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Miss Reira Minerva

 Melbourne - Moonee Ponds

Learning Coach and Tutor — English, Psychology, and more, K-12

Melbourne tutor in Anatomy, Business Studies, Communication, Creative Writing, English, Essay Writing, Health Studies, Media Studies, Physical Education, Politics, Psychology, Reading, Religious Studies, Society and Culture, Sociology, Study Skills

5.0  (2 student reviews)

Moonee Ponds, Melbourne | K-12 & Undergraduate | BA. Psychology University of Melbourne

▶ Current Availability

• Currently accepting new students for term-based tutoring
• In-person tutoring available for local students in Moonee Ponds, Melbourne
• Online tutoring available across Greater Melbourne and regional Victoria
• Limited weekly places available, with waitlists for high-demand times

▶ My Approach

I am passionate about the essence of education and how it can transform a person. From how it carefully moulds the way they understand themselves, their world, and the people around them, to how it empowers them to pursue what is important to them. I believe every student deserves access to learning that is intelligent, fair, and sincerely invested in who they are becoming.

I specialise in English, Psychology, and Health and Physical Education, with learning and study skills embedded throughout my tutoring. My background in psychology and neuroscience informs an individualised approach designed around how each student learns, where their confidence currently sits, and what they are working towards.

I want my students to develop confidence, intellectual independence, clear communication, deep study habits, and a richer understanding of how they learn. These skills are transferrable across subjects and assessments, while helping students develop greater self-knowledge, curiosity, and direction beyond school.

▶ Subjects

❖ English
• K-12 and VCE English Units 1-4
• Literacy through all levels
• Reading comprehension and critical analysis
• Essay writing, persuasive writing, and creative writing
• Text response, comparative analysis, and language analysis
• Oral presentation preparation
• Building sophisticated written expression and argument
• Understanding how the skills developed through English extend beyond secondary education

❖ Psychology
• VCE Psychology Units 1-4
• Undergraduate Psychology Subjects
• Individual psychological development and perception
• The nervous system, learning, and memory
• Consciousness, mental wellbeing, and psychological functioning
• Developing strong conceptual understanding rather than relying on memorisation
• Applying psychological concepts to unfamiliar questions and everyday life

↳ University of Melbourne Psychology Subjects I tutor include: Mind, Brain and Behaviour 1, Mind, Brain and Behaviour 2, Biological Psychology, Developmental Psychology, The Psychopathology of Everyday Life, The Integrated Brain, Psychological Science: Theory & Practice.

❖ Health and Physical Education
• VCE Health and Human Development
• VCE Physical Education
• Health concepts and physical education theory
• Biopsychosocial development and its significance across the lifespan
• Applying theoretical knowledge to assessment questions and real-world contexts
• Building conceptual understanding that extends beyond exams
↳ Tutoring is also available for undergraduate Neuroscience, Nursing, Anatomy & Physiology courses.

Alongside my core specialisations, I also offer tutoring in Business Studies (VCE & Undergraduate), Communication, Political Science, Society and Culture, Sociology, and Philosophy.

❖ Learning and Study Skills

Learning skills are integrated into every subject rather than treated as a separate add-on. Depending on the student, we may work on:
• Understanding exactly what essay, SAC, and exam questions are asking
• Structuring written responses with clarity and confidence
• Reading for deep comprehension
• Developing analytical and critical thinking
• Creative writing development
• Building healthy digital literacy
• Time management and sustainable study systems
• Identifying how the student learns, remembers, and revises most effectively
• Building metacognitive awareness
• Developing greater independence and confidence as a learner

▶ How does tutoring with me work?

Every student I work with receives individualised tutoring from the beginning.

I take time to understand how the student thinks, what they already do well, where they can improve the most, and what they want to achieve. Lessons are then planned and adapted around the individual rather than delivered from a standardised program.

Students receive tailored lessons alongside notes, exercises, resources, and ongoing support between sessions.

Online sessions are delivered through Google Meet. Students also receive a written transcript, lesson notes, and access to a shared collaborative document that we use for planning, accountability, drafting, and working together in real time.

▶ Why do students and families choose me?

