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Wilbur Jr
Tutor St Kilda West, VIC
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…
Strengths:
- Patient explainer
- Focus on mastery
- Encourages questions
Subjects:
Maths
Engineering Studies
Ancient History
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Bethan
Tutor St Kilda West, VIC
Confidence! Making children feel safe and confident is the most important thing a tutor can do for students. When a child feels safe with you and able to be their true self, they will engage more with learning and exceed all expectations. I am patient and kind and really care about the progress of all children. I also like working with the…
Strengths:
- SEN expertise
- UK&AUS classroom exp
- Strong comms
Subjects:
Maths
Science
Ancient History
Modern History
Geography
English
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Kristie
Tutor St Kilda West, VIC
Having a personal passion and drive to learn will lead a student to becoming a holistic and proactive learner, guiding their personal growth and conceptualisation of information. When a student fully engages with their education in a healthy and positive manner, the benefits extend beyond the classroom as this attitude can be applied to other…
Strengths:
- Top HSC Achiever
- 8+ yrs tutoring exp
- Music award winner
Subjects:
Maths
Biology
Geography
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Lilie
Tutor St Kilda West, VIC
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…
Strengths:
- Primary Ed. student
- Homework help focus
- Behaviour management
Subjects:
Maths
Science
Ancient History
Modern History
Geography
English
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Vinay
Tutor St Kilda West, VIC
It would be empathy, in my opinion. I am aware that there are intelligent people who are easily able to surpass me in knowledge, but I believe that to effectively teach and learn, one must have a sufficient level of empathy. One need not always be a great teacher to be a great intellect. My capacity for empathy is unmatched. I can put myself in…
Strengths:
- Monash MSc student
- Engineering expert
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Engineering Studies
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Leila
Tutor St Kilda West, VIC
I think the most important thing that a tutor can do is listen. There may be other things going on either at home or at school that is preventing students from reaching their academic goals and the best way to foster a student-tutor relationship is to that you're there for them and that you understand what they're going through, in order to…
Strengths:
- Dean’s List scholar
- Trauma-informed
- Essay writing help
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
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Wallis
Tutor St Kilda West, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do is to create an environment in which the pupil feels encouraged to ask questions. Without a certain degree of security or familiarity, most kids are too nervous or shy to ask questions and thus are left with a minimalistic understanding of a topic, instead of the deeper understanding they could gain by…
Strengths:
- Adv Maths Y8-11
- AP Scholar Dist.
- Essay writing help
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Science
Modern History
English
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Althea Danielle
Tutor St Kilda West, VIC
Aside from teaching students the concepts required for their study, it's essential for tutors or any teacher for that matter to teach students how to learn. This involves critical thinking, asking the right questions, learning from their mistakes and developing good study habits. Once these are imparted in the students, they are given the tools…
Strengths:
- 10+ yrs music tutor
- Music program dev
- Melb Uni music ther.
Subjects:
English
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Kuharrshanna
Tutor St Kilda West, VIC
Align with Parents, Teachers, and the Student while uncovering Learning Styles ·while being compassionate to teach the building blocks of learning. creativity and enthusiasm for teaching. ability to explain difficult things in a simple way. ability to connect with children (or with older students), on a personal level. understanding for the world…
Strengths:
- Biomed Sci degree
- Student mentor exp
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
English
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Arundathi
Tutor St Kilda West, VIC
One of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to understand the learning ability of a student. Each student has a different capacity to grasp concepts and learning to be patient and adapt to the student's individual needs while also being able to ensure that the content is covered is essential. As a tutor, I am able to…
Strengths:
- Academic awardee
- Custom lesson plans
- English & Math tutor
Subjects:
Maths
English
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Rohan
Tutor St Kilda West, VIC
Students are able to learn the concept and the process of problem-solving with ease and become habitual of thinking in a more logical and systematic manner. Adaptability, understanding the potential and mentality of a child, think like a student in the process of tackling a problem, good and non-hesitant 2-way…
Strengths:
- 91+ Yr12 Science
- STEM event organiser
- Leadership skills
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
English
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Revanth
Tutor St Kilda West, VIC
I think the most important thing that tutor can do is to build confidence in student to solve any kind of problem in the exam. This can be only done when they are through with the formulas, concepts and it's applications. I think making clear understanding about the concepts is my strength as a tutor. I believe if anyone clearly knows the concepts…
Strengths:
- 2 yrs maths tutoring
- Clear explanations
- Confidence focus
Subjects:
Maths
English
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Payal
Tutor St Kilda West, VIC
1. Constantly keeping them motivated, in order to keep their confidence consistent.
2. providing all the required study material and numerous practice questions to help with their confidence. 1. I am generally patient and flexible. For instance, when my students would not get correct answers for the first attempt, I would allow them adequate…
Strengths:
- Accounting expert
- Clear explanations
- Detail-focused
Subjects:
Maths
English
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Samuel
Tutor St Kilda West, VIC
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make them feel comfortable learning the material the school gives them and to develop good study skills. Students have different learning styles and process information at different paces. A school can't accomodate all the individual learning styles of their students, but tutoring…
Strengths:
- Dean’s List 4 yrs
- Essay writing help
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
Science
Economics
Ancient History
Geography
English
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Hana
Tutor St Kilda West, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do is ensure that a student does not hate the subject they require tutoring in. The tutor must approach the subject on the same level as the student so that the student does not dread having a tutoring session and develops a liking towards the subject. I ensure that someone works to their full potential and if…
Strengths:
- Stepwise methods
- Max potential focus
- Encouraging attitude
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Science
Engineering Studies
English
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Emma
Tutor St Kilda West, VIC
Listen. You need to listen to the student so you can gain an understanding of what they are struggling with, how they learn best ensuring the learning process is as affective as possible. I am a very patient person which is vital when it comes to tutoring as children don’t always understand straight away. I am also adaptable so I can change the…
Strengths:
- 1st class maths deg
- Clear explanations
- Mentoring experience
Subjects:
Maths
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Ann
Tutor St Kilda West, VIC
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to help a student gain the confidence and obtain the building blocks needed to not need a tutor as much in the future. Obviously, the priority is to first be able to learn what they are having trouble with initially, but the overall goal is to help them learn how to learn by…
Strengths:
- Chemistry degree
- Uni tutoring exp
- Top 10% high school
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
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Francis
Tutor St Kilda West, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do is to teach positive learning behaviours which help the student to build confidence and grow a better relationship with learning. I think I am a calm presence which children take to and feel comfortable around and I am able to form positive relationships which bring out the best in the…
Strengths:
- Incl teach expert
- PGCE Primary (UK)
- Calm, patient mentor
Subjects:
Maths
Science
Geography
English
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Rodger
Tutor St Kilda West, VIC
Firstly, the tutor must care enough about the student to observe and formatively assess the way that student is thinking. From there gaps and hurdles in student comprehension can hopefully be identified and worked on by the student with the aid of the tutor.
Essentially the tutor should make themselves redundant, helping the student realise…
Strengths:
- Good communicator
- Maths & Eng strength
- Student growth focus
Subjects:
Maths
English
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Shreyas Parshuram
Tutor St Kilda West, VIC
Building confidence, fostering curiosity, and fostering a positive learning environment are, in my opinion, the three most crucial things a tutor can do for a student. Tutoring is more than just teaching material; it's also about giving students the confidence to learn and the skills to solve problems on their own. My ability to be patient is one…
Strengths:
- Conf boost focus
- Adapts to stu needs
- Eases tough topics
Subjects:
Maths
Business Studies
Info Processing
Software Dev
Modern History
English
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Sandesh
Tutor St Kilda West, VIC
Not make assumptions about them and treat each individual based on their merits Problem solving and tutoring each and every student based on who they are and where they…
Strengths:
- Custom approach
- No assumptions
- Problem solving
Subjects:
Maths
Economics
Business Studies
Geography
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Michael
Tutor St Kilda West, VIC
Creating a supportive and encouraging environment right from the get go. Helping the student understand it's not a race and it's better to understand the content they're learning first and foremost before worrying about grades and marks.
Furthermore, listening to the student's concerns if they have any, making sure that they are heard and adjust…
Strengths:
- 1st Class Maths deg
- Data analytics pro
- Chess & logic skills
Subjects:
Maths
Economics
English
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William
Tutor St Kilda West, VIC
To always make sure the student feels comfortable to ask questions about the more basic concepts of a topic and to recognise the importace that having a firm grip on the basics has on forming a complete understanding of the subjec matter. Patience and…
Strengths:
- Maths BSc degree
- Fun learning
- Mentoring focus
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Local Reviews
Inside St Kilda WestTutoring Sessions
Content Covered
Year 4 student Matthew worked on adding, multiplying, and dividing fractions as well as converting between percentages, decimals, and fractions.
In Year 9, Amisha tackled trigonometry by combining bearings with SOHCAHTOA and also reviewed statistics.
For Year 12, Will focused on advanced essay writing for English by refining comparative analysis of Tracks and Into the Wild and developing language analysis skills through rewriting flagged sections based on teacher feedback.
Recent Challenges
In Year 3–4 maths, incomplete memorization of multiplication tables repeatedly disrupted progress with fractions and long division; "she still has trouble with her 7, 8 and 9 times tables," noted one tutor, leading to confusion when simplifying or comparing values.
For a Year 10 English student, unfinished homework and unclear communication—such as bringing work mostly finished instead of submitting it in advance—meant less targeted feedback during sessions.
At the senior level (Years 11–12), missed practice questions and only reviewing notes (rather than tackling exam-style problems) left conceptual gaps in Physics, making it harder to solve complex problems under time pressure.
Recent Achievements
A tutor in St Kilda West noticed one Year 10 student who previously rushed through probability questions now pausing to identify outliers before calculating answers—she's actively double-checking her thinking, which is a big shift from earlier sessions.
In senior maths, Matthew has started explaining his reasoning out loud while tackling tricky proof problems; last week he worked through a complex induction question with much less prompting than before.
Meanwhile, Will (Year 12 English) recently began emailing his essay plans for feedback ahead of time instead of waiting for reminders, showing more self-management and initiative.
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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 Middle Park Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like St Kilda Park Primary School.