Melbourne tutor in Chemistry, VCE Chem Y 11 & 12

4.9  (34 student reviews)

VCE and IB Chemistry Specialist for Year 11 & 12. Former university academic, currently a part time researcher. Ensure high marks in Exam.

Classes are done face to face or online. Classes in seven groups (three groups for Y12, three groups for Y11 and one Foundation Chemistry class for Y10) are currently going on. Number of students in group is strictly 4 or below.

Group 1 : One accelerated class of Y12 (already started, they are Y11 now) , Sunday 10-12 PM (no space available). It's an accelerated class of Y12.
Group 2 : Another class of Y12, Sunday 4.45 - 6.45 PM (no space available).
Group 3 : Another class of Y12, Wednesday 4.15-6.15 PM.
Group 4 : One accelerated class of Y11 (they are currently in Year 10), Wednesday 7-9 PM.
Group 5 : Another class of Y11, Saturday 2-4 PM (no space available). Group 6 : Another class of Y11, Saturday 4-6 pm
Group 7 : Foundation Chemistry and Adv Sc of Year 10
Foundation Chemistry class has been started from Oct 2025 with Y 9 students. In first six months (Jan 2026 - June 2026) Combined Sciences are discussed as advanced studies and VCE curriculum of Y11 are started in July, 2026. Not many spaces are left for that class, this group will be the advanced group of Y11 in 2027.

Two new group classes (one Y11 and one Y12) will be started from January this year (2026). Advance Science (Foundation Chemistry) : One new group of Y11 will be started with students of Y10 next year in Jan, 2027. It will be an accelerated group of Y11 for following year 2027. One written assessment of 30 minutes will be taken before enrolling new students.

Accelerated class of Y12 has been started last year. Y12 course material are finished soon with an intention to be finished most of the course material in June every year. So students will get enough time to prepare well during SACS (and also concentrate in UCAT) and VCE exam. Most of my students are keen to study Medicine/Bio-medicine or Law in coming years.

Usually, I start Y11 VCE Chemistry curriculum with Y10 students in June on a fortnightly basis. First three months (which generally happens by 7 fortnight sessions) June, July and August. I used to take a fortnight session to teach Advanced Combined sciences (with some Maths also like Logarithm) for Foundation Chemistry. During this time, I provide 8/10 power points and some study materials to make their science-base stronger and create enthusiasm in Chemistry learning. It helps to understand Chemistry well and students can enjoy next two years of learning and eventually get a high score in Chemistry exam of Year 12. In Sept every year, I start Unit 1 VCE Chemistry on a weekly basis with the same Y10 students of Foundation Chemistry. I am planned to finish first 5 chapters of Year 11 in Nov/Dec and then take a test before new year comes.

I do an assessment before I take any student of Y10 for Y11 VCE Foundation Chemistry.

Currently doing a few one on one lesson for Y12 students. The fees are $110 for one on one session for 1 hour; however I do not prefer one on one. I understand students perform better if they study in a small group of three or four. For group lesson the fee is $60-70 for 2h session.

I ensure high marks in Chemistry (VCE) with in-depth knowledge, I do give much importance of SACs that provides on going confidence in learning and ensuring high marks in VCE exam. I supply notes and question papers to students and books also if necessary. For some basic questions, brief and appropriate answers are supplied with additional notes to achieve higher marks.

I am a former university academic and currently working as a part time researcher in RMIT University. My MSc and PhD are in Chemistry from The University of Auckland, New Zealand. I am able to make the Chemistry learning process fun and relevant to the real world. Chemistry is an easy and interesting subject if properly studied. It brings full marks in VCE.

I have 20 years of teaching experience. My passion is Chemistry and I make this subject enjoyable to students for their further learning in Medicine, Bio-med, Biotechnology, Material science or even in Chemical Engineering and Metallurgy. It's a key subject of many areas of higher education. Many students achieved high marks in last year and they are studying Medicine, Biomedicine, Nutrition and Engineering.

Not many spaces are available in the current groups. Two or three new sessions are started always in the month of November in every year after VCE exam. I am the only tutor to teach. No other tutor and not any branch is available in Australia. I prefer group classes with a smaller number of students of three or four and it's currently going on at Wheelers Hill. Bus stops are available within 30 Seconds of walk from my place at Wheelers Hill.

Rate is $60-70 for 2h session, sometimes session go longer particularly during class-tests without extra charges. Every last Saturday of the month, model Q & A followed by a formal test is strictly done for Y12. This session (once in a month) takes more than 3 hours, just need to pay for normal 2 hours session. Feedback from Parents and Student for last few years can be seen in this site for peace of mind. I do avoid last minute learning and create ample time to practice and build confidence to score. Booking for 2026 is almost complete and 2027 is growing. Reservations for 2028, 2029 can be done now.
Note: You can read past student's reference under "STUDENT REVIEW". You can call me at:
Phone:85559310, 0432424110
Email:soumen66patra@gmail.com or soumendra.patra@rmit.edu.au

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Experience

I have almost 20 years of teaching experience.
My details can be checked from this website how to excel in Chemistry
https://chemistryexcel.com.au/

Qualifications

MSc (Chemistry) from The University of Auckland, New Zealand
PhD (Area is organic chemistry and nanoscience) from The University of Auckland, New Zealand

Rates

$30-40 per hour for a small group of 3/4 students (strictly not more than 4) for 2 h session. For Year 10, $60 per session (2h), for Y11 and Y12 fees are $70 and $80 per session respectively.
The fees for private lesson (one on one) $110 per hour and subject to availability of time.

Working With Children Check

Yes, I'm cleared to work with children in Victoria until 28-Mar-2027 (details available on request)

Gender

Male

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Joined Tutor Finder on 29-Jun-2013 (updated profile on 17-Aug-2026)