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I would say to keep the student intersted and excited about learning. You have them invested in the subject and half your job is done. Teaching doesnt have to be monotonous, mundane and boring. I am smart, young and very well spoken. I speak from a place of confidence and can be very entertaining for kids/youth. I would like to think I am quite…
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- Able to help them get past any learning 'roadblocks', or goals, they may have. - Keeping calm, not letting your stress get to a student, furthermore, relieving them of their stress towards what they're learning. - Having each session act as a chance to teach them multiple 'lessons' that relate to each other and finding ways to help the student…
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1.Build confidence 2.Encourage for a small growth in progress. 3.bridging gap between School teacher and parent. 4.Developing exam skills . 5.making student understand which child didnt get properly in school. 6.Helps them to achieve their Goals. My main strength is encouragement (youcan doit) which brings confidence in children. Positive…
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Provide personalised instruction and support. Every student is unique and has their own strengths and weaknesses. I should take the time to understand each student's individual needs and tailor instruction and support to help the student succeed. I am patient and understanding, and are able to work with students of all skill levels and learning…
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I believe patience is important as everyone learns and works at a different pace so being able to cope with that is important. Moreover, it is crucial that a tutor is open-minded and non-judgemental as the concept of learning is different for everyone. Further, a tutor should be organized and behave professionally to set out the aura of a good…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for the student is to encourage him/her to pursue a career in their liking and to empathise with their difficulties and teach them how to overcome them. It is also of utmost importance that a tutor must lower themselves to their understanding to teach a student. Passion to teach and a drive to progress as an…
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For me, the most important thing is to always ask questions if there are any unclear parts of the lesson. Also, mastery is always important so practice is the key, esp. for Math. My strength as a tutor would be that I try to put myself on the student's shoes to determine the parts or method he or she might find…
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I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for their student is to accomodate to their individual needs, ensuring they know that they’re smart and capable of accomplishing their goals, despite their struggles. My experience as a teaching assistant has taught me to be open minded and adaptable, recognising that there is no such thing as a…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to provide them with the one-on-one attention that is not given to them in schools with large class sizes. The student needs to be able to feel comfortable enough to ask questions (even the embarrassing ones) and they need to know that the tutor will sit with them for as long as it takes to…
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Inspire and encourage students to like/ love the subjects or study. When they enjoy to study, then they could understand and recognise the lessons easier. I can digest the lessons to be simpler for students to understand. I love to prepare papers or equipment to make the lessons more interesting for students to learn. I always bring the heart…
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Have clear objectives, High Quality teaching, Much Better Understanding and Results/Marks, Turning a negative attitude to a positive attitude towards work, be fun but know when to be serious, have clear purpose, understand really what the student needs from you (every student is different), and many more. Strengths - Significantly improved marks…
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Be honest. Be flexible. Be patient. Be a good listener. Be willing to share your own experiences. Be a collaborator. Teach the student how to learn. Be confident. I have energy to teach longtime. Also I have enthusiasm, patience, creativity, communication skills, adaptability and the ability to work as part of a…
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Allowing students to learn at their own pace, make lots of mistakes, participate actively in the learning experience and ask many questions. I have an enthusiastic, patient, student-focused approach and emphasise "real life" examples of maths that are practical and relatable. Practising Secondary teacher with four years tutoring experience.…
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A tutor can make a student stress free by making learning so easy and interesting , that a student enjoy learning rather than running away from it. And obviously achieve good grades. I can make a boring subject interesting to any student as I make use of properties and imagination to teach the topics and make learning a 'fun learning'. I…
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I think the most important thing is for a tutor to make the subject enjoyable and engaging, students are much more likely to put in effort and keep trying if they want to be there. It is also important for a tutor to be able to let a student take their time to understand a concept before moving on, which often doesn't happen at school. I'm…
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One of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to tailor the teaching content to the student's specific needs. Every student has unique strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles, and a one-size-fits-all approach often falls short. By customizing lessons, a tutor can address individual gaps in knowledge, reinforce areas of…
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There are so many things a tutor can do. Firstly, the tutor needs to know about the student bery well where his weak points are and what are his strong points. Considering the syllabus and the effort of student, give him homework and regular check up and gift them with good results can attract a student to study well. 1) I love to teach everyone…
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The most important two things are: first, the tutor’s personal ways of teaching and learning determined by their academic experience. Second, their patience and true cares for their students which support and assist their students’’ learning Be proficient in studying and taking exams Have acquired excellent academic performance in my…
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A tutor should, first and foremost, listen to how their student learns. In my experience, most kids who are struggling with homework, or paying attention in class, are still very capable of learning, and getting high marks, if you adapt the coursework for them. Particularly with English - and Shakespeare is the worst offender - students can…
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I consider the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to listen to them and work with them, not at them. Tutoring for me is not just about regurgitating the same things as their classroom teacher, especially if it is a student who is struggling and the classroom approach is not working for them. I tutor in a way to make the student…
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A tutor is basically a role model for the student. If a tutor can quickly solve anonymous problem then student can definitely be motivated and solve there sums. Additionally, Tutor should also connect with the student so that student can discuss the issues faced by them before the exam. Tutors should conduct regular test and provide quick…
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One thing that I believe in is that no student is slow or unable to understand something; anyone can understand and do anything as long as they are taught how to. The process of learning is what may vary from person to person. My core strength would be the ability to explain any concept, no matter how complex. I can break it down to simple bits…
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The thing I enjoyed most about tutoring is making the world a better place by developing education for future generations and helping people to develop to be better people. My strength as a tutor is to be one of the people from whom I have become what I am today and it's good to give back to the community, which I have learned. Most importantly I…

