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Nipun Sreevastav

Science Tutor Southbank, VIC

Every student has their own style of learning. As a Tutor, adapting to their learning style is the most crucial factor. I can relate the subject to real-life situations which can help the students to understand the concept better. I can adapt to the student's pace of learning and teach them…

Strengths:

Clear explanations
Engineering skills
Keyboard Grade 5

Subjects:

Physics Maths Science

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Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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VCE

Sahatpat

Science Tutor Southbank, VIC

Personally, I think the most important things that a tutor can do for a student is to undertstand each students' capability and follow their own pace, adjust my pace to match their to ensure maximum efficiency for every tutoring sessions. I can explain concepts to a very high level, I have many ways of explaining certain concepts and I am sure…

Strengths:

94+ ATAR
VCE Dux Computing
Custom learn plans

Subjects:

Maths Science Info Processing Software Dev English

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VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Joseph Kevin

Science Tutor Southbank, VIC

Tutor helps to develop interest of a particular subject in students life. A lot many times, students like the subject because the way of delivery and the personality of the tutor. I believe to have the character and passion to transform young minds in understanding and applying fundamental concepts. I have good people and communication skills.…

Strengths:

Dean's Award
Event leadership
Melb Uni Masters

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology Science Business Studies Engineering Studies English

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VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Geraldo

Science Tutor Southbank, VIC

For me it is important for tutor to be able to encourage and make the student enjoy learning. Because in order for students to learn faster, they would need to be willing to digest the new knowledge and information given by the tutor. Furthermore, it is important for tutor to look at a problem from many different perspective, because one point of…

Strengths:

Uni Melb student
Team leadership
Clear communicator

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science

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Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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VCE

Ngoc Minh Tam

Science Tutor Southbank, VIC

The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to foster confidence, inspire curiosity, and provide a supportive learning environment. A tutor should adapt their teaching to the student's individual needs, ensuring complex topics are broken down into understandable concepts. Encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills…

Strengths:

Chem 1st class Hons
Adapts per student
Builds confidence

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology Science

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VCE

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Impressive

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VCE

Sneha

Science Tutor Southbank, VIC

A tutor can be kind and patient with the student and open to any kind of question, however basic it might be and not ridicule the child. The tutor can also repeat the same thing until the student had finally grasped the concept so that they are completely confident. Having grown up around teachers, I have learnt a lot from them. I have learnt to…

Strengths:

Merit scholarship
Maths tutoring exp
Monash MSc student

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology Science

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VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Candice

Science Tutor Southbank, VIC

I believe that creating a safe space where the child is comfortable enough to ask as many questions as they need is one of the most important things a tutor can do for a student. Patience, admitting if I don't know content (and then researching it for next time), time management skills, the ability to re-explain concepts in different…

Strengths:

90+ ATAR
7+ yrs tutoring exp
Confidence focus

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science English

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Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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VCE

Yucheng

Science Tutor Southbank, VIC

Teach them how to study which they will benefit through their whole life. And make them fall in love with study, teaching should be interesting and classes should be fun. I am strongly responsible and get along well with children. I am also good at maths and science, and I know how to explain to children using interesting ways instead of reading…

Strengths:

96+ ATAR
Biomedicine student
Patient mentor

Subjects:

Maths Science

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VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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VCE

Nivethitha

Science Tutor Southbank, VIC

Teaching them the curriculum and making them score higher is not alone enough making them realize what they are capable of. Not every student are good with their IQ, their IQ Capacity does not judge what they can do. All students have a unique personality and skill it's us the tutors should make them understand that they can do a lot more than…

Strengths:

Monash master's grad
Leadership focus
Clear communicator

Subjects:

Maths Biology Science Business Studies Ancient History Modern History Geography English

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VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Shashwat

Science Tutor Southbank, VIC

A tutor provides personalised attention to a child which helps children learn at their own individual pace. Learning at one's own individual pace helps people connect with the subject with much more depth and explore the application of the theory that is being imparted to him. I feel a personalised pace of learning is the most important thing that…

Strengths:

LLM UniMelb
Essay writing help
Clear explanations

Subjects:

Maths Science Legal Studies English

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Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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VCE

Ananya

Science Tutor Southbank, VIC

The best tutors and educators remember the importance of being lifelong learners. I feel a tutor can help the student by personalizing the learning according to the needs of the student by incorporating connections to the students' interests. A tutor must teach to the student's strengths and minimize the student's weaknesses. Tutors should…

Strengths:

93+ Yr12 score
Maths & data focus
Team leadership

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science Info Processing Software Dev Engineering Studies Geography English

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VCE

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

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Noel

Science Tutor Southbank, VIC

I think teaching them is one of the important thing and guiding them throughout the studies is yet another task more over encourage them, give advice on studies and monitor their progress is also important my knowledge is my strength and I can convey them effectively so that students can understand the concepts correctly. I have the patients…

Strengths:

95% HS score
STEM concept clarity
Real-world proj exp

Subjects:

Physics Maths Science Info Processing Engineering Studies English

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Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

