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Derrimut's tutors include a former Head of Mathematics with 18 years' teaching and curriculum leadership, primary and secondary teachers with degrees in education, an ATAR 99.65 Top 20 graduate, Maths Olympiad awardees, Kwong Lee Dow Scholar, high-achieving select-entry alumni, and passionate mentors experienced in coaching, peer support, and leading children's programs.

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Alejandra

English Tutor Sunshine, VIC
I believe some of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is being understanding and having great listening and observational skills. Learning can be challenging for some people and this can be frustrating, so having someone understanding help can put students at ease and facilitate learning. Additionally, the listening and…
Grace
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Grace

English Tutor Braybrook, VIC
Do our best we can and always put ourselves in our student's shoes to understand the best way to tutor them Good communicator, passionate about my work, patient, motivated,…
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Jobelle
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Jobelle

English Tutor Laverton, VIC
There are a lot of important things that a tutor can do for a student and these are the following: -be professional -be friendly and approachable -be a good listener -always acknowledge individual differences of each students -be flexible -teach students how to learn effectively because as a tutor our ultimate goal is to help the student…
Lokeshkumar
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Lokeshkumar

English Tutor Kings Park, VIC
Develop a good rapport with the student so they are open to expressing their fears/weaknesses. Where the student does not open us, assess exactly which area the student needs help in and focus their energy there. I develop professional relationships with pupils quite easily, and that helps break the ice. They are more open to receiving coaching. I…
Madison
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Madison

English Tutor Braybrook, VIC
Education is one of the most important assets one can possess. I believe that I serve an onus to the youth to teach and share ideas with them. As students are young, it is important to start them on the right footing early. - I am organised and able to deliver theory in a concise way. - I can accurately and precisely teach students while making…
Amir
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Amir

English Tutor Altona North, VIC
To provide them with their contact details just in case they get stuck on something, so that they can still get their work done with extra help if necessary. Explaining problems in a way to help students better comprehend them better than anyone else who is learning what they are learning, and pushing them beyond their boundaries so they can…
Rachael
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Rachael

English Tutor Tottenham, VIC
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, support their individual learning needs, and encourage independent thinking. It’s not just about giving answers it’s about helping students develop the skills to solve problems on their own. A good tutor creates a safe, supportive environment where…
Sirni
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Sirni

English Tutor Laverton, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do is to listen o what the student wants to learn and what they need to learn. A tutor should be able to be ready to answer questions as well. Over all a tutor should support their students to achieve their goals no matter their grades. Being able to figure who needs extra support and being able to make myself…
Gauri
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Gauri

English Tutor Laverton, VIC
In my opinion the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to inspire confidence by providing personalised support, foster a positive and encouraging learning environment, and equip them with effective study strategies and problem-solving skills. By nurturing a growth mindset, addressing individual learning needs, and instilling a…
Millana
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Millana

English Tutor St Albans, VIC
Breaking things down, and explaining everything one step at a time. Being a patient and welcoming presence as struggling with learning is never fun. Building confidence in students is so important to aid in them becoming the best learner they can be. I am understanding and patient. I used to experience different learning difficulties so I am able…
Sugandhika
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Sugandhika

English Tutor Altona Meadows, VIC
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do is create a space where the student feels completely comfortable being themselves. They should be able to openly say what they do and don’t understand without fear of judgment. This honesty is what allows us to help them in the best way possible. Beyond that, a tutor should always aim to build…
TRUONG KHANG
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TRUONG KHANG

English Tutor Altona North, VIC
The most vital thing that a tutor must do for a student is develop a special teaching method for each individual or class. Knowing a little bit of psychology as well as the students emotions and way of thinking can make a great impact on their way of learning. Besides, researching for new fun teaching methods as well as reviewing the tutor's own…
Khushi
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Khushi

English Tutor Tarneit, VIC
1. Be patient with students because everyone has their own pace of learning and understanding things. 2. Try to make studies easier and interesting like making notes for students, keeping them engaged in different activities related to topic 3. Try to understand student’s problem and help to solve it. I’m a student as well so may be I can…
Aryan
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Aryan

English Tutor Seabrook, VIC
Teach them how to focus in school and develop that desire to strive towards high and rewarding academic grades and excellence. I am quite a patient person. But I also know where to draw the line with misbehaving students and calmly yet firmly explain important…
Jessica
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Jessica

