my observations, students will not really pay attention if they are not interested or if they are not having a good time, which is why, in my opinion, it is important that students are having a good time while they are…
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The capacity to communicate in such a way that the learner feels driven, excited, and confident in their ability to master and enjoy whatever challenges come along is one of the most crucial personal attributes of a competent instructor. In other words, a good tutor needs to be good with people, especially when it comes to engaging young kids in…
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*Motivate *Inspire *share own experiences *good communication *participate in active listening *able to understand a student if he/she is not paying any interest A tutor must be person who is able to understand a student's situation. Participate in active listening and motivate, inspire them at all times. They should also be able to act as…
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I think patience is undeniably one of the most important trait a tutor can have. Apart from patience, adaptability to each student's learning requirement and having a solid foundation on the topic is equally important. A tutor should be selfless and try as much as possible to help the student in their understanding. It is also important to look…
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Besides knowledge and communication skills. The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to identify and guide them through the biggest hurdles of their problems such as being lazy or poor time management that makes them struggle during their studies. I believe this is the most important since being able to help them solve their…
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I believe the ability to be adaptable and always open to changing one's teaching methods to suit a student's learning style is key to an effective student-teacher relationship. Listening to a student and trying to work around their needs is definitely one of the most important things that can be done for a student. Having graduated high school…
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A trait I consider to be very important as a tutor is being a good leader. They should be very responsible for their actions, meaning that they will ensure each tutoring session is effective for the student. They should also be assertive, trustworthy and mindful, which helps them offer guidance to other students. Lastly, they should keep an open…
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I would say a tutors' ultimate goal would be to get in sync with the way the student is taught in their respective schools, colleges or universities. Additionally, it is extremely important to make friends with the students, as this is necessary for proper engagement. I am not afraid to do some research when it comes to getting a student to…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for the student is understand the student's mind and help them achieve their goal. The tutor can help them achieve their goal if they have difficulties and help them understand the basic concept. My strength as a tutor is the most important aspect of understanding the student. Helping them understand the…
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From my experience I noticed that there are students who still hold their voices at school when they have a doubt due to several factors. Once they are comfortable with a tutor, they are more open to questions in their mind and try solving them one on one with the tutor. On this note, I find being a tutor amusing as I always find solving their…
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Never get angry at a student for asking the same question repeatedly. They are asking because we have not done a good enough job in explaining to them. So we must be patient and ensure we explain as clear as possible. It also very important for a tutor to encourage and motivate students. Sometimes students say they want to give up but we must…
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I think a teacher should explain the topic according to the learning ability of the student. This not only helps the student to understand the concept but also build a bond between student and tutor. Yes, I think that my abilities will assist me to handle this job. With my previous teaching experience I have a good understanding of…
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I think the most important aspect as a tutor is to listen to the student and foster independence. They should be able to ask as many questions as possible and make them think and learn about problem solving. I think there are a lot of qualities that go into being a good tutor. A few of the most important skills for the field are patience and…
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To assist students in reaching their academic goals, to identify their areas of weakness in a subject, to build a good relationship with the student • Speaking calmly and demonstrating exemplary listening skills to students • Communicating with students at their respective levels to build relationships • Patience towards explaining…
Nur Azmina Hannani
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Based on my experience, adopting a step-by-step approach that emphasizes understanding is the most effective way to teach concepts. Additionally, providing students with well-prepared notes and practice exercises is incredibly beneficial for their learning. I am patient with students because I understand that every student learns at their own pace…
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Debug - Find and clarify the confusing parts in the subjects Develop - Help student to develop their own efficient study method Motivate - Make students aware what they can use the knowledge for - Using easy methods to deliver complex message - Depth and width of using and applying knowledge - Experience of how knowledge studied can be…

Local Reviews

We are quite happy with Soumya's work at this stage.
Siong, Glen Waverley

Inside Notting HillTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Aanya practised telling time using both analog and digital clocks, and worked on identifying symmetrical shapes through hands-on drawing tasks.

Year 10 student Kevin focused on balancing redox equations as well as exploring the differences between galvanic and electrolytic cells using past exam questions.

Meanwhile, Year 12 student Sarah completed detailed organic chemistry revision, tackling reaction pathways and structural isomers of homologous series with real VCAA-style problems.

Recent Challenges

In Year 12 Chemistry, answers often lacked clear layout and consistent use of units, especially in calculation and equilibrium questions; as one tutor noted, "units need to be shown correctly at all stages of answer." This led to confusion when interpreting formulae or balancing redox equations.

In Year 9 Mathematics, working was sometimes scattered on the page or missing key steps in long division and fraction conversions, making it difficult to check reasoning.

A Year 4 student's homework revealed distraction during lessons, with unfinished word problems and skipped working for time-telling tasks—leaving her unsure how she arrived at each answer.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Notting Hill noticed a Year 11 student who previously rushed through calculation questions now takes a methodical approach, laying out each step clearly and using the correct SI units without reminders.

A Year 8 student, who used to get distracted during lessons, showed much better concentration last week—she was able to work through problems mentally and completed all set tasks without losing focus.

In a recent primary session, a Year 4 student confidently solved fraction addition and multiplication questions independently after struggling with mixed fractions earlier in the term.

What they say about our tutoring

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I want to thank you so much, as Zoe has been so amazing. Ella has loved learning from her and I hope that if we come back next year we can request her.

Mel has enjoyed maths since she took up lessons with Rebecca which is music to my ears.  She feels more confidence now with her maths.  Rebecca is a fantastic tutor and we couldn't be happier with the progress they've achieved so far.

Emily has truly benefited from tutoring and I would not hesitate to recommend your service or to come back again if we felt Emily needed further help.

Local Spots for Tutoring

If you'd prefer not to have lessons at home, tutoring can also take place at a local library—such as Glen Waverley Branch Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Pinewood Primary School.