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Abhay
Tutor Mount Waverley, VIC
Always supporting and striving the student to be 1% better every single day
Allow for effective and concise teaching that directly supports the students struggles
Being approachable - always encouraging the students to seek help outside hours for questions. I regard this as very important as having a tutor who you can be yourself around…
Strengths:
- Nossal High graduate
- Debating team member
- Confident mentor
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Aadit
Tutor Mount Waverley, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do is make the student enjoy the subject he teaches. Additionally, a tutor can comfort the student that there is no need to be afraid of the subject. If he or she faces any problem in the subject, that the tutor will be there to help them solve the problem. My greatest strength as a tutor is that I am always…
Strengths:
- Academic excellence
- Essay writing help
- Monash scholarship
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1st Lesson Trial
Help Your Child Succeed in Maths
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Kush
Tutor Mount Waverley, VIC
There are many important things that a tutor can do for a student, but some of the most essential ones include:
Building a positive and supportive relationship: A tutor should create a safe and comfortable learning environment for their student.
Providing personalized instruction: Every student is different, with their unique learning styles…
Strengths:
- MSc IT Swinburne
- Deloitte Spot Award
- Clear explanations
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Angelie
Tutor Chadstone, VIC
A tutor's primary role is to guide students toward independent learning by helping them develop a deep understanding of the material. This involves not just explaining concepts clearly but also fostering critical thinking skills, encouraging self-confidence, and providing strategies for problem-solving and time management. By creating a supportive…
Strengths:
- 4+ yrs math tutor
- Confidence focus
- Clear explanations
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Thanuri
Tutor Mount Waverley, VIC
Make the students understand learning is not only scoring marks in their exams.
Building confidence in students.
Guiding the students in the correct path other than spoon feeding the students.
Teaching the theories with real life applications so that the creativity of students increases and they tend to learn and explore the subject…
Strengths:
- 1st Class Hons
- 6+ yrs teaching exp
- ICT & coding expert
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Carson
Tutor Chadstone, VIC
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, foster a love for learning, and equip them with the tools to succeed independently. A good tutor not only helps a student understand the subject matter but also encourages them to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. For instance, while…
Strengths:
- 10+ yrs tutoring exp
- Maths Olympiad coach
- Confidence builder
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Shruti
Tutor Mount Waverley, VIC
- have the potential to deliver clarity in their explanations
- possess the patience to be able to clarify and/ or repeat explanations/ thought processes countless times until the student 100% understands
- deliver a level of creativity in their explanations to make the learning experience enjoyable for the student AND themselves
- Last but…
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- Clear communicator
- VCE graduate
- Classroom leader exp
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Vibhas
Tutor Mount Waverley, VIC
I believe making sure that the student is comfortable enough to share his/her concerns with me is the most important thing a I can do for a student. I can adjust to the student's individual needs and preferences.
I try and make students as comfortable as possible.
I am easy to…
Strengths:
- Clear explanations
- Science mentor exp
- Gold Medal Yr 12
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Luthfi
Tutor Chadstone, VIC
It is essential to understand students' understanding of their topic to assess their skill set appropriately. Failing to do this may cause pushing students ability where some basics for the topic has not been reached. To teach proper, we have to see from the student's point of view. We should ask ourselves as a tutor, Is this understandable? If…
Strengths:
- Monash Uni student
- Finance & math focus
- Organised & reliable
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Aven
Tutor Mount Waverley, VIC
Building rapport and a positive classroom environment.
In my experience, the quickest and most effective way to see results in a tutoring setting is by ensuring that the student genuinely wants to be there; otherwise, they won’t put any effort into their learning. Many of the students who attend extracurricular tutoring sessions face…
Strengths:
- Clear explanations
- EAL teaching exp
- Lesson plan expert
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Vincent Jay
Tutor Glen Waverley, VIC
A tutor should first be the student's friend. We should build camaraderie towards our students so that they will be willing to listen to us, which will give the teachers easier time throughout the sessions.
Tutors should also give their best to teach their students and give quality education. They should ensure the students learn the lessons…
Strengths:
- Actuarial math pro
- Clear explanations
- ASA qualified
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Thenusan
Tutor Ashwood, VIC
The role of a tutor is multifaceted, and I consider the following to be the most important things a tutor can do for a student.
