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Gowanbrae's tutors include a College Dux and highest ATAR achiever, a peer mentor on the University of Melbourne Dean's Honours List, a mathematics teacher with two master's degrees and national awards, seasoned K–12 aides and reading tutors, an engineering graduate leader, and several accomplished youth mentors passionate about guiding students to success.

Kallan
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Kallan

English Tutor Essendon West, VIC
Adapt. I think every student is different, and this you need to find ways to communicate to different people Bring really clear and rational. I think it's important to be calm, not get flustered if someone isn't picking something…
Shromann
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Shromann

English Tutor Essendon, VIC
Translate complex ideas into digestible ones for students to help them build their intuition and problem-solving skills. Essentially leaving the student academically capable - an independent and intelligent person. The ability to teach complex solutions in a simple way. That is being capable of ensuring that students, from all levels, can…
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Lasitha
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Lasitha

English Tutor Keilor, VIC
In my high school days, i went to alot of tutors and i learned the difference between a good and a bad tutor. Bad tutors i believe stay within the box, afraid to go out and expose the students true potential. A good tutor can not only help the student keep on track of school work and assist in any difficulties the student may have, but also push…
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Renee

English Tutor Essendon, VIC
Listen and understand, as well as not rushing them but still applying pressure to their studies, most students lack confidence within themselves, so inspiring confidence within a student is a huge base step to learning. Engaging, listening, understanding as well as being able to problem solve and find unique ways to explain content in order for…
Benjamin
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Benjamin

English Tutor Avondale Heights, VIC
Make them feel engaged, safe and motivated. Patience and…
Akshat
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Akshat

English Tutor Pascoe Vale South, VIC
I believe a good tutor has the ability to transcend their role as a tutor and become a role model for their students. Further, helping a student overcome their fears or challenges for a particular subject is incredibly helpful. I am able to connect with my students and understand their issues from their perspective. This allows me to curate my…
Hannia
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Hannia

English Tutor Coburg North, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for their students is help them teach skills that they can apply lifelong. These skills includes ways to analyse, think, problem-solve. Also, teaching students skills to how to write notes, practice questions and how to study in general. My strengths as a tutor is being able to evaluate my teaching…
Olivia
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Olivia

English Tutor Brunswick West, VIC
Make a student feel supported and safe. Whether the student wants the top marks or just wants to pass, they need to feel like someone genuinely wants to help. I think the beauty of tutoring is its more personal than teaching so a student can truely feel supported. My empathy and passion. I really enjoy learning but I also recognise that not…
Eesa
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Eesa

English Tutor Campbellfield, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for their student are to build their confidence, tailor their teaching to the student’s individual needs, and foster a supportive learning environment where the student feels comfortable asking questions. A tutor should also focus on clarifying difficult concepts, providing consistent feedback, and…
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Mahir

English Tutor Aberfeldie, VIC
The most important thing a teacher can do for a student is to be understanding and friendly to them so that they don't hesitate to share their problems. focusing more on the topics they find difficult to understand and being there for them for as long as they need is the best thing a tutor can do. My strength as a tutor is I understand math can be…
Shabana Thahaseen
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Shabana Thahaseen

English Tutor Fawkner, VIC
Helping students fall in love with learning is the most important thing a tutor can do for a student instilling academic achievement in students as an early step. Patience is my epitome of success as listening ears and patient talk is all that's required for effective…
Tabarak
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Tabarak

English Tutor Fawkner, VIC
Explaining concepts in a way that not only helps them understand it but also to apply that in their studies. Another is to build their confidence as it will help them in their future. Finally, building up the educational skills that will help them to achieve sccuess in their educational carrier - Good communication - engaging with…
Despina
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Despina

English Tutor Essendon, VIC
Successful tutors can build strong, personal relationships with their students. As they can teach to the student's strengths, they are able to minimize the student's weaknesses. Additionally, tutors listen and communicate early and often with parents and teachers I am very communicative. I can attract children's attention and make the lesson much…
April
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April

English Tutor Maribyrnong, VIC
-Find ways to make the student interested about the material they are learning -Ensure that they have developed strong study skills so that they are able to work well on their own -Adapting one's style of teaching to most effectively match the learning needs of the student I am currently completing a Masters of Teaching degree and use all that I…
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Arafat

