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Tutors in Balaclava include a seasoned secondary maths department head with postgraduate credentials, an accomplished primary and early childhood teacher with a master's in mathematics, specialist science and chemistry teachers, professional music educators, published academics with PhDs, peer mentors, creative arts coaches, and experienced tutors supporting K–12 students across diverse learning needs and subjects.

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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…
Zara
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Zara

Science Tutor Balaclava, VIC
The most critical aspect is creating a positive environment in which students may learn and feel comfortable making errors. Mistakes are the most crucial means of learning and ensuring that the learner feels safe making them is a vital element of learning I have experience dealing with kids and tutoring them because I used to help year 7 students…
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Lilie

Science Tutor St Kilda, VIC
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do for their student is to accomodate to their individual needs, ensuring they know that they’re smart and capable of accomplishing their goals, despite their struggles. My experience as a teaching assistant has taught me to be open minded and adaptable, recognising that there is no such thing as a…
Jonathan
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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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Jode

Science Tutor St Kilda East, VIC
I believe that when the right tutor is paired with the right student, they can help the student to understand the pleasure of academic subjects. A tutor's responsibility, in my opinion, should be to identify why the student may be struggling in that specific area of academics and then to adjust their teaching approach and technique to cater for…
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YOGESH

Science Tutor St Kilda, VIC
Tutoring help students to get a better grip on the subject. Tutors can give special attention to their students and can solve their doubts and which they don't get clear in the classroom. Students can get in routine to study a subject. I am very patient, if my students cant solve a problem I find out on which step of the solution they are getting…
Jinal
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Jinal

Science Tutor St Kilda, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for a student are: Provide personalized attention and support to address the student's unique learning needs. Create a positive and encouraging learning environment to boost the student's confidence. Adapt teaching methods and materials to match the student's learning style. Set clear goals and track…
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ANKIT

Science Tutor Ripponlea, VIC
Just accept your mistake and be aware that every individual is different, before blaming anyone please take time and try to figure out what went wrong with that child and how can you help him. I accept my mistakes quickly and make sure that i do not repeat it again. I am very calm and know that every student is different and everyone have…
Saul
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Saul

Science Tutor Caulfield North, VIC
It is crucial to understand the particular learning style of each student as everyone is an individual. Furthermore, to remain encouraging and provide motivation where necessary, always remembering that learning is a process and that it is my role to guide the student along that process. Having recently been a high-school student I understand the…
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Jessica

Science Tutor St Kilda, VIC
Being a tutor is about being genuine and sincere in teaching, and to realize that we play a major role in being a witness to the students' growth. Our job is to give a pathway for students to be engaged in the subject, give a reason to why they should learn it, and for them to accomplish great things in the future. Teach not only concepts but how…
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Priya

Science Tutor St Kilda, VIC
A tutor can change the approach of a student towards a subject- from pessimism to optimism, and make him/her excel in that subject. Understanding- so if a topic is not well understood by the student, I can explain again with a different approach so that the student understands the concept clearly. Patience- I am patient with weak/slow learners,…
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Vinutha

Science Tutor Caulfield North, VIC
The most important things a tutor can do for a student include creating a supportive learning environment, fostering a growth mindset, and building the student’s confidence. Personalizing the learning experience to meet specific needs and goals is crucial. A tutor should provide clear and constructive feedback to help students understand and…
Leila
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Leila

Science Tutor St Kilda, 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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Kuharrshanna

Science Tutor St Kilda, 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…
Lachlan
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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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Andhika

Science Tutor Prahran, VIC
As a tutor, above all, you should be helping your students achieve their goal. Whether they're aiming for a pass or excellent marks to enter their preferred university, a tutor should be helping them succeed academically. Realistically, a tutor will most likely not change a student's opinion of a particular subject, but that is fine. I think my…
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Bethan

Science Tutor St Kilda West, VIC
Confidence! Making children feel safe and confident is the most important thing a tutor can do for students. When a child feels safe with you and able to be their true self, they will engage more with learning and exceed all expectations. I am patient and kind and really care about the progress of all children. I also like working with the…
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Srijan

Science Tutor Windsor, VIC
To research and bring up more and more content on the topic on which the student is struggling to understand. With this approach, a student can see one topic in more different way and learn more and more. My strengths as a tutor are teaching in a way in which it is easier to grab knowledge from, teaching using a real-world example and in a…
Lily
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Lily

Science Tutor Armadale, VIC
I think the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, make learning approachable, and tailor their teaching to the student's individual needs. A tutor should create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes, while also fostering curiosity and a deeper…
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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…
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Mrunal

Science Tutor Melbourne, VIC
I believe it's crucial for the instructor to first comprehend the student. As a former tutor, I am of the opinion that not every lesson is fully understood by students the first time around. The tutor must make sure to reiterate everything till the student is able to grasp it. As was previously mentioned, a tutor must be on time and patient with…
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Federico

Science Tutor Melbourne, VIC
After the first months of tutoring passed by I noticed that what most students necessitate was a method, a fixed pattern to follow whilst studying. Then, my objective became to teach students how to learn properly: my aim was to assist them in finding their own way of studying and learning. As the result of five years of University study, I have…
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Prabha

Science Tutor Armadale, VIC
Give the student the confidence they need to do well by providing them with tools and knowledge that they can use to succeed. I am a good listener so I am able identify problem areas that a student might have. I am also really good at offering multiple ways of solving a problem. I communicate well with students of different aptitudes and make…

Local Reviews

James has started very promisingly with Daniel which is great and I think even in the short space of time they have been together James is beginning to feel more confident with Daniel and his Maths in general.
Glen, Brighton

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Content Covered

Year 4 student Spencer worked on understanding fractions by exploring halves, quarters, and eighths, and used number lines to see how these relate.

For Year 10, Ollie focused on coordinate geometry skills such as finding the gradient of a line using two points and determining linear equations from graphs.

Meanwhile, Alice in Year 12 reviewed matrix methods including transition matrices and financial modelling with compound interest rates, tackling exam-style problems to prepare for upcoming assessments.

Recent Challenges

A Year 12 student lost marks on SAC extended response questions by not thoroughly reading the questions, leading to incomplete answers—"needs to take more time to read the questions thoroughly," a tutor noted.

In Year 11, another student showed stress during live log graph exercises and initially hesitated to work through problems aloud; practice in real-time helped reduce anxiety.

A Year 7 learner sometimes avoided writing out algebra steps, which hid calculation errors until review.

Meanwhile, a Grade 2 child often struggled with attention during numeracy activities, requiring frequent redirection before tackling multi-step place value tasks.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Balaclava noted that one Year 11 student, Alice, has started coming to sessions with her own process for matrix multiplication and now asks for help only with the toughest questions—she used to rely on step-by-step guidance throughout.

In Year 8 maths, Leo was previously hesitant to engage but recently followed a complex lesson about collecting like terms and even paid close attention during explanations, something he struggled with before.

Meanwhile, a younger student, Lara, has begun preparing thoughtful questions ahead of each session rather than waiting passively for guidance; last week she independently solved several semi-circle identification problems.

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 St Kilda Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Yeshivah College.