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Ana Claudia
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Ana Claudia

English Tutor Wandana Heights, VIC
First thing is trust, the tutor should be responsible, good listener, and patient; as a result, the student will trust on him and feel more comfortable to learn. Second, the tutor should understand and analyze the student difficulties to create an individual approach for his learning. Therefore, teaching will be an easy way for the tutor and the…
Mick
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Mick

English Tutor Wandana Heights, VIC
The single most important aspect for a tutor is to be able to keep the student's attention; losing their focus implicates the loss of any further progress in the topic at hand and their faith in how much you can help them as a mentor. Maintaining their concentration throughout the duration of the session, while tiring at times, pays off. I believe…
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Alexander
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Alexander

English Tutor Highton, VIC
-To identify a student's knowledge gaps, and to subsequently help the student learn something new. This requires the tutor to build on what the student already knows. -To break difficult concepts/ problems down into more simple parts, to facilitate easier learning for the student. To explain difficult concepts into layman's terms. -To help…
Jessica
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Jessica

English Tutor Hamlyn Heights, VIC
Help the student to gain a good understanding of every spect of learning. This includes all subjects and questions they are unsure about. I would like my students so excel with confidence and motivation. I believe I can demonstrate all of the following skills in all aspects of a tutoring job. I am very attentive ,Organised, Happy, efficient, kind…
Himesh Prabasha
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Himesh Prabasha

English Tutor Highton, VIC
Build up confidence to believe that the respective student can succeed. Confidence is the most important thing that a student should have. Without having confidence student will not commit to do studies. I think i can understand students very well. Whether they understand or not can be observed by their actions. So when I understand that they have…
Ruya
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Ruya

English Tutor Armstrong Creek, VIC
I think the most important things a tutor can do for a student are to build their confidence, help them develop a better understanding of the subject, and make learning feel less overwhelming. It’s not just about giving the right answers. it's about helping the student learn how to think through problems and become more independent. Especially…
Tulsi
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Tulsi

English Tutor Armstrong Creek, VIC
Unlike a school teacher, we can build closer relationships with students, which allows us to know students' learning styles and helps us in making more individualized learning plans for students. From my experience, I realised that I can adapt my teaching style according to the needs of the individual student. This definitely helps improve the…
Suleman
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Suleman

English Tutor Bell Park, VIC
I think the most important thing a tutor can do for a student is share his knowledge and experience that will not only help him academically but also in his everyday life; maturing him in an effective and contributing member of the society. I feel my strengths as a tutor/mentor would be my approach in order to help the student. The method I…
Syed
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Syed

English Tutor Waurn Ponds, VIC
Provide academic guidance, human connection, and consistency, and the combination of these factors can potentially reinvent a class, subject, or school more broadly for a young learner. Ability to explain difficult things in a simple way and to connect with children (or with older students), on a personal level. Understanding the world of…
Don Sajana
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Don Sajana

English Tutor Newcomb, VIC
The most important thing a tutor can do for a student is to find ways on how to deliver the material in a method that the student understands, which mainly depends on the level of knowledge of that individual student. So the tutor should find ways to convey this knowledge, which should be catered to each student and their performance. My biggest…
Md Sanowar
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Md Sanowar

English Tutor Whittington, VIC
A tutor can make the learning joyful. My passion for the profession and my experience as a…
Ursula
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Ursula

English Tutor Whittington, VIC
A tutor should be reliable, punctual, knowledgeable in their given subject and have excellent communication skills. I'm an excellent communicator. 7 years of primary school teaching experience has enabled me to build strong rapport with students in a short space of time. I am very good and breaking complex topics down into small attainable parts…
Chase
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Chase

English Tutor South Geelong, VIC
Showing patience and compassion is key while teaching new concepts and understanding that making mistakes is part of the learning process. Also ensuring that you're building a positive rapport with students is crucial while tutoring so students can feel comfortable asking you for support if they don't understand or feel confident in a specific…
Jenna
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Jenna

English Tutor Geelong, VIC
A tutor needs to be able to inspire a student to strive and succeed in their chosen field, while still maintaining a personal, friendly relationship with them. A tutor must help the student to understand the coursework, but more than that must teach the student how to think (not just what to think) and how to apply that knowledge in many…
Yashwanth Gowda
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Yashwanth Gowda