English Tutor Fawkner, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student to lift them up what they feel mostly interested while learning anything. To motivate them while they do something new and bring any new idea to resolve any problem. That will help to develop the psychology of a student in more positive way to move forward with their willingness of thinking…
Elijah
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Elijah

English Tutor Meadow Heights, VIC
The most important things for a tutor for me to do for their students is; a.) Boost their self-confidence b.) Help them Improve themselves c.) Be open to Consultations (understand them and how they feel or react with their surroundings) d.) Praise them whenever they did a Good Job! 👠My weakness when I was young is the source of my…
Raj
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Raj

English Tutor Meadow Heights, VIC
I think the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to guide, support, and inspire them. It’s not just about helping them memorise content or score higher marks — it’s about helping them build confidence, curiosity, and the right mindset towards learning. A good tutor should create a space where students feel comfortable…
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Abdul Khalique

English Tutor Meadow Heights, VIC
I think the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, explain ideas in a way they can understand, and give them the support they need to learn at their own pace. A tutor should listen carefully, be patient, and create a space where the student feels comfortable asking questions. Most of all, a tutor should…
Jwana
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Jwana

English Tutor Meadow Heights, VIC
The best mentors I've had were the ones that pushed me to see my own potential the way they easily could, espicially when I came close to giving up. They reignited my passion for the hard subjects through their own love for the content, and through the way they connected concepts to daily life, bringing the subject to life. I believe a tutor's…
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SHARNILA KABIR

English Tutor Fawkner, VIC
It is to build the student's confidence, create a safe space to learn without judgment, and adapt their teaching to fit the student' needs. It's not just about helping them understand a topic - it's about helping them believe that they can. My strengths as a tutor are patience, clear communication, and the ability to explain concepts in a way that…
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Eemana

English Tutor Fawkner, VIC
Being there and answering questions they ask at anytime whoch would be crucial. If a student puts effort into attending tutoring sessions then we should put the effort of helping them as much as we can. Ability to provide feedback continuously based on the students progess and able to go at a slow pace. As a university student I still have…
Alex
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Alex

English Tutor Moonee Ponds, VIC
Maintain their perspective on education as a whole, whilst catering to their personal needs as a student and getting out of the sessions what is best for the students themselves. Adapting my teaching methods to the student, and thinking laterally to create many ways to solve one problem, such that there is a perfect solution for every student.…
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Jemima

English Tutor Brunswick West, VIC
I believe that the tutor's ability to provide multiple scenarios and perspectives when approaching difficult concepts to allow for a diverse understanding and strong base knowledge is extremely important for a student. A tutor should also be able to understand if a student is struggling and be able to help and guide them with patience so the…

Local Reviews

We are very happy with Malmi and we are looking forward to having her next term from Saturday.
Faye, Gowanbrae

Inside GowanbraeTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 7 student Adam worked through identifying prime and composite numbers, and converting between percentages, decimals, and fractions.

In Year 8, Priya focused on algebra skills including factorization and solving linear equations, as well as graphing simple linear relationships.

Meanwhile, Year 5 student Aiden practised long division with remainders and tackled adding mixed number fractions using visual aids for clarity.

Recent Challenges

Homework completion and organization presented issues across both primary and secondary levels. For example, a Year 7 student left several algebra and linear equation exercises unfinished, with notes showing "make a habit of doing homework (grade 5 and grade 7 yearly exam are given)."

In Year 8 maths, messy written work—especially in fractions and factorisation—made it hard to check steps or spot errors. As one tutor observed, "review the textbook questions that have been solved—cover up the workings and attempt again," but avoidance of reworking mistakes meant gaps persisted into new topics.

The impact was most noticeable during test preparation: confusion over missed steps slowed revision momentum.

Recent Achievements

One Gowanbrae tutor noticed a big shift in a Year 8 student's approach: after previously needing reminders to stay focused, she now independently completes her algebra and exponent exercises before the session ends.

In high school art, Louis moved from hesitating over digital tools to confidently experimenting with Photoshop for his Warhol-inspired project, even trying out new effects without prompting—he's now ahead of class milestones.

Meanwhile, Bella in Year 4, who used to rely heavily on step-by-step guidance for subtraction with borrowing, now works through problems on her own and checks her answers without being asked.

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