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Sophie

Biology Tutor Heidelberg, VIC
Be prepared for a lesson, be interested, explain things properly and clearly, make sure they actually understand and aren't just saying 'yes', allowing them to work through some tasks themselves. I think I am good at explaining and communicating. I am also quite down to earth, so I think that it is easy to ask me any questions.…
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Shalini

Biology Tutor Heidelberg, VIC
I believe a biology tutor should be a role model for the students and encourage him/her on their academic journey. I have found that many times students don't have proper guidance in regards to academics, hence they develop this stigma that they are not smart enough. As a tutor my role is to encourage the students to not only do better in school…
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Shourodip

Biology Tutor Viewbank, VIC
I believe every student has their own way of learning, so I focus on building a study routine that works for them — whether it’s setting up a realistic revision schedule, practicing exam-style questions, or using targeted strategies to tackle procrastination. My approach is to pinpoint their strengths, address any gaps, and equip them with…
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Katie

Biology Tutor Rosanna, VIC
I believe tutors should always believe in their student and never give up. They will aim to instil a positive growth mindset in their students. They will be persistent in their effort to help the student achieve their goals. Good tutors are also student focused, aiming to help the student develop their current skills and scaffold them to learn…
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Sreennantee

Biology Tutor Bundoora, VIC
Understand the student's needs: A good tutor should take the time to understand the student's strengths, weaknesses, learning style, and goals. This helps the tutor tailor their approach to best support the student's individual needs. 1>Expertise in the subject matter: The ability to teach a subject effectively requires a deep understanding of the…
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Jasmine

Biology Tutor Kew East, VIC
I believe the most important thing a biology tutor can do for a student is to teach them that learning can be enjoyable, and not just a task. I believe that a tutor should take the time to motivate their students to approach learning with a positive perspective, and provide them with the necessary advice when students have doubts or worries about…
Darcy
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Darcy

Biology Tutor Bundoora, VIC
For them to achieve the results they want to succeed and for them to be happy with what they have achieved. Strong science and maths background. Currently doing my PhD in genetics, studied biomedical science as my undergraduate degree.…
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Jeev

Biology Tutor Preston, VIC
The most important thing a biology tutor can do would be to be patient enough to go over and over the topics until the student fully grasps all the concepts and not rushing through the topics. My strength would be to simplify and present matter in an interactive and easily understandable manner and make sure the students understand the finer…
Prashidha
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Prashidha

Biology Tutor Alphington, VIC
I can provide every students the necessary learning skills and confidence to succeed on their own. I can help them to learn how to address their own needs, strengthen their weaknesses/learning gaps and improve and make use of their strengths. I can teach and monitor learning strategies that apply to above subjects and are uniquely adapted to…
Alexander
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Alexander

Biology Tutor Templestowe Lower, VIC
To understand their student well and be able to build a comfortable relationship with their student. I am able to understand students and also the content I am teaching well. Thus, I am able to individually tailor how I teach to different…
Pia
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Pia

Biology Tutor Thornbury, VIC
Supporting students through a stressful period of their life is one of the most important roles of a biology tutor, you need to be there mentor but especially their friend. It's important to build the students confidence by giving them the tools to understand complex problems rather than by giving them the answers. I am friendly and approachable,…
Tejasvee Devi
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Tejasvee Devi

Biology Tutor Thornbury, VIC
Give Personal Attention – focus on each student’s unique needs instead of a one-size-fits-all approach. Be Mindful of Mental State – recognise when stress, anxiety, or low confidence are holding a student back. Build Confidence – help learners believe in themselves and approach challenges with determination. Create a Safe &…
Jack
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Jack

Biology Tutor Preston, VIC
Understand that everyone processes information in different ways and be aware of the different ways one might solve a problem. Multiple ways of applying knowledge Communication with the students Ability to understand the person i am…
Kai
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Kai

Biology Tutor Templestowe Lower, VIC
- improve confidence in academics - build a trustworthy and comfortable relationship where issues can be raised without hesitation - ease of understanding - clear approach to difficult concepts - ability to identify lapse in…
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Theresa

