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Tutors in Harkness include high-achieving graduates, experienced teachers, subject specialists, and passionate mentors from top Australian universities. Many have received academic awards or hold advanced degrees, and all share a genuine commitment to helping students succeed.

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Jude

Science Tutor Melton West, VIC
I believe one of the most vital things a tutor can do for their student is to be organised and provide well-structured lessons. It is also crucial for a tutor to motivate and encourage their student while being honest and providing constructive feedback to support their growth. My greatest strength as a tutor is my ability to break down complex…
HARSHITA
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HARSHITA

Science Tutor Melton West, VIC
As I recently graduated I can understand the pressure that is being faced every day so I would make sure that the student studies a topic with a cool mind rather than studying in a panic mood. I would like them to study everything in a smart way rather studying everything in a hard way. I also believe while studying the student should know what is…
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Mebal
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Mebal

Science Tutor Brookfield, VIC
Brush over familiar concepts of study, and go into detail with concepts that are a little more difficult to understand. A tutor should always be patient as the student is already frustrated as they do not understand what they are learning to begin with, and i can say with confidence i am very patient. Most importantly i will boost my student's…
Andre
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Andre

Science Tutor Melton, VIC
I believe a tutor should be able to explain things clearly and stop the flow of teaching when necessary if a student needs to revise a difficult concept, as I believe it is better to know the concepts now rather than leave those areas to remain unclarified and which can and does affect students come a test or exam day. I believe that a tutor…
Md
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Md

Science Tutor Melton, VIC
Building confidence in a student is the most important thing for a tutor. In another way, a student can realise his or her capacity to solve a problem and be confident in it despite failing several times. Working with kids helps me to understand and communicate effectively throughout a lesson, which are key elements in tutoring. Additionally, I am…
Pulkit
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Pulkit

Science Tutor Melton, VIC
I consider the most important thing as a tutor is to teach your students to ask more questions, more often and trying to answer those questions themselves as if they are the teacher because by doing this they actually get used to thinking about various problems in a better way and come up with well thought questions and a better understanding of…
Gursimran
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Gursimran

Science Tutor Kurunjang, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to be relatable and teach content in a way that is easily comprehensible for the student based on their current level so they are not overwhelmed. This will lead the student to look forward to attending your tutoring class. As a tutor, I am very reliable and available to my students. I come…
Varalakshmi
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Varalakshmi

Science Tutor Melton South, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are providing personalized support, boosting confidence, clarifying concepts, encouraging critical thinking, and fostering a love for learning. This helps students become independent, confident learners who achieve academic success. "My greatest strength as a tutor is my two decades of…
Aisha
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Aisha

Science Tutor Weir Views, VIC
A tutor must help a student reach their greatest potential. A tutor must understand their student's skillful areas and utilize them to the best of their abilities. A tutor must understand their student's strengths and weaknesses and tailor the lessons around the weaknesses. I am very good at communication and treat my students as friends. I make…
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Jacqueline

Science Tutor Melton West, VIC
Providing support for students and being a role model because high school is a very difficult time for them. I am a fast learner, good listener and understanding of how students feel when it comes to…
Betty
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Betty

Science Tutor Melton, VIC
My primary focus is guiding students through the subject matter while fostering critical thinking to ensure a deep understanding of concepts. Additionally, I can help them develop growth mindset; to seek assistance, develop confidence to embrace mistakes while understanding the cruciality of learning from those mistakes. My strength is creating a…
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Science Tutor Melton South, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for a student is: -prepare and plan ahead in order to be a useful resource to the student. -try to the student's abilities, strengths and limitations in order to refine their strengths as well as address and facilitate for their limitations to encourage academic growth. -aim for students to understand…

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Content Covered
In primary, tutoring often targets core arithmetic—addition, subtraction, times tables, fractions, and building number sense—while also pushing for deeper comprehension, not just rote rules. High school sessions shift to algebraic thinking, graphing, interpreting questions, and developing strong exam strategies. There’s a big emphasis on breaking down word problems, revisiting tricky homework, and test prep for NAPLAN or semester exams, always tailored to what each student finds hardest right now.
Recent Challenges
Some primary students rush through comprehension or maths tasks without fully reading instructions, leading to incomplete or off-target answers. In high school, it’s common for students to have scattered or unclear working, which makes multi-step problems harder to check and fix. Other frequent hurdles include forgetting materials, leaving homework unfinished, or spending revision time catching up on missed basics instead of moving forward—all of which can hold back progress and lead to confusion.
Recent Achievements
Tutors are noticing students becoming more proactive during lessons—regularly checking their own work, spotting errors, and making corrections without being asked. There’s a clear shift toward students verbalising their steps in maths and explaining their reasoning aloud, rather than rushing through problems. Tutors also report that learners are reviewing their test results with more care and taking the initiative to improve, showing greater confidence and ownership of their progress.