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Tommy

English Tutor Southbank, VIC
To clarify and simplify concepts so they can absorb the topics easily. Tailor instruction to individual needs since not all students are the same. Patience, good listener, communication and…
Pinyi
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Pinyi

English Tutor Southbank, VIC
A tutor's greatest contribution is to give students confidence in their upcoming studies. In addition to teaching academic knowledge, tutors need to point out directions for students and divide difficult tasks into steps to cultivate students' problem-solving ability. I have sufficient experience in counseling teenagers, I am good at communicating…
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Alicia
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Alicia

English Tutor Southbank, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for his or her student is to instil confidence in themselves to achieve and overcome difficulties in their subject to the best of their ability. The strength and ability to face challenge or disappointments in their grades and to process this in a positive manner to better the areas they struggle in. I…
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Joseph Kevin

English Tutor Southbank, VIC
Tutor helps to develop interest of a particular subject in students life. A lot many times, students like the subject because the way of delivery and the personality of the tutor. I believe to have the character and passion to transform young minds in understanding and applying fundamental concepts. I have good people and communication skills.…
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Varun

English Tutor Southbank, VIC
Be able to establish rapport and trust. Being a good listen as a mentor is very important. A tutor student relationship should be viewed as a partnership. We need to appear as a instructor but a friendly advisor. The most important ability for anyone is how does an individual learn? This can be taught by a tutor and motivation provided by them. I…
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Saini

English Tutor Southbank, VIC
As I mentioned above, understanding is very important. I have had some great professors/teachers in my who were very understanding to my needs and were able to make me grow. They motivated me to become better and constantly tried to bring out the best of my abilities. I believe their persistence and belief in me, is what drove me to do more in…
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Abhimanyu

English Tutor Southbank, VIC
In my opinion, the most important thing, that a tutor can do for the student is to understand the problems which the student is facing, and then come up with a plan on how to overcome these problems. Apart from this, understanding the knowledge graph of the student, and teaching him/her according to the pattern, which they understand the most, is…
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Tyler

English Tutor Southbank, VIC
To be able to not just do the work required but to be able to understand it so they can apply it to multiple scenarios and see the benefit of the knowledge. Also, to help them grow as a person so they can succeed in the future. I believe I am likable and can communicate effectively with a wide range of people from all ages. Being motivated to help…
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Gaurang

English Tutor Southbank, VIC
A tutor can guide and motivate his/her students to achieve their intended goals and help them to create a pathway for their future. With experience and knowledge, a tutor can become the driving force to help the students succeed in their lives. A tutor should have the ability to catch hold the weaknesses of a student, and then they should further…
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Andrew

English Tutor Southbank, VIC
On a surface level outlook a tutor is just meant to teach their students and be on their way. But in my perspective, there is more to it than just teaching. A tutor is about being a capable mentor that identifies the student's weaknesses in class and mentally so there is always something the student can work upon both academically and mentally.…
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Sai

English Tutor Southbank, VIC
- Provide assistance if the student is unable to gain a clear understanding of a particular concept - Expose students to various assessment-style questions (especially during higher levels of education) - Be a source of constant motivation for the student, so that the student will consistently strive to achieve better results - The ability to…
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Candice

English Tutor Southbank, VIC
I believe that creating a safe space where the child is comfortable enough to ask as many questions as they need is one of the most important things a tutor can do for a student. Patience, admitting if I don't know content (and then researching it for next time), time management skills, the ability to re-explain concepts in different…
Juilee
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Juilee

English Tutor Southbank, VIC
Firstly, making a kind human being out of them and increase their knowledge level is the main aim of a tutor. Along with that, watering their out of the box ideas and help them channelize their thought process is a duty of the tutor. Assisting them to come up with innovative ideas and develop strong problem-solving capabilities to apply in real…
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Gaurav

English Tutor Southbank, VIC
- Understand the knowledge level, plan course accordingly - Connect with the student on areas of interest - Interactive sessions to indulge good communication from both the end - Quick revisions and check to enable the learning process adapted by the student - Regular test - Efficient Communication skills - Root cause analysis -…
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Nathaniel

English Tutor Southbank, VIC
I believe that guiding students in a simple and clear manner, making them feel comfortable asking questions, and making them enjoy coming to class are very important things a tutor should do for their students. My stengths is that I am fun and easy-going and will always make the learning process memorable and enjoyable to the students. I am…
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Rachael

