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Jacana's tutors include a university lecturer and PhD engineer with 18 years' private tutoring experience, a secondary maths teacher with over 15 years in classrooms, Kumon-trained English and maths mentors, school captains and peer leaders, and academic standouts—such as an ATAR 90+ IB scholar and Harvard Book Prize recipient—passionate about helping students thrive.

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Maysalrrim

English Tutor Attwood, VIC
Personalise the learning based on the student’s needs and requirements and implement connections to the student’s interests to make learning more beneficial and efficient. Tutors should also prioritise teaching the student’s strengths that they can utilise on their journey to success. I believe i have the ability to adapt and be flexible…
Lavenia
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Lavenia

English Tutor Campbellfield, VIC
I believe one of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to use personalised strategies that suit the student's learning style so that they can benefit from their one-on-one lessons in a way that they don't have the opportunity to in the classroom. I also believe it is important for a tutor to understand both the strengths and…
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Julian
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Julian

English Tutor Campbellfield, VIC
A tutor needs to be able to successfully teach the student the material but also needs to provide the motivation and confidence a student needs to study and conquer any tests/exams. Students study around the clock, thus a tutor needs to be available when assistance is most required to provide the necessary support. Also recognise that many things…
Francies Febby
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Francies Febby

English Tutor Meadow Heights, VIC
My thesis paper was about how positive reinforcement positively affects the students academics and based on the results the most important thing a teacher can do for a student is to appreciate them and the effort that they put in their work. Giving encouragement to a student will mean so much to them and that can motivate them to do better in…
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Levin

English Tutor Pascoe Vale, VIC
Help them to build knowledge to be successful through teaching and nurturing of a students natural ability. I believe I'm well qualified academically. I also believe that I'm a strong communicator and can help people grasp concepts…
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callum

English Tutor Pascoe Vale, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do with a student is give them confidence in their abilities and a growth mindset. Teaching students material is important, but spoonfeeding them leads to boredom, dissatisfaction, and poor results when tests ask complicated questions. By listening, offering encouragement, and being careful about when to…
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Mariel

English Tutor Roxburgh Park, VIC
Tutors need to be understanding, patient, but also firm in their encouragement for their students to do their best. This means being available for any questions they may have and to meet students halfway, as well as being organised and prepared with their lessons so that students may get the best assistance possible. I believe I am patient and…
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Tombi

English Tutor Niddrie, VIC
A tutor should guide a student towards the right path, but not provide all the answers. The tutor should create a safe and welcoming learning environment so that students feel comfortable making mistakes and learning through their own experience, not by being overwhelmed with information. A tutor provides the support and encouragement their pupil…
Ishika
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Ishika

English Tutor Roxburgh Park, VIC
Provide assistance whenever possible and understand where the student requires help. I can explain concepts in more than one way and that can benefit my students as everyone is a different type of…
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Areeba

English Tutor Roxburgh Park, VIC
It is highly important to provide the student with a support network in which the student feels confident to ask any questions and feels comfortable. I am able to simplify concepts to the point where a student can easily grasp them. I am also quite patient. If a student doesn't initially understand a concept, I am able to not only explain again…
beth
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beth

English Tutor Keilor Park, VIC
An ability to understand the personal needs of the student in order to tailor the learning to their particular mind and way of thinking as opposed to getting stuck using one method of teaching only. Also, developing a trusting relationship between the student and tutor as it can feel disempowering when you cannot grasp a concept, and the ability…
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Madaline

English Tutor Keilor Park, VIC
I genuinely believe that a good Tutor is someone who can provide you with all the tools to grasp a concept- and then have the patience to teach the certain concept in various ways until the student fully comprehends. A great tutor will understand the students needs and worries, and address them in a friendly manner. I am a friendly and…
Robert
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Robert

English Tutor Keilor Park, VIC
the most important thing for a tutor to do for the student is to connect with the student develop some sort of bond with the student so the student can trust and understand what the tutor is teaching them, also its important that the tutor not rush with the student and the tutor helps develop the students confidence in approaching the subject As a…
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Anshula

English Tutor Coburg North, VIC
A tutor should always express appreciation and pride for improvements shown by the student- no matter how big or small the progress is. A tutor should also be able to point out the strengths and weaknesses of the student particularly in a respectful and encouraging way. Most importantly, building a rapport with the student is crucial so as to…
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Marta

