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Tutors in Sassafras include an experienced secondary maths and science teacher with eight years' classroom expertise, a primary and secondary qualified school teacher, high-ATAR graduates (up to 99.05) and subject duxes, active peer mentors, music and dance coaches, academic award-winners, student leaders, and tutors with proven success guiding K–12 students across STEM and humanities subjects.

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Jon

English Tutor Kilsyth, VIC
Throughout my tertiary studies, I have found that the key to learning anything is finding the point of interest for a person and developing that area so that the subject as a whole becomes enjoyable. For any student, progress will naturally vary and giving them that support and encouragement to persevere and overcome hurdles in their learning is,…
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Sanjay

English Tutor Boronia, VIC
One of the most important things that a tutor can do for their students is create a safe learning environment for them where they are not judged and can openly ask questions as I believe this will truly allow them to gain deep understanding in the content they are learning which is what I think is crucial in any learning aspect as understanding is…
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Lillian
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Lillian

English Tutor Croydon, VIC
To prepare suitable lesson notes that meet the students' langauge needs, and also inculcate an interest in reading and learning. There is also the need to get the student to do written work to practise his language and analysis skills, and provide him criticl feedback to improve. I am capable of showing empathy, patience and ceaseless…
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Daniel

English Tutor Kilsyth, VIC
Like I briefly mentioned earlier, I think it is important to look at being a mentor rather than a teacher. It is a far more personal and direct experience working with one or maybe a few students at a time rather than an entire classroom, so it is vital to establish actual relationships with your students and ensure that they can apply the work…
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Caitlyn

English Tutor Bayswater North, VIC
I consider being able to help a student understand topics at the student's own pace is important. Doing this through being patient and by providing simple, broken-down explanations of ideas as well as different ways of explaining things is crucial for a tutor to successfully teach a student. I believe I am able to explain things in different ways…
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Rakshan

English Tutor Bayswater North, VIC
I believe that being willing and available to teach the same topic until the student understands is essential. Also being available to answer any questions that the student may have is imperative as tutors should be encouraging questions. As asking questions is one the best ways that a student consolidates their learning. My strengths are…
Sama
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Sama

English Tutor Bayswater North, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for a student is to help them be their best they can be and to motivate, engage and encourage them to achieve their academic goals. My strengths are: Bi-lingual in persian and english Organised Great computer skills great communication skills Respectful Patient Great interpersonal…
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Muthu

English Tutor Bayswater, VIC
Understanding the strength and weakness of the student Helping the student achieve their goals Showing them easier ways to learn and remember the subject, so they stay interested Strong communication skills with relevant experience Excellent group and team management Patient and kind Certified coach for kids…
Sethini
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Sethini

English Tutor Ferntree Gully, VIC
It is important to receive feedback from the students regarding areas they need help with and what teaching techniques they prefer. This helps tailor a better session that is helpful for them and ensures they fully understand the content being taught. I am good at breaking down problems into smaller manageable steps, I explain complicated problems…
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Adithya

English Tutor Rowville, VIC
Always being able to coach using multiple methods, and finding out what works best. If the student learns well then the tutor is successful I am able to calm and soothe stressed students who may feel overwhelmed or frustrated with their lack of progress. I went through similar things so I can assist with…
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English Tutor Rowville, VIC
I believe that offering support and further understanding into the subject in question is the most important role of a tutor. As a tutor, ensuring that a student's misunderstandings and queries in an area are explained and clarified is very important. Giving the student a deeper understanding to truly grasp a concept is core as a tutor. To…
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Munir

English Tutor Rowville, VIC
Encourage and empower the student to continue learning and believe that they can learn the content they are about to learn. This opens the student up to actually learning and without this it is difficult to make significant and consistent progress. I am an empathetic and encouraging personality. I feel these strengths can help open up a student to…
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Lina

English Tutor Wantirna South, VIC
Definitely detailed explanations on the process, so a full understanding is uncovered for the student. When I was in high school, class can only teach you so much - I used to go after school to my teachers to seek help and get the deeper understanding of the content. Tutoring is there as an extra support for the student, I think it's important…
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Charles

English Tutor Wantirna South, VIC
The most important things a tutors can do for a student is to help them with learning by giving it attention to detail and the developmental tools they need that they wouldn't be able to get in regular schooling, through either not enough resources, lack of knowledge or split attention from work, life, or play balance. I think my strengths are a…
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Deborah

