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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.

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Sarwat

Tutor Mckinnon, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to be patient and understand their personality. Every kid is different and needs different types of care. Being able to identify what the kid needs help with and also compliment them for their strengths, is very crucial. I believe that a strong pursuit of mine is being able to understand…
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Haowen

Tutor Caulfield South, VIC
Encouraging a student to ask what they don't know (Stimulate the desire to learn) and be there when needed. I have strong subject knowledge, since I had top grades in high school. I majored psychology in University of Melbourne , so I am an empathetic person. I recognize and celebrate student's achievements, no matter how small. I am patient and…
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Affhan
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Affhan

Tutor Chadstone, VIC
A tutor shouldn't be the individual who would only be associated with studies and stuff. A tutor should be someone to whom a student can approach with any sorts of problem with the expectation that their tutor can find a solution to it. Moreover, a tutor should be a guiding light to the student. - Communication - Experience -…
Lachlan
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Lachlan

Tutor Chadstone, VIC
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is share their passion for the subject. This requires the tutor to be committed to helping the student understand the target subject in a way that is unique to each and every student. In the best case, having a brilliant tutor allows a student to create a pathway and a future in a…
Katrina
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Katrina

Tutor Glen Iris, VIC
- Help the student understand concepts that they struggle to understand with - Help the student get ahead of their peers - Help the student with their academic grades and confidence in not only the subject but in school in general - I've done math tutoring for several years beforehand, often ahead of my peers at school. As a result, i've…
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Junhyeong

Tutor Chadstone, VIC
I believe it is important to understand student's current situation towards studying. Knowing student will be the best guide towards planning classes for them. Over course of time, I will be able to suit student's style in their studying: thus providing best resource towards their learning. Another important aspect of tutoring is being respectful…
Jade
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Jade

Tutor Oakleigh, VIC
I think the most important thing when tutoring someone is helping them to understand things they struggle with. I would like to be able to help students to improve while also still enjoying maths. I like to find different ways for people to try and understand, if someone cannot understand a concept or problem explaining in a way they can…
Abhinav
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Abhinav

Tutor Chadstone, VIC
Guide them in the right direction and make sure they understand concepts instead of just trying to get work done. Great Communication. Willing to help a student until they understand any concept. Down to help them with any issues they have and guide them in the right…
Haelyn
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Haelyn

Tutor Ashburton, VIC
I believe the most important role of a tutor is to build a student’s understanding, confidence, and independence. This includes identifying gaps in knowledge, explaining concepts clearly, encouraging questions, and helping students develop effective study and problem solving skills. A tutor should also be supportive and motivating, helping…
Alexander
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Alexander

Tutor Mckinnon, VIC
-To identify a student's knowledge gaps, and to subsequently help the student learn something new. This requires the tutor to build on what the student already knows. -To break difficult concepts/ problems down into more simple parts, to facilitate easier learning for the student. To explain difficult concepts into layman's terms. -To help…
Aryan
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Aryan

Tutor Mckinnon, VIC
he most important things a tutor can do for a student are to provide clear guidance, build confidence, and foster a positive learning environment. A tutor should help students understand the material by explaining it in a way that makes sense to them. I believe my strengths lie in being patient and understanding. I take the time to listen to my…
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Aparna

Tutor Malvern, VIC
In my opinion, the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to create a friendly and supportive environment where they feel comfortable expressing their doubts and concerns. Additionally, adapting teaching methods to meet each student's unique needs and helping them overcome challenges are crucial aspects of effective tutoring. As for…
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Nikhil

Tutor Chadstone, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for their student is help them find ways to learn most effectively and reach their full potential. Simply providing a student with notes and memorisation tricks will not work for long, whereas teaching a student how to approach the various challenges a subject presents will provide them with valuable…
Daniel
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Daniel

Tutor Ashburton, VIC
To inspire interest, engagement and enjoyment in learning A Unimelb BBiomed Hons graduate (2016), I have 5 years experience in tutoring, with students ranging from Year 6 to Year 12, and subjects including Maths, English, Chemistry, Biology and French. I am an effective communicator and get on well with…
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Rajeev

Tutor Ashburton, VIC
A tutor can be more than a person that just helps with a particular subject. They should be willing to change their way of thinking for each student that they teach and know that patience is the key to help students reach their ultimate goal. They should act as a role model and be able to give feedback on how to cope with the pressures of school…
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Tayyab

Tutor Ashburton, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for student is by taking the best out of student by making him/her feel challenged to achieve something, help him believe in him/herself by encouraging him even when sometimes student is unable to achieve his/her goals. A tutor should be like a Leader and Leader in not someone who just leads but Leader is…
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Qidi

Tutor Chadstone, VIC
As a tutor, I think helping students sincerely when they meet problems, and reducing stress and anxiety levels. No matter what level the students are, they all are able to obtain various knowledge from me, including math knowledge, communication skill and organizational…
Pedro
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Pedro

Tutor Ashburton, VIC
To inspire them to think, wonder and understand. At the end of the day, all the work in the learning process is done by the student, my main goal as a tutor is to get them started in such process, to catalyse the natural drive we all have to understand the world around us. I always aim to be enthusiastic, patient and empathetic, trying to…
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Mohan

Tutor Ashburton, VIC
The most important features what a Tutor can do to a Student are a) Give the confidence that he or she can do it, self belief is the most important thing for any person doing any task let alone a student who is starting his/her academic career b) Understand that a students mind/mood will not be same everyday and understand his/her strength…
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Tara

Tutor Ashburton, VIC
Every student has different abilities and if he is weak in one subject doesn't mean he is a weak student. A good tutor can find out his ability and develop that. I am also good at selecting important questions from the guide books, assigning home works etc so that students can practise the subject better. I am great at explaining the complex…
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Jeshikaben

Tutor Chadstone, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do are to build understanding, confidence, and a positive learning mindset. It’s not just about helping students get the right answers, but making sure they truly understand the “why†behind concepts so they can apply them independently. A good tutor also creates a safe, supportive space where students…
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Xavier

Tutor Ashburton, VIC
I think that as a tutor, it is important to not take the "one fits all" approach for lessons. Rather, it is important for tutors to be flexible, as the way in which students learn best varies widely. A good tutor can pick up on the learning style of their students, and subsequently adapt their lessons to ensure maximum growth and improvement. As a…
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Banita

Tutor Ashburton, VIC
To develop students' knowledge, skills, and confidence, enabling them to become self-reliant learners who possess the courage to question and rigorously test everything in their environment until they are satisfied and can confidently believe in it. Exceptional Communication Skills, Tailored Student-Centered Instruction, Customised Learning Plans…

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.