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Adam
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The most important things a tutor can do is to listen, understand, adapt and provide teaching at the rate that the student is able to take in and understand. Additionally, promoting the ability and drive to self learn and to work on problems outside of the classroom is also important, as that is primarily where the understanding and learning…
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The most important thing a tutor can do is help the student improve personally and reach their personal best - not reach the classes tops or the top of the class Throughout my years in highschool I have had many different learning styles so I can easily adapt to different students learning abilities, I also have an open mind and I'm patient so I…
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Aryan
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I believe being empathetic with the student is the most important trait. To realise that every student has a different pace of grasping concepts and the methodologies that tutors often times apply is same for each student, which is not fair on them. I truly understand what students might find hard when learning tricky concepts, subjects like…
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Giving constructive feedback. Answer any questions the student has. Give advice and direction for general exam strategies. In uni or highschool, many students complain that the teachers or lecturers aren't able to explain properly or give any useful feedbacks. Therefore I think the 3 items above are the most important in helping the student to…
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I think the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to understand their needs, create a custom study plan, and keep them motivated. It's essential to know what each student is good at and what they find challenging. By making a unique study plan that moves at a pace that's right for them, students can learn better without feeling…
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Finding or creating extra resources in their spare time tailored to the student which in turn will help the student understand the topic in a way which makes sense to them. I have great communication skills which I have developed from coaching basketball and refereeing soccer. I have a very strong understanding of math and I am able to solve…
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I believe that it is critical a tutor be able to understand the individual circumstances and learning preferences of each student. These will help create a tailored learning experience that will result in maximum efficiency. I believe my organisational skills are exceptional and enable me to provide a personalised and understandable…
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I believe the most important things a tutor can do is to empower students to think, create and achieve with engaging experiences. It is also important for a tutor to be flexible in tailoring the learning to suit the needs of each student. My strength as a tutor would be my patience and passion in challenging myself to apply different strategies…
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The most important thing that a tutor can do for a student is plant good study habits for the student to follow and not make them stress out with the work that they are doing and make the experience of learning more fulfilling instead of making it seem like a chore to do. My strengths as a tutor would be my ability to make a deeper connection with…
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Being a guiding support available at all times for assistance Knowledge, Communication skills, team…
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A tutor should be able to form a connection with their students where the studying environment is judge free. They should also be able to improve not only their grades but also their confidence and approach to studying whilst being able to witness them enjoy the subject. Communication skills Ability to connect with young students Knowledge in…
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A tutor should be able to understand the learning process of their student to supply their best teaching. A tutor should also be able to make learning enjoyable for the student to make it so that they don't see tutoring in a negative way and can look forward to their learning. I am a committed person, so I will not give up on a student and try to…
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I believe that the most important thing about a tutor is their ability to motivate and encourage a student in their learning journey. A tutor must be able to show enthusiasm and positivity towards learning, and rather than using rote learning techniques, to engage the student so that they can demonstrate longevity in their education. It is…
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The most important trait is making sure my student feels comfortable enough to approach me with help as well as creating an environment in which my students are able to not feel less if they do not understand something. My strengths are that I have great communication, patient and I do my very best to help…
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Building confidence and tracking progress My organisation and planning skills Patience and empathy skills Strong subject knowledge and positive…
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To improve a students understanding of a concept, and their ability to apply this knowledge in various questions. In addition, a tutor should help students confident in their learning and ability to succeed in their academic endeavours. I am able to effectively communicate concepts and ideas, and cater towards the students‘ individual and…
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The most important thing is ensuring you build confidence in a students understanding of the subject as a whole as it is through this that a student would be able to face any questions that may be posed to them and have confidence within themselves that they are able to understand the topics given throughout their learning. Without this, you would…
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The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to offer them support and encouragement. Tutors don't necessarily need to teach students but help students find something in the subject which interests them, a form of refocusing them on their education. I am an approachable person in general which I believe is vital when educating…
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The most important things for a tutor is for one be sociable, this enables tutors to be able to communicate their knowledge accurately and correctly. Another important asset is being knowledgeable, by having expert knowledge in the area of the study the tutor can help solve and pinpoint the exact help needed My integrity and loyalty to my peers…
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. Helping the students achieve their goals . Be able to explain the question in multiple ways so students can easily understand. . Don't put too much pressure on the students. . Be prepared before every lesson so time will not be wasted. Being highly patient is one of my strengths as a tutor since, in my opinion, a successful tutor is one who…
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One of the most important things a tutor can do for their student is boost their morale. As a student who got tutored, I was always embarrassed of receiving extra help with my subjects as I thought it meant I wasn't as smart as others. I was blessed to be tutored by a teacher who continuously reminded me that it was okay to be tutored as it meant…
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Being responsible in teaching the right things and materials to the students. Continue to show patience to students who struggled with their learning materials. My greatest strength is my patience and passion for making sure my students comprehend what they have learned. I do not show any frustration when students do not understand, but I will…
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Helping students recognize their strengths and weaknesses and seek to improve upon areas that they need more help with. This allows the students to become a balanced learner. I am well-prepared at everything I do and I believe this also translates to tutoring. I consider class-prep an important factor in the quality of tutoring because if I am not…

