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Tutors in Southbank include a university lecturer with over 25 years of K–12 and Olympiad tutoring experience, a Maths Olympiad "Top of the World" awardee, a PhD researcher and seasoned school maths tutor, an IB Diploma scorer of 42/45 with peer mentoring skills, and accomplished youth leaders experienced in literacy programs and academic coaching.

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Avantha

English Tutor Melbourne, VIC
One of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is make students enjoy the subject if not they will not be able to grasp the concepts well enough. Ensuring communication is sound and fixing student doubts then and there so they don't persist is how one can nurture enjoyment in a student. Also making sure the class isn't frigid and…
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Le-May

English Tutor Melbourne, VIC
To inspire a student to be curious and develop a love of learning, as people are not often motivated to improve in areas in which they lack passion. The last family I had tutored had told me that after my sessions with their son, he had stopped crying every time he had to complete his school homework. From this experience, I have come to…
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Sarah
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Sarah

English Tutor Melbourne, VIC
Every student has individual learning styles. As a tutor, it is our job to create tailored explanations and creative exercises that suit students best. I believe that it is through a personalized learning plan with adequate goals set that students can learn effectively. It is also a tutor’s job to foster a positive environment for students and…
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Thara

English Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
Provide unconditional support no matter the circumstances that they are in and try my very best to make them understand the content. I think I am able to communicate effectively with students in order to get a point across, I used to learn in a way that was easy to understand which could be helpful to my…
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Urvashi

English Tutor Melbourne, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make him/her comfortable and be a like a friend. It is crucial for a tutor to make the students understand that they are free to ask any doubts or questions without being afraid. I am mostly available out of tuition hours as well via text or call. So I will be there if they have any last…
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Tiffany

English Tutor Melbourne, VIC
Especially for younger students, I believe that it is important to not only teach the subject, but to lead by example to influence the children to adopt good values such as kindness, patience and tenacity. I can be strict or friendly depending on the needs of the student, so each student's experience will be different in order for them to realise…
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Mohamed

English Tutor Melbourne, VIC
Apart from many things, confidence to then be able to take back into the classroom, and real world. A tutor usually has a much smaller class to handle, so can develop greater relations with the students and clearly understand what each student needs to excel. My clear articulation, enunciation of words are a huge part. I also believe I am very…
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Pankaj

English Tutor Melbourne, VIC
I reach the basics of students weakness areas in subject and improve with some fun exercises. I give student a comfort to share their difficulties and progress in subject. I continuously analyse student learning and bring in creative methods to improve understanding and generate interests. I am always exploring new and advanced learning techniques…
Federico
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Federico

English Tutor Melbourne, VIC
After the first months of tutoring passed by I noticed that what most students necessitate was a method, a fixed pattern to follow whilst studying. Then, my objective became to teach students how to learn properly: my aim was to assist them in finding their own way of studying and learning. As the result of five years of University study, I have…
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Hannah

English Tutor Melbourne, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for the students is to foster a positive, holistic and safe environment for the students to learn and grow in. Having a warm welcoming presence for the students will help them to feel safe and develop their skills. I am a patient, reliable and proactive tutor with attention to detail. I always have a smiling…
JACQUELINE
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JACQUELINE

English Tutor Melbourne, VIC
In my opinion, a tutor's prime responsibility is to make the learner comfortable and ready for learning. I strongly believe that teaching doesn't always means learning is taking place. For successful learning, a tutor has to develop love and enthusiasm for learning in his student. A tutor has to make his/ her lessons engaging for the learner to…
Nicholas
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Nicholas

English Tutor Melbourne, VIC
I see my role as a tutor to guide my students, providing them with the strategies necessary to develop their knowledge and understanding. I think its important to be patient and allow students to build their own understanding with my guidance. I also think that it is important to be a good role model for students. As a student myself, I…
THAI NGUYEN
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THAI NGUYEN

English Tutor Melbourne, VIC
Giving them the tutors's personal experience as a student as a way to connect and guide the student's decision-making for their future Patience, Passion, High-Adaptability, Intuition and…
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Adeline

English Tutor Melbourne, VIC
The most important thins a tutor can do for a student is to build their confidence. By encouraging and positive reinforcement allows a student to build their confidence in their abilities. Secondly, as a medical student, being a positive role model by providing guidance on academic and career goals can have significant impact on a student's…
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Ashton

