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Tutors in La Trobe University include high-achieving graduates, experienced teachers, subject specialists, and passionate mentors from top Australian universities. Many have received academic awards or hold advanced degrees, and all share a genuine commitment to helping students succeed.

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Wangchen

Chemistry Tutor Lalor, VIC

Giving the student the skills and ability to actively learn and be passionate in academic pursuits without the necessary external help of tutoring so they can give their all with academics and have a good time doing it. I am empathetic and open-minded when talking and discussing about scientific and mathematical subject matters as well as…

Strengths:

89% avg in Yr 12
Peer tutoring exp
STEM focus

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science English

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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VCE

George

Chemistry Tutor Fawkner, 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…

Strengths:

Patient & empathetic
Breaks down concepts
Tailored approach

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science Business Studies PDHPE Online

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Help Your Child Succeed in Chemistry

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VCE

Surekha

Chemistry Tutor Fawkner, VIC

-Firstly, you need the passion. With the passion for sharing knowledge that can help anyone and everyone, one can enjoy the joys of being a tutor/mentor -Next, you need resilience. A true tutor will find anyway to ensure their student shares their love for learning using flexible and adaptable learning strategies to cater to the student's…

Strengths:

Cert III Ed Support
Empathetic approach
1:1 learning focus

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology Science English

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Standard

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Ramelle

Chemistry Tutor Brunswick, VIC

Be patient, be attentive to their learning styles, involve them in the process of learning, focus on their strengths and not just the areas that they’re struggling with and make sure I fully understand the tasks that they are required to do so I can best support them to complete these. I really love teaching, and am willing to go out of my way…

Strengths:

Melb Uni Dean’s List
Essay writing help
Clear explanations

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Science Legal Studies Ancient History Modern History English

Experience:

Veteran

Reliability:

Outstanding

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Naplan
VCE

Sze Yan Janice

Chemistry Tutor Kew, VIC

I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to deepen/ignite their interest in the area which they are teaching or make a student come to love a subject they struggled with before. Furthermore, as a tutor, I feel that helping a student build a strong foundation of knowledge is important as future knowledge they learn would…

Strengths:

Biomedicine student
2+ yrs tutoring exp
Science & math focus

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science English Chinese

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Naplan
VCE

Chase

Chemistry Tutor Brunswick, VIC

The most important thing a tutor can be is encouraging and patient, not everyone can grasp everything on their first run-through nor should they be expected to. I think it's best to work on problems with apt examples and explanations until the student is confident with the material and capable of working independently. Maintaining an encouraging…

Strengths:

99+ ATAR
Honor Student
Clear communicator

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science Software Dev English

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Naplan
VCE

Adam

Chemistry Tutor Brunswick, VIC

I believe a tutor should complement, not replace, teachers and school. Instead, the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to take advantage of the time they spend with students individually to identify the core roadblock that prevents their understanding, and then clear it, in a way that teachers, with a class of thirty students,…

Strengths:

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Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Veteran

Reliability:

Proven

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Naplan
VCE

Zainab

Chemistry Tutor Epping, VIC

-Be a reliable source for a student. -Provide constant reports on a students progress so that they are aware of how they are going. -Be understanding. -Have the ability to adjust their pace/approach depending on how the student learns. I have become good at finding many ways of explaining the same concept as I know that not all students will…

Strengths:

Kumon tutor exp
Maths award winner
Patient & supportive

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Biology English

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

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Naplan
VCE

Jerry

Chemistry Tutor Templestowe Lower, VIC

Definitions and basic rules and concepts are very important in order to have a solid foundation. By slowly building up the theory and applying it to problems, students can use logic and reasoning to eventually solve difficult situations. Apart from this, inspiring a genuine interest in the subject is something I value as a tutor. I am extremely…

Strengths:

99+ ATAR
Academic scholar
Essay writing help

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Science English

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Sin-Ying

Chemistry Tutor Brunswick East, VIC

Understanding the student's learning style. Organised, able to relate well with…

Strengths:

Organised approach
Strong rapport
Learning style adapt

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Online

Experience:

Master

Reliability:

Proven

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Naplan
VCE

Robert

Chemistry Tutor Eltham North, VIC

A tutor can provide much greater flexibility than a teacher in a class room setting. They can identify the specific strengths and weaknesses of a student and cater to them to make the most beneficial learning experience they can. I like to break down mathematical concepts and remove as much of the distracting mathematical language as I can, so…

