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Lingjie
Tutor Southbank, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do is to help students become independent and confident learners. Rather than just giving answers, I focus on guiding students to think critically, ask questions, and find their own problem-solving strategies. Building trust and a supportive learning environment is also essential so that students learn best…
Strengths:
- Masters in Education
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Subjects:
Maths
English
Chinese
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Simon
Tutor Southbank, VIC
In mi opinion, a tutor should take care of the students in terms of ensuring that they understand each one of the concepts and topics explained. He/she should not hesitate in repeating an explanation as many times as necessary if the student doesn't understand any topic. After finishing my bachelor in Aerospace engineering and some international…
Strengths:
- Aerospace engineer
- 3+ yrs tutoring exp
- Physics & math focus
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Science
Engineering Studies
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Liam
Tutor Southbank, VIC
To be adaptive for each student, everyone learns differently and its important to recognise each students best learning methids. I'm very patient and a good communicator. Also I have a very advanced math degree from university so should be able to solve…
Strengths:
- 1st Class Hons Maths
- Risk analysis expert
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Maths
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Disha
Tutor Southbank, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to provide personalized support and guidance, foster a positive learning environment, identify and address areas of improvement, encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and instill confidence and motivation in the student. My strengths as a tutor include personalized…
Strengths:
- Commerce degree
- Finance skills
- Clear communicator
Subjects:
Maths
Business Studies
English
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Angela
Tutor Southbank, VIC
I think a tutor has to be able to make the student want to learn, and make what they're learning interesting. A big part of this would be to get to know the student and cater to their individual needs and the unique way they learn. This also means maintaining a positive mindset and ensuring that the student knows that we are working together to…
Strengths:
- Clear communicator
- Detail focus
- Student-centred
Subjects:
Maths
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Jiang
Tutor Southbank, VIC
- Let the students take the ownership of their own study
- Always encourage and motivate the student
- Build a strong rapport with the student - Communication skill: Worked as a peer mentor in RMIT for semester 2 2022.
- Great time management skill.
- Being passionate and open minded as a…
Strengths:
- Peer mentor exp
- Flexible scheduling
- Motivates students
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
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Shivani
Tutor Southbank, VIC
In order for the tutoring sessions to be efficient, it is essential that a good relationship be established between the tutor and the student. Often, this relationship is created quickly, but at other times, it may take a few sessions before the student opens up. The success of this relationship reveals the personalities of each of them, but it…
Strengths:
- Biz Analytics MSc
- Project mentor exp
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Maths
English
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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
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Ngoc Minh Tam
Tutor Southbank, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to foster confidence, inspire curiosity, and provide a supportive learning environment. A tutor should adapt their teaching to the student's individual needs, ensuring complex topics are broken down into understandable concepts. Encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills…
Strengths:
- Chem 1st class Hons
- Adapts per student
- Builds confidence
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
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Giang
Tutor Southbank, VIC
In my opinion, a tutor needs to really be a friend who is reliable and helpful for his/her students. A tutor should be able to help the students to deeply understand the content of the subject so they can perform better in class. I am a calm and friendly person and I believe that it will help a lot when I tutor other students. I also like to build…
Strengths:
- 97+ ATAR
- Accounting tutor exp
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Maths
Science
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Xiaohan
Tutor Southbank, VIC
Helping students to conquer their problems such as fear or impatience and thus let them love it Solid knowledge foundation and useful teaching…
Strengths:
- Data Science UoM
- Prob-solving focus
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Maths
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Congqiang
Tutor Southbank, VIC
Try make tutoring fun, students no matter how hard you try will not retain information and be willing to learn if they are really against it. So by presenting the content in a fun but still effective manner, it is bound to show results.
The most important thing when it comes to content is to not spoon feed them with the right answers, you need…
Strengths:
- 96+ ATAR
- Chess team captain
- Youth mentor
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
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Stephen
Tutor Armadale, VIC
Get the student to take a real interest in the subject. This can be done by using quizzes, games etc, to make the topics fun and interesting.
