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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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Kayla

Science 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…
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Sarah

Science 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 -…
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Aaron
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Aaron

Science 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…
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Sadhana

Science Tutor Tarneit, VIC
Firstly, it's essential to ensure a student's well-being. Mental and emotional health significantly impact performance. So, I prioritize creating a supportive environment where students feel comfortable and are in the right mindset to excel. Secondly, understanding the content is at the core of effective tutoring. I go beyond surface-level…
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Justyn

Science Tutor Maidstone, VIC
have patients, allow them to feel comfortable with being wrong, so that they continue to try until they discover the right way to solve a particular problem. resilience is a great life skill, and something that a good tutor should seek to build in their students. Strong presence, understanding the importance of hard work, good communication, being…
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Deepthi

Science Tutor Tarneit, VIC
As a tutor, my primary responsibility lies in providing each student with individually tailored instruction that caters to their unique needs and learning preferences. This personalized approach ensures that every student receives the support they require to excel academically. Clear explanations and constructive feedback are integral components…
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Giulio Chen Yi

Science 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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Dominic

Science Tutor Newport, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to help them to gain understanding on both important content and on how to properly answer all difficult questions in an exam or test environment, additionally, the most important thing a tutor can do is to help a student understand where this knowledge can be applied later in life or in…
Nha Nhi Kelly
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Nha Nhi Kelly

Science Tutor Derrimut, VIC
Your love for the students and your own passion. Teaching a subject you are passionate about will always be engaging for students. And the mere thought of even being able to inspire them to reach their own potential within their own capabilities. This is an aspect which I think is unmatched in value Patience as a student myself, concepts can be…
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Kawalpreet

Science Tutor Cairnlea, VIC
I think that a tutor can help a student in every way. A tutor can allow the student to develop socially, mentally and philosophically. I think i can understand a student's mindset. I know how to teach them in order to let them enjoy their studies. I allow a student to realize his potential and apply that in his…
Victor
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Victor

Science Tutor Cairnlea, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do is to guide students to be able to learn and figure out problems themselves. A good tutor will personalize the learning experience teaching to the students strengths so they can more easily undersand difficult concepts. The ultimate goal of a tutor should be teaching students how to learn so they can become…
Navjot
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Navjot

Science Tutor Albion, VIC
I consider encouragement, feedback and trust to be an important part of tutoring. The teacher should support the learner to become more confident in their own academic capabilities, giving them timely and accurate feedback. Also, it is just as important to build positive relationships with your students so they can come to you with their problems…
Preetika
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Preetika

Science 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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Diana

Science Tutor Kings Park, VIC
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to help their students understand the work they are doing. I think that it is really easy for students to rote learn and then later forget the content. If you can help them in fully understanding what they're doing, they are sure to remember it for the future. Furthermore, I think…
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Natalia

Science Tutor Truganina, VIC
Establishing a rapport where the teacher can impart knowledge to the students in a way that the latter look up to the former. Understanding where the students come from, empathising with them but being assertive just the same are key factors to assist students learn in an easier yet effective manner. As a tutor I try to maintain assertiveness…
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Han

Science Tutor St Albans, VIC
ensure understanding through patience and take time to carefully explain and making the student feel confident I am patient and I'm able to explain one concept in many different ways to ensure the student…
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Satvik

Science Tutor Williams Landing, VIC
Spending time and resources on improving myself so that the I as a tutor can make the student understand better. Being honest, patient and a good listener adds up to it. Also a tutor needs to be confident enough to make the student reach the goal. I am patient enough to listen and understand what the student want to say and where he/she might be…
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Maheswary

Science Tutor Tottenham, VIC
In my personal opinion besides teaching a student what is in the unit/study guide, a tutor should be taking responsibility in creating a fun learning environment and encouraging and motivating the students to be confident. This would help to enhance the students performance. The strength I have as an individual is I am able to create a comfortable…
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Tim

Science Tutor Tottenham, VIC
Inspire the student to enjoy learning. Try to impart an understanding of the concept, not just how to do some things from memory, this will enable them to work out any question that is thrown at them. I can identify with the mindset of students. Where they are at in their understanding of the subject and how to bring them to the next level. I am…
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Fatimah

Science Tutor Tarneit, VIC
I believe that a good tutor shows you where and how to look, not what to see. Basically a tutor is a guide who guides the students to become the best versions of themselves. A good grasp of concepts academically.…
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Max

Science Tutor Altona, VIC
The sense of responsibility that the students relies on your communication and feedbacks in order for them to cope in school and/or achieving their goals. The commitment and passion to aim to imporve their current situation. I am able to teach my students how to approach challenging questions instead of leading them to an answer; almost always…
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Damien

Science Tutor Keilor Downs, VIC
One of the most important things a teacher can do for their student is to listen. Not to listen to think of the next response but to listen to understand. I believe as a teacher listening specifically to WHAT the student is asking not HOW they are asking it is one of the most valuable and important skills I've learned to develop. When a student is…
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Sonny

Science Tutor Seabrook, VIC
Increase the motivation for students would be the most important thing for a tutor can do. Without motivation, a student will not learn himself/herself. Therefore, a successful teaching would be rising the interest for the students. As i have worked as a private tutor for a few years, i am patient to teach my students. Also, i can use the simplest…

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.