English Tutor Melbourne, VIC
A tutor’s most important role is to build the student’s confidence and make learning clear and approachable. They should create a safe, supportive space where questions are welcomed and mistakes are part of the process. By adapting to the student’s learning style and pace, tutors can break down complex ideas and make them easier to…
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Pallavi

English Tutor Melbourne, VIC
Most important thing is to be patient and a good listener. I feel it's important to connect with each student and teach them ways how to learn. A tutor also must be honest and confident. I am a clear and effective Communicator. My past studies have given me advance maths and English skills (even though my native language is not English). I have…
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Zhahna

English Tutor Melbourne, VIC
I think understanding the student's capacity, strengths, and weaknesses plays a vital role in being a tutor, therefore, the tutor could implement a personalized system for each student. I am an organized and systematic person. I can take notes and make summary of a topic neatly. In addition, I like to simplify a concept to make my students…
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Baike

English Tutor Melbourne, VIC
I reckon the most important things as a tutor are patience, encouragement and positive learning attitude. It is very crucial to build student's confidence and develop their interest in the subjects. My strengths as a tutor include patience, communication and tailor my teaching methods to each student's learning…
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Armand

English Tutor Melbourne, VIC
A tutor is responsible for providing guidance, by leading the way and showing the students that learning does not have to be intimidating and daunting, through their own experience. Moreover, a tutor has to be a motivator, one who serves as a role model and inspires curiosity, so the student is able to reach their full potential. I believe my…
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Altayra

English Tutor Melbourne, VIC
I believe the most important role of a tutor is to build a student’s confidence and independence in learning. This means not only helping them understand content but also teaching them how to problem-solve, manage challenges, and stay motivated. A tutor should create a positive, supportive environment where students feel safe to ask questions…
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Simran

English Tutor Melbourne, VIC
The first and foremost thing a tutor can do for a student is to understand where the student is lacking behind or where is the student going wrong. Secondly, the tutor needs to build a good rapport with his student which will build the students trust and confidence which will help the tutor to communicate better with his student. Thirdly, a tutor…
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Dhanishta

English Tutor Melbourne, VIC
1. To help them both academically or any help needed. 2. To help them achieve their full potential. 3. To make them enjoying studying through friendly activities. 1. I am patient. 2. I am friendly. 3. I am punctual. 4. I am willing to work overtime or tuition after hours to help students one on one tutoring if…
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Hanqing

English Tutor Melbourne, VIC
I feel that the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to act as a source of information throughout their time of studying. School can be, and often is, stressful, even if you love the subjects being taught and the teachers teaching them. Therefore, I think the role of a tutor hinges largely on offering support and passing on…

Local Reviews

Happy with the progress to date.
Lee, Southbank

Inside SouthbankTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 10 student Nathan focused on NAPLAN-style questions involving ratio and decimals, as well as strategies for tackling worded fractions problems.

In Year 11, Maya revised specialist mathematics topics such as stationary points and rates of change using practice SAC questions, alongside a review of coordinate geometry and integration by substitution.

For Year 12, Jack worked through complex numbers in both polar and arithmetic forms and practiced exam-style questions covering trigonometric proofs and compound angle identities.

Recent Challenges

During recent sessions, a Year 9 student worked confidently with algebra but "the algebra gets confusing at times"—particularly when manipulating fractions—making test questions harder to tackle under time pressure.

In Year 11 Chemistry, the challenge was recalling key information and applying molar ratios in multi-step pH problems; summarizing details from long worded questions was slow.

One Year 7 session highlighted that turning word problems into equations still feels unfamiliar: starting these questions independently takes extra effort.

When reviewing tests, reading each question carefully mattered—missing this step meant some errors repeated, even after feedback was given.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Southbank noticed Alec, a Year 10 student, now shows more interest during sessions and has started asking questions about tricky topics instead of staying quiet—something he avoided before.

In another session, a senior student preparing for exams independently worked through curve sketching problems and used a stepwise approach to solve them, which had been a stumbling block just weeks earlier.

Meanwhile, a Year 6 learner who previously rushed maths tests began pacing himself better; last lesson he finished all his questions with time left to review answers on his own.

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 Southbank Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School.