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Jobelle

Psychology Tutor Laverton, VIC
There are a lot of important things that a tutor can do for a student and these are the following: -be professional -be friendly and approachable -be a good listener -always acknowledge individual differences of each students -be flexible -teach students how to learn effectively because as a tutor our ultimate goal is to help the student…
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Dhanyta

Psychology Tutor Seabrook, VIC
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to help build/maintain self confidence as well as to incite a love of learning by awakening curiosity. Throughout the course of life, it is rather difficult to maintain self confidence due to the never ending competition we face. Having been on this journey myself, I believe that…
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Ruzzell

Psychology Tutor Williams Landing, VIC
Making sure that student is having fun while learning. That way, they are learning things by heart. For me, being able to connect to people with different backgrounds is very essential in tutoring. Just by simple smile can do a…
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Tameika

Psychology Tutor Truganina, VIC
The obvious thing thats most important for a tutor to do for a student is try and improve their grades in school, but another very important thing that i personally think a tutor can do is improve the students confidence in the subject as well as confidence in making mistakes and using them mistakes to improve. i think my personal strength as a…
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Zimo

Psychology Tutor Truganina, VIC
I think a tutor should help build on students’ current thought processes and methods through asking them how they’d first approach a challenging question and their next steps using the given information. This is because when people are stressed they resort to what they know best. As such, in test conditions students will be less likely to…
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Rish

Psychology Tutor West Footscray, VIC
Listen to the students and understand what the actual issue is. More often than not it's not the concept itself but how the student is processing the concept, and if you don't see that you'll only be able to help them understand through repetition. My ability to tailor lessons to a students needs and study styles. I enjoy working with both…
Tooba
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Tooba

Psychology Tutor Truganina, VIC
Be understanding and patient which can allow the student to form a comfortable bond with the tutor and feel more free to ask questions. This can allow efficient sessions. My strengths are that I'm a quick learner and able to adapt concepts that are easier to understand which can allow me to teach to other students in an easier…
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jil

Psychology Tutor Maidstone, VIC
To recognise that no two students are the same and that a process like learning needs to be personalised so that the best results are achieved. This personalisation also means that its much more likely for the student to open up and fully engage in the process of assisted learning as they can feel that the session is catered just towards their…
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Jenn

Psychology Tutor Maidstone, VIC
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to not only be able to teach them the material, but to also be able to mentor them. By mentoring, I mean having a close, trusting relationship with your student in order to help them improve their skills on a daily basis. The mentoring relationship allows learning to go beyond…
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Alisha

Psychology Tutor Point Cook, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for their students is make sure that the students understand the concepts thoroughly. It is so important for students to understand the concepts rather than just solving questions in a particular order and hoping for the best. A tutor should be able to provide students with a safe space so they feel…
Jessar
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Jessar

Psychology Tutor Tottenham, VIC
To be able to get students to enjoy learning and actively participate with enthusiasm. I believe I am able to cater to individual student needs and weaknesses while also honing into their strengths to apply to a range of questions and…
Jia Jun
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Jia Jun

Psychology Tutor Tottenham, VIC
Tutors are someone students can rely on for academic assistance. I recognise that the role of tutors is to aid students in their educational pathways and help students in realising their true academic capabilities, constantly providing constructive feedback for areas of improvement. It is also important to have understanding as the VCE process is…
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Grita

Psychology Tutor Truganina, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do is to create a support environment where learning from mistakes is encouraged. A great tutor inspires a genuine enthusiasm for a subject, making it less tedious and more engaging. My goal is to make a lasting impact by empowering students with the confidence and tools to learn independently, fostering a love…
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Natalia

Psychology Tutor Truganina, VIC
Establishing a rapport where the teacher can impart knowledge to the students in a way that the latter look up to the former. Understanding where the students come from, empathising with them but being assertive just the same are key factors to assist students learn in an easier yet effective manner. As a tutor I try to maintain assertiveness…
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Gibson

Psychology Tutor Seddon, VIC
The best thing a tutor can do is to listen carefully and empathise with their students. Learning can be very difficult and it is very helpful, for a tutor, to realise that each individual has their own learning style, motivation, and attitudes towards any subject. Most importantly learner's wellbeing should be an important factor when tutoring. I…
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Preetika

Psychology Tutor Truganina, VIC
Being willing to help, but also acknowledge the rare instances where a tutor may be unable to help to a confident level. I believe it is better to acknowledge if you do not know something rather than pretend you do and risk teaching something that is incorrect. When this problem is encountered, however, it is up to the tutor to rectify this by…

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Haven't looked back, ezy maths has really propelled my child as far as her grades at school. Our maths Tutor has been fantastic. My child felt comfortable with him from the beginning and has been broadening and strengthening her knowledge ever since. With regular feedback from Tutor you feel you are always in the loop in relation to child's development.
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Year 9 student Madison focused on similar triangles and practiced trigonometry and Pythagoras' Theorem with exam-style questions, while also exploring compound interest as part of a class validation task.

In Year 10, Liam worked on consolidating his skills in applying Pythagoras to worded problems and using trigonometric ratios to find unknown side lengths in triangles.

Meanwhile, another Year 10 student, Ella, covered bearings in trigonometry and revisited measurement concepts including volume and surface area calculations.

Recent Challenges

A Year 11 student, when solving worded trigonometry problems, tended to avoid writing out steps and key words, making it harder to spot where misunderstandings occurred. This meant errors often went unnoticed until review time.

In Year 8 algebra, over-reliance on the calculator for identifying gradients in linear functions led to confusion about core concepts; as one tutor put it, "he could find the answer but struggled to explain how he got there."

Meanwhile, a Year 5 student often forgot to bring completed homework, leaving gaps in practice that slowed progress with times tables and division tasks.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Altona noticed that a Year 9 student, after initially hesitating to ask for help, began actively seeking clarification on trigonometric ratios and then independently solved for unknown side lengths using SIN, COS, and TAN.

Another high school student who used to skip steps with linear graphs is now confidently plotting points and explaining the meaning of rise over run without prompting—she even developed her own summary sheet for an upcoming SAC.

In primary, one student who would guess times tables has started working them out aloud step by step, moving from 10Ă—3 backwards and discovering new patterns on her 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 Altona Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like St Mary's School.