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Tiffany

Modern History Tutor North Melbourne, VIC
Especially for younger students, I believe that it is important to not only teach the subject, but to lead by example to influence the children to adopt good values such as kindness, patience and tenacity. I can be strict or friendly depending on the needs of the student, so each student's experience will be different in order for them to realise…
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Naomi

Modern History Tutor North Melbourne, VIC
First, it is essential that a tutor provides support tailored to that student's needs, learning process, and interests. Second, a tutor must approach sessions with patience and understanding, while avoiding negativity and behavior that may discourage their student. Overall, I think creating an environment where a student feels seen and heard by…
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Olivia

Modern History Tutor North Melbourne, VIC
An important thing would be to instil a sense of confidence in a student about a particular subject, theory, or whatever it is that they are struggling with. Without confidence, even if a student may know the content or understand the theory, it can be difficult to do well in that subject. This is achieved by repeating a concept or practising it a…
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Mark

Modern History Tutor North Melbourne, VIC
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to believe in them. To trust that the students do have the capabilities of learning and figuring out problems on their own and that they can grow. Giving the students space while still being there to push them in the right direction is the best way to help a student as we want the…
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shuying

Modern History Tutor West Melbourne, VIC
One of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to tailor the teaching content to the student's specific needs. Every student has unique strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles, and a one-size-fits-all approach often falls short. By customizing lessons, a tutor can address individual gaps in knowledge, reinforce areas of…
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Anastasia

Modern History Tutor West Melbourne, VIC
I consider the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to listen to them and work with them, not at them. Tutoring for me is not just about regurgitating the same things as their classroom teacher, especially if it is a student who is struggling and the classroom approach is not working for them. I tutor in a way to make the student…
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Aditya

Modern History Tutor Docklands, VIC
A tutor should use as simple language as possible because using fancy language can make them loose interest as they won't know the words. A tutor should involve the students into the discussion so that they don't sleep off during the session. I have a good command over English Language which helps me connect with people so that I can go to the…
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Thomas

Modern History Tutor St Albans, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for a student is to inspire them to learn not only to surpass the tutor in their subject but to be taught life lessons that will prepare them for the future. My strengths as a tutor is a strong work ethic where I will do everything I can within my ability to help a student learn and my flexibility where I…
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Elver

Modern History Tutor Essendon North, VIC
Encourage a student to feel confident in trying, stumbling and trying again. Learning should be considered an ongoing journey and the tutor should look to foster a relationship where the student strives to enjoy, have fun and gain knowledge and experience. I am an active listen and am empathetic with people. I endeavour to create an environment…
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Alexis Nicole

Modern History Tutor Melbourne, VIC
The most important thing is that the teacher makes the student realize the importance of learning all these things and how they could apply it to their real life. I think my strengths is that i see teaching as a performance rather than just a boring classroom setting. I believe that keeping the student engaged in the experience is crucial to…
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MANASA JAIN

Modern History Tutor Melbourne, VIC
To make them understand the problem with proof and to know about are they understanding properly and to clear the doubts that arise to them and supporting students to gain more marks Cinvencing ability with proper method ans with a proper proof. Ability to solve any problem with in a short span of time. Ability to learn and teach new concept…
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Susana

Modern History Tutor Port Melbourne, VIC
I think that the most important is to make learning relevant to students' interests by incorporating challenging activities instead of tough tasks that make students feel frustrated. My focus is based on a student's centered approach that engages students in their own success by incorporating their interests and skills into the learning process.…
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Harry

Modern History Tutor South Wharf, VIC
Help them to build their own confidence, realise they have the skills within them to advance their own education and learning. Help them to succeed. I am patient, persistent and compassionate. I listen and understand people easily, this allows me to empathise and approach issues from others perspectives. I am…
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Noor Aiman

Modern History Tutor Melbourne, VIC
I believe a tutor should be able deliver a balance of teaching, guiding and being a friend to a student. It is essential for a tutor to not spoon feed, but should be able to guide (with just sufficient hand holding) the students to learn better and achieve their fullest potential on their own. It is also important to share on understanding and…
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Brigid