Personalized Guidance, Build Confidence, Foster Independence, Set Realistic Goals
Provide Constructive Feedback, Motivation, Be Supportive, Enhance Understanding, Resourceful Teaching, Communication, Ethical Conduct,…
Strengths:
- Clear communicator
- Builds confidence
- Tailors to student
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Devmi
Tutor Glen Waverley, VIC
A tutor can be understanding about what their students need and targeting those needs to provide adequate services. A tutor can assist the student understand material and prepare for any assessments, ultimately improving the confidence of the student which is essential for them to do well. I am very patient which is important for students who…
Strengths:
- Law student
- Debating award
- Patient mentor
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Ravali
Tutor Glen Waverley, VIC
tutors can help the students in boosting their confidence, they can be great motivators and also help them build great learning skills. They understand the students better and guides them towards success. I connect to the person I teach. I empathize and has the ability to understand and express easily. Also, my approach is easy but gives long time…
Strengths:
- Monash MSc student
- Clear explanations
- Mentoring focus
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Damien
Tutor Mount Waverley, VIC
I consider openness and willingness to hear out students' problems at the earliest possible moment to ensure that a student feels confident with something they may initially be unfamiliar with and are about to dive deeper in to be one of the most important things a tutor can do for a student. As a tutor, I believe I have a strong ability and…
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- Physics award winner
- Maths skills
- Teamwork focus
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Gia Lac
Tutor Ashwood, VIC
The most important thing is to convey knowledge in the most correct way and how teachers make students more interested and attentive during class. I am very eager to learn and gain new knowledge. I have very good communication skills and friendly with…
Strengths:
- Strong communicator
- Engaging lessons
- Knowledge focus
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Hesan
Tutor Mount Waverley, VIC
Its a very open question in my point of view but, if I want to say it as brief as I can its backing them up making them reach a certain level and then teaching them how to fish instead of just giving them fish and when they learn how to fish giving them tips for catching bigger fish.
I believe a tutor should know phycology so he/she knows how to…
Strengths:
- IT degree Monash
- Maths+phys tutor exp
- Clear explanations
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Said
Tutor Mount Waverley, VIC
In my understanding, building a strong relationship with students is the most important factor towards a successful and fruitful tutoring. Listening carefully and communicating properly with each individual student create a solid pave ground to implement the required teaching skills and encourge students to practice and gain knowledge that they…
Strengths:
- PhD Civil Eng
- 25+ yrs industry exp
- STEM role model
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Ulrica
Tutor Glen Waverley, VIC
Teaching students how to study is considered the most important thing
The final goal is to encourage students to become independent learners. Moreover, understanding the method of learning also improves the efficiency of studying. I'm a patient person. I would spend time understanding what questions may be more difficult for a particular student…
Strengths:
- Top 5% VIC graduate
- Maths problem solver
- Homework help expert
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Jitendhar reddy
Tutor Burwood, VIC
Knowledge, patience and flexibility. Being a tutor one should have a good command over the subject which they teach And should be able to make tutoring interest as well Communication skills and positivity. Since from My childhood I had interest in mathematics and solving puzzles and I'm good at art work as well and has got some logical skills as…
Strengths:
- RMIT Masters student
- Good maths skills
- Strong communicator
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Megha
Tutor Burwood, VIC
A tutor can play a big role in teaching the child about how to solve problems and overcome thwwm I can communicate very easily and understand the child's way of…
Strengths:
- TA experience
- Student of Yr award
- Clear explanations
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Venus
Tutor Ashwood, VIC
To guide them towards their journey towards reaching goals and aspirations.
Due to the education system constantly pushing students through grades regardless of results as well as very little discussion and revision upon mistakes after testing, I find helping a student be able to not only understand the individual question, but on top of that…
Strengths:
- Monash Law & Arts
- Debating team exp
- Confidence focus
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Shrinivas
Tutor Ashwood, VIC
Understanding
Empathizing I believe in teaching mathematics with empathy, understanding that every student learns at their own pace. I create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes, as I see them as essential steps in the learning process. By breaking down complex concepts into relatable,…
Strengths:
- Acad Excel Award
- Deakin Res Intern
- Clear explanations
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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.
