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Jacana's tutors include a university lecturer and PhD engineer with 18 years' private tutoring experience, a secondary maths teacher with over 15 years in classrooms, Kumon-trained English and maths mentors, school captains and peer leaders, and academic standouts—such as an ATAR 90+ IB scholar and Harvard Book Prize recipient—passionate about helping students thrive.

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Malmi

Science Tutor Keilor Park, VIC
Provide support, act as a bridge between a teacher and a friend, help the student achieve their full learning potential and provide assistance rather than answers I feel I am able to identify with students in order to work out how they work best as throughout my schooling life I have had many tutors and have witnessed a variety of styles of…
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Sajjan

Science Tutor Coburg, VIC
A tutor can create interest in the student about the subject. If he can create right atmosphere for student, he can be their mentor. I can be very friendly with the students. I love to work on finding the perfect way and example to teach…
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Senthil Benish Shylas
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Senthil Benish Shylas

Science Tutor Coburg North, VIC
As a student myself, the important things a tutor can do for a student can provide a clear and simple explanation and help them how to break down a given problem and apply the learned concept in real-life scenarios. And, another important point to note is that every student is unique, so as a tutor, I should be able to adapt to the teaching style…
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Shashwata

Science Tutor Essendon, VIC
To always be looking for methods to effectively convey information to the student, so that the student does not feel like their time was wasted. Also, to ensure the student is motivated and enjoys working on their studies. I am patient, attentive, and meticulous in my approach while tutoring. It is in a bid to make sure that the student will truly…
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Shromann

Science 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…
Rublepreet
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Rublepreet

Science Tutor Thomastown, VIC
To be able to understand difficult and complex questions and explain them in the simplest way. Responsibility towards the students and to be able to connect with them Communication skills including verbal and non-verbal Experienced in working with students (k-12) Ability to explain difficult things in a simple…
Aaliya
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Aaliya

Science Tutor Thomastown, VIC
Assisting them in developing their self-assurance and capacity to respond to any question, regardless of how it is presented, without any fear of making a mistake. I possess a high level of patience and excellent communication abilities, along with skills in problem-solving and creatively conveying new…
Renee
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Renee

Science 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…
Lasitha
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Lasitha

Science 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…
Rahul
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Rahul

Science Tutor Reservoir, VIC
Provide a way to solve a question.But not provide the solution directly.At the end,if he still struggles then help him with the solution.You can teach someone how to approach or tackle a problem but not solve it for them directly.It's the student who has to sit in an exam not the tutor .So a student shall be equipped enough not be nervous in the…
Eva
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Eva

Science Tutor Essendon West, VIC
Most students struggle to gain confidence in solving problems which in turn leads them to be unmotivated to study. Therefore, I believe that tutoring is not just teaching concepts but also building an environment where students feel comfortable to make mistakes and learn from it. From experience, I believe that the most effective way is to…
Lachlan
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Lachlan

Science Tutor Coburg, VIC
Listen, be patient and relate to their experience. Communicating in a variety of different ways and giving alternative examples/explanations where conventional ones don't work for a student. Being a performing arts teacher I've learnt to be creative with my…
Tunde
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Tunde

Science Tutor Coburg, VIC
A teacher must be able to impart knowledge to his/her students. Its not only good that a tutor should have a good command of his core area of specialty, he/she must also be able to pass the knowledge across in a way the students will comprehend. Ability to come down to the level of my student and create an enabling environment for them to have a…
Sasikumar
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Sasikumar

Science Tutor Roxburgh Park, VIC
The tutors can make the student, to understand the subjects or chapters in clear and easy ways, achieve good scores in examinations, confident to come through complex topics, and to build the methods in them to approach advanced chapters while they are at the higher grades or in Universities. The strengths that I have as a tutor are, teaching the…
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Alice

Science Tutor Thomastown, VIC
Understanding the stress that comes with school, especially in the older year levels therefore health and wellbeing should also be prioritised and recognised by tutors. Being able to adapt my language in a way that helps me explain hard concepts to younger year levels. I am patient and have the communication skills to help my students achieve…
Despina
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Despina

Science 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…
Ayush
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Ayush

Science Tutor Essendon, VIC
In subjects like maths and science that require prerequisite knowledge to thoroughly understand a topic, tutors can play an invaluable role in highlighting the gaps in a student's learning. As opposed to students spending countless hours frustrated on a single problem or topic, a tutor can provide immediate feedback, identifying the relevant…
Xavier
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Xavier

Science Tutor Brunswick West, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do is find the most efficient way to deliver concepts to their students. This will always change for each student, and so a good tutor has to be flexible and receptive to what works and what doesn't. The end goal really is to get them educated, and if that means fostering a strong friendly connection or simply…
Benjamin
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Benjamin

Science Tutor Avondale Heights, VIC
Make them feel engaged, safe and motivated. Patience and…
Grace
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Grace

Science Tutor Reservoir, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do is to create an environment where the student can learn at their own pace and also feel free to ask questions. I am very friendly and approachable. My students always feel free to be themselves around me. I also do not use jargon, and try to explain concepts using the simplest words possible. I make the…
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Muhammad

Science Tutor Brunswick West, VIC
According to my experience, the most important thing for a tutor is to build such a relationship with the student so that the student should be comfortable talking and sharing his/her problems and issues without any hesitation. As a tutor, my strengths are motivating the students, communication, flexibility, patience, and adaptability according to…
Teja
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Teja

Science Tutor Brunswick West, VIC
I believe that a good tutor has the the ability to help students build confidence for the classroom, and inspire them to be the best that they can be. Another thing that is important to me is not belittling the student or making them feel "stupid" for not understanding, but instead relating to them and helping them find a different way to solve…
Jack
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Jack

Science Tutor Reservoir, VIC
Understand that everyone processes information in different ways and be aware of the different ways one might solve a problem. Multiple ways of applying knowledge Communication with the students Ability to understand the person i am…

Local Reviews

Easy process, was contacted back on the same day, tutor found and organised quickly. Free trial was a good feel for the service. The online portal is great. Really happy with the quality of service recieved.
H.A., Broadmeadows

Inside JacanaTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 7 student Mary worked on adding fractions with different denominators and tackled factors and multiples, finishing a tricky homework sheet together.

Year 8 student Bill focused on reducing fractions through targeted practice and discussed division in relation to multiplication, using examples from recent lessons.

For Year 9, Alex revised multiplying and dividing negative numbers, including a spelling test and vocabulary worksheet for literacy reinforcement within the session.

Recent Challenges

A Year 8 student often left English essays incomplete for homework, particularly after receiving a disappointing mark; as noted, "he seemed distressed and avoided starting the next essay," which led to missed opportunities for feedback and improvement.

In Year 7 Maths, another student consistently forgot to complete assigned revision sheets before a fractions test—this meant class time was spent on catch-up rather than tackling new material.

Meanwhile, a Year 10 student preferred to attempt only familiar problems in algebra revision, shying away from more challenging questions and limiting exposure to essential concepts needed for exam readiness.

Recent Achievements

One Jacana tutor recently noticed a big shift in a Year 10 student who used to avoid asking for help—now, he openly voices questions when stuck on essay planning and even suggests what he'd like to review next.

A high schooler tackling long division had previously needed lots of guidance but can now finish complex worded problems independently after practicing with homework.

In a primary session, a Year 4 student who once got frustrated by spelling mistakes now takes them in stride and finishes tests with far fewer corrections, even celebrating when he spelled most tricky words right.

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 Hume Libraries—or at your child's school (with permission), like SEDA College (Victoria) - Basketball Broadmeadows.