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Derrimut's tutors include a former Head of Mathematics with 18 years' teaching and curriculum leadership, primary and secondary teachers with degrees in education, an ATAR 99.65 Top 20 graduate, Maths Olympiad awardees, Kwong Lee Dow Scholar, high-achieving select-entry alumni, and passionate mentors experienced in coaching, peer support, and leading children's programs.

Murad
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Murad

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
Let the student try to do it themselves first and then figuring out which concept is the stagnation point. Patience, perseverance,…
Krithik Karan
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Krithik Karan

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
I believe one of the most important things a tutor can do is be more than just an academic guide — they can be a mentor, sometimes even a support system second only to family. A tutor should not only help with studies but also understand a student’s personal struggles and create a safe, encouraging environment. Because without a positive…
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Jannelle Leigh
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Jannelle Leigh

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
It’s partaking knowledge and good character as well as how to achieve good study habit. I believe that I can give different ways on how to catch student’s attention, providing them varied activities and definitely choose what strategy best suits…
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Hifla

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
Listen carefully to a student and understand their learning gaps. Promote independence in their work, adjust to their strategies, building a good relationship with student which makes them confident with their work. Teaching students how to solve problems relating it with real life examples, is also important. Patience Enthusiasm Passion for…
Lucas
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Lucas

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to be patient. There needs to be an acknowledgement that although a student may be behind or not a standard, yet that is okay. Because with extra time and effort with a tutor a student can improve. As I tutor, I feel I strong sense of empathy with students, there was a point early on in my…
Muhammad Salman
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Muhammad Salman

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
It is the most important for a tutor to be able to bond with their students on a personal level so that they are able to relate better to their needs and wants and also assist them personally as opposed to giving general advice. I am very solution oriented and i can assist the students with any problem that they may face with a tailored approach…
Mohit
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Mohit

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
The essential qualities that should define a good tutor include being clear and offering patient instruction to help create an encouraging atmosphere for the learner. It is important that a good tutor guides the learner through complex material and inspires him/her to seek further clarification without fear of ridicule or embarrassment.…
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Oishik

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
Give them confidence in the subject they are being taught. I explain topics step by step and at a pace in which im sure the student I tutor can follow along at. I always make sure the student understands before proceeding to the next…
Jishnu
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Jishnu

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
I firmly believe that flexibility in teaching is the most important thing a tutor can do for a student, as it’s essential for a tutor to be versatile when it comes to their teaching styles as the method and level of comprehension of a certain concept is unique to each and every student, thus it’s imperative for a tutor to adapt and adopt a…
Manal
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Manal

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
they have to be flexible, every student is different and have their own variouse needs, thus i think we need more tutors to be more understanding of these differences and be able to work with different leavels of strenghts to further enhance those students to become the best they can be I love to understand things in depth, having already achieved…
Joy
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Joy

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
The most important thing i believe a tutor can do for a student is create a open and friendly environment which helps students to not be shy and embrace their confusions and allow the teacher to help them rather than keeping it to themselves and being behind. Having an open environment really helps students bring comfort mentally to express…
Steve
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Steve

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
1. A tutor’s first job is to help students believe in themselves. When students feel capable and supported, they’re unstoppable. It’s about saying, "Yes, you can," and meaning it. 2.Every student is unique, and a great tutor listens, observes, and tailors their approach to fit what works best for them. Learning isn’t…
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Ameena

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
The top three important things a tutor must do for their student is to set goals and track progress, develop effective study skills and personalise instructions. Helping students set realistic academic goals and tracking the progress will help motivate students to improve and fosters a sense of accomplishment. Developing effective study skills…
Mihir
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Mihir

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
I think the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to explain things in a way they can understand, be patient, and help them feel more confident. A good tutor listens, supports the student when they’re stuck, and makes learning feel less stressful. It’s also important to encourage the student and help them believe they can do…
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Hasin Tahsir

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
Influence them simply. That’s the most important thing for a student. As a student I know how crucial is that. I’m patient and I think understanding your lesson is more important than anything else. And I make sure my students are understanding the topic correctly Morgan…
Habiba
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Habiba

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
A tutor needs to be understanding and caring towards their students, if the kids are not reaching their full potential, they may need to assess their teaching strategies and adopt a different teaching style. An understanding tutor has the ability to build a strong bond with the student to make them comfortable and help them through any…
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Gurjot

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
Encouraging students to develop a genuine interest in learning and growth mindset. Helping students set and achieve their academic…
Sanali
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Sanali

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
Every student learns differently, so it is essential to understand their individual needs and tailor lessons to help them get the most out of each session. What sets a great tutor apart is careful planning—creating a structured approach that makes students’ goals achievable and working collaboratively with them to reach those goals. I am a…
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Aisha

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
In my opinion one of the most important thing a teacher can do is to make the student feel confident about themselves and be able to help student without making them feel bad about themselves. I have a really good communication skills, it helps student to open up and ask question question without…
Satya
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Satya

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do are simplify complex concepts, adapt to a student’s learning style, and build their confidence. From my own experience, I’ve learned that confidence plays a big role in success. I focus on creating a supportive environment and teaching effective study techniques to help students understand the material…
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Absalat

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do is ensure that their student understands every concept before moving in, and is able to be vocal about it. If you move on too fast across a range of concepts without recieving verbal feedback from the student, this will hinder their ability to ingest further concepts to come within the future. Such a setback…
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Shivam Ghanshyambhai

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
Build confidence and foster independent thinking. A good tutor shouldn't just help students get through the next exam — they should teach them how to approach unfamiliar problems on their own. That's something I always prioritised in my peer tutoring sessions My biggest strength is making complex maths feel approachable. I break problems into…
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Manya

Tutor Derrimut, VIC
Firstly, it’s a friendly as well as disciplined environment, a balance of both so that a student feels comfortable while studying and maintain focus on his task. Secondly, maybe communication skills. Thirdly, can be to nurture students with practical approach and make concepts clear for future requirements. Maybe, being myself a student, I have…

Local Reviews

Tutoring with Amir is going much better. He is very knowledgeable on the subject and I feel Jaime will definitely improve and benefit from ongoing tutoring
Nicole

Inside DerrimutTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 11 student Emma revised quadratic equations and functions, focusing on graph interpretation and problem-solving; Year 10 student Lucas tackled trigonometry by graphing sine and cosine functions, along with a review of transformations to strengthen his foundation; meanwhile, Year 3 student Zoe practiced multiplication facts and solved word problems involving money using real-life scenarios.

Recent Challenges

In Year 10 Mathematics, one student was "a bit lax with her homework," leading to missed practice on application questions and slower progress in trigonometry graphing.

In a senior English session, skipping questions when unsure meant some tasks were left incomplete and unattempted until prompted.

A Year 5 learner's written work was described as "hard to follow," with untidy layout making it difficult to check for errors—especially in multi-step problems.

Meanwhile, a primary student repeatedly avoided challenging multiplication questions, returning only to familiar material and requiring frequent reminders to persist when tasks became unfamiliar or effortful.

Recent Achievements

One Derrimut tutor noted a big shift with a Year 10 student who used to quietly guess at problems but now regularly asks for help when stuck, especially during complex homework—she completed nearly all tasks this week and initiated questions on her own.

A high schooler in Year 9 has started challenging herself by choosing harder questions for practice, getting them right on recent assignments after previously sticking only to basics.

Meanwhile, a Year 4 student who struggled to recite times tables can now confidently recall them aloud without prompting and tackled double-digit multiplication with less support than before.

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 Brimbank Libraries—or at your child's school (with permission), like Derrimut Primary School.