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Kai Tong Joanna
Tutor Southbank, VIC
One of the most important things a tutor can do is to build a strong and supportive relationship with students. This enables students to feel comfortable and encouraged to ask questions and seek assitance on their concerns.
Another crucial aspect of tutoring will be understanding each student’s individual needs. By recognizing each…
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Kaoru
Tutor Southbank, VIC
I consider the most important aspect of tutoring is to support the students through tough academic schedule, ranging from giving guidance, listening to their challenges and cheering them up whenever necessary. As someone who English is a second language, I can also sympathise how challenging English subject can be. I have also experienced…
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Jamaela Mae
Tutor Southbank, VIC
One of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to be proud of all the improvements the student has done. It's not about congratulating them for being a high achieving student. Instead, we should congratulate them for any improvement that they have done, since that is one step closer to success. I believe one of my strengths is…
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Yao
Tutor Southbank, VIC
Modeling curiosity, a genuine love of learning and knowledge, and above all showing others what it looks like to be passionate about the art or discipline a student is hoping to learn. Firstly, I have taken some TESOL courses at the University of Queensland, such as Second Language Aquisition, Intercultural communication, Second Language Reading,…
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Harold
Tutor Southbank, VIC
I consider that helping them to understand the concept by themselves instead of doing their job, is the most important thing a tutor can do for a student because that is the way they learn. Also, giving a positive and encouraging environment makes them feel comfortable in the tutoring session. -Experience of more than nine years.
-Major strongly…
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Pinaz
Tutor Southbank, VIC
A Tutors fill a different role than teachers and parents, they can build strong, personal relationships with their students and support students. Personal relationships can form foundational to student success. Tutors can customize the lessons and activities according to students understanding. Tutors work with a student on specific problem areas,…
Strengths:
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Nakul
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.…
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Jeffries
Tutor Southbank, VIC
I think the most important thing a tutor can do is reinforce knowledge of taught elements in school and clarify any doubts the student may have. While completing my VCE, I had a Study Score of 40 in further maths so I am confident in my maths ability I have been studying maths at university in my engineering course so I believe I can help the…
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Maths
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Khulan
Tutor Southbank, VIC
No matter how much a student struggles, they are all capable of understanding and mastering the subject just with the right explanation, thought process and patience! Creative explanation and my ability to understand what areas they arent able to understand due to lack of…
Strengths:
- Patient & adaptive
- Clear explainer
- Confidence builder
Subjects:
Maths
Economics
English
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Kazi Tazwar
Tutor Southbank, VIC
The most important role of a tutor is to empower students in their learning journey. This involves not only imparting knowledge but also instilling confidence and a love for learning. A tutor should provide personalized guidance, adapt their teaching style to suit individual needs, and offer constructive feedback. Moreover, fostering a positive…
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- Clear explanations
- Confidence focus
Subjects:
Maths
Science
English
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Rochester
Tutor Southbank, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student would be trying to understand them that sometimes they are having a hard time to absorbed what is being taught in class. Patience is the key for a successful tutor! I am a very patient tutor. I do not get angry, mad or frustrated when the student is not coping up or is a slow learner because I…
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- Adaptive & positive
- Strong memory skills
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Wade
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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Maths
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English
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Christine
Tutor Southbank, VIC
Being understanding of students' learning experiences; whether it is confident about the topic or frustrated and disappointed when they don't yet "get it", the perspective helps me more likely able to keep a student's learning energy alive, thus more efficiently helping them.
Though unfortunate, it is understandable and very human to easily…
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- 95+ ATAR
- Science & math focus
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Chemistry
Maths
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Rohan Ramesh
Tutor Southbank, VIC
The tutor has so many key responsibilities and actions to do. As he/she needs to aware that individuals are understanding, there should be effective communication, setting realistic goals, creating a supportive environment and also providing them a constructive feedback. I am good in teaching and received very good compliment from my colleagues…
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Maths
Science
English
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Sai
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…
Strengths:
- 95+ ATAR
- Uni Melb Sci grad
- Maths exam prep
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Science
English
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Hitansh
Tutor Southbank, VIC
Create a positive and supportive learning environment.Understand the student's needs.Be patient and flexible.Provide constructive feedback. I take pride in my strengths as a tutor, which include my ability to explain concepts clearly and concisely. I believe that this skill comes from my ability to listen and understand where my students are…
Strengths:
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- Problem solving
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Subjects:
Maths
Economics
Business Studies
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Gaurang
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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- Quiz soc president
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Maths
Science
Info Processing
English
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Geraldo
Tutor Southbank, VIC
For me it is important for tutor to be able to encourage and make the student enjoy learning. Because in order for students to learn faster, they would need to be willing to digest the new knowledge and information given by the tutor. Furthermore, it is important for tutor to look at a problem from many different perspective, because one point of…
Strengths:
- Uni Melb student
- Team leadership
- Clear communicator
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
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Paola
Tutor Southbank, VIC
Being a reliable and trustworthy tutor, who could adapt their teaching style and made of communication to suit all levels of ability. I am the type of tutor who will come into the role and make a positive impact on those students I am teaching. My strengths include I am highly organized and well planned which means I will always be able to…
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- STEM specialist
- Essay writing help
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Chemistry
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Biology
Science
English
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Ulan
Tutor Southbank, VIC
In my opinion, guiding the student to being able to help himself or herself is the most crucial aspect in teaching. In other words, teaching the student to learn things on their own is what makes teaching so powerful. Firstly I am patient with students to a certain degree. This allows me to make the most out of the time I teach and contribute to…
Strengths:
- Math Olympiad winner
- Uni Melb Eng student
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
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Kushaang
Tutor Southbank, VIC
The most important thing is to be supportive and make sure the student feels comfortable and confident. It’s about giving them the tools to succeed on their own and creating a positive environment where they aren’t afraid to ask questions. I’m good at breaking things down so they make sense. I’m patient and always try to adapt to how each…
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- Clear communicator
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Maths
Science
English
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Changhui
Tutor Southbank, VIC
Giving them adequate help and assistance when they need it. Furthermore, making sure to help a student can build healthy study habits so that they can work efficiently. I am a good listener and I can empathise with students' situations well. I also have experience mentoring younger students in high…
Strengths:
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- Uni of Melbourne
- Clear communicator
Subjects:
Maths
Science
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Yuanyuan
Tutor Southbank, VIC
Patience is the most essiential thing during teaching. I would love to try to change the way of explaining to help students to understand. Usually I can describe the concepts in an simple way to help students to…
Strengths:
- 2 yrs maths tutoring
- Unimelb student
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Maths
Economics
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.