Due to the current situation we are experiencing significant demand for tutoring. Fast track your enrolment online: Enrol Online Now

Private chemistry tutors that come to you in person or online

1300 312 354

100% Good Fit
Guarantee

Tutors in Surrey Hills include high-achieving graduates, experienced teachers, subject specialists, and passionate mentors from top Australian universities. Many have received academic awards or hold advanced degrees, and all share a genuine commitment to helping students succeed.

Top Private Chemistry Tutors

Naplan
VCE

Stephanie

Chemistry Tutor Clayton, VIC

A trait I consider to be very important as a tutor is being a good leader. They should be very responsible for their actions, meaning that they will ensure each tutoring session is effective for the student. They should also be assertive, trustworthy and mindful, which helps them offer guidance to other students. Lastly, they should keep an open…

Strengths:

99+ ATAR
Medicine student
State music top rank

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Science

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Proven

About Tutor

Naplan
VCE

Yuxin

Chemistry Tutor Vermont South, VIC

Resilience after drawbacks. A good tutor should not only provide one or two solutions limited to a single issue, but also help students establish confidence and motivation, and achieve their goals through dedicated efforts. Being able to explain contents in various ways and relate concepts to tangible life experiences; being able to put myself on…

Strengths:

Patient & adaptive
Clear explainer
Confidence builder

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science Chinese

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

About Tutor

1^st Lesson Trial

Help Your Child Succeed in Chemistry

Naplan
VCE

John Nikko

Chemistry Tutor Glen Waverley, VIC

The most important thing a tutor can do for a student I consider is to motivate them to learn. I believe that learning really starts when the student is motivated. I think my strengths as a tutor are being organized, compassionate, professional, patient, enthusiastic, a good communicator, a good listener, and…

Strengths:

PhD student Monash
Uni teaching exp
Awarded scholar

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Science Engineering Studies

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Proven

About Tutor

Naplan
VCE

Khanh

Chemistry Tutor Hawthorn, VIC

The most important thing of a tutor in my opinion is to foster genuine passion for learning for the students. I believe that the academic success of any student should be self-paced, and the tutor could only help them if they face a too-challenging problem or cannot come up with a plan to achieve their success. Passion to help students, I…

Strengths:

Maths Oly medalist
Clear explanations
Passion for teaching

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology Science

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Proven

About Tutor

Naplan
VCE

Manya

Chemistry Tutor Clayton, VIC

Make them understand the concept in the simplest way and able to listen there point of view, and be patient Teach learning strategies, open to listen and learn, good listener and speaker and patient. building good relationship with students.…

Strengths:

Clear explanations
Patient mentor
Confidence focus

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science Geography English

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

About Tutor

Naplan
VCE

Thirsha

Chemistry Tutor Nunawading, VIC

The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to foster understanding, build confidence, and encourage independent thinking. Beyond academic knowledge, it’s crucial to boost the student’s confidence by celebrating small achievements and reinforcing their belief in their own abilities. Tutors should also aim to teach…

Strengths:

Concepts made simple
Adaptable approach
Conf boost focus

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Science English

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Veteran

Reliability:

Outstanding

About Tutor

Naplan
VCE

Oscar

Chemistry Tutor Vermont, VIC

To individualise teachings tailored to the needs of a given student. It is important to accomodate to the strengths and weaknesses of each student, and consequently plan a learning regime in accordance. Likewise, it is imperative that a tutor has deep understanding of the topic at hand such that I am able to provide profound logical and weighted…

Strengths:

94+ ATAR
Engineering student
Problem solving

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths PDHPE English

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Proven

About Tutor

Fraser

Chemistry Tutor Clayton, VIC

Help them with their growth as an overall human being, not just a student. This can be done by personally connecting with the student, not becoming just their teacher but someone they can talk to and rely on. I have a very deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in a subject. I know how to study for it, and what knowledge is required to…

Strengths:

Maths Ext 2 graduate
Leadership skills
Award winner athlete

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology Science Economics

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

About Tutor

Naplan
VCE

Tariq

Chemistry Tutor Hawthorn, VIC

The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, make learning easier and engaging, and provide clear, supportive guidance tailored to their individual needs. My strengths as a tutor include clear communication, patience, and the ability to break down complex topics into easy-to-understand steps. I also adapt…

Strengths:

Clear communicator
Conf boost focus
Adapts to stu needs

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Science Engineering Studies

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

About Tutor

Naplan
VCE

Evelyn

Chemistry Tutor Glen Waverley, VIC

A tutor should understand a student's struggle and achievements, and be able to bring out the fun in studying to help them in their academic struggles. I encourage and motivate students to excel and set a foundation for future studies, as well as providing an entertaining and educational environment suitable for each student. As a current student…

Strengths:

Debating experience
Creative awardee
Teamwork focus

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology Science Geography English Online

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Veteran

Reliability:

Outstanding

About Tutor

Naplan
VCE

William

Chemistry Tutor Glen Waverley, VIC

To me, one of the most important responsibilities as a tutor is ensuring that the student develops a strong foundation of knowledge through proper communication of the learning material. I also believe that a tutor should encourage their students to see learning material as more than content they can forget after a test but rather as valuable…

Strengths:

Engineering student
2 yrs tutoring exp
Primary maths help

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Science

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Impressive

About Tutor

Naplan
VCE

Harrison

Chemistry Tutor Doncaster, VIC

To help them form a habit of learning, so that, they know what to do and what steps they can take when facing problems on their own. good academic performance, so that I am a reliable source of knowledge great strategies for learning, memorizing, and organizing skills that are all empirical based I learned from my psychological background high…

Strengths:

Psych background
Peer mentor exp
Clear communicator

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Science

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

About Tutor

Naplan
VCE

Andrew

Chemistry Tutor Vermont, VIC

As a tutor, you can\'t approach each student as if they are the same person learning the same subject. Each individual has different weaknesses and strengths. For a tutor to recognise this fact is detrimental to ensuring the tutor can target each student\'s weaknesses effectively instead of wasting time. Having been a student myself, I know time…

Strengths:

94+ ATAR
Peer tutoring exp
Bio & Maths focus

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Science

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Veteran

Reliability:

Exceptional

About Tutor

Naplan
VCE

Fariha

Chemistry Tutor Clayton, VIC

Ultimately, a tutor should aim to foster independence in students, empowering them to become self-directed learners who can take ownership of their education beyond the tutoring sessions. This includes teaching study skills, time management, and organizational strategies that can help students become more independent and successful learners. I can…

Strengths:

Sub teacher exp
Top grades award
Eng student Monash

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Impressive

About Tutor

Naplan
VCE

Jordan

Chemistry Tutor Oakleigh South, VIC

As much as it is important to ensure that students excel in their academics, I find it equally as important to instill the right learning attitude and values. I am able to simplify complicated concepts, making them into bite sized pieces which can be easily understood and internalised by the…

Strengths:

Simplifies concepts
Growth mindset focus
Builds study habits

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology Science English

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

About Tutor

Naplan
VCE

Aksha

Chemistry Tutor Clayton, VIC

Firstly, personalizing the learning experience. By understanding a student's individual needs, learning style, and knowledge gaps, they should tailor instruction and create a clear learning plan. Secondly,building confidence and motivation. Tutors should create a safe space for questions and mistakes, fostering a growth mindset through positive…

Strengths:

Chem Eng Masters
Clear explanations
Hands-on lessons

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology Science

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

About Tutor

Samuel

Chemistry Tutor Clayton, VIC

A tutor's job is to teach. However, I do believe that the student's experience during their time learning most important. From my observations, students will not really pay attention if they are not interested or if they are not having a good time, which is why, in my opinion, it is important that students are having a good time while they are…

Strengths:

Python tutor exp
Monash CompSci
Engaging lessons

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Software Dev

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Proven

About Tutor

Naplan
VCE

Trung

Chemistry Tutor Clayton, VIC

Besides knowledge and communication skills. The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to identify and guide them through the biggest hurdles of their problems such as being lazy or poor time management that makes them struggle during their studies. I believe this is the most important since being able to help them solve their…

Strengths:

Rowe Prize Chemistry
HD average uni marks
Research scholarship

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

About Tutor

Naplan
VCE

Linn Yuzana

Chemistry Tutor Clayton, VIC

A tutor is sometimes like the symbol of the subject he teaches. A tutor's determination and his ability to make the subject interesting measures which extent the student is engaged to the subject. Although different students has different abilities and weakness, a tutor has a responsibility to find the students' strengths and weakness in the…

Strengths:

Monash Biomed grad
Youth leader cert
Clear explanations

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Proven

About Tutor

Naplan
VCE

Edwin

Chemistry Tutor Clayton, VIC

The ability to know how to support students to achieve their goals. It can redirect them to resources, help them create their study habits, or explain difficult concepts in easier language. The willingness and passion to go beyond just teaching materials but purposely wanting to support and guide students to reach their education goals. I believe…

Strengths:

Dean’s List Honours
600+ mentees
Study skills focus

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Engineering Studies

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

About Tutor

Naplan
VCE

Sonny

Chemistry Tutor Clayton, VIC

Give them a long lasting understanding and make them feel welcome to a lesson and confident in a subject I find unique ways to explain a concept according to who the student is so it’s easier to understand and more…

Strengths:

Custom explanations
Confidence boost
Sustained mastery

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Impressive

About Tutor

Naplan
VCE

Arun Kumar

Chemistry Tutor Clayton, VIC

The most important thing that is necessary in learning is that we understand what we study. Though it seems difficult, giving each student the individual attention is what a tutor should strive to achieve. The different mindsets in the class should be brought together and set in a pathway where they get excited about learning something new every…

Strengths:

Gold medal engineer
PhD candidate Monash
Clear explanations

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Science Engineering Studies

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

About Tutor

Naplan
VCE

Vignesshwar

Chemistry Tutor Clayton, VIC

The most important things a tutor can do are to provide clarity, encouragement, and structure. A tutor should simplify complex ideas, guide students through problems step by step, and foster a positive learning environment where questions are always welcome. Beyond teaching content, a tutor should help students develop problem-solving strategies,…

Strengths:

6 yrs maths coaching
Confidence boost
Breaks down complex

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Science Software Dev

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

About Tutor

Inside Surrey HillsTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

In primary, tutoring often targets core arithmetic—addition, subtraction, times tables, fractions, and building number sense—while also pushing for deeper comprehension, not just rote rules. High school sessions shift to algebraic thinking, graphing, interpreting questions, and developing strong exam strategies. There’s a big emphasis on breaking down word problems, revisiting tricky homework, and test prep for NAPLAN or semester exams, always tailored to what each student finds hardest right now.

Recent Challenges

Some primary students rush through comprehension or maths tasks without fully reading instructions, leading to incomplete or off-target answers. In high school, it’s common for students to have scattered or unclear working, which makes multi-step problems harder to check and fix. Other frequent hurdles include forgetting materials, leaving homework unfinished, or spending revision time catching up on missed basics instead of moving forward—all of which can hold back progress and lead to confusion.

Recent Achievements

Tutors are noticing students becoming more proactive during lessons—regularly checking their own work, spotting errors, and making corrections without being asked. There’s a clear shift toward students verbalising their steps in maths and explaining their reasoning aloud, rather than rushing through problems. Tutors also report that learners are reviewing their test results with more care and taking the initiative to improve, showing greater confidence and ownership of their progress.