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St Kilda West's tutors include an award-winning maths competitor and Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholar, a secondary school maths specialist with 95%+ marks, an experienced special education teacher, accomplished university medallist researchers, seasoned English and science mentors, and qualified teachers in both mainstream and special needs classrooms—all with rich backgrounds inspiring students from primary to senior levels.

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Zhiyan

Chemistry Tutor West Melbourne, VIC
For me, I personally consider the ability of independent thinking is what a tutor really needs to teach his students across all the subjects, it is not only about memorizing the standardized formulas of problem-solving but also understanding the hidden logic of the methods. I believe the most important thing I should've done to my students is to…
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Yu (Alex)

Chemistry Tutor Melbourne, VIC
Patience and kindness. At the end of the day, I think what matters the most is not how many percentages the student's grades have risen, but more about how "healthy" the relationship between the tutor and the student is so that they can always ask for help when needed I am a persistent person and I don't give up easily. I believe my greatest…
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Loubna

Chemistry Tutor Collingwood, VIC
The most important thing is allowing students to become independent. The tutor should show them how to solve problems so that they can do them themselves and not just solve problems for them. My strength is illustrating concepts and finding the right examples that explain the point best. I also have good communication skills that make the student…
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James

Chemistry Tutor Carlton, VIC
Help them grasp concepts and apply them themselves and teach them how to solve problems slowly so they can repeat the process later on in life I think I am good at explaining and walking someone through the concepts and the ideas behind what I’m teaching instead of simply showing how its…
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Cloris

Chemistry Tutor Carlton, VIC
In school, the subject teacher need to face a relatively large group of students, so their teaching style and pace of lesson are more inclined to fit the majority but not everyone. Therefore when it comes to private tuition, the tutor conducting one-to-one lesson can focus on the student himself and personalize the lesson in a way that this…
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Manjot

Chemistry Tutor Carlton, VIC
I have a positive attitude even when the student is wrong, I correct them by not saying that they were wrong but by picking up the same topic and explaining it in the correct manner. Instead of spoon-feeding all the information, I expect students to brainstorm ideas. I motivate the student to think in various aspects which would help them broaden…
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Vivian

Chemistry Tutor Carlton, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do is build a student's confidence and foster long-term independence. While teaching the curriculum is essential, true success comes from equipping students with the right problem-solving tools and a growth mindset so they feel empowered to tackle academic challenges on their own My main strengths are patience,…
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ANKIT

Chemistry Tutor Carlton, VIC
Be honest. This helps to establish rapport and trust, the two most critical elements to a successful tutoring relationship. Be flexible. This means being willing to adjust techniques and approaches to meet the learning styles of the student. Be patient. What is obvious or easy for you may not be so for your student. Learn not to show annoyance…
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Audrey

Chemistry Tutor Carlton, VIC
To help them understand the concepts instead of giving them just the answer. teach them step by step, how they should start thinking when they have some kind of that question. so that they will know how to do it when it is in the exam. As a tutor, I will say that my strengths are my communication skill and how I organize things for the student to…
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Martin

Chemistry Tutor Carlton, VIC
100% Motivation and ensuring they feel like they have a support structure whose best interest is to see them succeed. Too many people in my year have lacked motivation to study effectively and as a result, their grades faltered. The school proceeded to threaten to kick them out of their ATAR classes, which only worked to further demoralise them…
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Thi Thu Hien

Chemistry Tutor Carlton, VIC
That is being their teacher in literal and figurative, guiding them on this journey and impart the knowledge they need. That is patient, as a tutor i think i need to be patient in whatever situations is happened to me. The second would be the ambition i have for…
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Mahir

Chemistry Tutor Carlton, VIC
The most important thing a teacher can do for a student is to be understanding and friendly to them so that they don't hesitate to share their problems. focusing more on the topics they find difficult to understand and being there for them for as long as they need is the best thing a tutor can do. My strength as a tutor is I understand math can be…
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Qixuan

Chemistry Tutor Carlton, VIC
Firstly, by creating a comfortable and supportive environment, I can foster open communication and trust, enabling the student to feel confident in seeking guidance and asking questions. Secondly, ongoing support and encouragement are vital. Celebrating their achievements, no matter how small, and providing constructive feedback helps to boost…
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Toby

Chemistry Tutor Carlton, VIC
- Help the student realise their potential - Show the value of hard work - Give a different perspective to working and solutions - Energise and excite students about the work - Increase the value of their current education and prepare them for the future - Great communication and people skills - Experience with children and younger…
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Arshnoor