Local Reviews

We have been very happy with Matthew and importantly, Xavier has worked well with Matthew and has found the tutoring beneficial.
Leeanne

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Content Covered

Year 3 student Max built confidence with column addition and subtraction, then moved on to identifying odd and even numbers and describing fractions like halves and quarters using visual aids.

Year 5 student Emily practiced long multiplication, including multiplying two-digit numbers, and learned to convert between improper and mixed fractions by representing them on number lines.

Meanwhile, Year 6 student Josh focused on perimeter calculations for composite rectilinear shapes and consolidated understanding of area through grid-based problems before tackling worded questions involving mass and different units.

Recent Challenges

A Year 4 student struggled to recall subtraction methods and the reasons behind odd/even numbers when put on the spot, as a tutor observed: "she was unable to recall the exact methods of adding and subtracting, and the reason behind concepts of odd and even." This gap showed up especially during in-lesson questions without homework reinforcement.

In Year 7 mathematics, long division remained a stumbling block; confusion persisted after repeated attempts, particularly when switching between strategies or times tables were skipped. Without consistent written practice at home, these foundational processes often faded between lessons—leaving students unsure mid-task or reverting to less effective approaches under pressure.

Recent Achievements

A Parkville tutor recently noticed a big shift with a Year 9 student who, after weeks of hesitation, finally started writing down her own instructions for homework—she used to rely on verbal prompts but now wants reminders she can check herself.

In Year 11 maths, one student who always struggled with worded multiplication and division problems is now independently tackling them using arrays and can explain his reasoning out loud without guessing.

Meanwhile, a younger student in Year 4, who previously avoided symmetry exercises, surprised the tutor by completing both sides of a symmetry drawing accurately during the session and even asked for an extra challenge.

What they say about our tutoring

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We are exceptionally pleased with Adhi.  He has done a great job with Jonathon and we hope to get him back next year on a regular basis to help Jonathon in Year 11.

Sorry for the late reply. Sunny has been great and I'm very happy with how things have started. Marty really likes him and finds his explanations easy to comprehend.

thanks for the information ,sienna will have her last session with wade this week and we will be starting back the last week of january .Wade has been a great help to sienna and we look forward to seeing him next year to help us through year 8 . I am highly impressed with wade and ezy math tutoring .all the best for the holidays.

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 Kathleen Syme Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like University High School.