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Kuharrshanna
Science Tutor St Kilda West, VIC
Align with Parents, Teachers, and the Student while uncovering Learning Styles ·while being compassionate to teach the building blocks of learning. creativity and enthusiasm for teaching. ability to explain difficult things in a simple way. ability to connect with children (or with older students), on a personal level. understanding for the world…
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Leila
Science Tutor St Kilda West, VIC
I think the most important thing that a tutor can do is listen. There may be other things going on either at home or at school that is preventing students from reaching their academic goals and the best way to foster a student-tutor relationship is to that you're there for them and that you understand what they're going through, in order to…
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Ann
Science Tutor St Kilda West, VIC
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to help a student gain the confidence and obtain the building blocks needed to not need a tutor as much in the future. Obviously, the priority is to first be able to learn what they are having trouble with initially, but the overall goal is to help them learn how to learn by…
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Hana
Science Tutor St Kilda West, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do is ensure that a student does not hate the subject they require tutoring in. The tutor must approach the subject on the same level as the student so that the student does not dread having a tutoring session and develops a liking towards the subject. I ensure that someone works to their full potential and if…
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Maths
Science
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Samuel
Science Tutor St Kilda West, VIC
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to make them feel comfortable learning the material the school gives them and to develop good study skills. Students have different learning styles and process information at different paces. A school can't accomodate all the individual learning styles of their students, but tutoring…
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Chemistry
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Geography
English
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Karen
Science Tutor Balaclava, VIC
Give them confidence
Give them skills to prepare for exams
Engage them in lessons and allow them to interact and engage in learning
Provide them with subject knowledge I can give students confidence by creating a positive encouraging environment
I have a calm and patient personality allowing students to engage, ask questions and feel…
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- 7+ yrs teaching exp
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- Engaging lessons
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Chemistry
Maths
Science
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Patrick
Science Tutor Prahran, VIC
I believe that the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is help them understand how they learn best and give them the tools to continue to grow and learn beyond what tutoring can give them. I also think that helping build a student's confidence is a very important part of tutoring, both in the subject matter and in their academic…
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- Patient & adaptive
- Clear explainer
- Confidence builder
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Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
Economics
Business Studies
Info Processing
Ancient History
Modern History
Geography
English
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Lachlan
Science Tutor Prahran, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for their student is relate to them. Everyone is different and learns in a different way. Hence, you must adjust your method of teaching for each individual student. Some people are auditory, visual or written learners, some like algebra, calculus, or trigonometry. Moreover, if you are understanding of your…
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- Maths & sci focus
- Confidence building
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Physics
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Maths
Science
Economics
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Nicholas
Science Tutor Melbourne, VIC
I see my role as a tutor to guide my students, providing them with the strategies necessary to develop their knowledge and understanding. I think its important to be patient and allow students to build their own understanding with my guidance.
I also think that it is important to be a good role model for students. As a student myself, I…
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- ICAS award winners
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Chemistry
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English
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William
Science Tutor Melbourne, VIC
I believe a tutor should always be able to accommodate to the students' circumstances when helping them learn something new. Many tutors are often high-scoring students, while many students will be those struggling. This leads to some tutors not being considerate enough of the students' lack of prior knowledge and understanding. It is the tutor's…
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- 97+ ATAR
- Math comp wins
- Clear explanations
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Maths
Science
Software Dev
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Experience:
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Yan
Science Tutor South Yarra, VIC
Inspire the student
Give them confidence in themselves
Help them to achieve their potential My strengths would be my patience, warmth, and multiple approaches to problems by tailoring my teaching styles that works best for each individual…
Strengths:
- Dean’s List USYD
- 5+ yrs tutoring exp
- Clear explanations
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Science
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Jonathan
Science Tutor Ripponlea, VIC
Engage with them in such a way that the student actually wants to be at tutoring sessions. There is no benefit to tutoring sessions where the student has no respect or inclination to listen to a tutor. 1-on-1 or small group tutoring gives the student the attention that they may be lacking from a classroom environment, so this is the perfect…
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- Melb Uni Masters
- Head Boy award
- Science mentor
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Maths
Science
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Nikoo
