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Joseph Jr
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
Patient. As an engineering graduate, i encounter a lot of math subjects that improves my solving problem…
Strengths:
- Leadership Awardee
- Engineering exp
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Subjects:
Maths
Engineering Studies
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Georgina
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
I think that being patient and empathetic are two of the most important things a tutor can do for a student.
Listening empathetically to a student can help a tutor to understand the way that the student thinks. In turn, the student feels understood and real improvements can be made.
Patience is important for many reasons in tutoring. In my…
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- STEM role model
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- Patient & empathetic
Subjects:
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Chemistry
Maths
Science
Info Processing
Software Dev
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Geography
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Po-Ying (Calvin)
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
The conmmunication skills, the fluency of the interpretation will directly influence what the student received from teacher and also their capability to focus on the session. I'm willing to understand what the students are thinking, and can try to find a easier path for them base on what they have already understood. I am accessible and easy to…
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- Uni Melb Sci student
- WWCC cleared
- Homework Club tutor
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Psychology
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Misty
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to help them build confidence in their own abilities. When a student believes in themselves, they’re more likely to take on challenges, ask questions, and keep trying, even when things get tough. My strengths are patience, adaptability, and the ability to break down complex concepts in…
Strengths:
- Engaging lessons
- Confidence focus
- Commerce & Econ
Subjects:
Maths
Legal Studies
Economics
Business Studies
English
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Mohammad
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
I believe a most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to plant the seed of curiosity. It is very important to keep wondering, keep questioning. I have a good ability to use visual examples to teach complicated topics. In addition, patience is one of my strongest attributes. I have a habit of going in depth and understanding the reason…
Strengths:
- Melb Uni grad
- Event organiser
- Volunteer tutor
Subjects:
Maths
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RISAN
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
Changing the perspective of the subject. I know too many teachers that have made an already challenging subject even more difficult. I want to be a tutor who encourages students to excel in math by demonstrating that it is not as difficult as it may seem. Teachers frequently introduce additional steps without explaining their rationale, in my…
Strengths:
- Monash Scholar Prog
- Top in Eng cohort
- Math Olympiad select
Subjects:
Maths
Biology
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Sofie
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
Understand the level they are at and being able to adapt your teaching to their level. Furthermore patience is very important, so that you make sure that you don't rush through stuff that they don't understand. I'm very organised and structured
Furthermore I've always been good at helping and explaining things in different ways to different…
Strengths:
- Business degree
- Buddy mentor exp
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Maths
Business Studies
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Mathilda
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
A good study habit. It is vital to grow their passion of studying rather than just teaching the knowledge. Therefore, I will try my best to bring them enjoyable study experience while maintaining high educational quality. I am an international student from China who has done high school here, thus, I have experienced both west and east education.…
Strengths:
- Monash student
- Maths tutor exp
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Maths
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Christopher
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
The single most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to instill in them a love of learning that helps them to understand how learning is more than simply copying facts and pasting it on paper but rather it is to help them understand their world at a deeper and wider level. My capacity to present learning material in a unique and…
Strengths:
- 8+ yrs teaching exp
- VIT registered
- Essay writing help
Subjects:
Maths
Ancient History
Modern History
English
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Binduja
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
The most important skill would be the ability to teach the most complex concept by breaking it down to a simpler version for the student to learn and remember lifelong. My strengths are good communication skills, flexibility, patience, understanding the students' problems, and guide them accordingly.
