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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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Anusha

Psychology Tutor Derrimut, VIC
The most important things I believe a tutor can do for their students is have an incredible amount of empathy and patience, as it can make the students themselves feel more comfortable within the learning environment, which in turn can help them feel more motivated and secure around their tutor when they find something challenging to understand.…
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Jel

Psychology Tutor Ardeer, VIC
What a tutor should and need to do are guiding a child to enhance their strengths and improve their weaknesses with all of the power invested in ourselves; reminding and figuring out what their barriers are to success (such as are they afraid of they can't pass? or they are not receiving any support from their beloved ones?). In my power, I'd do…
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Vanessa
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Vanessa

Psychology Tutor Burnside, VIC
Get them to be confident in what they are studying, and get the student to begin to enjoy what they learn and look forward to learning. Another important thing a tutor can do for a student is make them feel comfortable and welcomed in the environment that they are learning and with the subject that they are struggling with. I am able to explain…
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Neha

Psychology Tutor Truganina, VIC
Having received a lot of tutoring growing up, I know first-hand how challenging it can be to grasp difficult concepts. The tutors who made the biggest difference for me were patient, supportive, and able to adapt to my learning style. They not only helped me understand content but also built my confidence and sparked my curiosity. That experience…
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Jobelle

Psychology 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…
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Ruzzell

Psychology Tutor Williams Landing, VIC
Making sure that student is having fun while learning. That way, they are learning things by heart. For me, being able to connect to people with different backgrounds is very essential in tutoring. Just by simple smile can do a…
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Keya

Psychology Tutor Tarneit, VIC
Being present, genuinely caring and presenting faith and hope in their student. Having the knowledge required is not the most difficult part of being a tutor; instead, it is having the confidence, faith and hope in the student. Even if they may lack the skills neccessary at the beginning, there is always a way to overcome ones weaknesses, even if…
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Tooba

Psychology Tutor Truganina, VIC
Be understanding and patient which can allow the student to form a comfortable bond with the tutor and feel more free to ask questions. This can allow efficient sessions. My strengths are that I'm a quick learner and able to adapt concepts that are easier to understand which can allow me to teach to other students in an easier…
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Ria

Psychology Tutor Seabrook, VIC
I think the most important things a tutor can do are create a supportive learning environment, explain concepts in a way the student understands, and build their confidence. A good tutor helps students develop problem-solving skills, so they don't memorise the type of question, but HOW to do that question, which encourages them to think…
Aryan
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Aryan

Psychology 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…
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Dhanyta

Psychology Tutor Seabrook, VIC
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to help build/maintain self confidence as well as to incite a love of learning by awakening curiosity. Throughout the course of life, it is rather difficult to maintain self confidence due to the never ending competition we face. Having been on this journey myself, I believe that…
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Anh

Psychology Tutor Maidstone, VIC
The most important thing is to listen and understand your students. Once you understand what they want and need, and how they work, you can develop teaching and learning methods that can push them to their best selves. Communication is also vital in a tutor-student dynamic. I tend to observe people a lot, so it’s easy for me to figure out their…
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jil

Psychology Tutor Maidstone, VIC
To recognise that no two students are the same and that a process like learning needs to be personalised so that the best results are achieved. This personalisation also means that its much more likely for the student to open up and fully engage in the process of assisted learning as they can feel that the session is catered just towards their…
Jenn
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Jenn

Psychology Tutor Maidstone, VIC
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to not only be able to teach them the material, but to also be able to mentor them. By mentoring, I mean having a close, trusting relationship with your student in order to help them improve their skills on a daily basis. The mentoring relationship allows learning to go beyond…
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Rish

Psychology Tutor West Footscray, VIC
Listen to the students and understand what the actual issue is. More often than not it's not the concept itself but how the student is processing the concept, and if you don't see that you'll only be able to help them understand through repetition. My ability to tailor lessons to a students needs and study styles. I enjoy working with both…
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Giulio Chen Yi

Psychology Tutor Hoppers Crossing, VIC
-understand how they learn -patiently simplify the learning process -clarify confusing terminology and concepts in layman terms -Break down complex equations into simpler bit-sized pieces -Patience -Knowledge -Student Centered Pedagogy I am interested in this position because I believe that I have strongly related skills and experiences…
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Grita

Psychology Tutor Truganina, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do is to create a support environment where learning from mistakes is encouraged. A great tutor inspires a genuine enthusiasm for a subject, making it less tedious and more engaging. My goal is to make a lasting impact by empowering students with the confidence and tools to learn independently, fostering a love…
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Amy

Psychology Tutor Cairnlea, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is approaching the student as the centre. The tutor must have an attention to detail to be able to recognise both strengths and weaknesses, and tailor lessons or questions when needed. A tutor must also understand the needs of each student. As a past education student and currently a psychology…
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Chloe (Kelly)

Psychology Tutor Cairnlea, VIC
Help them gain confidence, and for them to do the best they can. Students that require tutoring are often ones that lack confidence in a subject area. Tutors are there to strengthen and encourage them. Breaking down difficult concepts and passing on my knowledge to students. Also, finding where a student has difficulty and working with them to…
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Venumi

Psychology Tutor Burnside, VIC
I believe that a tutor is not there to chastise and 'drill' concepts into a student's mind. The best thing that a tutor can do for their student is to create a positive, uplifting and supportive learning environment. This ensures that students feel comfortable to learn and improve so that they can approach their mistakes not with self-doubt and a…
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Preetika

Psychology Tutor Truganina, VIC
Being willing to help, but also acknowledge the rare instances where a tutor may be unable to help to a confident level. I believe it is better to acknowledge if you do not know something rather than pretend you do and risk teaching something that is incorrect. When this problem is encountered, however, it is up to the tutor to rectify this by…
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Olivia

Psychology Tutor St Albans, VIC
I think the most important thing a tutor can do is equipping the student with the resources and tips they need to be able to be good and excel at a subject. Especially in english, it is important for the student to have the knowledge and analytical way of thinking to really excel and i think once they have been taught how to think this way they…
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Jia Jun

Psychology Tutor Braybrook, VIC
Tutors are someone students can rely on for academic assistance. I recognise that the role of tutors is to aid students in their educational pathways and help students in realising their true academic capabilities, constantly providing constructive feedback for areas of improvement. It is also important to have understanding as the VCE process is…

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.