English Tutor Southbank, VIC
To really care for them - not just for the money but to really want to see them grow. The best thing to do is to show that you are genuine and invest your best effort and time for them, understanding that these students are the next generation awaiting a bright future to make the place we live in a better place. I am a very organised and punctual…
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Sarah

English Tutor Southbank, VIC
I think patience and the ability to catch the exact needs of the students are the most important things a tutor can do for a student. Since every student has different learning styles and speed when understanding a concept, patience is a key requirement in order to go along with the student's speed. Furthermore, the ability to fulfil the exact…
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Sparrsh

English Tutor Southbank, VIC
Learning is all about association. You cannot go to C without having to go through A and B. I think one of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to focus on the basics first and only if the basics are clear should the tutor proceed with the new concepts. Individual attention to each student and identifying their individual…
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Wade

English Tutor Southbank, VIC
Finding the gaps, especially when they are gaps from prior in the scaffolding process that will only amplify over time. Sometimes it is important to take a step or two backwards in that case and often that results in a quicker grasp of current concepts. Paying attention to the small things that make maths (or English) learning enjoyable or not for…
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Noel

English Tutor Southbank, VIC
I think teaching them is one of the important thing and guiding them throughout the studies is yet another task more over encourage them, give advice on studies and monitor their progress is also important my knowledge is my strength and I can convey them effectively so that students can understand the concepts correctly. I have the patients…
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Stefanie

English Tutor Southbank, VIC
A good tutor will be patient as well as a good listener. Addressing the students' queries, errors with honesty yet with empathy. A good tutor should be willing to be dynamic in their teaching style, so as to engage the learners. Additionally, a tutor should be willing to share their own experiences and draw parallels with their students. I…
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Chintan

English Tutor Southbank, VIC
As per my opinion, I think the most important thing that a tutor can do for a student is to be their friend and guide and help them as their friend. More often than not, students fear approaching tutors. But if you have maintained a friendly relation with your students, your students will not hesitate in coming and speaking with you. This way, a…
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Nakul

English Tutor Southbank, VIC
Tutors should check for understanding as they go and constantly build confidence so that the student feels like their abilities are improving. When a student feels confident, wonderful things begin to happen. Their curiosity is ignited, and they are more likely to ask questions in class and read additional texts about things that interest them.…

Local Reviews

Alec is really enjoying his sessions with Matt. He finds Matt funny and easy to get along with. Alec tells me he has already started learning things he didn't know. We are very happy so far with Matt.
Melanie, St Kilda

Inside St KildaTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 12 student Matthew focused on complex numbers—proving properties using geometric arguments—and also tackled advanced trial paper questions involving polynomials and mathematical induction.

Year 11 student Amisha worked through the quantum mechanical nature of atoms, applying the Rydberg equation to electron transitions, and practised solving problems on electromagnetic induction.

Meanwhile, Year 10 Will developed essay writing skills by planning comparative responses for Tracks and Into the Wild, with particular attention to analysing language use and connecting key themes such as individualism and materialism.

Recent Challenges

In Year 11 Maths, a student often skipped showing full working in interest and credit card problems, which made it hard to catch repeated calculation errors; as noted, "small details were missed due to the habit of skimming over the question and jumping straight to the formula."

In senior English, incomplete homework and weak communication about missing work became an issue—one week, no prior notice was given that set tasks hadn't been attempted.

Exam responses also suffered from minimal essay planning, leading to answers drifting off-topic.

In Extension Maths, forgetting previous feedback meant similar mistakes kept resurfacing during timed proof questions.

Recent Achievements

One St Kilda tutor noticed that Will, a Year 12 English student, has begun to independently spot and explain his own writing errors—something he previously struggled with—and now takes initiative to backcheck his essays before submitting.

In another recent high school session, Amisha made a breakthrough in physics by correctly solving a projectile motion problem using methods she'd found confusing just weeks ago, and her improved test score reflected the shift.

Meanwhile, a younger student showed new engagement by describing themes for class novels out loud after previously being hesitant to share ideas during lessons.

What they say about our tutoring

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Shaneel made a great first impression with my son, Jack. Jack maintained his level of interest and concentration throughout the hour session (which we were surprised at as this is often a problem for him!) and he is already looking forward to his next session with him.

Oliver is engaged with his lesson and we are happy with her as Rouyan is always punctual.

Christopher has a very great communication style and is fun and he made the lesson engaging and also challenging.

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 St Kilda Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Yesodei HaTorah College.