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Tanmay
Tutor Southbank, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for a student is that listen the problem of a student very carefully and help the student to solve it and be patience with the student because every student is not a fast learner. Mine Strengths as a tutor is that i am actively listening the student and always help them to solve their problem and I am…
Strengths:
- Active listener
- Patient approach
- Engaging lessons
Subjects:
Maths
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Khatereh
Tutor Southbank, VIC
Every child is different.
Every day is different. creativity
Ability to connect with children on a personal level.
Understanding the world of children, their emotions and…
Strengths:
- PhD physics student
- Uni teaching exp
- Award-winning res.
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
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Nguonheng
Tutor Southbank, VIC
To be patient enough to see results. Lesson plannings are crucial for students to understand the flow of their subjects. I would say I am very good at explaining things to students and I tend to change the way I teach based on different types of pupils as I understand that different people have their own unique way of learning. I believe I am…
Strengths:
- Explains clearly
- Customizes lessons
- Econ & Maths expert
Subjects:
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Ranjeetha
Tutor Southbank, VIC
I feel tutor plays an important role in every student's life. As a student by myself, I feel the urge for proper guidance to solve the assignments. Letting know the student about following the right rule and ways to get solution is highly required. Guiding the student step by step without loosing the confidence level in solving the problems is…
Strengths:
- Peer mentor & stats
- 2yr English tutor
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
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Science
Info Processing
English
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Joe
Tutor Southbank, VIC
Be patient, a good listener, understand their strengths and weaknesses, gain their trust, ensure that they understand the foundations and use practical experience to help them understand the concepts. Strong Communications and listening Skills.
Ability to use practical examples to help understand the learning concepts.
Patience
Positive can do…
Strengths:
- Chartered engineer
- Vic Eng Excellence
- STEM career mentor
Subjects:
Maths
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Madhu Bharathi
Tutor Southbank, VIC
Allowing the students to display the knowledge they have learnt is important to ensure that they indeed have learnt. There is always a chance the student just says they are fine with the content in the rush to move on, but giving them the time to explain what they have learnt will ensure the session has been effective. My patience gives the…
Strengths:
- Patient & adaptive
- Clear explainer
- Confidence builder
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Info Processing
Software Dev
English
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Gopal
Tutor Port Melbourne, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do is build confidence, not just improve grades. A great tutor helps students believe in their own ability to learn, even when things feel tough. Its also about creating structure, consistency, and genuine encouragement. At the end of the day, tutoring isn't just about teaching content, its about helping…
Strengths:
- Conf boost focus
- Adapts to stud needs
- Strong lesson plan
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Engineering Studies
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Hevish
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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Saiyam
Tutor Southbank, VIC
In my opinion, the role of a tutor goes beyond simply imparting knowledge. The most important things a tutor can do for a student are to inspire confidence, make them love learning, and equip them with the tools to thrive independently. It's about being a guiding light through challenges, a source of motivation, and a trusted resource for…
Strengths:
- Monash MSc student
- Mentoring experience
- Top school sci marks
Subjects:
Maths
Biology
Science
Economics
Business Studies
Geography
English
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Su Yuan
Tutor Southbank, VIC
I think it is important for tutors to be able to identify which areas students struggle with, then find a way to break it down and explain it to students so they fully understand. Tutors need to be patient and also be able to listen to what questions the students have, understand the problem and then explain the question to them slowly. Tutors…
Strengths:
- PhD cand IT/Maths
- 6+ yrs tutoring exp
- Exam marking insight
Subjects:
Maths
English
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Vinay
Tutor Southbank, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to kindle in them a curiosity for the world around them and to guide them in looking for answers.
