Melbourne tutor in Business Studies, English, ESL, Essay Writing, Maths, Physics, Statistics, IELTS, Victorian Police Education Entrance Exam, PSO Entrance Exam, other adult aptitude tests, Bislama (Vanuatu pidgin English)

I travel to these locations
Tullamarine, Gowanbrae, Airport West, Westmeadows, Broadmeadows, Attwood, Greenvale, maybe further

4.7  (11 student reviews)

More than 12 yrs exp teaching / tutoring all VCE Maths, Business, Physics and English, and adult aptitude test preparation, with a warm and friendly approach tailored to students' needs. Don't take my word for it, read the above testimonies (a couple of them submitted twice, sorry I couldn't delete duplicates). 2011-12 were especially successful for my students while I committed to full-time tutoring. That said, I have been working elsewhere part-time since 2013, so my availability varies from week to week, making regular weekly times a bit more complicated.

Click on Contact Details below to see my Calendly / Google calender availability link, or text / email (please DO NOT CALL as the first point of contact). I am never available on Sundays before 1pm, or Wed after 6pm.

Regarding past students I have worked with, in 2013 I helped two adult clients pass their Victoria Police / PSO entrance exam on their first try! Before that, one VCE student who often received Cs or even worse in year 11 who I saw regularly for 3 hours every week for a year or so, helping him with English, Maths Methods, Further Maths, Physics and Business Management received study scores of over 30 in all his subjects - and told me he received the ATAR he needed for Engineering. Another student that was really struggling received 29/50 and 24/50 in Physics and Methods, and an ATAR of over 75. Finally, one year 11 student I helped a great deal with his English oral SAC received 95%, and then 26/50 in 3/4 methods (not bad for a year 11)!

A little about myself, I always had in my teachers strong male role models and would be happy to mentor you(r child) in education as well as study and other life skills. Due to my great love of school, I always wanted to be a teacher and did very well - graduating with a VCE ENTER (ATAR) score of 97.35 in 1999. After a gap year in northern Europe, I attended a few different schools of further education (see below).

I like to work closely with schools and teachers to quickly discern the areas that need the most work, rather than giving too much extra work that might not even be relevant to their needs. If I have access to recent tests returned to students that is always a great place to start. I am great at helping with current homework and preparing for upcoming SACs/exams, and can even re-teach study areas that are identified as real weaknesses.

Lesson structure really depends on what sort of help you need. I am able to provide worksheets, notes and past exam papers as necessary, or we can simply work from the material teachers have already given out (what most students prefer), helping the student work through the homework they have already been working on. I will also consider providing extra help over the phone or the Internet for my regular students during the week. Scanning / taking photos of questions and emailing them to me is a great way to do this.

Please use EMAIL or SMS (0429 505 247) as the first point of contact so I can call you back to arrange an obligation-free interview to discuss education needs. PLEASE, DO NOT CALL my mobile (I could be at work, in class, driving or in a lesson), keeping in mind I may need some time to prepare for the first lesson, especially for English depending on which text you're using.

** I do not tutor Primary school students, TAFE or university students so please don't call regarding that! **

From past VCE English/ESL text lists, I was most familiar with Peter Goldsworthy's "Maestro, " Louis Nowra's "Cosi, " Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol, " Bruce Dawe's "Sometimes Gladness, " Peter Weir's film "Witness, " Sarah Watt's film "Look Both Ways, " Elia Kazan's film "On the Waterfront, " Tennessee Williams's "A Streetcar Named Desire, " and "The Member of the Wedding". If you are studying other (con)texts you will probably have to give me at least a few working days notice unless you are happy with just general essay writing tips for your first English lesson.

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Experience

I first started tutoring while at the University of Melbourne, since then I have mostly taught VCE English/ESL, Physics, Maths Methods, Further Maths, and Business Management and some VCE Specialist Maths, VCE and IB Chemistry. I have also successfully helped applicants enter the Victorian Police force and also the PSOs, as well as overseas students with their Entrance Exams / IELTS.

Qualifications

After majoring in Media / English at Melbourne University (where I also studied Maths, Physics and Psychology), I went on to NTM Bible College, and then achieved a Basic Teaching Certificate at Neil Thomas Christian University in Vanuatu, where I taught for 3.5 years:

2008-9 VCE English
2008-9 VCE ESL
2007-9 VELS (Years 7-10) mathematics
2006-7 VCE Business Management
2006 VCE Accounting

I also recently completed a Dip.Min. at ACOM (a college of Sydney School of Divinity), including Chaplaincy / Youth Work training

ABN 40 576 321 398

Rates

TUITION RATES
$50/hr is my usual base rate...

+ $10 per session for English or Specialist Maths, due to 15min longer sessions (and much more preparation often being needed)

Up to 20% discount for prepaid lessons at Broadmeadows library which is close to public transport (details below, "GET DIRECTIONS' at maps.google.com.au will give many options when you click on the bus icon), or

Up to 40% discount per person available for group tuition (by arrangement)

+ 40c/km for each round trip more than 25km from Melrose Drive in Tullamarine

+ $5 MYKI Pass for trips to State Library or other places readily accessible from Broadmeadows via single trip public transport

+ $10 if CityLink Pass needed (use "GET DIRECTIONS' at maps.google.com.au to figure it out)

Broadmeadows library ( www.humelibraries.vic.gov.au/Locations_Hours/Libraries/The_Age_Library) - directly opposite Broadmeadows Town Centre - is accessible via the Craigieburn railway line, and the 477, 484, 500, 532, 541, 542, 544, 560 and 902 bus routes. The library is closed public holidays, most of Sunday, as well as Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons.

Student Discount

Special Offer - 20% DISCOUNT for each prepaid hour after the 1st each week: $90 for 2hrs/wk, $130 for 3hrs, etc.

Working With Children Check

Yes, I'm cleared to work with children in Victoria until 14-May-2029 (details available on request)

Gender

Male

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Joined Tutor Finder on 10-Jul-2010 (updated profile on 04-Sep-2026)