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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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Natalie

Science Tutor Taylors Lakes, VIC
To always encourage them to keep trying and keep them motivated! I believe every student can understand and get good grades in any subject they want to, it is just about finding the correct learning style for them and the correct way to explain things for that particular person. I am very patient and understanding with my students. I always…
Sarah
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Sarah

Science Tutor Keilor Downs, VIC
Studying techniques, creating good habits and of course, feedback for improvements! These are the important aspects that a tutor should show their students. There is much more to learning than parroting back facts - information needs to absorbed, regurgitated, reused in a practical sense. I have much hands-on experience in using my chosen skills -…
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Izdiher

Science Tutor Lalor, VIC
One of the most important things a tutor can do is just be patient with them. As students are brought up in a competitive environment in school, most times they feel inferior to their peers as not everyone learns at the same pace. Some learn faster and some learn slower and most often students feel lost and pressured. As a tutor, being there for…
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Yasmin

Science Tutor Lalor, VIC
Building the student's confidence and knowledge are the two key aspects of being a tutor that I have found during my experience. Nothing is more important than a student feeling they can combat the work which is put in front of them. I can be flexible and work with the strengths and weaknesses of my students. I am extremely organised which allows…
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Justyn

Science Tutor Maribyrnong, VIC
have patients, allow them to feel comfortable with being wrong, so that they continue to try until they discover the right way to solve a particular problem. resilience is a great life skill, and something that a good tutor should seek to build in their students. Strong presence, understanding the importance of hard work, good communication, being…
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Sheikh

Science Tutor Maribyrnong, VIC
-Develop a learning method for students -Develop understandable lesson for students -Present lesson an easy way to student -Attract student towards their lesson by using motivational tips -I have a strong academic background -I have the ability to present something to an easy and understandable way for the student. -I have a tutoring…
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Tashreef

Science Tutor Highpoint City, VIC
One of the most vital things a tutor should do is ensure that he is understood teaching-wise and that he understands his pupils perfectly. One thing that some teachers don't have is empathy for the unique condition of a student. A student's ability to learn can be affected in various ways, like by his surroundings and so on. It is significantly…
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Ruturaj

Science Tutor Reservoir, VIC
I think one of the most important things a tutor can do for a student is to help them become an independent and critical thinker who are unfraid of taking on unknown and challenging problems. I also believe that having an open and safe communication space with the students so they feel free and comfortable to express themselves in the classrooms.…
James
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James

Science Tutor Glenroy, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is understand the students needs and deliver the learning material in such a way that the student can grasp the concepts at hand. It is also important to provide and maintain continual support to them in order to aid their growing knowledge and ability. My strengths as a tutor are displayed…
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Prisha

Science Tutor Gowanbrae, VIC
One of the most important things that a tutor can do is actually get to know the student as well as their learning style in order to be able to make a real impact on the student's learning. Another key thing that a tutor can do identify the areas that the student needs extra help in in order to focus on these which could involve asking a few…
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Vaibhav

Science Tutor Glenroy, VIC
It is to be patient. If a tutor is not patient, the student will not understand the work. I am understanding, patient, I am able to explain concepts…
George
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George

Science Tutor Campbellfield, VIC
I find that addressing the finer parts that students find more challenging is essential for a tutor. While students may have already covered the concepts in class, the learning process is often not tailored to their individual needs. A tutors role is to adopt a more personalised approach, taking the time to understand each student’s unique level…
Suha
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Suha

Science Tutor Pascoe Vale, VIC
It can be overwhelming to feel confused or left behind in school which can eventually affect your self-confidence. Tutoring gives students a safe space to learn at their own pace without feeling judged or incapable. My greatest strength as a tutor would be my patience and ability to simplify complex concepts in ways students can relate to. I can…
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Ishika

Science 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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Ramneekjot

Science Tutor Roxburgh Park, VIC
A tutor has an integral part of a student's schooling journey. Obviously, a tutor is going to assist students with their academic needs, but there are also other important duties that a tutor must fulfill. From my own experience, I can say that a great tutor seeks to understand the student's ambitions. This includes but is not limited to…
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Areeba

Science 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…
Sania
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Sania

Science Tutor Roxburgh Park, VIC
It is important for a student and a teacher to have a respectful and fun relationship as I believe this makes the learning process not only fun for the student but easier and comfortable. I believe students become enthusiastic and look forward to learning. Being able to adapt to different personalities and learning styles of the student. I think…
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Kisal

Science Tutor Roxburgh Park, VIC
Primarily, a tutor needs to be someone the student can depend on for sound knowledge of the content. Being a reliable, rational source of information who is able guide their students to effectively learn the content in an engaging but effective way will more often than not end up benefiting the student and help them achieve their goals. Generally…
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Anshula

Science 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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Shashwata

Science Tutor Essendon, VIC
To make the experience as enjoyable and seamless as possible. Learning in a school setting can be quite arduous and stressful for some due to the lack of individual attention and just sheer workload. I’ll make the learning experience smooth and positive, as this creates a positive-feedback loop which will aid the student look more into the…
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Lucienne

Science 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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Auren

Science Tutor Coburg North, VIC
To really understand where the student is coming from. Far too often throughout my own life I have been frustrated with the way in which teachers and tutors treat you as just another student and bulldoze you with an answer before you've even managed to get you question out. To be able to adapt their teaching style to better suit the student. To…
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Tenuli

Science Tutor Essendon, VIC
I believe that the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is build their confidence and independence as a learner. Rather that just providing answers, I focus on helping students understand how to approach problems, think logically, and trust their own ability to improve. Explaining things clearly and simply Adapting to the students…

Local Reviews

Easy process, was contacted back on the same day, tutor found and organised quickly. Free trial was a good feel for the service. The online portal is great. Really happy with the quality of service recieved.
H.A., Broadmeadows

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.