Tutoring is going well, Phil is brilliant. I’m glad I got one on one tutoring and such a patient tutor.
Sandra
Due to the current situation we are experiencing significant demand for tutoring. Fast track your enrolment online:
Enrol Online Now
100% Good Fit
Guarantee
Tutors in Sassafras include an experienced secondary maths and science teacher with eight years' classroom expertise, a primary and secondary qualified school teacher, high-ATAR graduates (up to 99.05) and subject duxes, active peer mentors, music and dance coaches, academic award-winners, student leaders, and tutors with proven success guiding K–12 students across STEM and humanities subjects.
Top Private English Tutors
- y1
- y2
- y3
- y4
- y5
- y6
- y7
- y8
- y9
- y10
- y11
- y12
- Naplan
- VCE
Feng-Quan
English Tutor Rowville, VIC
I find it important for students to know and feel that their individual needs are heard, understood and attended to. It would be most important to follow through all plans, tailored to their needs, with actions that allow the students to realise their progress.
By also validating their strengths and identifying their self-limiting beliefs, I…
Strengths:
- 92+ ATAR
- 4 yrs tutoring exp
- Leadership awards
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
English
Chinese
- y1
- y2
- y3
- y4
- y5
- y6
- y7
- y8
- y9
- y10
- y11
- y12
- Naplan
- VCE
Experience:
Seasoned
Reliability:
Outstanding 
- y1
- y2
- y3
- y4
- y5
- y6
- y7
- y8
- y9
- y10
- y11
- y12
- Naplan
- VCE
Kynan
English Tutor Mooroolbark, VIC
Understanding what they understand and don't. If you don't adapt accordingly, not only will it take longer, but even if you can help them understand, you won't foster a sense of confidence in the student for further studies. Adaptability and a deeper understanding of the subject matter I'm teaching, which lets me approach problems from different…
Strengths:
- 92+ ATAR
- 4 yrs VCE tutoring
- Phys & maths expert
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Science
Engineering Studies
English
- y1
- y2
- y3
- y4
- y5
- y6
- y7
- y8
- y9
- y10
- y11
- y12
- Naplan
- VCE
Experience:
Skilled
Reliability:
Impressive
1st Lesson Trial
Help Your Child Succeed in English
- y1
- y2
- y3
- y4
- y5
- y6
- y7
- y8
- y9
- y10
- y11
- y12
- Naplan
Cameron
English Tutor Croydon, VIC
A tutor must be very organised, punctual, good time management and determined to help a student. A tutor must be able to explain concepts so that a student can significantly improve in their work. A tutor must also be very understanding and supportive. I'm very calm, relaxed and approachable. I can help explain concepts in ways that people can…
Strengths:
- Clear explanations
- Patient & organised
- Student growth focus
Subjects:
Maths
Legal Studies
English
- y1
- y2
- y3
- y4
- y5
- y6
- y7
- y8
- y9
- y10
- y11
- y12
- Naplan
Tiffany
English Tutor Lilydale, VIC
Having an open-mind in understanding the way their student thinks and teaching in a way that best suits the student, not the tutor. I believe being cheerful and determined as well as encouraging will keep students motivated to learn continuously. I am understanding and adaptable, where I'm more than happy to take more time in listening and being…
Strengths:
- Dux Chemistry 2025
- Dux Health/Dev 2025
- College Values Award
Subjects:
Maths
English
Online
- y1
- y2
- y3
- y4
- y5
- y6
- y7
- y8
- y9
- y10
- y11
- y12
- Naplan
Experience:
Skilled
Reliability:
Outstanding 
- y1
- y2
- y3
- y4
- y5
- y6
- y7
- y8
- y9
- y10
- y11
- y12
- Naplan
Anna
English Tutor The Basin, VIC
Learning is a key to understanding and appreciating the complex beauty of life - enriching the life of the individual. It is one of the key foundations a tutor can establish for their students.
