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Matilda
Tutor North Melbourne, VIC
A tutor must help a student develop their knowledge of a subject whilst providing them with the tools to become an independent, inquiring learner so that they can eventually succeed independently. I believe the most important thing is for a tutor to help students ask the right questions in their learning journey, rather than just helping them find…
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English
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Rachel
Tutor North Melbourne, VIC
Be respectful and patient. It's essential to understand the students' needs and preferred methods of learning, as everyone's habits are so different. It's best to approach the lessons with the student's perspective in mind. I am a patient, down-to-earth person who prefers having a friendly relationship with the student so that they will feel…
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Subjects:
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English
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Psychology
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Rebecca
Tutor Glen Iris, VIC
I believe having a tutor who presents work in a manageable and stepwise manner is key. many students are embarrassed to admit when they don't understand concepts they may think are simple, or are intimidated by the seeming difficulty of some of the work. Presenting the problems as manageable and breaking them down helps the student gain your trust…
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English
Online
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Mansukhleen
Tutor Parkville, VIC
Provide support: Make it feel like you are a team, be supportive, positive, friendly, open and approachable.
Put your best effort, dedication speaks.
Be considerate about the student's concerns, what they want to achieve, what are his/her goals and try to do your best to help them achieve this.
Help the student identify their strengths and…
Strengths:
- 97+ ATAR
- Biomedicine student
- Essay writing help
Subjects:
Maths
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English
Online
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divyya
Tutor Hawthorn, VIC
To understand that every mind is different and try to tutor in a way that every individual student can feel comfortable. To also be able to teach about a lot of other things other than studies which might help the student in some or the other way. I am Very patient person and I understand that you have to be patient while dealing with young…
Strengths:
- Scholarship winner
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- Confidence builder
Subjects:
Maths
Online
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Sruthi
Tutor Carlton, VIC
Being able to break down the complexities or mental blocks a student faces in a subject and guide them based on their individual level of understanding is something I find truly fulfilling. I am confident in my ability to teach at a fundamental level, helping students grasp concepts more quickly and…
Strengths:
- 4 yrs tutoring exp
- Proj Ex Award
- Honours Eng degree
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Science
Online
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Nikita
Tutor Hawthorn East, VIC
Engagement is key while tutoring and it's essential to impart information in a fun and interactive way so that students feel like learning as well. Tutors give students a chance to clear their doubts and stay ahead in the subjects that they are pursuing. I think that I am great at making students feel comfortable and motivated to study. I make…
Strengths:
- Essay writing winner
- Creative teaching
- Strong communication
Subjects:
Physics
Biology
Science
English
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Santiago
Tutor Hawthorn East, VIC
Giving him/her confidence to achieve. I am a very approachable person, and I like helping my classmates when they have doubts. My weakness would be that I have never been a tutor…
Strengths:
- Confidence boost
- Supportive approach
- Peer learning skills
Subjects:
Maths
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Tim
Tutor Parkville, VIC
I feel that the most important thing a tutor can do is to treat students with respect and be patient with them. This ensures that the student is comfortable in their environment and is more receptive to the tutors advice. I am friendly and extremely patient with any problems that students may come across. I am also good at explaining concepts in a…
Strengths:
- 99+ ATAR
- Chem Olympiad HD
- Homework Club mentor
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
Economics
Online
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Letao
Tutor Ormond, VIC
Beyond providing highly personalised guidance in conceptual mastery and timely responses to urgent, specific questions, tutors can act as effective role models and inspire passion for learning beyond the ordinary standard. As education systems chafe under the pressure of accelerating technological progress, personal tutors can help fill in the…
Strengths:
- Predicted ATAR 99.8
- Concept mastery
- Indiv learning pro
Subjects:
Maths
Ancient History
Modern History
English
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Aravind
Tutor Carnegie, VIC
Should be Reliable and flexible and knowledgeable tutor. Should help him to succeed. A tutor success is to teach a student who doesn’t study properly and make him succeed I’ll make them succeed inspite of whatever knowledge they have in first place. I’ll be flexible for the student according to his school and exam…
Strengths:
- CCNA certified
- Uni network tutor
- Academic excellence
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Biology
Science
Info Processing
Online
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Cooper
Tutor Parkville, VIC
Make the subject more engaging for students, especially those who struggle or have a hard time understanding new concepts. I have a passion for maths and science subjects and like passing that on to students who may not have that same…
Strengths:
- Leadership skills
- Maths support
- Clear communicator
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Biology
Geography
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Aydin
Tutor Mckinnon, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to like a teacher equip students with the ability and tools to approach the problem. Rather than rote learning, giving students the tools allows them to approach problems that they may not have seen as well as that which they had prepared for. Shifting teaching and explanatory methods to …
Strengths:
- Leadership exp
- Melb Grammar grad
- Teamwork focus
Subjects:
Maths
Science
English
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Alistair
Tutor Carlton North, VIC
Tutors ought to make themselves available and ready to support students. If they present themselves to students as approachable and knowledgeable, then students will feel comfortable asking questions and also feel ready to trust in the supportive answers and feedback a tutor gives.
I trust that everyone who feels comfortable to apply to be a…
Strengths:
- 91+ ATAR
- Youth leadership exp
- Confidence builder
Subjects:
Maths
Modern History
Geography
English
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Nicolas
Tutor Bentleigh, VIC
Identifying areas that need to be strengthened and setting appropriate tasks to get the student to understand the questions being asked and how to solve them. Teaching study methods is also something that can help their performance, particularly in Science.
Many mistakes are made from misinterpreting the questions. I try and speak clearly, ask…
Strengths:
- Science deg Monash
- Clear communicator
- Listening skills
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
English
Online
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Sophia
Tutor Yarraville, VIC
I don't believe studying should be a chore. I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is enable them to see the beauty and fun of any subject rather than letting them focus on the anxiety or stress that comes with its difficulty. If a tutor can allow a student to not only do well in their subject, but also enjoy it, that to…
Strengths:
- 90+ ATAR
- Science uni student
- Debate team captain
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
English
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Lynna
Tutor Ashburton, VIC
The most important part about being a tutor is being able to assist in maximising student potential. To be able to cater for the my students is a very important role for me. By monitoring their process, adjusting my teaching, recording and reviewing this helps tutors to better benefit their students learning characteristics. Another important…
Strengths:
- MTeach student
- Vic curric expert
- Engaging lessons
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
English
Chinese
Psychology
Local Reviews
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.