Local Reviews

easy to set up and get organised. Quick response from tutor. Ma is a friendly, warm and encouraging tutor
Christine Royal, Aspendale Gardens

Inside WaterwaysTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Ethan practised writing numbers in expanded form and solved digit combination challenge questions that required using each digit only once.

For Year 10, Sarah worked on solving quadratic equations by factorisation and was introduced to the discriminant, applying these concepts directly to her schoolwork.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student James focused on finding equations of lines given a gradient and a point, then continued assigned work on linear relations using his Easter homework sheet.

Recent Challenges

A Year 9 student frequently avoided writing out algebra steps, preferring to do calculations mentally—this made it hard to catch sign errors and led to confusion when checking answers ("he had the habit of trying to do all the steps in his head before answering").

In a Year 11 Physics session, equations from electromagnetism were only vaguely recalled unless prompted, as no organized summary or reference list was maintained.

Meanwhile, a Year 3 student with creative story ideas found transferring thoughts onto paper challenging; great verbal detail vanished when faced with the blank page. Each instance meant time spent retracing rather than progressing.

Recent Achievements

One Waterways tutor noticed a Year 10 student who had previously hesitated to ask for help now confidently requesting clarification on using the calculator's shift function for inverse trigonometry—he then completed angle problems independently.

In Year 8, a student who used to guess at comprehension answers began searching for "hints" within texts and solved worded maths questions without prompting.

Meanwhile, a younger learner in Year 4, once distracted during spelling activities, managed to write each target word three times as directed and sorted them into categories with much more focus than before.

Maths tutoring in Waterways

Everybody knows that Maths is supposed to be difficult. It requires thinking in a logical and structured manner and those worded problems, they're super hard! The thing is that it's all about having the right approach. Every student learns best in their own specific way but at school there is a one-size-fits-all approach. Some students fall behind, others just can't seem to achieve the success they want. What's the remedy? Private 1-on-1 home tutoring is certainly one workable solution. It's a tailored approach that you can customize to your specific needs whatever they may be.

Maths Tutor Waterways

We have a great team of 106 maths tutors in Waterways, VIC who would love to help your child. The tutors come to you at a time and day that you specify. Home tuition is such a personal experience - you really need to get the right fit, that's why your first hour works as a trial, no obligation from you. To make things terrifically easy, we offer a flat hourly rate - no booking fees, minimum hours, cancellation charges or anything like that. Just use what you need.

Interested? Chat with us on 1300 312 354 - explain what you need and we'll organise a trial lesson for you.

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 Dingley Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Aspendale Gardens Primary School.