A child who has failed to 'keep up' with learning, to understand a concept or course of study, will tend to drop further behind, and attempt to mask…
Strengths:
- Project mgmt exp
- Univ facilities pro
- Strategic planning
Subjects:
Maths
English
- y1
- y2
- y3
- y4
- y5
- y6
- y7
- y8
- y9
- y10
- y11
- y12
- Naplan
- VCE
Jessie
English Tutor Ferny Creek, VIC
Improving the confidence of the student is key. The student should evolve to have more trust in themselves and their abilities and be able to apply this. The most important thing I could do for the student is to help them achieve their own personal best and be motivated to achieve. I am a good listener. I apply this to pinpointing the key areas…
Strengths:
- Acad Excel Award
- Leadership exp
- Monash Scholars Prog
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
Science
English
- y1
- y2
- y3
- y4
- y5
- y6
- y7
- y8
- y9
- y10
- y11
- y12
- Naplan
- VCE
Experience:
Veteran
Reliability:
Impressive
- y1
- y2
- y3
- y4
- y5
- y6
- y7
- y8
- y9
- y10
- y11
- y12
- Naplan
Ishita
English Tutor Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to guide them instead of doing the work for them. It is important for the students to feel that they have control over what they are learning and for them to be encouraged through feedback and practice. I am a very patient, determined and creative person. I can understand what a student…
Strengths:
- Tailored to students
- Real-world examples
- Fosters independence
Subjects:
Maths
Economics
Geography
English
- y1
- y2
- y3
- y4
- y5
- y6
- y7
- y8
- y9
- y10
- y11
- y12
- Naplan
Experience:
Master
Reliability:
Impressive
- y1
- y2
- y3
- y4
- y5
- y6
- y7
- y8
- y9
- y10
- y11
- y12
- Naplan
Megan
English Tutor Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC
I feel the most important things that a tutor can do for a student are to establish a safe and supportive relationship, in order to facilitate a genuine engagement with and deeper understanding of the material. I believe my patience and warmth are my biggest strengths as a tutor, as they allow me to provide gentle encouragement and…
Strengths:
- Patient &encouraging
- Concept clarity
- Supportive rapport
Subjects:
Maths
English
- y1
- y2
- y3
- y4
- y5
- y6
- y7
- y8
- y9
- y10
- y11
- y12
- Naplan
- VCE
Jon
English Tutor Kilsyth, VIC
Throughout my tertiary studies, I have found that the key to learning anything is finding the point of interest for a person and developing that area so that the subject as a whole becomes enjoyable. For any student, progress will naturally vary and giving them that support and encouragement to persevere and overcome hurdles in their learning is,…
Strengths:
- Commerce graduate
- Essay writing help
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
Legal Studies
Business Studies
Geography
English
Online
- y1
- y2
- y3
- y4
- y5
- y6
- y7
- y8
- y9
- y10
- y11
- y12
- Naplan
- VCE
Experience:
Skilled
Reliability:
Standard
- y1
- y2
- y3
- y4
- y5
- y6
- y7
- y8
- y9
- y10
- y11
- y12
- Naplan
Sanjay
English Tutor Boronia, VIC
One of the most important things that a tutor can do for their students is create a safe learning environment for them where they are not judged and can openly ask questions as I believe this will truly allow them to gain deep understanding in the content they are learning which is what I think is crucial in any learning aspect as understanding is…
Strengths:
- Academic Excellence
- Student of the Year
- Organised & driven
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Business Studies
English
- y1
- y2
- y3
- y4
- y5
- y6
- y7
- y8
- y9
- y10
- y11
- y12
- Naplan
- VCE
Munir
English Tutor Rowville, VIC
Encourage and empower the student to continue learning and believe that they can learn the content they are about to learn. This opens the student up to actually learning and without this it is difficult to make significant and consistent progress. I am an empathetic and encouraging personality. I feel these strengths can help open up a student to…
Strengths:
- Academic scholarship
- High Distinction AMC
- Maths yrs 7-12 focus
Subjects:
Maths
English
- y1
- y2
- y3
- y4
- y5
- y6
- y7
- y8
- y9
- y10
- y11
- y12
- Naplan
- VCE
Experience:
Skilled
Reliability:
Proven
- y1
- y2
- y3
- y4
- y5
- y6
- y7
- y8
- y9
- y10
- y11
- y12
- Naplan
Ojas
English Tutor Croydon, VIC
Help then understand the concepts, rather than just telling them, show examples, things they can relate to and answer questions such as "why?" rather than just state a paragraph from theory i was once a student who had multiple tutors, and im confident that i'll be able to explain concepts and help students understand what they are learning,…