English Tutor Geelong, VIC
Help them understand theirs difficulties in their own way. Patience - that’s the key, that’s my strength I have thought 3 year old kids and 70 year old couples…
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Saron Wondwossen

English Tutor Geelong, VIC
I believe the most important thing a tutor can do is create a safe and encouraging learning environment. Being in a space that allows a student to make mistakes and ask 'dumb' questions is essential for learning I am easygoing and can often make kids feel at ease and have fun around me. I can also break down concepts into manageable chunks that…
Adele
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Adele

English Tutor Geelong, VIC
Encourage them to try new things, even if they make mistakes at first, and keep encouraging them as they get better at the things they weren’t so good at before I’m creative, adaptive, and can create a fun learning…
Ruchi
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Ruchi

English Tutor Geelong, VIC
The most important thing for a tutor would be to help the student in any way possible, not only academically, but also, in life. Wherever possible, the tutor must help the students by sharing their own experiences and making sure that the student ends up a well disciplined and focused individual. One of my strengths as a tutor is I can explain a…
Anne Dilogini
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Anne Dilogini

English Tutor Geelong, VIC
Build confidence – Helping students believe in themselves is just as important as helping them understand the subject. Create a safe learning space – A tutor should make students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. Adapt to the student’s needs – Every student learns differently, so it’s important to be flexible…
Cassandra
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Cassandra

English Tutor Geelong, VIC
1. See eye to eye with the student and understand that not everything is as easy as it may look 2. Patience 3. Ability to provide multiple resources for someone to understand a topic 4. Fun and happy relationship with student I am very patient and will go over topics as many times as needed for understanding. I love to have a laugh so…
Aashi
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Aashi

English Tutor Geelong, VIC
Provide an amiable and respectful environment wherein the student is comfortable enough to openly raise doubts and seek follow-up without any fear of judgement/ignorance. I believe I have honed several skills that enhance the skillset of a tutor apart from subject knowledge like: 1. Confident and open communication 2. Strong interpersonal…
Jesse
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Jesse

English Tutor Marshall, VIC
The ability to build relationships and gain a strong understanding of the children and being able to adapt to suit and better the child. the ability to build relationships with students. I have a strong understanding of primary english and maths due to multiple years of experience in the classroom. I have have a strength in differentiated teaching…
Vipin
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Vipin

English Tutor Marshall, VIC
He can be a idol to a student. Not only teaching the subjects but also life experiences can help the students for better future. Parents give birth to the children but a tutor teach them how to lead life. Make it understand the content to students. Enthusiastic Good communication skills Time management skills Leadership skills Organizing…

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Content Covered

Year 5 student Eliz focused on double digit multiplication, the long division method, and explored factors and highest common factors through practical examples.

For Year 9, Amy practised solving linear equations and worked through probability questions using frequency tables and bar charts to build her statistics skills.

Meanwhile, Year 12 student Jack tackled calculus by revising chain rule differentiation and anti-differentiation, then applied integration techniques to find areas under curves with exam-style problems.

Recent Challenges

A Year 8 student repeatedly forgot to bring her school books and calculator, which made it hard to check her class progress or work on current tasks; as one tutor observed, "needs to try to remember to bring her books and calculator home so I am able to see where she is up to in class."

In senior Maths Methods, a Year 11 student hesitated with multi-step calculus questions due to second-guessing—she often paused even when her working was correct.

During test conditions, a Year 10 student's stress led to avoidable mistakes despite strong content knowledge. This tension was clear when the clock started ticking.

Recent Achievements

Real initiative in preparing was shown by a Year 11 student who compiled all her notes into a summary sheet and confidently tackled new types of problems, something she'd hesitated to do before.

Another high schooler who previously struggled with anti-differentiation worked through tricky trigonometric integrals without making errors, even handling longer equations independently.

Meanwhile, a Year 4 student has started paying close attention to tips on arithmetic and now tries out strategies unprompted, rather than waiting for help—last session, she solved all multiplication problems on her own.

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 Newcomb Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Tate Street Primary School Geelong.