At the beginning of each new tutoring partnership, I spend time understanding five things:

1. How the student processes and retains information
2. What their current strengths are
3. Where they feel most confident
4. What their academic goals are
5. Who they want to grow into beyond education

These five areas establish the foundation for our work together. As the student develops, the tutoring approach develops with them.

Because learning skills are embedded within the subjects we study, students can carry what they develop in tutoring into their other subjects and future studies. Strong comprehension, analytical thinking, written communication, self-awareness, and independent learning extend far beyond our lessons.

▶ About Me

I am a final-year Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) student at The University of Melbourne with more than five years of tutoring experience, specialising in private tutoring for K-12 and VCE students.

My background in psychology and neuroscience informs the way I teach. Understanding how memory works, how confidence can affect performance, how stress influences a student's ability to think clearly, and how people differ in the way they encode and retrieve information allows me to adapt my teaching to the individual student in front of me.

I hold a Victorian Working with Children Check and tutor throughout the year, including during school holidays.

▶ Fees

Rates range from $80 to $150 per hour.

Rates vary depending on the student's age, circumstances, subject, and level of support required.

Rates include:
❖ Email and text support between sessions
❖ Personalised study notes and learning resources
❖ Essay practice and SAC feedback
❖ Shared planning and learning resources

Places are offered on an annual or term basis. Limited slots for casual lessons are available.

Term-based places are reserved for students seeking consistent, sustained improvement. Consistency gives us the opportunity to build skills progressively rather than approaching each assessment in isolation.

▶ Additional Programs & Term-Based Student Access

Alongside regular tutoring, I offer additional programs throughout the year, including:
• Academic mentoring and learning coaching
• Career and pathway consulting
• Book clubs and enrichment programs
• SAC and exam masterclasses
• School holiday workshops, intensives, and educational excursions

These programs are available exclusively to current term-based students and are booked separately at an additional cost.

▶ How to get started?

Option 1
Fill out the 2026 Registration Form and I will get back to you within 48 hours of submission:
https://forms.gle/SdXw1G9xseQCDWx69

Option 2
Alternatively, please send me a message or email through this profile with a little information about the student, their year level, the subject or subjects they would like support with, and what they are hoping to achieve.

I will respond within 48 hours to discuss availability and how I can best support you and/or your child.

• Victorian Working with Children Check details are available upon request.

Contact

Experience

Provided private tutoring for K-12 students, specialising in:
- English (Kindergarten up to HSC & VCE Advanced)
- VCE Psychology
- VCE Health and Human Development (HHD)
- VCE Physical Education (PE)
- HSC Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
- HSC Community & Family Studies
- Learning How to Learn (Personalised Learning Coaching, utilising a bespoke neuropsychological approach)

Simplified complex subjects and tailored teaching methods to meet student needs.
5 years of experience of working with over 80 unique students.

Qualifications

WWCC
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), University of Melbourne (Graduating Class of 2026)

Rates

$80 per hour

Gender

Female

Registered

Joined Tutor Finder on 15-Jul-2026 (updated profile on 14-Sep-2026)
Tutoring Location
  • Online Tutoring
  • Phone Help
  • Tutor's Place in Moonee Ponds
  • Private & Group Tuition

English

Creative Writing (Primary, Secondary)
English (Primary, Secondary)
Reading (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary)

Science

Anatomy (Secondary, Tertiary)

Study Skills

Essay Writing (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary)
Study Skills (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary)

Business

Business Studies (Secondary)

Health

Health Studies (Secondary)
Physical Education (Primary, Secondary)

Social Science

Politics (Secondary)
Psychology (Secondary)
Religious Studies (Secondary)
Society and Culture (Secondary)
Sociology (Tertiary)

Communication

Communication (Secondary)
Media Studies (Secondary)

"You’ve done wonders for my boy. I’ve never seen him so calm and collected before. He does his school work now as if it’s something he loves and finds interesting. He’s doing his VCE now and we are all in awe of how well he is doing. He’s getting 98% in his SACs when he came to you getting around 40%. Thank you for what you have done for him, Reira."

Nicole    
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