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Michael
Chinese Tutor Mount Waverley, VIC
Making sure they actually understand the questions and concepts, rather than knowing how to get the right answer without any knowledge of the process. I can explain the concepts and ways to tackle questions in the simplest terms for a student to fully…
Strengths:
- Maths Methods 48
- School English prize
- Teamwork focus
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Experience:
Veteran
Reliability:
Proven 
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Yi
Chinese Tutor Glen Waverley, VIC
Help students navigate the challenges and self-doubt, gradually help them develop confidence of the subjects I am patient, devoted, responsible and amicable person. While being a tutor of my students, I am also a friend willing to listen and…
Strengths:
- Confidence builder
- Step-by-step help
- Patient & dependable
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Experience:
Skilled
Reliability:
Proven 
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Help Your Child Succeed in Chinese
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Lin-Hie
Chinese Tutor Glen Waverley, VIC
I believe it is important to be able to enjoy what we learn. Therefore, I will try my best to make the subject interesting and practical. I have Master of Business Administration from University of Western Australia, and Electronic and Electrical Engineering, B.Eng. (2nd Class Honours, Upper Division) from University College London. I also have…
Strengths:
- MBA qualified
- Clear explanations
- STEM career mentor
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Experience:
Seasoned
Reliability:
Proven 
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Lauren
Chinese Tutor Malvern East, VIC
I believe that the most important thing a tutor can do is to help the student enjoy what he/she is studying. When the student has gained the interest and really enjoy the process of learning; I believe they will definitely perform better. I believe that one of my strongest strengths is that I am very patient with students. This is because I have…
Strengths:
- 95+ ATAR
- Award-winning tutor
- Maths & Eng expert
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Experience:
Master
Reliability:
Outstanding 
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Kyle
Chinese Tutor Clayton, VIC
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…
Strengths:
- 97+ ATAR
- Maths & CS major
- Leadership roles
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Experience:
Skilled
Reliability:
Impressive 
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Shen
Chinese Tutor Clayton, VIC
Every student is different, from personalities to their academic goals. Tutors should identify what sort of unique methods they should approach their students to give them the best tutoring experience! Most importantly, I hope students are able to have a good time learning and interacting with me. Being able to simplify and relate concepts in real…
Strengths:
- 90+ ATAR equiv
- Monash CS student
- NGO tutor exp
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Experience:
Seasoned
Reliability:
Impressive
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Jiaming
Chinese Tutor Box Hill South, VIC
The most important thing to do for a student as a tutor is to build their confidence and create a positive learning environment. This involves understanding their unique needs, strengths, and challenges, and tailoring lessons to suit their learning style. Encouragement and patience are key to helping them overcome obstacles, ensuring they feel…
Strengths:
- 200+ classes taught
- Maths & Phys focus
- Proven student gains
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Experience:
Seasoned
Reliability:
Proven 
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Tim
Chinese Tutor Clayton, VIC
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…
Strengths:
- PhD candidate Monash
- Lab teaching exp
- Clear explanations
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Experience:
Seasoned
Reliability:
Proven
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Caitlyn
Chinese Tutor Clayton, VIC
Having that listening ear for your student is important as every child is different. As such, it is important to know and acknowledge that each student will have a different skill set and thus succeed in different approaches. That listening ear will be helpful and important as this will give the student opportunities to explain themselves more…
Strengths:
- Essay writing help
- English Resource Dev
- Student leadership
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Angelina
Chinese Tutor Glen Waverley, VIC
The most important thing as a tutor, in my opinion, isn't to make them get good grades or to achieve high scores, but make them feel like they are improving everyday and making them feel a sense of accomplishment when they feel like they’ve truly learnt and understood something. I hope to make sure they are able to truly enjoy learning rather…
Strengths:
- Lesson planning
- Parent feedback
- Engaging children
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Experience:
Veteran
Reliability:
Impressive 
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Ruochen
Chinese Tutor Clayton, VIC
I believe that students need to become motivated and strategic to learn well. Therefore, as a tutor, my main aim is to help my students achieve a better academic result through providing them with engaging interpretations and thorough explanations of the key principles behind each concept. This way, the students get to immerse themselves in the…
Strengths:
- Maths specialist
- 5+ yrs teaching exp
- Confidence focus
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Experience:
Seasoned
Reliability:
Proven
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Allan
Chinese Tutor Clayton, VIC
I believe the most important thing as a tutor is to understand the situation of each student and develop a learning plan based on their needs. It is important to approach each situation with understanding and provide clarity on topics that they find difficult. I am an A grade student throughout high school, so I am knowledgeable in a wide range of…
Strengths:
- Working with Kids
- Patient mentor
- Clear explanations
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Experience:
Skilled
Reliability:
Standard 
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Derek
Chinese Tutor Vermont South, VIC
Boost up their confidence, discover its potential and most importantly achieving a better mark in a short period of time. 9 years of tutoring experience, always being patient, know how to deal with kids and students as an "Friend"instead of a tutor, rapid improvement for students.