Other strengths would include being more…
Strengths:
- 90%+ uni grad
- 1+ yr maths tutor
- Best Student Award
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
Info Processing
Engineering Studies
English
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Syeda Mahnoor
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
As a tutor, the most important thing I can do for a student is to be available whenever they need me. In the past, students have had questions 1 hour before their exams. They have my number so they can contact me as needed and I will reply ASAP to explain what they are struggling with. To be a tutor is to be a source of knowledge that they can…
Strengths:
- Master’s in Finance
- Mentoring experience
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
Business Studies
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Priyanshi
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
A tutor or a teacher builds his student's knowledge, clears any misconceptions if he have, clears their sight between right and wrong behaviors, help them to achieve their learning goals and to decide what they want to be in future. Apart from a good communication and knowledge, patience is one of the most important strengths required in a teacher…
Strengths:
- Primary teaching exp
- Sci & Maths tutor
- Clear communication
Subjects:
Maths
Biology
Science
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Cyrah
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
I believe that it is paramount for a tutor to understand that every student learns differently and therefore may need a different approach to studying to achieve their goals. A tutor should ask their student how they learn best and implement this feedback into their approach to tutoring. Similarly, it is important to understand that each student…
Strengths:
- 99+ ATAR
- Dean's List awards
- Essay writing help
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
English
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Parjang
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
Creating an atmosphere in which the students feel they can evolve, and assure them that they are all capable of understanding, analyzing, and applying the different concepts of math and physics and then creating their own method for learning and solving problems. I do believe that my aim is to combine my range of experiences with my ability to be…
Strengths:
- Best Teacher Award
- 10+ yrs tutoring exp
- Olympiad exam prep
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Science
Engineering Studies
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Nur Qistina Binte
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
Guiding them to answer different kinds of questions in an approach they can understand. Helping them understand the question is the most crucial part in math, because it then naturally leads to problem solving. My strengths are patience, determination and passionate in teaching. I also like to think I can bond with all my students well, where they…
Strengths:
- Youth reading mentor
- Top 25% of cohort
- Creative writing
Subjects:
Maths
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Yuv
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, foster a growth mindset, and provide personalized support. It’s essential to create a safe and encouraging environment where students feel comfortable making mistakes and asking questions. A tutor should also help students develop problem-solving…
Strengths:
- Biz Mgmt BA
- Data analysis skills
- Clear communicator
Subjects:
Maths
Economics
Business Studies
Geography
English
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Fahimeh
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
A tutor is responsible to determine how each of the students learn best and to teach them strategies that they can use to help them achieve their full academic potential. I see myself an active and social person with high communication skills as well as demonstrated teaching excellence in mathematics/statistics. I feel privileged and thrilled to…
Strengths:
- PhD Monash Uni
- Maths & stats expert
- Postgrad awardee
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Engineering Studies
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PRERANA
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
1) Being patient and considerate of their style of learning, without implementing a standard set of work.
2) Building a great formal, yet an approachable bond that makes communicating with each other comfortable.
3) Understanding their strengths and limitations, so as to devise a plan in relevance to the same. I am a very patient tutor, who…
Strengths:
- Essay writing help
- Event leadership exp
- Melb Uni MS student
Subjects:
Maths
Economics
Business Studies
English
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Hui Yee
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
First, I think the most important thing is a tutor should help the student to solve their puzzles and understand the topics thoroughly. Second, a tutor should always give encouragement to the students so they are always positive when facing difficulties. In my opinion, I think my strength is I am patient. Even the students feel confused after few…
Strengths:
- 97+ ATAR
- Peer study leader
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
Economics
Business Studies
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Annie
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
I think the most important thing is definitely the genuine desire to see a student improve. I think my strengths lie in being able to customise my experience to each student depending on their confidence, learning speed, and learning style. I'm also confident in my ability to present and explain topics with patience, and also my competency in the…
Strengths:
- ATAR 99.2
- Tailored lessons
- Patient explanations
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
English
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Jeyakaran
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
Provide notes or resources that one can easily practise what they have learnt from us.
Providing enough proof that asserts our ideas.
always give extra information apart from syllabus. Listen to the student's questions properly
Accept the fact if I don't know any answer asked by students. EGO does not work out in the classroom.
I always made…
Strengths:
- MSc Data Science
- Awarded analyst
- Python coding expert
Subjects:
Maths
Info Processing
Software Dev
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Toshunsing
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
Motivating the student and teaching him according to his own pace is of upmost importance. Also, it is crucial that the student's marks are improving and he starts to develop a liking for that subject. I find great pleasure in teaching and has the patience to teach each student according to his own pace. I also finding that motivating the student…
Strengths:
- Melb Uni scholar
- Commerce focus
- Maths comp award
Subjects:
Maths
Economics
English
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Ayu
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
Being engaging and understanding how different students have a different way of learning is very important. I believe that these factors contributes to a successful outcome. Additionally, being able to tutor in a joyful and positive manner is significant in interacting with students. My biggest strength is my passion in helping others by teaching…
Strengths:
- Patient & supportive
- Concept clarity
- Student-led pacing
Subjects:
Maths
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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.