Strengths:
- Maths awards
- Problem-solving
- IT student Monash
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
English
- y1
- y2
- y3
- y4
- y5
- y6
- y7
- y8
- y9
- y10
- y11
- y12
- Naplan
Nikitha
English Tutor Knoxfield, VIC
Making the learning environment a safe space where the student can enjoy learning but also ask as many questions as possible without feeling judged. Knowing how to explain concepts in abstract ways that students will be able to understand! I also believe that I am fun and friendly tutor, hopefully one that students can feel comfortable to talk to…
Strengths:
- 5+ yrs coaching kids
- Asst teacher exp
- Confidence focus
Subjects:
Maths
Science
English
- y1
- y2
- y3
- y4
- y5
- y6
- y7
- y8
- y9
- y10
- y11
- y12
- Naplan
Aariz
English Tutor Knoxfield, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to not just tell a student the answers for everything, but to teach them how to solve it for themselves, and to help them gain the skills to learn and understand on their own, so even if I stop teaching them, they will be stronger on their own. I believe my strengths lie within the mindset…
Strengths:
- 95+ ATAR
- Honour roll English
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Maths
Biology
Science
English
- y1
- y2
- y3
- y4
- y5
- y6
- y7
- y8
- y9
- y10
- y11
- y12
- Naplan
- VCE
Qijia
English Tutor Knoxfield, VIC
I believe the most important thing for a tutor to do is to cultivate the interest and engagement of the students. In Chinese, there is an idiom that roughly translates to "Interest is the best teacher", by actively engaging the interests of students you make learning not a chore, but rather a joy. I believe that my biggest strength lies in my…
Strengths:
- Tailored approach
- English A+ achiever
- Engagement focus
Subjects:
Maths
Economics
English
Online
- y1
- y2
- y3
- y4
- y5
- y6
- y7
- y8
- y9
- y10
- y11
- y12
- Naplan
- VCE
Experience:
Skilled
Reliability:
Standard
- y1
- y2
- y3
- y4
- y5
- y6
- y7
- y8
- y9
- y10
- y11
- y12
- Naplan
Amelie
English Tutor Ringwood East, VIC
A tutor should motivate and encourage students to try their hardest in their studies, to help build up a resilient mindset as they learn. I am passionate about learning and am interested in science and maths myself. I have loved exploring these passions further while studying a Bachelor of Engineering, and this will help me relate to and motivate…
Strengths:
- 96+ ATAR
- Engineering student
- Clear communicator
Subjects:
English
Local Reviews
Inside SassafrasTutoring Sessions
Content Covered
Year 5 student Daniel worked on multiplying larger numbers and times tables for speed, tackled area and perimeter using diagrams, and practiced simplifying fractions.
In Year 8, Tanya focused on identifying the main idea in comprehension texts and began writing Tanka poetry, while also exploring persuasive language techniques through brainstorming activities.
Meanwhile, Year 11 student Vien refined essay planning by developing arguments for a practice English SAC and practiced making written responses more concise.
Recent Challenges
In Year 10 mathematics, one student avoided harder algebra questions and repeatedly focused on familiar topics; as noted, "sometimes tries to avoid harder tasks and prioritises known topics," which slowed progress with new concepts.
In Year 11 English, another student's essay responses lacked original examples and critical thinking—she needed more time "to come up with a range of different and unique examples for each essay."
A senior student preparing for VCE struggled to recall older content under test conditions, making it difficult to apply the right techniques in complex exam questions. Forgotten methods resurfaced during revision sessions, creating last-minute stress before assessments.
Recent Achievements
One Sassafras tutor noticed that a Year 3 student, Tanya, who was initially shy about reading aloud, now volunteers to do so and is more willing to talk through her thinking when answering questions.
In Year 8 maths, Daniel used to hesitate on his times tables even when correct, but now works through multi-digit multiplication problems with much less prompting and can explain where he gets stuck instead of guessing.
Meanwhile, in VCE English, Tasia has started setting clearer goals for herself during essay planning and independently restructured her paragraphs for clarity by the end of the session.
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 Monbulk Reading Room—or at your child's school (with permission), like Sassafras Primary School.