Chemistry Tutor Carlton, VIC
I am always supportive and try to instil confidence in my students. I remain considerate, approachable and friendly. I don't mind going the extra mile for my students; whether it is the last-minute doubts before an exam or trying to teach according to the needs of different learners. I am understanding and approachable. I know it is hard to grasp…
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Ngan

Chemistry Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
Based on my experience, I would love to help my students to find out the most appropriate study method for them. As I was in secondary school, science subjects were not my preferable subjects at all. I learnt it by heart and completely did not understand the theories behind at all. My method was not appropriate as it is more suitable for…
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Azeez

Chemistry Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
The most important is to ensure that students understand the basic concepts of the subject and are confident to apply the knowledge in solving real-life problems. I have the capabilities to interact with my students effectively and ensure that they have a conducive environment to learn and develop. This also entails the development of confidence…
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Cong

Chemistry Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
It is fundamental that tutors make sure their students understand the content they are teaching. Another important thing a tutor can do is to teach students how to study for a particular subjects. Learning strategies varies from subjects to subjects, if the student is struggling with a particular subject in most cases it is their learning…
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Mahesh Kumar

Chemistry Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
A tutor can be a role model for the student. Generally students observe character and skills of a tutor and in most cases they try to imitate them. As a tutor we have to be a responsible individual gradually transferring our personality to aspiring students. After all today's students are tommorrow's mentors. I think my determination and my…
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Jade

Chemistry Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
I believe one of the most important things a tutor can do is encourage students to actively engage with the material rather than just passively receive information. A tutor should listen carefully, understand what the student already knows, and build on that foundation. Creating an open environment where students feel comfortable explaining their…
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Shaunak

Chemistry Tutor Fitzroy, VIC
A tutor must be able to build a students confidence, and not a dependence. For instance, lets say in physics, rather than teaching a student to memorise formula or answer, a good tutor will ensure the student understands the subject and how to apply it. This mindset is extremely crucial to building student confidence, and it stays in memory much…
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Veronica

Chemistry Tutor Glen Huntly, VIC
For me, the most important things a tutor can do are build trust with the student, explain concepts clearly, and create a positive, supportive environment. When students feel comfortable and supported, they are more willing to ask questions and take on challenges Breaking down complex ideas into simple steps helps them understand and apply what…
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Asmi

Chemistry Tutor Parkville, VIC
Answer questions and help plan out one's study schedule. Having a good schedule helps build discipline and motivates one to achieve their goals if its broken down into smaller tasks. I am very organised and a focused person. I am very supportive and helpful as a tutor and am always available and willing to answer questions. I really enjoy tutoring…

Local Reviews

I have been very happy with the 2 sessions we have had with Towfiq. He is personable and great with Thomas.
Sheree

Inside St Kilda WestTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Matthew worked on adding, multiplying, and dividing fractions as well as converting between percentages, decimals, and fractions.

In Year 9, Amisha tackled trigonometry by combining bearings with SOHCAHTOA and also reviewed statistics.

For Year 12, Will focused on advanced essay writing for English by refining comparative analysis of Tracks and Into the Wild and developing language analysis skills through rewriting flagged sections based on teacher feedback.

Recent Challenges

In Year 3–4 maths, incomplete memorization of multiplication tables repeatedly disrupted progress with fractions and long division; "she still has trouble with her 7, 8 and 9 times tables," noted one tutor, leading to confusion when simplifying or comparing values.

For a Year 10 English student, unfinished homework and unclear communication—such as bringing work mostly finished instead of submitting it in advance—meant less targeted feedback during sessions.

At the senior level (Years 11–12), missed practice questions and only reviewing notes (rather than tackling exam-style problems) left conceptual gaps in Physics, making it harder to solve complex problems under time pressure.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in St Kilda West noticed one Year 10 student who previously rushed through probability questions now pausing to identify outliers before calculating answers—she's actively double-checking her thinking, which is a big shift from earlier sessions.

In senior maths, Matthew has started explaining his reasoning out loud while tackling tricky proof problems; last week he worked through a complex induction question with much less prompting than before.

Meanwhile, Will (Year 12 English) recently began emailing his essay plans for feedback ahead of time instead of waiting for reminders, showing more self-management and initiative.

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 Middle Park Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like St Kilda Park Primary School.