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Docklands' tutors include a Melbourne Uni mathematics specialist with over 10 years of private tutoring experience, an award-winning mechanical engineer and former university tutor, seasoned K–12 maths and science teachers, accomplished peer mentors from Monash and RMIT, and passionate volunteers with backgrounds in law, business analytics, creative writing, and STEM.

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Reece

English Tutor West Melbourne, VIC
I think I huge part of it is often confidence. I have found most students already understand and are able to do the work however they don’t have the confidence to back themselves. In my approach- I want to guide them by building their confidence and helping them step by step through all weaker areas of their academics. I think I am patient…
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Angelina

English Tutor West Melbourne, VIC
For me, the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to be there and help the student when he/she has some difficulties with his/her studies. Trying to find the best way to explain the topic or lesson and make it understandable. Also, establishing contact with the student is extremely important to make him/her feels comfortable and…
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Hsien
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Hsien

English Tutor West Melbourne, VIC
It is to ensure students are actively listening and that they actually understand the material given to them, also to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for them test whats right and wrong and to admit that they dont understand as well as needing the help. I am patient and flexible such that I can cater to students in terms of explaining…
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Emily

English Tutor West Melbourne, VIC
Be compassionant and patient with the student, and provide another way of learning material they otherwise may have found challenging. Flexibility in adapting my teaching style to suit each student, understanding and patience for the student…
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Lauchie

English Tutor West Melbourne, VIC
Ultimately, my goal as a tutor is to empower my students to become independent learners who are not only knowledgeable in the subject matter but also equipped with valuable skills for their educational journey. My prowess as a skilled tutor stems from a multifaceted range of qualities. Foremost, my ability to elucidate intricate concepts and ideas…
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Zichun

English Tutor West Melbourne, VIC
I think the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to assist them to find their method of learning and to foster their ability of independent and critical thinking. As I believe every kids learn best at their own method, I prioritise my student's preference and feedback on which way of learning they understands best. Moreover, I…
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Hiya

English Tutor West Melbourne, VIC
In my opinion, making the student feel comfortable is key to establishing a healthy and optimistic relationship with learning. The teaching space needs to be free of judgement and should feel inclusive. A one-size-fits-all method of teaching disregards every student's unique circumstances so the tutor should make an active effort to empathise with…
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Nidhi

English Tutor West Melbourne, VIC
Help improve their self-confidence and self-reliance through introducing tools that will help the student foster healthy and effective study habits of their own. I am patient and I have no qualms in going over the same concept a couple times more if the student requires such help. I've found that I learn best with mnemonics and I try to introduce…
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ANCHAL

English Tutor West Melbourne, VIC
I believe that students benefit the most from those tutors who have established clear goals for the lessons, are patient and flexible in their teaching style and have built rapport with the students so that they are comfortable asking questions and seeking guidance from them. During the first few sessions, I focus on building rapport with my…
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Tuba

English Tutor West Melbourne, VIC
Go at their pace In order to make sure children are benefitting. Tutor must create a warm and protective class for children which will assist with students academic progress.  I believe my biggest strength is working at child's pace. This is very important in order to make sure the child benefits from the lessons. I also believe I a make the…
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Harsh

English Tutor West Melbourne, VIC
The two most important things would be to clear the basics of the subject and to keep the student interested in it. Most of the students develop phobia of maths or stop being interested in the subject because they do not understand the basics. This in turn, leads them to not focus on the subject even if they are capable of doing good in it or they…
Michael
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Michael

English Tutor West Melbourne, VIC
Help them attain their full academic potential, which helps them attain their life potential. Abiliy to form a personal/educational relationship, based on assessing a student's various strengths and weaknesses, and offering support…
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Varsha

English Tutor West Melbourne, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is make them feel comfortable and inculcate a 'can do' attitude. Make sure that they understand that if they put their mind to it, anything is possible and go along with them on that journey. I'm a 21yr old post graduate student. This puts me in roughly the same generation as the students. I…
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Natasha

English Tutor West Melbourne, VIC
Firstly, a tutor has to be able to understand the student's needs and then personalise a learning plan/ style that works for the student - one size does not fit all! Secondly, the tutor needs to guide the student not get them to parrot generic question answers. It's about building the students confidence up, through positive encouragement, and…
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ayesha

