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Tutors in Mckinnon include a Maths Methods tutor with an ATAR of 99.75 and perfect Specialist Maths score, a former high school teacher and peer mentor with national Olympiad honors, Mac.Robertson Girls' School House Captain with a 99.15 ATAR, Melbourne High graduates, experienced K–12 and VCE tutors, academic prizewinners, and dedicated youth mentors.

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Abhay

English Tutor Chadstone, VIC
Always supporting and striving the student to be 1% better every single day Allow for effective and concise teaching that directly supports the students struggles Being approachable - always encouraging the students to seek help outside hours for questions. I regard this as very important as having a tutor who you can be yourself around…
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Ashvika

English Tutor Chadstone, VIC
The best thing a tutor can do for a student is to foster a supportive and encouraging learning environment. This includes providing instruction to the students' needs, building their confidence, and helping them develop critical thinking skills. Active listening and providing constructive feedback can also empower the student to take ownership of…
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James
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James

English Tutor Chadstone, VIC
A tutor should not just solve a question for a student, rather they need to supply the foundations and processes that allow a question to be broken down and solved easily. A tutor should also be able to connect to students, rather than having a purely academic relationship, the students need to feel comfortable they can ask questions and also…
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Pooja

English Tutor Chadstone, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to build their confidence and foster a love for learning by providing clear explanations, personalized support, and encouragement. A tutor should create a positive and supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes, as this is essential for…
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Tayyab

English Tutor Ashburton, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for student is by taking the best out of student by making him/her feel challenged to achieve something, help him believe in him/herself by encouraging him even when sometimes student is unable to achieve his/her goals. A tutor should be like a Leader and Leader in not someone who just leads but Leader is…
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Daniel

English Tutor Ashburton, VIC
To inspire interest, engagement and enjoyment in learning A Unimelb BBiomed Hons graduate (2016), I have 5 years experience in tutoring, with students ranging from Year 6 to Year 12, and subjects including Maths, English, Chemistry, Biology and French. I am an effective communicator and get on well with…
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Matthew

English Tutor Ashburton, VIC
The student will get little from the sessions if they don’t find what is being taught to them as fun or exciting. Thats why as a tutor, you need to make them look forward to seeing you next, and ensure you always have a positive attitude towards their learning journey. Able to level with the students as a young adult, and can safely say I have…
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Xavier

English Tutor Ashburton, VIC
I think that as a tutor, it is important to not take the "one fits all" approach for lessons. Rather, it is important for tutors to be flexible, as the way in which students learn best varies widely. A good tutor can pick up on the learning style of their students, and subsequently adapt their lessons to ensure maximum growth and improvement. As a…
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Shrinivas

English Tutor Ashburton, VIC
Understanding Empathizing I believe in teaching mathematics with empathy, understanding that every student learns at their own pace. I create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes, as I see them as essential steps in the learning process. By breaking down complex concepts into relatable,…
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Siyara

English Tutor Ashburton, VIC
Helping them feel like not understanding something is okay as long as you work to fix it. I think my strengths include a friendly manner, understanding behaviour and motivating…
Charlotte
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Charlotte

English Tutor Cheltenham, VIC
Be patient and understanding, ensuring sessions are tailored to the individual so learning is as effective as possible. Providing feedback and identifying key areas for…
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Wang Tik (Jimmy)

English Tutor Clayton, VIC
I believe critical thinking is the most important skill that a tutor can bring to a student, since I think the responsibility of a tutor is to lead and motivate a student to complete their school tasks by themselves, rather than depending on help from a tutor. A tutor should also provide adequate solutions for different students. As I believe…
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Thavinya

English Tutor Clayton, VIC
I believe the most important things a tutor can do is listen. It goes a long way especially when establishing a good bond with your client and ensures they feel seen and heard. In addition, I also think its important to be empathetic as it strengthens communication further. I think my strengths as a tutor is being able to communicate with my…
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Althea Danielle

English Tutor St Kilda, VIC
Aside from teaching students the concepts required for their study, it's essential for tutors or any teacher for that matter to teach students how to learn. This involves critical thinking, asking the right questions, learning from their mistakes and developing good study habits. Once these are imparted in the students, they are given the tools…
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dushyant singh