Modern History Tutor Brunswick West, VIC
As a tutor, I encourage each student and show patience when something is 'difficult', 'boring', or the student doesn't think they 'are good at this subject'. This includes finding learning methods that will best engage the individual in different situations. 1) Experience in understanding how best to motivate and teach different people, depending…
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Lucrecia

Modern History Tutor Melbourne, VIC
I believe that a tutor is there to support their students. To help them improve not only in the classroom and on tests, but to see the importance of what they study and how it relates to their lives and their future. I believe that a tutor is an extra support for a student, someone that they can rely on, other than their teachers and peers, for…
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Sebastian

Modern History Tutor Carlton, VIC
A tutor should, first and foremost, listen to how their student learns. In my experience, most kids who are struggling with homework, or paying attention in class, are still very capable of learning, and getting high marks, if you adapt the coursework for them. Particularly with English - and Shakespeare is the worst offender - students can…
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Xuewen

Modern History Tutor Carlton, VIC
The most important two things are: first, the tutor’s personal ways of teaching and learning determined by their academic experience. Second, their patience and true cares for their students which support and assist their students’’ learning Be proficient in studying and taking exams Have acquired excellent academic performance in my…
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Abhijeet

Modern History Tutor Melbourne, VIC
A sense of connection with students where we develop a comfortable space for interaction and doubt solving. Communication and connecting with…
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Su Su

Modern History Tutor Carlton, VIC
The most important things that we can do for student is helping them to overcome the topics/subjects that they find hard to understand which eventually they lose passion of that subject. Hence, it is very important for us to assist the students and being patient is very important in this process. It is a tutor job to explain the topic, find out…
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Sharla

Modern History Tutor Melbourne, VIC
A tutor should assess the student's strengths and weaknesses, and tailor their approach to meet the student's individual learning needs. A tutor should provide clear and concise explanations of concepts, using examples and analogies where necessary to help the student understand. I can break down complex concepts and explain them in a clear and…
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Md Shamsul

Modern History Tutor Carlton, VIC
One thing that I believe in is that no student is slow or unable to understand something; anyone can understand and do anything as long as they are taught how to. The process of learning is what may vary from person to person. My core strength would be the ability to explain any concept, no matter how complex. I can break it down to simple bits…
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Nadia

Modern History Tutor Melbourne, VIC
Instilling confidence is the most important thing I could do as a tutor for my student. Because my end goal is for them to believe in their ability to learn new material even without my guidance. Once your student feels confident, they tend to perform holistically better. Even in subjects they were already doing well in to begin with. My ability…

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We’re proud of our son is achieving better results and thanks to a good tutor also who’s I believe showing him the way also.
Rob, Maribyrnong

Inside West FootscrayTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 6 student Angela focused on adding, subtracting, multiplying, and simplifying fractions using written examples.

For Year 10, Eleanor worked through regression analysis—including interpreting results on a graphing calculator—and practiced questions from Chapters 3A–C.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Sydnie reviewed slopes and rates by applying linear relations to real-world problems such as speed and water flow calculations.

Recent Challenges

A Year 8 student often relied on a calculator for simple division (e.g., "1000/5"), which slowed progress on more complex tasks and reduced confidence in mental maths.

In Year 11 English, a student kept rewriting analysis paragraphs—even those praised by teachers—due to anxiety about finding the 'perfect' answer, rather than editing for clarity or building on strong points; as one tutor noted, "she rewrote good sentences out of self-doubt."

Meanwhile, a Year 10 student struggled to keep track of assignment dates and sometimes forgot to annotate key passages before assessments, making revision rushed and less targeted.

Recent Achievements

A West Footscray tutor recently noticed that Amelia now confidently applies concepts like regression analysis and can even explain her thinking out loud after reviewing practice problems.

In English, Eleanor used to rewrite entire drafts instead of editing, but she's begun breaking her writing into steps—first outlining, then making targeted edits—and now supports her arguments with clearer evidence.

Meanwhile, Sydnie had always been reluctant to ask for help with long division; last session she asked specific questions about the process and completed all her calculations without a calculator.

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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 Footscray West—or at your child's school (with permission), like Footscray West Primary School.