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Tuyet Tran

Science Tutor Springvale South, VIC
Being patient and flexible. Each child has a different learning style and speed. Therefore tutors need to be able to understand that and try new methods to teach if their current one is not very effective. My strengths as a tutor include being fun. I can teach students in a way that engages them, but I also know when I need to be firm. I am very…
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Mehadi

Science Tutor Clayton South, VIC
A tutor should build a student’s confidence and foster independent learning skills. By providing clear explanations, encouraging questions, and offering consistent support, a tutor can help students develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter. It’s essential to create a safe space where students feel comfortable expressing…
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Jiyuan

Science Tutor Clayton South, VIC
A great tutor builds confidence, personalises learning, and fosters independence. By creating a safe space, adapting to individual needs, and teaching problem-solving skills, they empower students to succeed academically and emotionally. My strengths as a tutor are my patience and ability to adapt to different learning styles. Whether a student is…
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Fraser

Science Tutor Clayton South, VIC
Help them with their growth as an overall human being, not just a student. This can be done by personally connecting with the student, not becoming just their teacher but someone they can talk to and rely on. I have a very deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in a subject. I know how to study for it, and what knowledge is required to…
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James

Science Tutor Clayton South, VIC
The most important thing a tutor should do is fostering a welcoming and friendly learning environment for students to enable them to maximise their learning goals and habits. With proper encouragement and motivation, the student can feel more keen to study the subject they need help with One of my strengths is identifying my students strengths and…
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Evelyn

Science Tutor Clayton South, VIC
I think patience is undeniably one of the most important trait a tutor can have. Apart from patience, adaptability to each student's learning requirement and having a solid foundation on the topic is equally important. A tutor should be selfless and try as much as possible to help the student in their understanding. It is also important to look…
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Samuel

Science Tutor Bentleigh East, VIC
I view the role of a tutor as more of a assistant to the teacher. I main goal for the a tutor is to go in-depth on discussed in the classroom allowing the students to wrap their head around concepts that were once perceived as difficult and challenging. It is the tutors role to teaching correct habits and strategies to tackle difficult or…
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Fatima

Science Tutor Clayton South, VIC
I think the most important things a tutor can do is to create a safe and encouraging learning environment for the student. It's important that a tutor is able to tailor their approach to each students' needs specifically and help them build confidence. One of my biggest strengths is my ability to break down complex concepts and ideas into more…
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Khiet Nhi

Science Tutor Clayton South, VIC
Establish the appropriate attitude towards studying. A tutor, besides supporting their student academically at the moment, should be able to build the learning culture by stimulating the student's curiosity and appreciation towards the subject and studying as a whole. I'm a good communicator and I can simplify complex concepts in a…
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Melissa

Science Tutor Clayton South, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do is to make learning fun and not tiring or boring. The subject taught or the way it's taught should always be exciting, even if the test marks are not that high yet. Once the student finds their interest in the subject, I'm sure they will climb back up and succeed in no time. My strengths as a tutor are: I…
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Sarthak

Science Tutor Clayton South, VIC
Understanding the student's needs and learning style: A good tutor should be able to assess a student's strengths and weaknesses and adapt their teaching style to their needs. Clear and effective communication: A tutor should be able to explain complex concepts, answer questions, and give feedback in a way that students can understand.…
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PRACHI

Science Tutor Clayton South, VIC
Build their confidence. My professional experience of working with children in academic settings; communication skills, able to understand non-verbal cues, effective interpersonal skills to build a good rapport, empathy and my expertise in subjects. I am also more than willing to go an extra mile to help out…
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Vatsal

Science Tutor Clayton South, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to foster understanding, build confidence, and inspire a love for learning. It's about tailoring the approach to fit the student's unique needs, making the learning process engaging and effective. My strengths as a tutor include: Patience: I understand that everyone learns at their own…
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Nehum

Science Tutor Clayton South, VIC
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to provide clarity, build confidence, and foster a love for learning. First, a tutor should simplify complex concepts and explain them in ways that make sense to the student. It’s about making the subject less intimidating and more approachable. Second, building the…
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Khush

