Melbourne tutor in English, Italian, Essay Writing, English Literature, Religious Studies, Society and Culture, Special Needs, Study Skills, Essay writing, Essay revision, Thesis Revision & Editing, Study skills, Learning techniques, Religious Studies, Humanities, Buddhist Studies, Studies of Religion.

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EXPERT ENGLISH, ITALIAN and RELIGIOUS STUDIES TUTOR | VCE SPECIALIST | ESSAYS, LANGUAGE & CRITICAL THINKING

If you look for serious improvement in writing, text analysis and academic performance, my classes are designed precisely for that.
Before becoming a teacher, I worked for many years as a professional literary editor and certified translator (17 books translated, 24 books edited, and many more copy-edited). This provides my students with a practical advantage that goes far beyond standard tutoring, especially in essay writing and text analysis.
I taught English & English Literature in Secondary School for 13 years, before tutoring privately, and also English Language for several years as a CSWE AMES EAL tutor. My teaching is supported by a PhD in Arts from Monash University, peer-reviewed publications, and my current position as a Research Affiliate at the School of Philosophical, Historical and International Studies (SOPHIS - Monash).

This allows me to work effectively with:
• students who need to catch up and build confidence
• students aiming for top results
• university and adult learners requiring high-level writing and analysis
Lessons are structured, focused, and tailored. Students are not just ‘helped’ — they are trained to think, write, and perform independently.
All students receive:
• personalised materials and e-folders (available 24/7)
• weekly detailed feedback emails with clear next steps
• complimentary phone support for quick questions between lessons
• guidance on study organisation, performance and critical thinking
If you are looking for high-level support that leads to real improvement, feel free to get in touch. I am happy to discuss your goals and suggest the most effective approach.

ENGLISH & EAL
High-level support for all English & English Literature tasks (VCE and beyond).

Focus areas:
• Essay writing (structure, clarity, sophistication)
• Developing ideas and organising thinking effectively
• Expressing arguments clearly, critically, and with precision

Training includes:
• Analytical Response
• Personal Response
• Creative Writing
• Crafting Texts
• Language / Argument Analysis
• Close Reading (Passage Analysis)
• Oral Presentations and Persuasive tasks
• Reading and Analysis of literary texts
• Exploration of literary movements and genres
• Close Analysis
• Literary Essay writing
• Literary forms, features and language of texts
• Literary texts in historical, social and cultural context • Adaptation and Transformation of literary texts
• Interpretation of literary texts
• Analytical and Creative responses to literary texts • Presentation/Discussion/Debate on literary texts
And all other key skills required in Secondary School English and English Literature.

Students are trained across all writing styles (expository, persuasive, narrative, reflective), with a strong emphasis on:
• clarity of expression
• depth of analysis
• exam performance

Please NOTE: I do not teach VCE 'English Language'. This decision follows a number of experiences with students who receive insufficient guidance from their school teachers, who are themselves required to cover an unrealistically broad and demanding curriculum, encompassing too wide a range of different areas of study. For this reason, I generally encourage students to think carefully before selecting this subject and to ensure that they fully understand its scope and requirements. If you are considering English Language and would like independent advice, please feel free to contact me. I will be happy to provide guidance at no charge.

ITALIAN
Professional-level Italian teaching — from beginners to advanced and academic level.
I am bilingual Italian–English, with my first university degree completed in Italy and extensive teaching experience in Australia, including at the Italian Government Cultural Institute in Melbourne (Italian Cultural Office).
My background in translation and literary editing allows me to offer a much deeper level of language training, especially in writing and interpretation.

FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS
Full support aligned with any specific VCAA Study Design:
• Conversation and Discussion
• Reading and Listening
• All written tasks (personal, imaginative, persuasive, informative, evaluative)
Strong focus on:
• Exam preparation
• Structure and expression
• Confidence in oral performance

COURSE DETAILS
A detailed outline of my general teaching method and structure is available on request.

FOR ALL ADULTS
Tailored lessons based on your goals:
• travel
• personal interest
• professional use
• advanced reading and writing

FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Structured and rigorous approach combining:
• grammar and syntax
• literature and textual analysis
• academic writing and exam preparation

RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Specialised support in Religious Studies (Interfaith), with particular expertise in:
• Buddhism
• Asian traditions
• Christian texts
• global socio-religious dynamics
VCE support available for:
• Texts and Traditions
• Religion and Society

ONLINE CLASSES
Highly effective and interactive.
• One-to-one or small shared classes (max. 2 students)
• Real-time work with screen sharing (essays, corrections, exercises)
• Same level of quality as in-person teaching

I can assist with setup (Microsoft Teams), although the process is very simple.
Limited in-person classes available in Craigieburn (subject to availability).
No home visits.
? Working With Children Check (WWCC) valid until September 2030

ADDITIONAL SERVICES
• Occasional classes on demand (fees to be discussed)
• University and adult academic support (essays, papers, proofreading, editing)
• EAL (English as an Additional Language)
• Italian language courses (school and adults)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• 24 hours’ notice required for cancellations
• Same-day cancellations: 60% fee applies

ACADEMIC ESSAYS & EDITING
$100/hour (minimum $100)
Subjects:
• Humanities (Literature, Philosophy, History)
• Biomedicine, Biology, Medicine (before changing to Humanities studies I had a 4 years undergraduate University training in Biomedicine).

? Free quote available (send sample or full document)
? Pricing based on word count and complexity
? Theses priced per word, not hourly

Invoices available (ABN provided).
No GST applies to private tuition.

PAYMENT
• Bank transfer within 3 days after each class (or in advance), or packages of 4 classes in advance (about one month of tuition).

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Experience

Teacher of English Language and Literature
Teacher of English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Teacher of Italian Language and Culture
Academic (University) Research experience and academic publications (Monash University)
Certified Translator
Literary Editor
Biomedicine (four years undergraduate training)

DETAILED REFERENCES WILL BE PROVIDED ON REQUEST

Qualifications

PhD Arts - Monash University, Melbourne
Ba Hons with High Distinction in Foreign Languages and Civilisations
Diploma of Education in English
CSWE Ames EAL Tutor
Aiti-FIT/Unesco literary translator (17 books translated and published)
Literary Editor (24 books edited and published)
Copy Editor
Published author of academic papers in peer-reviewed journals
Published author of non-academic articles and podcasts
Religious Studies
Buddhist Studies
Christian Studies
DETAILED REFERENCES CAN BE PROVIDED ON REQUEST

Rates

ENGLISH CLASSES:
Ongoing one-to-one lessons for all grades: $90 per hour
Shared ongoing classes for all grades, max 2 people: $70 each per hour
NOTE: students sharing classes must be compatible, ideally same school/class (same texts). Please contact me to discuss options.
Occasional Classes on demand: $120 per hour
UNIVERSITY Ongoing one-to-one lessons: $130 (90 minutes $175)
UNIVERSITY Occasional one-to-one classes on demand: $170 (90 minutes $220)
ITALIAN CLASSES for School: same rates as English classes
For language learning classes (non-school & non-university), please enquire.
RELIGIOUS STUDIES (Interfaith, Buddhist or Christian):
- All grades up to year 10: $70 per hour
- Grades 11 & 12: $90 per hour
- Adults: $70 per hour (non-school, non-academic)
- University: $100 per hour (90 minutes $130)

Student Discount

Special Offer - Free meet & greet with family and/or students

Working With Children Check

Yes, I'm cleared to work with children in Victoria until 22-Sep-2030 (details available on request)

Gender

Male

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Joined Tutor Finder on 16-Apr-2011 (updated profile on 17-Jul-2026)