English Tutor Seabrook, VIC
I think building confidence and a long-lasting appreciation of learning in a particular subject are the best things a tutor can give to a student. Understanding of content is useful for improving grades in the short-term, but acquiring sustainable skills that will persist beyond the teaching period is an advantage that will be useful for life. I…
Rishi
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Rishi

English Tutor Seabrook, VIC
The utmost important thing a tutor can do for a student is to help them find passion and genuine understanding in the subject they seek tutoring for. This builds a foundation for not only good performance on tests and assessments, but also a substantial interest in the given field of study, which is very valuable in the academic journeys of…
Zahra
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Zahra

English Tutor Seabrook, VIC
Creating a safe space where they are not afraid to ask questions and can always rely on their teachers and tutors to help them with anything under any circumstances judgement free. I am very friendly and am able to ensure everyone is comfortable learning the right tricks and tips when trying to achieve their goals as I have graduated recently and…
Josh
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Josh

English Tutor Seabrook, VIC
The most important thing that a tutor can do for a student is to support them in the best way and never give up on them because if you bring these characteristics to every session not only will the student have respect for you but they would also be encouraged to give it their all. My strengths as a tutor are adapting to whoever I am teaching…
Arnab
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Arnab

English Tutor Seabrook, VIC
Help the student grow. English, biology and maths are my strengths. I also believe I can communicate better with the…
Kayla
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Kayla

English Tutor Taylors Hill, VIC
I think a tutor needs to be patient and easy going in a way that students can be comfortable with, and question things they feel unable to question in their school classroom. I think tutors need to teach their students the importance of practice and resilience, especially in VCE. English is a subject which takes lots of practice and dedication, it…
Sarah
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Sarah

English Tutor Keilor Downs, VIC
Studying techniques, creating good habits and of course, feedback for improvements! These are the important aspects that a tutor should show their students. There is much more to learning than parroting back facts - information needs to absorbed, regurgitated, reused in a practical sense. I have much hands-on experience in using my chosen skills -…
Edna
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Edna

English Tutor Maidstone, VIC
Providing as much detail in feedback and marking somewhat harsher than what is needed so that students are benefiting from as much feedback so that they can improve. With this feedback, providing very specific examples of how to improve instead of saying generalised criticisms. Create links with stuff that's already been learnt so that students…
Aaron
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Aaron

English Tutor Seabrook, VIC
A tutor should be knowledgeable to be able to address all concerns of a student and check when unable to immediately answer a query. Additionally a tutor should be easy to talk to, allowing for untrained conversations between student and tutor. Finally, a tutor should be able to motivate their students, ridding them of the disbelief that they…

Local Reviews

Tutoring with Amir is going much better. He is very knowledgeable on the subject and I feel Jaime will definitely improve and benefit from ongoing tutoring
Nicole

Inside DerrimutTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 11 student Emma revised quadratic equations and functions, focusing on graph interpretation and problem-solving; Year 10 student Lucas tackled trigonometry by graphing sine and cosine functions, along with a review of transformations to strengthen his foundation; meanwhile, Year 3 student Zoe practiced multiplication facts and solved word problems involving money using real-life scenarios.

Recent Challenges

In Year 10 Mathematics, one student was "a bit lax with her homework," leading to missed practice on application questions and slower progress in trigonometry graphing.

In a senior English session, skipping questions when unsure meant some tasks were left incomplete and unattempted until prompted.

A Year 5 learner's written work was described as "hard to follow," with untidy layout making it difficult to check for errors—especially in multi-step problems.

Meanwhile, a primary student repeatedly avoided challenging multiplication questions, returning only to familiar material and requiring frequent reminders to persist when tasks became unfamiliar or effortful.

Recent Achievements

One Derrimut tutor noted a big shift with a Year 10 student who used to quietly guess at problems but now regularly asks for help when stuck, especially during complex homework—she completed nearly all tasks this week and initiated questions on her own.

A high schooler in Year 9 has started challenging herself by choosing harder questions for practice, getting them right on recent assignments after previously sticking only to basics.

Meanwhile, a Year 4 student who struggled to recite times tables can now confidently recall them aloud without prompting and tackled double-digit multiplication with less support than before.

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 Brimbank Libraries—or at your child's school (with permission), like Derrimut Primary School.