Strengths:

99+ ATAR
Engineering major
Clear explanations

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Master

Reliability:

Impressive

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Naplan
VCE

Danielle

Chemistry Tutor Balwyn North, VIC

One of the most important things I can do for a student is to understand their current level of knowledge and identify any gaps in their understanding. Every student learns at a different pace and may struggle with different aspects of a subject, so it is important to first determine where they are academically before planning how best to support…

Strengths:

Maths Prize winner
Peer Leader award
Calm under pressure

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Impressive

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Naplan
VCE

Caiden

Chemistry Tutor Brunswick, VIC

Show new ways of thinking and providing alternative methods to solving problems I am a strong believer in positive reinforcement and an effective communicator which drives my passion for…

Strengths:

93+ ATAR
Youth Lead Award
Maths & English Adv

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths PDHPE English

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Veteran

Reliability:

Impressive

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Naplan
VCE

Julian

Chemistry Tutor Pascoe Vale, VIC

I am able to adapt my teaching style to suit different students' needs to ensure I am taking the most effective approach with each individual student. I am patient and understanding with students, which crucial to ensure that I provide a safe and healthy environment for students to learn, make mistakes and ultimately grow throughout the learning…

Strengths:

98+ ATAR
Clear explanations
VCE mentoring

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Science

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Naplan
VCE

Mandeep

Chemistry Tutor South Morang, VIC

To understand his/her weak areas and improve those areas without letting him/her notice of that Hardworking; Passionate; Adaptable to different environments; Optimistic and belief in myself; Disciplined and Professional approach to my…

Strengths:

Concept clarity
Adaptable teaching
Confidence builder

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Science Engineering Studies Online

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Master

Reliability:

Outstanding

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Naplan
VCE

Revanth

Chemistry Tutor Princes Hill, VIC

Trying to understand the level of math understanding of the student and to work on the math concepts right from the level the students are not clear. For tutoring profession one very important skill is to deliver the knowledge, tutors may be intelligent and superskilled but they become great teachers only when then can get down to the level of…

Strengths:

Adaptive to students
Concept clarity
Explains simply

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science Info Processing Software Dev

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

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Naplan
VCE

David

Chemistry Tutor Princes Hill, VIC

Patience. Once we know something, it's easy to forget how we actually learnt that content. Therefore, it's important to always be persistent with someone's learning, and to never just keep using the same method then give up. Another aspect is structure. If you give students an expectation and guidance in what they need to do, it's more…

Strengths:

Clear explanations
Science focus
Leadership skills

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Science Engineering Studies

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

About Tutor

Naplan
VCE

Emily

Chemistry Tutor Brunswick, VIC

Build confidence, so that even when a student gets stuck with a difficult question or problem, like in an exam, they'll have a go rather than hit a wall. I'm very patient and I'm able to explain things in multiple ways to suit different peoples' needs. I also personally enjoy learning and helping others do…

Strengths:

Adv Maths Prize HSC
History Merit Awards
English Extn Award

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Science

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Inside La Trobe UniversityTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

In primary, tutoring often targets core arithmetic—addition, subtraction, times tables, fractions, and building number sense—while also pushing for deeper comprehension, not just rote rules. High school sessions shift to algebraic thinking, graphing, interpreting questions, and developing strong exam strategies. There’s a big emphasis on breaking down word problems, revisiting tricky homework, and test prep for NAPLAN or semester exams, always tailored to what each student finds hardest right now.

Recent Challenges

Some primary students rush through comprehension or maths tasks without fully reading instructions, leading to incomplete or off-target answers. In high school, it’s common for students to have scattered or unclear working, which makes multi-step problems harder to check and fix. Other frequent hurdles include forgetting materials, leaving homework unfinished, or spending revision time catching up on missed basics instead of moving forward—all of which can hold back progress and lead to confusion.

Recent Achievements

Tutors are noticing students becoming more proactive during lessons—regularly checking their own work, spotting errors, and making corrections without being asked. There’s a clear shift toward students verbalising their steps in maths and explaining their reasoning aloud, rather than rushing through problems. Tutors also report that learners are reviewing their test results with more care and taking the initiative to improve, showing greater confidence and ownership of their progress.