Science Tutor Clayton South, VIC
I think the most important aspect as a tutor is to listen to the student and foster independence. They should be able to ask as many questions as possible and make them think and learn about problem solving. I think there are a lot of qualities that go into being a good tutor. A few of the most important skills for the field are patience and…
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Jinuki

Science Tutor Clayton South, VIC
I believe the most important aspects of a tutor are to make learning enjoyable, to build confidence and to encourage a problem solving attitude. The more fun one can have learning, the more you want to try and work on your weaknesses. Being confident in yourself also improves the will to learn and problem solving builds resilience when answers…
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Anup

Science Tutor Clayton South, VIC
I believe, in today's world, the tutors role is changing quickly. With tons of free education material available online, a tutor must provide personal touch for students and improve their learning rate. A tutors job is to make his/her students grasp that knowledge without having to go through the grind of looking for good material. A tutor must…
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George A

Science Tutor Clayton South, VIC
I believe that as a tutor, I have the responsibility of figuring out the problem areas that the students are facing and helping them overcome their problem areas. Along with this, the tutor should be skilled enough to make the topics interesting for the child to understand properly and keep them fully engaged Having a strong research background…
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Aditya

Science Tutor Clayton South, VIC
The capacity to communicate in such a way that the learner feels driven, excited, and confident in their ability to master and enjoy whatever challenges come along is one of the most crucial personal attributes of a competent instructor. In other words, a good tutor needs to be good with people, especially when it comes to engaging young kids in…
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Nishan

Science Tutor Clayton South, VIC
Different parameters that determine WHAT is important to a student vary largely depending on the teacher, student’s needs and the learning content. I think the one thing that should be constant in any kind of tutoring is giving students the inspiration and motivation by being an honest, genuine and caring teacher. And I put priority on being…
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Patricia

Science Tutor Clayton South, VIC
I believe the most important things a tutor can do are to build the students' confidence, help them develop problem-solving skills, and create a safe space where they feel supported. A tutor should guide the students to become more independent and motivated in their learning, not just help with answers. I'm very patient and encouraging, which…
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Nur Azmina Hannani

Science Tutor Clayton South, VIC
Based on my experience, adopting a step-by-step approach that emphasizes understanding is the most effective way to teach concepts. Additionally, providing students with well-prepared notes and practice exercises is incredibly beneficial for their learning. I am patient with students because I understand that every student learns at their own pace…
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Maria

Science Tutor Clayton South, VIC
I think the most important thing, is that you not only teach students. You learn to grow with them, you make sure that your students are able to be successful, and you are a small contributor to that success, but along the way, you grow with them, you understand the way they learn, so that you could learn with them. I think that my strengths, are…

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Inside MentoneTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 8 student Alex focused on adding and subtracting algebraic terms as well as multiplying and dividing them for fluency with basic algebra.

In Year 10, Mia worked through trigonometry concepts including bearings, applying these to real-world navigation problems using diagrams.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Josh reviewed financial mathematics by practicing compound interest calculations and manipulating equations to solve for unknown values.

Recent Challenges

A Year 10 student preparing for exams struggled to track which exercises were completed, as one tutor noted: "Ask your classroom teacher for a checklist of chapter exercises that need to be completed." This led to missed practice opportunities and patchy revision.

In Year 11 Methods, a focus on collecting formulae onto a bound reference was mentioned, but not all relevant formulas were gathered in time for the test.

Meanwhile, a Year 8 student's algebra work sometimes lacked neat step-by-step layout—errors crept in when working wasn't clearly set out, especially with fraction operations.

Recent Achievements

A Mentone tutor recently saw a Year 11 student who, after previously hesitating with trig applications, now independently labels diagrams and selects the correct ratio without prompting—she even tackled worded questions using SOH CAH TOA.

In another session, a Year 9 student who used to mix up algebraic operations worked through expanding and simplifying expressions with only a quick demo, confidently collecting like terms on her own.

Meanwhile, a Year 4 learner showed new initiative by explaining how she found the area of an irregular shape step-by-step instead of waiting for help.

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 Kingston Information & Library Service—or at your child's school (with permission), like Kilbreda College.