English Tutor Knoxfield, VIC
I consider being a friend and a good listener first so that they can tell their problems of learning and we can sort it out together. I also think motivating the student even if it a small success would impact them in a good way. Adaptable to change my teaching skills in order to be fun and engaging depending on the student. As a tutor my…
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Ojas

English Tutor Croydon, VIC
Help then understand the concepts, rather than just telling them, show examples, things they can relate to and answer questions such as "why?" rather than just state a paragraph from theory i was once a student who had multiple tutors, and im confident that i'll be able to explain concepts and help students understand what they are learning,…
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Lareb

English Tutor Mooroolbark, VIC
Giving them the confidence they need to excel in my opinion is a key component of a tutor. Being involved with children and adjusting teaching styles according to requirements of students. I believe, being involved and genuine with children helps them grow interest and boosts their confidence that makes them believe in their…
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William

English Tutor Croydon South, VIC
Inspiration and motivation. Encouraging students to like the material they study, and want to master the subject's content to achieve their academic goals. Patience and vision. I'm able to listen to others to understand their perception of a given problem to see where a lack of understanding is. Then, guide the student to understand the theory…
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Emasha

English Tutor Knoxfield, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is help them achieve their full potential, this is done by catering teaching styles/ lesson plans in ways that the student understands and is actively engaged, allowing them to have influence on what and how they learn makes them more motivated and gives them a sense of responsibility. one of…
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reena

English Tutor Ringwood East, VIC
Build good connection and motivate kids to ask questions and be approachable Thinking in kids point of view and breaking down the explanation to make the kids understand and happy to explain. Have great patience, adaptability, motivation to…
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Nikitha

English Tutor Knoxfield, VIC
Making the learning environment a safe space where the student can enjoy learning but also ask as many questions as possible without feeling judged. Knowing how to explain concepts in abstract ways that students will be able to understand! I also believe that I am fun and friendly tutor, hopefully one that students can feel comfortable to talk to…
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Aariz

English Tutor Knoxfield, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to not just tell a student the answers for everything, but to teach them how to solve it for themselves, and to help them gain the skills to learn and understand on their own, so even if I stop teaching them, they will be stronger on their own. I believe my strengths lie within the mindset…
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Qijia

English Tutor Knoxfield, VIC
I believe the most important thing for a tutor to do is to cultivate the interest and engagement of the students. In Chinese, there is an idiom that roughly translates to "Interest is the best teacher", by actively engaging the interests of students you make learning not a chore, but rather a joy. I believe that my biggest strength lies in my…

Local Reviews

Tutoring is going well, Phil is brilliant. I’m glad I got one on one tutoring and such a patient tutor.
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Inside SassafrasTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 5 student Daniel worked on multiplying larger numbers and times tables for speed, tackled area and perimeter using diagrams, and practiced simplifying fractions.

In Year 8, Tanya focused on identifying the main idea in comprehension texts and began writing Tanka poetry, while also exploring persuasive language techniques through brainstorming activities.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Vien refined essay planning by developing arguments for a practice English SAC and practiced making written responses more concise.

Recent Challenges

In Year 10 mathematics, one student avoided harder algebra questions and repeatedly focused on familiar topics; as noted, "sometimes tries to avoid harder tasks and prioritises known topics," which slowed progress with new concepts.

In Year 11 English, another student's essay responses lacked original examples and critical thinking—she needed more time "to come up with a range of different and unique examples for each essay."

A senior student preparing for VCE struggled to recall older content under test conditions, making it difficult to apply the right techniques in complex exam questions. Forgotten methods resurfaced during revision sessions, creating last-minute stress before assessments.

Recent Achievements

One Sassafras tutor noticed that a Year 3 student, Tanya, who was initially shy about reading aloud, now volunteers to do so and is more willing to talk through her thinking when answering questions.

In Year 8 maths, Daniel used to hesitate on his times tables even when correct, but now works through multi-digit multiplication problems with much less prompting and can explain where he gets stuck instead of guessing.

Meanwhile, in VCE English, Tasia has started setting clearer goals for herself during essay planning and independently restructured her paragraphs for clarity by the end of the session.

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 Monbulk Reading Room—or at your child's school (with permission), like Sassafras Primary School.