English Tutor West Melbourne, VIC
I believe that a tutor should be friendly with the student so that the student can freely discuss the problems with his/her tutor. The tutor can use interesting techniques to describe the concepts which will increase the concentration of the student and also his/her eagerness to learn. Again asking the student questions about the topic can help…
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Saveen

English Tutor West Melbourne, VIC
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do is guide a student. Just watering is not enough but should help the students to grow his roots so that the student grasps the concepts not just answer some previously seen examples. I like to teach students in a way that is interactive and not directive.I feel that the more students learn about the…
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Aishwarya

English Tutor West Melbourne, VIC
Be patient and ready to solve any querie the student might have. Be willing to be patience with the student and offer help in any way possible. Be kind and treat the students well. Im patient and I think thats one of the main qualities a tutor must possess. I can explain concepts in a simple way ensuring that the student has perfect understanding…
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XIAOTONG

English Tutor West Melbourne, VIC
For the less motivated students, a tutor can help them gain interest in the subject, which I think is the most important thing for a learner. For most of the students, a tutor should be a guide to lead them to pick up knowledge points bit by bit and finally have a general clear map of them. I am quite good at being with people, no matter what…
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Amelia

English Tutor West Melbourne, VIC
To create a supportive and collaborative environment where both parties can work together comfortably and get things done on time. An environment where the student feels comfortable enough to ask their questions without worrying is the best environment for learning. I am almost always punctual and can guarantee that I will never be late for an…
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Zauh

English Tutor West Melbourne, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is mentor them. Be their support pillar and motivate them to succeed. A tutor like this is not just a great teacher but also a lifelong pillar of strength for the student. My strength as a tutor is that I ensure that each student is taught in a way that works for them. One size of a glove does…
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Yi

English Tutor West Melbourne, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do are build student's confidence and adapt to each student’s needs. Celebrating small achievements helps students believe in their abilities, while adjusting teaching methods ensures they stay engaged and progress effectively. Every student has what they are good at and what they are not good at, and what…
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Qinyu

English Tutor Melbourne, VIC
Priority is to solve their problems. HOWEVER, the most important thing is to intrigue them with knowledge. I know people can be intimidated by math, so did I; but all they need is someone to help them realize the magic math brings to life. Besides academic stuff, I am good with people. I'm totally the opposite of boring. I smile a lot. I've…
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Avantha

English Tutor Melbourne, VIC
One of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is make students enjoy the subject if not they will not be able to grasp the concepts well enough. Ensuring communication is sound and fixing student doubts then and there so they don't persist is how one can nurture enjoyment in a student. Also making sure the class isn't frigid and…

Local Reviews

Deepti has been working with my two boys for the last few terms. Both of my boys have struggled with maths and she has done a fantastic job building their confidence and developing their skills which have improved substantially since she has been working with them.
Emma, Port Melbourne

Inside DocklandsTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Hamish focused on place value and identifying prime numbers, using practice exam questions for consolidation.

Year 10 student Olivia worked through solving systems of linear equations by elimination and explored the distance formula between two points with visual explanations.

In Year 11, Ethan tackled function modelling with real-world examples (such as insect population growth) and analysed rectangular hyperbolas, including their transformations and asymptotes.

Recent Challenges

In Year 8, one student's algebra work showed gaps due to incomplete homework and minimal revision of textbook questions—"she tended to skip the assigned practice," a tutor noted, which left some equation-solving steps unpracticed.

Meanwhile, a Year 11 student felt overwhelmed by dense chemistry chapters and sometimes postponed review tasks; this led to confusion during multi-step equilibrium problems, especially when tired after tests.

In Year 4 maths, inconsistent working in times tables caused errors like "3 x 4 = 11."

A Year 12 student avoided asking for feedback on graphing questions, so misconceptions lingered into the next session.

Recent Achievements

One Docklands tutor noticed that a Year 11 student, Maya, started their sessions feeling nervous about upcoming biology tests but now prompts herself to review marked work and pushes through practice questions independently—something she used to avoid.

In Year 10 maths, Hamish recently stopped skipping key steps when solving linear equations and inequalities; he now writes out double negatives rather than rushing, which helps him catch mistakes that previously cost marks.

Meanwhile, in primary years, Lola has become noticeably quicker at linking old and new maths topics on her own and has started presenting her solutions with clarity during lessons.

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 Library at the Dock—or at your child's school (with permission), like Haileybury College - City Boys.