Melbourne tutor in Acting, Algebra, Anatomy, Biology, Communication, Creative Writing, EAL, English, Essay Writing, Geometry, Human Biology, Journalism, Latin, Maths, Medical Doctor, Medicine, Philosophy, Reading, Religious Studies, Singing, Sinhala, Society and Culture, Special Needs, Study Skills, TOEFL, UCAT, Visual Arts

4.9  (15 student reviews)

Hi, I’m Hirunaka ? Current Monash Medical student and former School Captain of Melbourne Grammar. I’m passionate about helping VCE, UCAT and prospective medical students unlocking their full potential.

I am proud to announce that in the 2024 cohort:

100% of students achieved ABOVE 40.
50, 47, 45, 44, 43. are a few scores

? Subjects Available for Tuition
BY ME:
VCE Biology — Raw 47
VCE English — Raw 46

UCAT — 3230 (97th percentile)
Medicine Mentorship Primary and Secondary Mathematics, English and Science

Debating and Public Speaking (VIDEOS of such are below)


? What I offer:
Clear, exam-focused teaching — efficient strategies, no fluff
Personalised sessions — I understand everyone learns at a different pace, so I adapt each lesson to the student
Comprehensive resources — ready-made notes with essential content, plus step-by-step breakdowns for key processes
Engaging learning style — I keep sessions interactive by asking questions and guiding students to refine their thinking
Building strong foundations — core knowledge is consolidated, then sharpened with precise exam-style questions
Flexible format — available for 1-on-1 or small group lessons
Mentoring beyond content — study skills, exam mindset, and pathways into medicine

Contact

Experience

100+ hours of private tutoring in VCE Chemistry, Biology, and Maths — helping students lift SAC results from B to A+ and excel in exams
UCAT coaching — successfully helped a student raise their Quantitative Reasoning score from 580 → 900
Group workshops & mentoring for younger students — covering study skills, subject selection, and pathways into medicine
Leadership as School Captain of Melbourne Grammar — strengthened communication, mentoring, and organisational skills
Debating coach — experienced in keeping students engaged, asking guiding questions, and building critical thinking skills
Resource creation — developed structured notes, practice exams, and step-by-step guides tailored to student needs

Qualifications

? My background:
ATAR 99.25
40+ study scores across multiple VCE subjects (Chemistry, Biology, Methods, etc.)
Current Medicine student at Monash University
Leadership experience as School Captain at Melbourne Grammar:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGvo8DXkwwg

Numerous debating and public speaking accolades (even recognised by VCAA):

https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/news-and-events/events-and-awards/plain-english-speaking-award/final-state-speeches/hirunaka-ekanayake

Rates

$30/ HR BIO CLASS (ACCELERATED) BIO 3.4
$35/ HR BIO CLASS (ACCELERATED) BIO 1.2


$37.50/ HR ENGLISH GROUP CLASS (ENRICHMENT) ENG 3.4
$37.50/ HR ENGLISH GROUP CLASS (ENRICHMENT) ENG 1.2

$40/ Hr LATIN

$35 UCAT GROUP CLASS

PRIVATE
$80/session for Bio (1hr +)
$90/session for Eng (1hr+)
$90/session UCAT (1hr+)


Public Speaking/ Debating Group Dependent

For group classes, please send me a message




$30 off any private session, OR FREE GROUP SESSION, if you refer me to a friend. Win-win situation!

Gender

Male

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Joined Tutor Finder on 07-Sep-2025 (updated profile on 02-Mar-2026)