Science Tutor Prahran, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to foster a supportive and encouraging learning environment and to instill a deep understanding of the subject matter. It's crucial to build confidence in students, helping them to see challenges as opportunities to learn and grow rather than obstacles. A tutor should also strive to make…
Strengths:
- Confidence focus
- Clear explanations
- Motivates students
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Maths
Science
Economics
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Geography
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Rehaan
Science Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
The most important thing that a tutor can do is to promote understanding instead of memorizing along with building confidence with positive reinforcement and a personal level of bonding. Every student thinks and understands information and problems differently, my greatest strength is patience as I do not give up until the student gains full…
Strengths:
- RMIT eng student
- Clear explanations
- Team leadership
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English
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Charlotte
Science Tutor South Yarra, VIC
I believe the most important thing that a tutor can do is guide and support a student in their knowledge. For me, I found it the most helpful when a tutor was able to provide formulas or structures for solving problems, which allowed me to tackle whatever questions I was tasked me. As a student, I have a love of learning and an innate sense of…
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- 98+ ATAR
- Debate team captain
- Confidence focus
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Biology
Science
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John
Science Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
The most important thing would be patience and kindness. Having that loving dedication on whatever you do never fails. Its effects go a very long way. I diagnose my students' knowledge if the topic and design the tutorials to their…
Strengths:
- Tailored lessons
- Student growth focus
- Patient approach
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Maths
Biology
Science
English
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Georgina
Science Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
I think that being patient and empathetic are two of the most important things a tutor can do for a student.
Listening empathetically to a student can help a tutor to understand the way that the student thinks. In turn, the student feels understood and real improvements can be made.
Patience is important for many reasons in tutoring. In my…
Strengths:
- STEM role model
- Conf boost focus
- Patient & empathetic
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Chemistry
Maths
Science
Info Processing
Software Dev
Engineering Studies
Geography
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Syeda Mahnoor
Science Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
As a tutor, the most important thing I can do for a student is to be available whenever they need me. In the past, students have had questions 1 hour before their exams. They have my number so they can contact me as needed and I will reply ASAP to explain what they are struggling with. To be a tutor is to be a source of knowledge that they can…
Strengths:
- Master’s in Finance
- Mentoring experience
- Clear explanations
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Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
Business Studies
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Experience:
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Parjang
Science Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
Creating an atmosphere in which the students feel they can evolve, and assure them that they are all capable of understanding, analyzing, and applying the different concepts of math and physics and then creating their own method for learning and solving problems. I do believe that my aim is to combine my range of experiences with my ability to be…
Strengths:
- Best Teacher Award
- 10+ yrs tutoring exp
- Olympiad exam prep
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Science
Engineering Studies
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Experience:
Seasoned
Reliability:
Proven 
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Fergus
Science Tutor Cremorne, VIC
I think the most important role of the tutor is to analyse and reflect on a student's learning and problem-solving approach methods, in order to provide meaningful adjustments for greater comfort and confidence going forward. In other words, the identification of barriers to learning is the most crucial point of a tutor's action, as it is the…
Strengths:
- 95+ ATAR
- Ski instructor exp
- Confidence focus
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
English
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Experience:
Skilled
Reliability:
Standard 
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Tim
Science Tutor Toorak, VIC
Listen to what the student actually wants help with and find out the root cause of why they are stuck or confused. The teacher needs to work together with the student, not against them. I am training to become a teacher and so I have a good understanding of how learning can occur, especially for students. I have been able to help students in the…
Strengths:
- 94+ ATAR equiv
- 3 yrs tutoring exp
- Maths & Sci focus
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Science
Engineering Studies
English
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Experience:
Veteran
Reliability:
Impressive 
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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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Experience:
Skilled
Reliability:
Standard 
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Hevish
Science Tutor Southbank, VIC
Teachers are considered as one of the people who shape someone's future or career. By giving good pieces of advice by basing myself on my personal experience as a student, I'll make sure that the student is always on the right track. I'll try to inspire students regularly by for example talking about awesome stuffs in science and maths which would…
Strengths:
- Dean’s List UniMelb
- Top 5 global Maths
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
Info Processing
Engineering Studies
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Experience:
Master
Reliability:
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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.
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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.