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Towfiq

Chemistry Tutor Docklands, VIC

A teacher needs to be friendly, interactive at the same time authoritarian in a positive way. A teacher cannot do much if a student do not co-operates. So for a teacher he should try to make the student comfortable in sharing their problems. My strength is that I am a Protagonists according to the leadership assessment. I empower students in such…

Strengths:

MSc Mol Med
Uni teaching exp
Biology expert

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Master

Reliability:

Exceptional

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Snigdha

Chemistry Tutor Docklands, VIC

A tutor should try to think like a student tutor should try to get into the child’s mind, mostly a tutor should try to bend according to the child’s need because if a tutor is just like a machine then they won’t be able to critically analyse where the child is unable to grasp the knowledge so it’s very very important that a tutor should…

Strengths:

MAcc (Melb)
Strong communicator
Critical thinking

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology Science Legal Studies Economics Business Studies Ancient History Modern History Geography English

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VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Sanya

Chemistry Tutor Melbourne, VIC

I think the most important things a tutor can do are to build the student’s confidence, make learning less stressful, and explain things in a way that actually makes sense to them. It’s also important to be patient, encouraging, and flexible, every student learns differently, so a tutor should be able to adapt to their needs and help them feel…

Strengths:

ML skills
Project teaching
Leadership exp

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science Software Dev Engineering Studies English

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VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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VCE

Loubna

Chemistry Tutor Collingwood, VIC

The most important thing is allowing students to become independent. The tutor should show them how to solve problems so that they can do them themselves and not just solve problems for them. My strength is illustrating concepts and finding the right examples that explain the point best. I also have good communication skills that make the student…

Strengths:

Melb Uni Masters
3yr physics tutor
170+ students taught

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Science Engineering Studies

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Veteran

Reliability:

Impressive

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VCE

Yu Elise

Chemistry Tutor Melbourne, VIC

ensuring students are interested in the lesson and learning tips and exams techniques I adapt to what students need most in focus on their weaknesses so they benefit most from the lesson, i ensure to cater my teaching methods to what benefits them…

Strengths:

Tailored approach
Exam tips & techs
Tailored to students

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Impressive

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VCE

Sarel

Chemistry Tutor Melbourne, VIC

Provide the student with confidence in their own learning ability. Helping students find learning methods that work for THEM, which they can continue to use in the future is the most important thing, and also the most satisfying thing for me as tutor. My flexible teaching style means the student quickly feels comfortable and isn't afraid to ask…

Strengths:

ATAR 97+
1st Class Hons Eng
Confidence focus

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science Legal Studies Economics Business Studies Info Processing Software Dev Engineering Studies Ancient History Modern History Geography PDHPE English Chinese

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VCE

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

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Yu (Alex)

Chemistry Tutor Melbourne, VIC

Patience and kindness. At the end of the day, I think what matters the most is not how many percentages the student's grades have risen, but more about how "healthy" the relationship between the tutor and the student is so that they can always ask for help when needed I am a persistent person and I don't give up easily. I believe my greatest…

Strengths:

98+ ATAR
Uni Melb Sci grad
Eng & maths tutor

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths

Experience:

Veteran

Reliability:

Outstanding

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VCE

James

Chemistry Tutor Carlton, VIC

Help them grasp concepts and apply them themselves and teach them how to solve problems slowly so they can repeat the process later on in life I think I am good at explaining and walking someone through the concepts and the ideas behind what I’m teaching instead of simply showing how its…

Strengths:

Essay writing medals
Debate award at Yale
Melb Sci student

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Science Engineering Studies English

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Cloris

Chemistry Tutor Carlton, VIC

In school, the subject teacher need to face a relatively large group of students, so their teaching style and pace of lesson are more inclined to fit the majority but not everyone. Therefore when it comes to private tuition, the tutor conducting one-to-one lesson can focus on the student himself and personalize the lesson in a way that this…

Strengths:

PRC Scholar Winner
Science Distinction
Essay writing help

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Science Chinese

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

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VCE

Manjot

Chemistry Tutor Carlton, VIC

I have a positive attitude even when the student is wrong, I correct them by not saying that they were wrong but by picking up the same topic and explaining it in the correct manner. Instead of spoon-feeding all the information, I expect students to brainstorm ideas. I motivate the student to think in various aspects which would help them broaden…

Strengths:

Mentoring experience
Project Mgmt MSc
Clear communicator

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Science Engineering Studies Geography English

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

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VCE

Supun

Chemistry Tutor Burnley, VIC

Beyond helping students excel in specific subjects, a tutor plays a crucial role in boosting their confidence and supporting their long-term educational goals. With a background in engineering, I possess the ability to approach problems from various angles and develop effective solutions. I strive to create a friendly and supportive learning…

Strengths:

Eng problem-solver
Conf boost focus
Strategic skill set

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Science

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Proven

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VCE

Khanh

Chemistry Tutor Burnley, VIC

The most important thing of a tutor in my opinion is to foster genuine passion for learning for the students. I believe that the academic success of any student should be self-paced, and the tutor could only help them if they face a too-challenging problem or cannot come up with a plan to achieve their success. Passion to help students, I…

Strengths:

Maths Oly medalist
Clear explanations
Passion for teaching

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology Science

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Proven

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VCE

NAFISHA NAWAR

Chemistry Tutor Burnley, VIC

Guide the students to fall in love with learning. A good tutor can make a student gather interest in even the most complex topics I can tailor my teaching method to an individual's needs and make learning more effective and fun. Also I am very friendly and organized which also serve as key…

Strengths:

5+ yrs tutoring
Science specialist
Engaging lessons

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology Science English

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Naplan
VCE

Mantavya

Chemistry Tutor Burnley, VIC

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…

Strengths:

Bio & math tutor
Peer mentoring exp
Clear study notes

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science Economics Ancient History Modern History Geography English

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Impressive

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VCE

Shivani

Chemistry Tutor Burnley, VIC

As I said before I don't get irritated easily though student ask the same question for 10 times and second thing method due to individual have different way of learning. My nature is perfection so I am trying to impart same thing to the students and maths is all about perfection. you loose the marks for very small mistake in maths. I think method…

Strengths:

PhD neuroscience
Prizewinning scholar
Clear explanations

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology Science

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Proven

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VCE

ANKIT

Chemistry Tutor Carlton, VIC

Be honest. This helps to establish rapport and trust, the two most critical elements to a successful tutoring relationship. Be flexible. This means being willing to adjust techniques and approaches to meet the learning styles of the student. Be patient. What is obvious or easy for you may not be so for your student. Learn not to show annoyance…

Strengths:

Melb Uni Masters
STEM expert
Clear explanations

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science Ancient History Modern History Geography English

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

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VCE

Audrey

Chemistry Tutor Carlton, VIC

To help them understand the concepts instead of giving them just the answer. teach them step by step, how they should start thinking when they have some kind of that question. so that they will know how to do it when it is in the exam. As a tutor, I will say that my strengths are my communication skill and how I organize things for the student to…

Strengths:

Uni Melb Chem Eng
Yr10 maths/sci tutor
Foundation Scholar

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Impressive

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VCE

Emily

Chemistry Tutor West Melbourne, VIC

I believe that each student should be heard in the classroom and encouraged to contribute to discussions. It is important for them to engage in active learning rather than just listening to a teacher speak passively. I find that I can relate to students on a personal level and connect with them through pop culture and references, strengthening…

Strengths:

Strong rapport
Concept clarity
Ahead of school

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Legal Studies Economics Business Studies Info Processing Software Dev English

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Veteran

Reliability:

Outstanding

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VCE

Emily

Chemistry Tutor West Melbourne, VIC

Be compassionant and patient with the student, and provide another way of learning material they otherwise may have found challenging. Flexibility in adapting my teaching style to suit each student, understanding and patience for the student…

Strengths:

2+ yrs tutoring
VCE graduate
Confidence focus

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology English

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Outstanding

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Zhiyan

Chemistry Tutor West Melbourne, VIC

For me, I personally consider the ability of independent thinking is what a tutor really needs to teach his students across all the subjects, it is not only about memorizing the standardized formulas of problem-solving but also understanding the hidden logic of the methods. I believe the most important thing I should've done to my students is to…

Strengths:

98+ ATAR
Phys & Maths focus
Clear explanations

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Impressive

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VCE

Thi Thu Hien

Chemistry Tutor Carlton, VIC

That is being their teacher in literal and figurative, guiding them on this journey and impart the knowledge they need. That is patient, as a tutor i think i need to be patient in whatever situations is happened to me. The second would be the ambition i have for…

Strengths:

Child-focused
Clear explanations
Team leadership

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Business Studies

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Impressive

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Martin

Chemistry Tutor Carlton, VIC

100% Motivation and ensuring they feel like they have a support structure whose best interest is to see them succeed. Too many people in my year have lacked motivation to study effectively and as a result, their grades faltered. The school proceeded to threaten to kick them out of their ATAR classes, which only worked to further demoralise them…

Strengths:

95+ ATAR
Clear explanations
Academic award

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Science Modern History English

Experience:

Veteran

Reliability:

Impressive

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VCE

Karen

Chemistry Tutor Balaclava, VIC

Give them confidence Give them skills to prepare for exams Engage them in lessons and allow them to interact and engage in learning Provide them with subject knowledge I can give students confidence by creating a positive encouraging environment I have a calm and patient personality allowing students to engage, ask questions and feel…

Strengths:

7+ yrs teaching exp
Sci & maths expert
Engaging lessons

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Science

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Impressive

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Inside South YarraTutoring Sessions

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.