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Binduja
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
The most important skill would be the ability to teach the most complex concept by breaking it down to a simpler version for the student to learn and remember lifelong. My strengths are good communication skills, flexibility, patience, understanding the students' problems, and guide them accordingly.
Other strengths would include being more…
Strengths:
- 90%+ uni grad
- 1+ yr maths tutor
- Best Student Award
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
Info Processing
Engineering Studies
English
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Kratika
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
Guide him on the path without forcing him and let the student grow into student's area of interest by knowing him Being Patient, explaining concepts using examples,…
Strengths:
- IT & finance expert
- Problem-solving
- CSM
Subjects:
Maths
Info Processing
English
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Cyrah
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
I believe that it is paramount for a tutor to understand that every student learns differently and therefore may need a different approach to studying to achieve their goals. A tutor should ask their student how they learn best and implement this feedback into their approach to tutoring. Similarly, it is important to understand that each student…
Strengths:
- 99+ ATAR
- Dean's List awards
- Essay writing help
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
English
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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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Jeyakaran
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
Provide notes or resources that one can easily practise what they have learnt from us.
Providing enough proof that asserts our ideas.
always give extra information apart from syllabus. Listen to the student's questions properly
Accept the fact if I don't know any answer asked by students. EGO does not work out in the classroom.
I always made…
Strengths:
- MSc Data Science
- Awarded analyst
- Python coding expert
Subjects:
Maths
Info Processing
Software Dev
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Parjang
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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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
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Canaan Zengyu
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
Provide the student with constant encouragement and enormous patience. Absolute patience and well-trained teaching…
Strengths:
- Uni Melb Arts stud
- Linguistics focus
- Special needs exp
Subjects:
Maths
English
Online
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Mohammad
Tutor South Melbourne, VIC
I believe a most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to plant the seed of curiosity. It is very important to keep wondering, keep questioning. I have a good ability to use visual examples to teach complicated topics. In addition, patience is one of my strongest attributes. I have a habit of going in depth and understanding the reason…
Strengths:
- Melb Uni grad
- Event organiser
- Volunteer tutor
Subjects:
Maths
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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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balaji
Tutor Caulfield North, VIC
Imparting the knowledge to student in a practical way not for grades .Imparting the personal willness to solve any type of problem.I consider these things as the most important things a tutor can do for a student. I just don't teach ,I will illustrate the problem in a pictorial way so that student will get an idea of what he is doing, later on I…
Strengths:
- 98% Year 12 Maths
- 2+ yrs tutoring exp
- Maths exam coaching
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Software Dev
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Hadrian
Tutor Port Melbourne, VIC
Making them feel interested in the subject with variety of activity instead of just text book. Making learning an interactive way. Boost the students determination. Student should see it as simple maths rather than difficult. Explanation
Commitment till the student gets it right.
Problem Solving Skills
Guiding student not to do the mistakes…
Strengths:
- RMIT Avn student
- Award-winning
- Strong communication
Subjects:
Maths
English
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Renee
Tutor Toorak, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is listen. Is there a way the student feels they learn better? Perhaps through pictures instead of words? Is the student not focussed and extremely tired? Would it be more productive to learn outside in the backyard or reschedule for another day? Students are young, but they are young adults.…
Strengths:
- BSc Monash Uni
- Mentoring exp
- Mental health focus
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
English
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Rishi
Tutor Southbank, VIC
Help students reach their true potential, give students confidence in their ability to overcome difficulties, garnering a thirst for knowledge and having a sense of curiosity. I am patient, friendly, approachable, responsible, reliable and…
Strengths:
- Top 10% in cohort
- Physics Olympiad
- Strong communicator
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
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Achinoam
Tutor Caulfield North, VIC
Instil them with confidence! Breaking down those confidence barriers a student might have could result in them tackling a question they would have never attempted otherwise. This also means persevering when they get answers wrong - they know they'll get there eventually.
Another really important part of being a tutor is providing the student…
Strengths:
- 95+ ATAR
- Integration aide exp
- Patient mentor
Subjects:
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
English
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Dennis
Tutor Armadale, VIC
I believe the most important thing is to help the student create a mindset and habit of independent thinking and learning. I believe that people brimming with curiosity that does independent learning will understand and achieve more. I have an easygoing and outgoing personality.
I have good communication skills.
I am adaptive and flexible.
I am…
Strengths:
- Maths high achiever
- Mentoring exp
- Clear explanations
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Engineering Studies
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Isha
Tutor Toorak, VIC
A tutor should be able to provide clarity in moments of doubt and confusion. Encourage practice and definitely believe in the student. Studying should be made interesting and not one sided as it can turn out to be really fun. I am extremely patient and organized.
I will be planning notes and classes to make sure that we are always one step ahead…
Strengths:
- Teen mentoring focus
- Volunteer tutor exp
- Motivates students
Subjects:
Maths
Economics
Psychology
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Teenu Thomas
Tutor Armadale, VIC
-Prepare before class so that tutor can teach efficiently during the required hour
-Experiment different ways of teaching to understand how the student learns the best -Understanding the student and able to explain in their level
-Ability to explain in a simple manner
-Being a curious learner to improve my knowledge
-Being a good planner I can…
Strengths:
- MSc CS Unimelb
- Problem solving
- Coding comp exp
Subjects:
Maths
Info Processing
Software Dev
English
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saloni
Tutor Southbank, VIC
I believe that every child is unique. But as they grow older, their creative confidence is lost. Everything can be transformed if we can transform the brain and recreate those neural connections which will bring back creative intuition in your life. I try to curate experiential transformation learning in my teachings to bring back creative…
Strengths:
- 4+ yrs teaching exp
- Creative learning
- Uni lect exp
Subjects:
Physics
Maths
Science
Economics
Business Studies
English
Online
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Bavadharini
Tutor Southbank, VIC
In the short run, it is to ensure that they are grasping the concepts in the curriculum.
In the long run, the most important thing is to shape their learning habits and change the way they approach concepts so that they are not disheartened by difficulty or sheer amount of learning that awaits them. I am patient while clearing doubts and…
Strengths:
- Patient explainer
- Goal setting focus
- Progress tracking
Subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Science
Geography
English
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Fergus
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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Keith
Tutor Southbank, VIC
Fostering an environment of growth is key: tutors need to encourage the student to ask questions, set realistic standards and recognise failure as the opportunity to learn. Seeing these mindsets shift within students is extremely rewarding as a teacher. In my experience of tutoring, it is less about showing the student what you know and…
Strengths:
- Youth work diploma
- Homework club leader
- NDIS tutoring exp
Subjects:
Maths
English
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Theekhayu
Tutor Southbank, VIC
For me, the most important thing is to show them and teach them to understand the process of the subject itself. This mean that they need to understand and see why and how the method works the way it is and why we teach the lesson this way. Another important factor is the student itself enjoying the lesson and learning process. This, for me can be…
Strengths:
- Uni Melb undergrad
- Clear explanations
- Confidence focus
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.