English Tutor Lalor, VIC
A tutor is someone who is there for the student and always willing to help them succeed. They do this by understanding the student's goals and adjusting their learning style to better suit the student's needs. Hi, my name is Marta and I recently completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) (Honours) at RMIT University with a grade of…
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Joanne

English Tutor Coburg North, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for a student is to give them confidence in their abilities. Without confidence, a student may not be able to excel or perform tasks to the best of their abilities. Tutors act as an additional layer of support for students, and with their help, a good student can become a great one with the encouragement…
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Cecelia

English Tutor Coburg North, VIC
- Making young people passionate about learning/bettering their skills in and beyond the tutoring room - Maintaining an approachable but professional demeanour - Discuss assessment expectations for assignments and upcoming exams Strengths: Enthusiasm for reading, writing, comprehension and analysis, fun and approachable tutoring methods,…
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Lucienne

English Tutor Coburg North, VIC
I believe that a tutor's most important job is to build a student's confidence. Most particularly when a student is struggling, building confidence allows them to feel that they can try and fail, which is essential to learning. With more advanced students, confidence allows them to stretch themselves even further. I believe I have developed a…
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Helena

English Tutor Roxburgh Park, VIC
Be available and help them develop transferable skills. In my opinion, there's no point handing them an A+ essay to study and learn phrases, but rather help them understand why each type of connection and phrase is important and adds value, so that they can build their own skills which can be used under pressure in exams and across all of their…
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Owen

English Tutor Essendon West, VIC
A good tutor is able to help a student consolidate their knowledge and improve their skills in areas they are lacking so that they are able to perform to the best of their ability. My strengths are a strong understanding of the material I teach, a friendly approach, good communication skills and a strong belief that I can help my students achieve…
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Riya

English Tutor Roxburgh Park, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do is to help the student recognise their own potential. Alongside teaching them, it is just as important to ensure they realise they are capable of figuring things out on their own too (of course with some support!). This enables them to try their best and set the highest goals they can which is what I would…
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Kavya

English Tutor Brunswick West, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do is make sure they don't generalize their teaching across all students. Every student has their own strengths/ weaknesses and their own ways of learning and it is important for a tutor to recognize and build upon that so they reach their potential. I am incredibly patient and my passion for what I teach is…
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Brigid

English Tutor Brunswick West, VIC
As a tutor, I encourage each student and show patience when something is 'difficult', 'boring', or the student doesn't think they 'are good at this subject'. This includes finding learning methods that will best engage the individual in different situations. 1) Experience in understanding how best to motivate and teach different people, depending…

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Inside JacanaTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 7 student Mary worked on adding fractions with different denominators and tackled factors and multiples, finishing a tricky homework sheet together.

Year 8 student Bill focused on reducing fractions through targeted practice and discussed division in relation to multiplication, using examples from recent lessons.

For Year 9, Alex revised multiplying and dividing negative numbers, including a spelling test and vocabulary worksheet for literacy reinforcement within the session.

Recent Challenges

A Year 8 student often left English essays incomplete for homework, particularly after receiving a disappointing mark; as noted, "he seemed distressed and avoided starting the next essay," which led to missed opportunities for feedback and improvement.

In Year 7 Maths, another student consistently forgot to complete assigned revision sheets before a fractions test—this meant class time was spent on catch-up rather than tackling new material.

Meanwhile, a Year 10 student preferred to attempt only familiar problems in algebra revision, shying away from more challenging questions and limiting exposure to essential concepts needed for exam readiness.

Recent Achievements

One Jacana tutor recently noticed a big shift in a Year 10 student who used to avoid asking for help—now, he openly voices questions when stuck on essay planning and even suggests what he'd like to review next.

A high schooler tackling long division had previously needed lots of guidance but can now finish complex worded problems independently after practicing with homework.

In a primary session, a Year 4 student who once got frustrated by spelling mistakes now takes them in stride and finishes tests with far fewer corrections, even celebrating when he spelled most tricky words right.

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 Hume Libraries—or at your child's school (with permission), like SEDA College (Victoria) - Basketball Broadmeadows.