Biology Tutor Balwyn, VIC
The ability to understand a student and their learning style is something I highly value in a biology 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…
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Uthpala

Biology Tutor Preston, VIC
Listening to the needs of student and showing openness is very important. This will makes a very good understanding about the situation of the student not only about studies but their school and home environment. This allows the adoption of a more appropriate follow up and better use of teaching methods. Throughout the tutoring time tutor will…
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Harshi

Biology Tutor Templestowe Lower, VIC
As a biology tutor, I consider it essential to establish a positive connection not only with the students but also with their parents. It is more significant for a tutor to offer support and guidance to students, leading them toward a beneficial path, rather than imposing additional pressure or burdens on them. As a tutor, I take pride in my…
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Pavitra

Biology Tutor Bundoora, VIC
Providing creative ways to allow student to understand concept Patience, responsibility, manage time…
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NAFISHA NAWAR

Biology Tutor Kew, VIC
Guide the students to fall in love with learning. A good tutor can make a student gather interest in even the most complex topics I can tailor my teaching method to an individual's needs and make learning more effective and fun. Also I am very friendly and organized which also serve as key…
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Chau

Biology Tutor Bundoora, VIC
The most important thing a biology tutor can do is to not give up on the student. While it is rewarding when students improve, some can take a while before they can overcome their learning curve. It is important to be patient and work together as a team to help them achieve better results. I try to think outside the box and tailor my lessons to…
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Oscar

Biology Tutor Balwyn, VIC
I believe that the overarching role of a biology tutor is to have a lasting, positive impact on a student, and this is possible through various means. Firstly, they can support the student academically, by guiding them through difficult or foreign concepts step-by-step. Through this, a tutor can immensely improve a student's self-confidence and…
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Ryan

Biology Tutor Mont Albert North, VIC
Teach them the way that their learning style permits. Just because someone is knowledgeable, it does not mean that they can teach. I can analyse people well by determining their personality and needs. Once I have determined their person, I can adapt my language to communicate with them…
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Bhavani Kutty

Biology Tutor Watsonia North, VIC
According to me, a good tutor should be a guide, facilitator and a mentor for the student. Empathy, patience, subject knowledge, active listening, positivity and…

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But can I just say how lovely she is and in particular Aidan is feeling very comfortable with her to the point he's happy to have her come during the school holidays!! He's normally a little reserved and can sometimes take a while to warm up but they seem to have clicked really well and he doesn't appear intimidated like he can do at times.
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Content Covered

Year 8 student Alice focused on simplifying fractions and converting between improper and mixed numbers, along with practice in representing fractions on a number line.

Year 10 student Liam worked through chemistry concepts including covalent, ionic, and hydrogen bonds, as well as identifying polar versus non-polar bonds using diagrams.

Meanwhile, Year 11 student Ava reviewed biology topics by summarising key points for an upcoming SAC and tackling challenging practice questions related to photosynthesis and respiration.

Recent Challenges

In Year 7 Maths, a student attempted to solve equations mentally without showing each step—"she tries to complete problems in one go rather than show each step taken"—which led to confusion and hidden errors, especially during division tasks.

Homework was only partially submitted and often lacked clear working, making it hard to identify where understanding broke down.

In Year 11 Chemistry, another student relied on lists but struggled to distinguish between similar concepts because they avoided creating detailed comparison guides.

During English sessions at the primary level, one student's tendency to leave sentences incomplete resulted in vague explanations that missed key details when answering comprehension questions.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Heidelberg recently noticed Mitch, a Year 10 student, now quickly spots alliteration and metaphors on his own—something he hesitated with before—so they were able to dive deeper into poem analysis together.

In chemistry, an older student has started differentiating between polar and nonpolar molecules independently after struggling to explain the concept last term.

Meanwhile, Elena in Year 4 tackled her trickiest times tables drill yet; she managed to call out factors that used to trip her up and finished the sheet without needing reminders or hints from her tutor.

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 Rosanna Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like St John's School.