Due to the current situation we are experiencing significant demand for tutoring. Fast track your enrolment online: Enrol Online Now

Private chemistry tutors that come to you in person or online

100% Good Fit Guarantee
100% Good Fit
Guarantee

Carnegie's tutors include a seasoned UK-trained primary school teacher, an experienced North Shore Coaching College maths tutor, Kumon and private tutors with backgrounds in psychology and linguistics, award-winning graduates in engineering and science, a former grade 8 pre-algebra teacher, plus multiple high-achieving university students with mentoring, competition and leadership experience.

Abirami
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • VCE

Abirami

Chemistry Tutor Clayton, VIC
From my experience I noticed that there are students who still hold their voices at school when they have a doubt due to several factors. Once they are comfortable with a tutor, they are more open to questions in their mind and try solving them one on one with the tutor. On this note, I find being a tutor amusing as I always find solving their…
Rhett
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • VCE

Rhett

Chemistry Tutor Clayton South, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for a student is to help them become more independent and confident with the subject material. If a tutor can encourage students when they are finding the problems difficult and explain the material to them so they can consolidate and establish the skills so they could teach it to others, then I think the…
1st Lesson Trial

Help Your Child Succeed in Chemistry

We will contact you to organize the first Trial Lesson!

Ravali
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • VCE

Ravali

Chemistry Tutor Glen Waverley, VIC
tutors can help the students in boosting their confidence, they can be great motivators and also help them build great learning skills. They understand the students better and guides them towards success. I connect to the person I teach. I empathize and has the ability to understand and express easily. Also, my approach is easy but gives long time…
Zain
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • VCE

Zain

Chemistry Tutor Burwood East, VIC
Sincerity Propagate knowledge in the best possible manner Cool and calm personality Willing to propagate knowledge friendly…
Vahid
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • VCE

Vahid

Chemistry Tutor Box Hill South, VIC
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence and create a supportive learning environment where questions and mistakes are welcomed. A tutor should personalise their approach to match the student’s individual learning style, clarify difficult concepts in simple terms, and encourage curiosity and…
Harry
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • VCE

Harry

Chemistry Tutor Box Hill South, VIC
The most valuable aspect I provide to many students is confidence boosting, helping them learn to trust themselves and their instincts in what they've learned. I excel at providing a personalised experience, helping the student to gain genuine understanding instead of just being able to regurgitate…
Fergus
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • SACE

Fergus

Chemistry Tutor Cremorne, VIC
I think the most important role of the tutor is to analyse and reflect on a student's learning and problem-solving approach methods, in order to provide meaningful adjustments for greater comfort and confidence going forward. In other words, the identification of barriers to learning is the most crucial point of a tutor's action, as it is the…
Amarnath
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • VCE

Amarnath

Chemistry Tutor Burwood East, VIC
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do is to inspire confidence in the student. It's not just about teaching concepts, but helping the student believe in their own ability to understand and apply them. A good tutor should adapt their methods to suit each students learning style, making lessons clear, engaging, and enjoyable. It's also…
Muhammad Yoonus
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • VCE

Muhammad Yoonus

Chemistry Tutor Richmond, VIC
In my opinion, one of the most important things a great tutor can do for a student is to increase their passion for the subject. When a student genuinely enjoys learning about a topic, they will be more motivated. When students love what they're learning, it unlocks their potential. That energy and excitement will hopefully lead to a deeper…
Adrian
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • VCE

Adrian

Chemistry Tutor Glen Waverley, VIC
I believe one of the most vital things that tutors can do is alter their teaching type based on different students' abilities and progression over time. I think this helps differentiate tutoring from normal schooling as normal schooling is generalised for all students and doesn't cater for individual students' strengths and weaknesses. I believe…
Nicholas
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • VCE

Nicholas

Chemistry 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…
Theresa
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • VCE

Theresa

Chemistry Tutor Balwyn, VIC
The ability to understand a student and their learning style is something I highly value in a tutor. In school classes where they are often one of many, they may find that the teaching style may not work for them and that they cannot achieve their goals. In a tutoring scenario, we are able to cater to them more specifically, to be intuitive about…
Aman
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • VCE

Aman

Chemistry Tutor Box Hill, VIC
In my experience as a student when my tutors understood my problems and tried to solve them was the thing that stayed with me the longest, also tutors that are your tutors when your studying but friends when you just talk to them. Tutors that are not afraid of showing some tough love when they are disappointed with me are also the ones that keep…
Anna
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • VCE

Anna

Chemistry Tutor Kew, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for a student include fostering confidence, creating an engaging learning environment, and adapting to individual needs. From my experience as a tutor, I have learned that patience and clear communication are essential in helping students feel comfortable and motivated. Additionally, a tutor should not…
Alok
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • VCE

