Melbourne tutor in Biology, Study Skills

4.8  (28 student reviews)

Hello passionate Biology students, I would be delighted to provide tutoring support for HeadStart (December 2026) and ongoing tutoring throughout 2027 for motivated students studying:

VCE Biology Units 1 & 2
VCE Biology Units 3 & 4
University of Melbourne Biology subjects:
BIOL10008: Introductory Biology – Life's Machinery
BIOL10010: Introductory Biology – Life's Complexity

With 35 years of experience as a passionate Biology educator, I have taught at four highly respected independent schools and held leadership positions including Head of Science and VCE Biology Coordinator. I have extensive knowledge of the 2022-2026 VCE Biology Study Design and a strong understanding of first-year University of Melbourne Biology courses.

As an experienced online tutor, I provide engaging and interactive lessons supported by:
Comprehensive lesson notes
High-quality visuals and diagrams
Practice SACs and tests
Tailored review and exam-style questions
Study strategies and revision support

Bookings are now open for HeadStart sessions during December 2026 and January 2027. I am also available for ongoing tutoring throughout Semesters 1 and 2 in 2027.

Tutoring Options

✅ Weekly one-on-one online tutoring sessions (60 or 90 minutes)

Tutoring is incredibly rewarding because it provides the opportunity to unpack challenging concepts and develop genuine understanding. My teaching approach focuses on helping students:

Understand and apply key biological concepts
Develop higher-order skills of analysis and evaluation
Ask questions confidently
Build effective study habits
Master essential processes, definitions, and scientific terminology

I come fully resourced with:

My own tailored review questions for every Area of Study
Daily challenge and extension problems
Comprehensive lesson notes
Exemplars and worked examples for topics such as CRISPR gene editing, trp operon regulation, and other key biological processes
Detailed vocabulary guides covering all the important Biology "buzz words"

My goal is not simply to help students memorise content, but to help them think like biologists and achieve their personal best.

And because Biology should be enjoyable too, I like to begin every lesson with a Biology joke!

What do biologists post on Instagram?

📸 Cell-fies!

I look forward to helping you build confidence, deepen your understanding, and achieve success in Biology.

Contact

Experience

'Biology Is The Meaning of Life'
Hello VCE Biology students,
I have been a passionate VCE Biology teacher for 35 years, tutoring hundreds of students prior to using tutor finder as a platform.
I am an experienced and engaging online tutor, presenting great interactive lesson notes, visuals, animations, and review focus questions.
I have taught in four prestigious independent schools over the course of my teaching and my own students have thought of me as incredibly knowledgeable, and reliable, who sets very high standards, knows the VCAA Biology Study Design back to front (2022 -2026), and makes the subject matter 'come alive'
I have been tutoring many online students either individually OR in groups of 2 from the same school, proven to be very economical for the student. 1 student = $150 2 students from the same school and class = $120 each

Qualifications

Tertiary level Science Degree, Diploma of Education, employed VCE Biology specialist (35 years), Biology tutoring (25 years)
Attended annual VCE Biology STAV Conferences and Professional Development events at GTAC (Gene Technology Access Centre)

Rates

$100 is based on group tutoring of 3 students from the same school. Normally, students will create their own small school group and then book me as their tutor. Group tutoring is very economical and has worked really well academically with students 'bouncing' off each other's understanding.
One-on-one tuition is perfect for catering to individualized SAC preparation, home learning and asking for help with specific Checkpoint Q's
3 students from the same school - $100 per student/session 1 hour
2 students from the same school- $120 per student/session 1 hour
1 student - $150

Working With Children Check

Yes, I'm cleared to work with children in Victoria until 29-Sep-2027 (details available on request)

Gender

Female

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Joined Tutor Finder on 21-Oct-2023 (updated profile on 14-Oct-2026)