English Tutor Clayton, VIC
Most important things a tutor can do for a student is to encourage learning which includes reading books, topics as it enhances focus and improves understanding. Moreover the teaching has to be interactive, interesting as learning becomes simple. Relating concepts with real life improves the learning and grasping .…
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Lilie

English Tutor St Kilda, VIC
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for their student is to accomodate to their individual needs, ensuring they know that they’re smart and capable of accomplishing their goals, despite their struggles. My experience as a teaching assistant has taught me to be open minded and adaptable, recognising that there is no such thing as a…
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Teenu Thomas

English Tutor Armadale, VIC
-Prepare before class so that tutor can teach efficiently during the required hour -Experiment different ways of teaching to understand how the student learns the best -Understanding the student and able to explain in their level -Ability to explain in a simple manner -Being a curious learner to improve my knowledge -Being a good planner I can…
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Adam

English Tutor Clayton, VIC
Just being patient and understanding, giving time and attention with younger kids and respect with older ones. I think that's the best way to help them. I am quite patient so when a student finds it difficult, then I am willing to sit down and spend a lot of time on something until they get it. I am also good at showing multiple ways to solve each…
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Aarushi

English Tutor Malvern, VIC
Listen to the student. I think it's important that tutors listen to their students to understand their strengths and weaknesses, and get to know them. By doing this, you'll be able to help them in the way that works best for them, in the areas that they're struggling with the most. Sometimes there are things outside of schoolwork that make it hard…
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Yoshetha

English Tutor Ashburton, VIC
A tutor should listen to students and identify their specific points of needs and adopt strategies to teach them and bring them to a higher understanding keeping their wellbeing in mind. My main strength is patience and persistent. I believe these are important traits in teachers. I am also empathetic and understand the pitfalls students have a…
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Tara

English Tutor Beaumaris, VIC
Making things seem more approachable and achievable. Unknown or difficult concepts can be so intimidating, so finding a way to break them down or explain it in the student's "learning language". Building a collaborative relationship with a student too, where they feel comfortable to express themselves and how they understand the topic openly also…
Anuj
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Anuj

English Tutor Armadale, VIC
Build a relationship with the student. If you can make the sessions enjoyable then the student will be more likely to engage and try to improve. Patience, lots of students don't understand the concepts straight away and therefore you need to be patient with them to help them achieve their goals. Adaptability, every student learns in different…
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Angelie

English Tutor Chadstone, VIC
A tutor's primary role is to guide students toward independent learning by helping them develop a deep understanding of the material. This involves not just explaining concepts clearly but also fostering critical thinking skills, encouraging self-confidence, and providing strategies for problem-solving and time management. By creating a supportive…

Local Reviews

Clare is comfortable with Daniel already and has had at least a boost in confidence with having him "on her team".
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Inside McKinnonTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 5 student Daniel worked on recognising and naming shapes, as well as exploring equivalent fractions using visual aids.

In Year 9, Ruby focused on solving equations with one unknown and practiced operations with fractions and ratios to build confidence.

Meanwhile, Year 10 student Chloe reviewed the use of trigonometric ratios for right-angled triangles and applied bearings in geometry questions, often working through real-world navigation examples.

Recent Challenges

In Year 4, one student arrived unprepared—no homework or maths books—leaving the session unfocused and limiting review of subtraction and times tables. As a tutor noted, "he was under prepared for me to be there and once again had no homework or schoolbooks with him for either of us to review."

In Year 8 algebra sessions, another student's written work was often messy and lacked clear working steps; negative signs were missed during factorising quadratics, which led to repeated calculation errors.

During a Year 11 trigonometry lesson, heavy reliance on notes made it difficult to independently apply bearings concepts when challenged with practice questions.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Mckinnon recently noticed a Year 11 student who used to rely heavily on worked examples now able to solve trigonometric equations independently and draw the corresponding graphs without prompting, even choosing the right method for minimum or maximum points independently.

Another high schooler, previously hesitant to use calculators in class, successfully applied Pythagoras's theorem unaided and calculated trigonometric values while working through problems on circular functions.

Meanwhile, a Year 3 student who often guessed at shapes is now confidently naming them and identifying fractions once they're explained, finishing a worksheet with no errors this week.

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 Bentleigh Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Ormond Primary School.