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Carrum's tutors include a qualified primary and secondary school teacher with Steiner expertise, experienced maths and science instructors, K–12 specialists with years of mentoring and classroom leadership, award-winning high-achievers (ATARs 95+), student teachers from Monash and La Trobe, competition finalists, and youth coaches skilled at motivating kids both academically and beyond.

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Alan

Science Tutor Keysborough, VIC
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to provide consistent and unwavering support, and to always foster belief in their potential. This means never giving up on a student, even when challenges arise, and recognizing that external or personal factors may affect their progress. By maintaining open communication and…
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Jodhi

Science Tutor Seaford, VIC
It is important for a tutor to be approachable and friendly so a student can ask questions and feel comfortable doing so. Additionally, it is important that a tutor is well educated as they are providing information and must be able to convey it correctly. Finally, discipline and understanding, a tutor must understand how to approach and aid their…
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Anthony
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Anthony

Science Tutor Carrum Downs, VIC
I think to provide a larger framework or paradigm for what they are learning. When something fits into a context for "why" they are learning a concept. Mainly being able to listen to the student. I think I'm enthusiastic about getting to know them and what they care about, which helps me teach. Rather than just trying to do a…
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Annmaria

Science Tutor Carrum Downs, VIC
With my experience as a teacher, I would say being able to build strong relationships with each other as well as with parents, communicate effectively so that the student feels motivated to learn, understand the weak areas the student to then finding effective ways to strengthen those areas eg. Worksheets and also providing feedback with their in…
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Eunice

Science Tutor Frankston North, VIC
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build confidence, provide clarity, and encourage curiosity. Building confidence is essential because students often struggle more with self-doubt than with the material itself. By being encouraging and celebrating progress, a tutor can help students trust their abilities and…
Elisha
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Elisha

Science Tutor Carrum Downs, VIC
Be patient and kind and knowing how to break things down into their simplest forms As a young person I can more closely related to students and the stresses of…
Vanessa
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Vanessa

Science Tutor Aspendale Gardens, VIC
Help them to the best of their ability not only involving grades - raising them and encouraging them until they reach a level they are proud of, but also in nurturing their confidence and approach to dealing with challenges. Patience and prioritizing the student, I believe that students perform their best when there is a comfortable environment…
Shivika
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Shivika

Science Tutor Carrum Downs, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to be flexible to the students individual needs. I believe that in order for a student to gain insightful knowledge and improve in their studies, the tutor must be able to adapt tasks and their own attitude towards what works best for the student. My strengths involve being disciplined but…
Erin
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Erin

Science Tutor Sandhurst, VIC
To listen. Being able to understand the holes in a student's learning, as well as understand what methods would be most effective in helping them gain a new understanding is how both I as a tutor and my student can succeed in what we aim to achieve. There is also effective comprehension: a tutor should be clear, concise, and able to tailor their…
Salwa
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Salwa

Science Tutor Sandhurst, VIC
Understand the child’s needs and areas where they need improvement and extra help. Prepare and make a Learnin plan based on every individual’s need. A tutor should never use the same methods for every one. I can make it into fun an and games . I feel like I give a lot of practical examples to help them…
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Dulmini

Science Tutor Sandhurst, VIC
Help them to upgrade their grades Improve the students’ confidence Teaching not only the theories but also the life I use strategies that helps students to remember I can teach students the way they can…
Nushan
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Nushan

Science Tutor Sandhurst, VIC
Make them get good grades as well as apply their learning to the physical world. I am very attentive to students need and I can explain it in a way they will understand the…
Jasleen
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Jasleen

Science Tutor Sandhurst, VIC
As a tutor, I believe that the most important things I can do for a student go beyond just academics. It includes providing individualised attention, building confidence and motivation, active listening and empathy, instilling study skills and learning strategies, encouraging independence and critical thinking, and building a positive…
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Mariangela

Science Tutor Sandhurst, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for a student is create an environment where the student feels comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. Additionally, it is also important to keep students accountable and make sure they are up to date. One of my biggest strengths is that I’ve just come out of VCE myself, so the content, exam…
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Nidhi