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VCE

Chintan

Science Tutor Southbank, VIC

As per my opinion, I think the most important thing that a tutor can do for a student is to be their friend and guide and help them as their friend. More often than not, students fear approaching tutors. But if you have maintained a friendly relation with your students, your students will not hesitate in coming and speaking with you. This way, a…

Strengths:

Associate Prof exp
Award-winning mentor
Monash MSc Data Sci

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Science Info Processing Software Dev Engineering Studies English

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VCE

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

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VCE

Simon

Science Tutor Southbank, VIC

In mi opinion, a tutor should take care of the students in terms of ensuring that they understand each one of the concepts and topics explained. He/she should not hesitate in repeating an explanation as many times as necessary if the student doesn't understand any topic. After finishing my bachelor in Aerospace engineering and some international…

Strengths:

Aerospace engineer
3+ yrs tutoring exp
Physics & math focus

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Science Engineering Studies

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VCE

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

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VCE

Stefanie

Science Tutor Southbank, VIC

A good tutor will be patient as well as a good listener. Addressing the students' queries, errors with honesty yet with empathy. A good tutor should be willing to be dynamic in their teaching style, so as to engage the learners. Additionally, a tutor should be willing to share their own experiences and draw parallels with their students. I…

Strengths:

93+ ATAR
CELTA qualified
7+ yrs teaching exp

Subjects:

Biology Science English

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VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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Nixon

Science Tutor Southbank, VIC

The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to be patient. Never give up on students. Some students may be fairly poor in understanding certain difficult topics and terms, but the teacher or tutor is responsible to try every possible way to let the student understand the concept. I try to make my tutoring methods fun. I would say I…

Strengths:

Monash Eng(Hons)
Teamwork skills
Scholarship awardee

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Science Business Studies Engineering Studies

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Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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VCE

Sai

Science Tutor Southbank, VIC

- Provide assistance if the student is unable to gain a clear understanding of a particular concept - Expose students to various assessment-style questions (especially during higher levels of education) - Be a source of constant motivation for the student, so that the student will consistently strive to achieve better results - The ability to…

Strengths:

95+ ATAR
Uni Melb Sci grad
Maths exam prep

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Science English

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VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

About Tutor

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VCE

Shivam

Science Tutor Southbank, VIC

A tutor can be a guide for a student. I believe that a student can learn from the experience of a tutor and in this process, he doesn't tend to make mistakes that a tutor made in the past. Other than that, A tutor can motivate students to achieve not only academic but life goals as well. I try to relate every problem whether it is of maths or…

Strengths:

Data analysis expert
Lean Six Sigma cert
STEM project mentor

Subjects:

Physics Maths Science Info Processing

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VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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VCE

Giang

Science Tutor Southbank, VIC

In my opinion, a tutor needs to really be a friend who is reliable and helpful for his/her students. A tutor should be able to help the students to deeply understand the content of the subject so they can perform better in class. I am a calm and friendly person and I believe that it will help a lot when I tutor other students. I also like to build…

Strengths:

97+ ATAR
Accounting tutor exp
Clear explanations

Subjects:

Maths Science

Naplan
VCE

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

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VCE

Vania

Science Tutor Southbank, VIC

The first and foremost is being patient. Not everyone can learn and understand concepts at the same pace, so patience is very important. Trying different learning styles when the initial learning style doesn't work is another one, because people don't learn the same way. I'm very good at breaking down complex concepts into clear,…

Strengths:

Law student Monash
Clear communicator
Confidence focus

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology Science Legal Studies Business Studies English

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VCE

Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Standard

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VCE

Batrisyia Iman

Science Tutor Southbank, VIC

My main goal as a tutor is watch my students improve. Hence the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to be their support system. To encourage them during challenging times and to always keep their spirits up so that they will always be motivated to do their best. I am patient, I explain concepts well and as slowly as the student…

Strengths:

Uni Melb Science
3+ yrs tutoring exp
Exam strategies

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology Science

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VCE

Experience:

Seasoned

Reliability:

Proven

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VCE

Pinyi

Science Tutor Southbank, VIC

A tutor's greatest contribution is to give students confidence in their upcoming studies. In addition to teaching academic knowledge, tutors need to point out directions for students and divide difficult tasks into steps to cultivate students' problem-solving ability. I have sufficient experience in counseling teenagers, I am good at communicating…

Strengths:

Biomedicine student
Maths contest winner
Leadership awards

Subjects:

Physics Chemistry Maths Biology Science English

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VCE

Experience:

Veteran

Reliability:

Impressive

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Saini

Science Tutor Southbank, VIC

As I mentioned above, understanding is very important. I have had some great professors/teachers in my who were very understanding to my needs and were able to make me grow. They motivated me to become better and constantly tried to bring out the best of my abilities. I believe their persistence and belief in me, is what drove me to do more in…

Strengths:

92% Yr 12 score
Gold Medal in BSc
Mentored juniors

Subjects:

Chemistry Maths Biology Science Geography English

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Experience:

Skilled

Reliability:

Proven

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Inside South YarraTutoring 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.