and Native…
Strengths:
- 9 yrs tutoring exp
- Conf boost focus
- Rapid student growth
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Experience:
Veteran
Reliability:
Outstanding 
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Wang Tik (Jimmy)
Chinese Tutor Clayton, VIC
I believe critical thinking is the most important skill that a tutor can bring to a student, since I think the responsibility of a tutor is to lead and motivate a student to complete their school tasks by themselves, rather than depending on help from a tutor. A tutor should also provide adequate solutions for different students. As I believe…
Strengths:
- 2+ yrs tutoring
- Confidence focus
- Homework support
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Experience:
Seasoned
Reliability:
Proven 
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Isabel
Chinese Tutor Murrumbeena, VIC
The most important things I can do for students are to go through the problems with them step by step, to solve their problems in learning, and to prove they have the ability to solve the problems themselves. I have a PhD qualification in Materials Engineering and I am good at mathematics, engineering, and physics subjects. I have extensive…
Strengths:
- 5+ yrs tutoring exp
- STEM project mentor
- Scholarship winner
Subjects:
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Experience:
Seasoned
Reliability:
Impressive
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Yuxin
Chinese Tutor Vermont South, VIC
Resilience after drawbacks. A good tutor should not only provide one or two solutions limited to a single issue, but also help students establish confidence and motivation, and achieve their goals through dedicated efforts. Being able to explain contents in various ways and relate concepts to tangible life experiences; being able to put myself on…
Strengths:
- Patient & adaptive
- Clear explainer
- Confidence builder
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Experience:
Skilled
Reliability:
Standard
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Jessica
Chinese Tutor Mont Albert, VIC
I think the most important role of a tutor for students is to help them find the confidence to learn, and let them study subjects in the way they like. I think my strength is that I am good at understanding the characteristics of each student and giving them the encouragement and help they need. I am also very good at making study…
Strengths:
- Custom lesson plans
- Test prep focus
- Math Olympiad awards
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Zihan
Chinese Tutor Glen Iris, VIC
Communication, professionalism, problem-solving skill, caring, have well organisation and plans for students I am an experienced tutor.
I am a well communicator, caring and friendly.
I am able to make personalised plans for all the students upon their…
Strengths:
- Uni Melb psychology
- Homework help
- Clear explanations
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Experience:
Seasoned
Reliability:
Impressive
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Jorene
Chinese Tutor Malvern East, VIC
Building confidence and making them feel safe and less alone when they face any difficulties Patience, adaptability, encouragment, focusing on understanding the…
Strengths:
- Patient & adaptable
- Concept clarity
- Confidence builder
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Experience:
Skilled
Reliability:
Standard
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Issac
Chinese Tutor Camberwell, VIC
To guide them in a way that they are able to have the right knowledge, mindset and goals in their own learning pathways. I consider myself much more patient and that I have a considerable gift with dealing with…
Strengths:
- Robotics club member
- Maths comp medalist
- Peer tutoring exp
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Experience:
Skilled
Reliability:
Standard 
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Cynthia
Chinese Tutor Mulgrave, VIC
Motivate students to learn and grow in their field of studies and pass on valuable experience to students. In addition to that, help them enjoy the process of learning and do well in their studies. I am a high achiever and I enjoy sharing study tips with students to help them gain good grades in their…
Strengths:
- Monash teaching exp
- Fin & Maths Expert
- Golden Key Honours
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Experience:
Veteran
Reliability:
Outstanding 
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Chien
Chinese Tutor Scoresby, VIC
To improve a student’s level of knowledge. To help him when there is a misconception, or failure to conceptualize. To teach him methodologies and skills of study. For instance, what to put in an answer, and what to leave out, which is a common problem for most people. My depth of knowledge of a master degree in mech. Eng. I taught mechanical…
Strengths:
- Master Mech. Eng.
- Uni Melb graduate
- Thermo teaching exp
Subjects:
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Experience:
Skilled
Reliability:
Proven 
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Chris
Chinese Tutor Kew, VIC
As a student who has had tutors in the past, I think that the most important thing that a tutor can do for their student is to be there for them when they need help and assistance. Time is obviously very valuable, but I realised that I appreciated those tutors who went above and beyond to ensure that I received the help that I needed.
Further,…
Strengths:
- Maths Olympiad team
- Eng/CS double deg
- Clear explanations
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Experience:
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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.
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