I do not believe in the teach-to-test approach. Instead, I believe that teaching should not be compared to filling a bottle with water but rather to helping a flower grow in its own way. As…
Strengths:
- Data analysis expert
- Awarded student
- TFI mentor
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
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Ahmad
Tutor Southbank, VIC
to make the students love the subject, which makes them excel at it very compassionate and understanding of the students, I have no problem of repeating many times to get the point across, and I try to make the learning process as enjoyable as…
Strengths:
- Civil Eng degree
- Monash master's
- Strong maths skills
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
Engineering Studies
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Rohan Ramesh
Tutor Southbank, VIC
The tutor has so many key responsibilities and actions to do. As he/she needs to aware that individuals are understanding, there should be effective communication, setting realistic goals, creating a supportive environment and also providing them a constructive feedback. I am good in teaching and received very good compliment from my colleagues…
Strengths:
- IIT MTech
- Civil Eng expert
- 4 yrs industry exp
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Science
English
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Rahul
Tutor Southbank, VIC
The most crucial thing a tutor can provide for a student is personalised guidance and support. This involves adapting the teaching method to the student's learning style and needs, recognising & addressing problems. A tutor should also inspire confidence in students and create a positive learning environment where questions are encouraged and…
Strengths:
- RMIT Eng student
- Maths specialist
- Custom study plans
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Science
Engineering Studies
Geography
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calvin
Tutor Southbank, VIC
the most important things a tutor can do for a student is helping them learn in a way they're comfortable with so they can understand the subject better. getting to know the students beforehand, to know their strengths and weaknesses. in the ending a tutor can help ease the stresses a student face from their school. from a young age, i have quite…
Strengths:
- RMIT Eng student
- Golden Key Honours
- Creative prob solver
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Science
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Atchayaa
Tutor Southbank, VIC
As a tutor I'll encourage the students and cater to their academic needs to achieve their goals.
I'll provide the students with quality subject knowledge so they could get the grasp of the concepts.
I'll illustrate and explain concepts through examples, activities, facts and applications.
I'll motivate the students if they are feeling…
Strengths:
- Maths specialist
- Real-life examples
- Secondary level exp
Subjects:
Maths
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Sarah
Tutor Southbank, VIC
I think patience and the ability to catch the exact needs of the students are the most important things a tutor can do for a student. Since every student has different learning styles and speed when understanding a concept, patience is a key requirement in order to go along with the student's speed. Furthermore, the ability to fulfil the exact…
Strengths:
- 3+ yrs tutoring exp
- Essay writing help
- Exam prep focus
Subjects:
Maths
English
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Juilee
Tutor Southbank, VIC
Firstly, making a kind human being out of them and increase their knowledge level is the main aim of a tutor. Along with that, watering their out of the box ideas and help them channelize their thought process is a duty of the tutor. Assisting them to come up with innovative ideas and develop strong problem-solving capabilities to apply in real…
Strengths:
- Masters IT RMIT
- STEM tutor exp
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Maths
Science
Info Processing
Software Dev
English
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Kevin
Tutor Southbank, VIC
Empathy. Teaching is fundamentally a transfer of knowledge, but that transfer only works if you first understand how the student thinks, where they're stuck, and what's making them anxious or disengaged. A good tutor adapts their explanation to the student's learning style rather than repeating the same approach that didn't work the first time.…
Strengths:
- Patient & adaptive
- Clear explainer
- Confidence builder
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Science
Engineering Studies
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Wanyu
Tutor Southbank, VIC
Use my professional literacy to teach them more as much as I can. Also let them to enjoy and accept the way I teach. To put the most important thing of being a teacher to the first which is responsibility to them. I‘m patient enough to get along with child. And I love to communicate with them. I also be very passion and have creativedynamic way…
Strengths:
- Maths & Eng tutor
- Homework help focus
- WWCC certified
Subjects:
Maths
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Freya
Tutor Southbank, VIC
Be patient, understand that they need tutoring not because they can immediately do it and just be a supporting figure. Be open and use nice language that the students don't see you as intimidating or get scared of being wrong. I am social, patient, and have helped taught multiple of my friends during studies which they said were clear. I have also…
Strengths:
- Patient & adaptive
- Clear explainer
- Confidence builder
Subjects:
Maths
Biology
Science
English
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Locke
Tutor Southbank, VIC
I think the most important thing is to be able to connect with the student while teaching and make sure they are enjoying learning new topics and making it fun and interesting. I think my strengths are being able to communicate effectively with children or those younger than me as I have a lot of experience coaching younger…
Strengths:
- Soccer coaching exp
- Works w/ young kids
- Melb Uni student
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Business Studies
Software Dev
English
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Min
Tutor Southbank, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do is be able to teach a student how to think for themselves, and this may not only apply in the subject but in life overall. Teaching the student to look at problems from a different perspective and learn as they go is very important. In doing so, the student can receive better academic grades and get into a…
Strengths:
- 95+ ATAR
- Top in Math Award
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Maths
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.