Alok

Chemistry Tutor Glen Waverley, VIC
Motivate, encourage and gain confidence. I can help overcome them from fear of subject. I am able to connect with my students, and usually very empathetic to them and get down to level where they start enjoying the subject. Follow a disciplined regime with lot of practice to help kids to score well by understanding the concept. …
Anjali
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • VCE

Anjali

Chemistry Tutor Burwood, VIC
The most important things that a tutor can do for a student is to allow their minds to create their own version of knowledge rather than just gaining a pre-existing idea.It's only when we challenge the students to think out of the box that they actually start realising the importance of what was in the box. Giving them a vivid imagination can be a…
Evelyn
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • VCE

Evelyn

Chemistry Tutor Glen Waverley, VIC
A tutor should understand a student's struggle and achievements, and be able to bring out the fun in studying to help them in their academic struggles. I encourage and motivate students to excel and set a foundation for future studies, as well as providing an entertaining and educational environment suitable for each student. As a current student…
William
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • VCE

William

Chemistry Tutor Glen Waverley, VIC
To me, one of the most important responsibilities as a tutor is ensuring that the student develops a strong foundation of knowledge through proper communication of the learning material. I also believe that a tutor should encourage their students to see learning material as more than content they can forget after a test but rather as valuable…
Annabel
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • VCE

Annabel

Chemistry Tutor Blackburn South, VIC
As a tutor, I believe that patience and encouragement are essential qualities. Creating a supportive and non-judgmental learning environment empowers students to ask questions without hesitation. Patiently explain concepts, answer questions, and provide constructive feedback to help students build confidence and overcome challenges. I understand…
Lam
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • VCE

Lam

Chemistry Tutor Malvern East, VIC
To help the students improve academically and build their character. I believe I can help my students with developing and refining both academic skills and essential transferable soft skills. I am a third year Bachelor of Science student at Monash University majoring in Biochemistry and Immunology with in-depth understanding of natural sciences.…
Anusuya
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • VCE

Anusuya

Chemistry Tutor Murrumbeena, VIC
Better identification of problem areas - Improved academic performance - Boosts confidence in the classroom - Flexibility and Understanding - Assertive and resourceful - Excellent communication Tutor in Melbourne - Tutoring at Swinburne University, - Tutoring for Dandenong and Carrumdowns schools - Flexible and can improve academic - Car Driving…
Kyle
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • VCE

Kyle

Chemistry Tutor Murrumbeena, VIC
Having the ability to build and improve their confidence, and at the same time, improve their grades. Ability to motivate students. Knowledge of the content. Adaptability to different students - ability to change learning styles to ensure understanding. Ability to communicate effectively and get my message around using simple and if necessary,…
Pou Lam
  • y1
  • y2
  • y3
  • y4
  • y5
  • y6
  • y7
  • y8
  • y9
  • y10
  • y11
  • y12
  • Naplan
  • VCE

Pou Lam

Chemistry Tutor Caulfield East, VIC
Try to be creative with methods to break down confusing parts and make them easier for students to learn. I can understand why my students are struggling with the…

Local Reviews

A tutor was arranged within days of contacting the service. Our tutor is a perfect match for our child. After one session they felt more confident with their maths! Thank you
Sarah McGregor, Carnegie

Inside CarnegieTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 7 student Lucas worked on measurement conversions between units and explored different types of angles using visual examples.

In Year 9, Sarah practised expanding and simplifying algebraic equations to solve for "x," along with adding terms involving variables and numbers.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student Aiden focused on quadratic equations—both solving them and reviewing their graphical representations as parabolas—in preparation for an upcoming quiz.

Recent Challenges

Homework was incomplete for a Year 7 student, which limited progress in consolidating division and multiplication skills—one lesson note simply read, "Homework was incomplete."

In Year 9 algebra, confusion with equation signs persisted when working through substitution tasks; as one tutor observed, "Alex is slightly confused by the sign while substituting value in the equation," leading to repeated errors during practice.

A senior student tackling probability scenarios sometimes hesitated to start multi-step problems, pausing at worded questions and requiring extra prompts to extract relevant information before attempting solutions. This often meant less time spent on building fluency and confidence within sessions.

Recent Achievements

One Carnegie tutor noticed a big change in a Year 10 student who used to hesitate with matrix multiplication; after revisiting earlier lessons, she now attempts the harder two-matrix problems without waiting for help.

Another high school student has gone from struggling with algebraic manipulation to quickly solving for unknowns—her speed and accuracy have noticeably improved during problem sets.

In primary, one learner who often guessed answers now takes time to double-check fractions before responding out loud. Last session, he completed every question on his own and asked for an extra challenge at the end.

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 Carnegie Library and Community Centre—or at your child's school (with permission), like Carnegie Primary School.