Science Tutor Sandhurst, VIC
understanding where the student is having a problem, what is that they find hard is very important. Only after that you can make a student excel in their subject and score good. Another important thing is giving students the "concept clarity", if any student remember the concept behind a topic, they never have to learn it, their brains remembers…
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Kutenda

Science Tutor Sandhurst, VIC
Be friendly to the student, show the student that they are confident in them, allow the student to think for him/herself. A tutor should make the student understand the importance of anything they teach the student ,and make sure the student has grasped the concept in the most simplest way to the student. A tutor should understand that each…
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Sankalp

Science Tutor Sandhurst, VIC
-To be able to convey knowledge in an easy to understand manner that even anyone could understand it -Be patient with student and understand any weaknesses -Maximize student performance overall -At the end of the day the student is studying in high school VCE to gain a tertiary spot, that is by far the ultimate goal and must be tailored for…
Jason
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Jason

Science Tutor Sandhurst, VIC
I think its most important for a tutor to ensure that they are engaging with the student and allowing the student to solve any problem by themselves. I also believe the resources a tutor provides, such as summary notes or practice questions, can make a massive difference in how easily they absorb and apply content. The tutor should also make the…
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Rebecca

Science Tutor Keysborough, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to be understanding and compassionate. At times it can be a bit difficult to tutor a student who is lacking in understanding, but it is always important for a tutor to be compassionate towards a student who is struggling and should always stay calm and work through the content step by step.…
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Christopher

Science Tutor Sandhurst, VIC
Teach them important skills that will help them learn independently. Often when I was student, after my sessions with my tutor I would find myself stuck on a question and unable to move forward until our next session. That's why I believe teaching students techniques on how to approach questions is very important. Being able to explain…
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Tamzeeda

Science Tutor Keysborough, VIC
I think as much as it has to do with academics, it has a lot to do with mental health and the overall well-being of the student, too. They don't necessarily have to tell a tutor anything; they just need to know that this is someone they could potentially confide in. This also helps boost academic progress. And for a more technical aspect of…
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Sriya

Science Tutor Keysborough, VIC
I think the most important things a tutor can do for a student is being patient, empathetic and caring I am able to explain concepts in multiple ways, I am adaptable and can adapt to the needs of each tutee and I am…
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Arizo

Science Tutor Keysborough, VIC
The most important things are making students feel comfortable to ask questions, tailoring lessons to how they learn best, and keeping them motivated. For me, it’s not just about grades, it’s about helping them feel confident, supported, and capable of handling challenges on their own. I think my strengths are being approachable, patient, and…

Local Reviews

Joshua is happy with the tutoring he is receiving from Nicholas and is confident that it will help him with his exams.
Andrew, Patterson Lakes

Inside CarrumTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 5 student Alex practised addition and subtraction with regrouping and explored rounding numbers to the nearest ten using practical worksheets.

For Year 10, Jordan focused on essay structure for text responses, including analysing themes in Of Mice and Men and planning a creative writing SAC based on class novels.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Maya worked through argument analysis techniques by reviewing teacher feedback on her Language Analysis SAC and preparing comparative essays using evidence from assigned texts.

Recent Challenges

A Year 10 student repeatedly broadened essay topics too much and defaulted to retelling the plot instead of addressing the specific prompt; as one tutor noted, "he needs to focus on the pertinent aspects of writing a review, rather than just re-telling the plot." This tendency led to less effective argument analysis and weaker essay structure.

In Year 7 English, another student struggled with unpacking texts and putting ideas into words, often hesitating due to low confidence—'her confidence in her abilities is quite low.' As a result, drafts stayed incomplete or vague, making teacher feedback harder to apply and progress feel frustrating.

Recent Achievements

One Carrum tutor noticed a big shift with Alex, a high school student who used to need lots of prompting to support his arguments; this week, he independently found multiple relevant quotes for his essay and had his topic sentences ready before the session began.

Another high school win: Talha, who previously waited for hints, is now picking out important quotes on his own and explaining why they matter in context.

In primary years, Asha—who once hesitated over maths questions—has started finishing her work quickly and accurately; last lesson she completed every task without needing reminders.

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 Patterson Lakes Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Carrum Primary School.