I have used this technique on many occasions. I am a very patient and thorough teacher who can explain principles in a clear, concise manner. I have a lot of experience working with children from the…
Strengths:
- 30+ yrs teaching exp
- Uni lecturer
- IT & coding expert
Subjects:
Maths
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Bingqi
Tutor Southbank, VIC
-Tailoring lessons to the student's unique needs, strengths, and weaknesses to ensure effective learning.
-Make learning interesting and engaging to keep the student motivated and invested in their education.
-Teach the student strategies for independent learning so they can become self-sufficient learners. - Strong understanding of the subjects…
Strengths:
- Academic Excellence
- School Prefect
- Public speaking
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
Economics
English
Online
Chinese
Psychology
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Marie
Tutor Southbank, VIC
To be available and open to the student when they need help, no matter how simple or small the task they need to complete I am patient and love to engage with the…
Strengths:
- 5+ yrs tutoring exp
- Early years expert
- Customised lessons
Subjects:
Maths
English
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Willy
Tutor South Wharf, VIC
Understand and strengthen the foundation of a subject. I am patient, I try to find ways to help the student understanding the…
Strengths:
- 8-sem Dean's List
- Dual Engg degree
- Math & coding mentor
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Science
Info Processing
Software Dev
Engineering Studies
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Dinh Minh Tu
Tutor South Wharf, VIC
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to create a safe, supportive space where they feel comfortable making mistakes and learning from them without the fear of judgment. Mistakes are often where the deepest learning happens, and when students feel safe, they are more willing to take risks, ask questions, and grow from…
Strengths:
- Patient & adaptive
- Clear explainer
- Confidence builder
Subjects:
Maths
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Adina
Tutor Caulfield, VIC
Give them confidence in their own ability, Make them feel heard, give them all the attention and time they need and be dedicated to the students learning. My strengths as a tutor are that I am a patient and understanding individual. I am a great communicator, listener and i have strong technical skills to be able to help students…
Strengths:
- Lead tutor Monash
- Dean’s Scholarship
- Project mgmt expert
Subjects:
Maths
Info Processing
English
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Jacinta
Tutor Brighton, VIC
I think the most important thing I can do for a student is to help them feel better about their learning and inspire within them a passion for education. Through this, I believe that I'm setting students up for future success by showing them how exciting and engaging learning is, and the study skills necessary to pursue this. But more importantly,…
Strengths:
- Concept breakdown
- Patient approach
- Boosts self-esteem
Subjects:
Maths
Biology
Science
Legal Studies
English
Online
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Ben
Tutor Toorak, VIC
The most important thing I can do for a student is to help make the experience and working memorable to them such that they will be able to apply and solve the it themselves, without further assistance.
Every student is different but whether is be by an analogy of the problem, a more simplistic version of the problem to work out, or the talking…
Strengths:
- CS grad
- HD project
- Logical reasoning
Subjects:
Software Dev
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Bowei
Tutor Brighton, VIC
Enhence students' confidence, and motive their interest in studying.
In my understanding, tutor not only help students to level up their score, but also maintain their interest in study and keep their confidence. Communication skill: work in service industry for 5 years.
Achievement: Greate academic score
Flexibility: Can tutor any time, and…
Strengths:
- Finance & Econ deg
- Data analytics MSc
- Test prep experience
Subjects:
Maths
Economics
Chinese
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Karanvir
Tutor Port Melbourne, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to foster a supportive and encouraging learning environment, provide personalized guidance and feedback, and empower the student with the skills and confidence to become independent learners. As a tutor, I believe my strengths lie in my ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and…
Strengths:
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork focus
- Motivates students
Subjects:
Maths
Science
English
Online
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Prabha
Tutor Armadale, VIC
Give the student the confidence they need to do well by providing them with tools and knowledge that they can use to succeed. I am a good listener so I am able identify problem areas that a student might have. I am also really good at offering multiple ways of solving a problem. I communicate well with students of different aptitudes and make…
Strengths:
- Step-by-step solver
- Homework for mastery
- Exam strategy focus
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Science
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.