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PRERANA
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
1) Being patient and considerate of their style of learning, without implementing a standard set of work.
2) Building a great formal, yet an approachable bond that makes communicating with each other comfortable.
3) Understanding their strengths and limitations, so as to devise a plan in relevance to the same. I am a very patient tutor, who…
Strengths:
- Essay writing help
- Event leadership exp
- Melb Uni MS student
Subjects:
Maths
Economics
Business Studies
English
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Aishwarya
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
He/she should understand their student properly as not all students are the same. and work on the thing more in which they are lacking. I am really good at maths and have always scored well. I have different methods and techniques to learn maths…
Strengths:
- Engineering Masters
- Clear explanations
- STEM mentor
Subjects:
Maths
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John
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
Subjects:
Maths
Biology
Science
English
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Namya
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do are to build the student’s confidence, foster independent thinking, and create a supportive learning environment. Tutoring should go beyond helping with a single problem—it should give students the tools and mindset to approach future challenges on their own. Encouraging curiosity, showing empathy, and…
Strengths:
- Finance grad student
- Skilled speaker
- Adaptable mentor
Subjects:
Maths
Economics
Business Studies
English
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Yuv
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
I believe the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, foster a growth mindset, and provide personalized support. It’s essential to create a safe and encouraging environment where students feel comfortable making mistakes and asking questions. A tutor should also help students develop problem-solving…
Strengths:
- Biz Mgmt BA
- Data analysis skills
- Clear communicator
Subjects:
Maths
Economics
Business Studies
Geography
English
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Nur Qistina Binte
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
Guiding them to answer different kinds of questions in an approach they can understand. Helping them understand the question is the most crucial part in math, because it then naturally leads to problem solving. My strengths are patience, determination and passionate in teaching. I also like to think I can bond with all my students well, where they…
Strengths:
- Youth reading mentor
- Top 25% of cohort
- Creative writing
Subjects:
Maths
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Yonatan
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
I think stoking an interest in self education/exploration of a subject is more important than helping them simply pass a test (though that is important as well). When a student wants to research a topic on their own time, they not only have found a way to improve, but also might have found a future passion or career choice they never knew they…
Strengths:
- Master’s in Eng
- Science teaching exp
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Biology
Science
Engineering Studies
Ancient History
English
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Mathilda
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
A good study habit. It is vital to grow their passion of studying rather than just teaching the knowledge. Therefore, I will try my best to bring them enjoyable study experience while maintaining high educational quality. I am an international student from China who has done high school here, thus, I have experienced both west and east education.…
Strengths:
- Monash student
- Maths tutor exp
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Maths
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Anushka
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
I believe as a tutor, providing kids with a safe space for kids to openly ask questions, allow them to make mistakes and learn from them is the most important thing. I bring strong organisational skills while adapting to the learning styles of the tutee. My creative background helps me come up with interesting learning methods. Through my…
Strengths:
- Clear communicator
- Leadership skills
- Adaptable mentor
Subjects:
Maths
Business Studies
Software Dev
Online
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Lanping
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
If students have difficulties in learning, it is important to keep in contact and assist students to cope their stress. Effective tutors should have professional knowledge in the subject area that they teach, and they should keep studying and questioning since knowledge is boundless. As my major of my undergraduate is Mathematics (Statistics), I…
Strengths:
- Maths specialist
- Conf boost focus
- VCE curriculum pro
Subjects:
Maths
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Georgina
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
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Science
Info Processing
Software Dev
Engineering Studies
Geography
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Binh
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
A tutor should recognise a person's academic abilities and enable them to succeed in achieving their best correspondingly. They are also responsible for suggesting possible ways to improve the person's study methods (e.g. visual learning, songs, or writing). I'm confident in my communication so i can explain detail and concepts in a digestible…
Strengths:
- Class captain lead
- Clear communicator
- WWCC certified
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
English
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Po-Ying (Calvin)
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
The conmmunication skills, the fluency of the interpretation will directly influence what the student received from teacher and also their capability to focus on the session. I'm willing to understand what the students are thinking, and can try to find a easier path for them base on what they have already understood. I am accessible and easy to…
Strengths:
- Uni Melb Sci student
- WWCC cleared
- Homework Club tutor
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Psychology
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Ayu
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
Being engaging and understanding how different students have a different way of learning is very important. I believe that these factors contributes to a successful outcome. Additionally, being able to tutor in a joyful and positive manner is significant in interacting with students. My biggest strength is my passion in helping others by teaching…
Strengths:
- Patient & supportive
- Concept clarity
- Student-led pacing
Subjects:
Maths
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Mugdha
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
Most important thing a tutor can do for a student is making them feel that their all queries are valid and making them ask more and more questions without hesitation. Also patiently answering thier queries is most important. I believe the most important things a tutor can do are to build the student’s confidence, make learning less intimidating,…
Strengths:
- AI Masters student
- Tech explainer
- Student mentor
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
Science
Business Studies
Info Processing
Software Dev
Geography
English
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Joseph Jr
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
Patient. As an engineering graduate, i encounter a lot of math subjects that improves my solving problem…
Strengths:
- Leadership Awardee
- Engineering exp
- Proj. problem solver
Subjects:
Maths
Engineering Studies
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RISAN
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
Changing the perspective of the subject. I know too many teachers that have made an already challenging subject even more difficult. I want to be a tutor who encourages students to excel in math by demonstrating that it is not as difficult as it may seem. Teachers frequently introduce additional steps without explaining their rationale, in my…
Strengths:
- Monash Scholar Prog
- Top in Eng cohort
- Math Olympiad select
Subjects:
Maths
Biology
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Khoi
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
The most vital thing to me as a tutor is that I want to give my students a hand in enhancing their math scores. Moreover, I want to bring effective teaching methods to help students understand the lessons easily and feel love for math. Thanks to my experience as a tutor in my country and I also completed some Australian math certificates when I…
Strengths:
- Math Olympiad medal
- 3 yrs math tutoring
- Monash Data Science
Subjects:
Maths
Online
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Sofie
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
Understand the level they are at and being able to adapt your teaching to their level. Furthermore patience is very important, so that you make sure that you don't rush through stuff that they don't understand. I'm very organised and structured
Furthermore I've always been good at helping and explaining things in different ways to different…
Strengths:
- Business degree
- Buddy mentor exp
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Maths
Business Studies
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Hui Yee
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
First, I think the most important thing is a tutor should help the student to solve their puzzles and understand the topics thoroughly. Second, a tutor should always give encouragement to the students so they are always positive when facing difficulties. In my opinion, I think my strength is I am patient. Even the students feel confused after few…
Strengths:
- 97+ ATAR
- Peer study leader
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
Economics
Business Studies
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Arpita
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
Focus the session on the process of learning rather than on the correctness of the answer.
Ask leading questions to help students learn and understand the material.
Provide a safe learning environment. Patience.
Simple ways to explain complex problems.
Adaptability.
Motivation.
Good listener.
Confidence.
Use questioning rather than…
Strengths:
- MTech CS
- Research project exp
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Maths
Science
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Jia Ern
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
As a tutor, i believe that the attitude is very important as it can affect the student's emotions when studying the subject. With a positive attitude, they will be more happy when studying the subject therefore they will put more effort to work hard on it. Furthermore, I believe that a tutor should be good at explaining and observant because each…
Strengths:
- RMIT Eng student
- Teamwork focus
- Motivates learners
Subjects:
Maths
Biology
PDHPE
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Chi Hieu
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
To be honest, an excellent tutor needs to be able to assist students in meeting deadlines. Delivering instruction that gives students the tools they need to be more independent in their studies is as vital, though. I would suggest to my pupils working on abilities in time management, critical thinking, and evaluation. I think that one of my skills…
Strengths:
- IB Diploma
- Class founder/tutor
- Clear communicator
Subjects:
Maths
Biology
Business Studies
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.