Melbourne tutor in Creative Writing, EAL, English, English Language, English Literature, ESL, Essay Writing, IELTS, ISLPR, PTE, Reading, TOEFL

Availability:
Weekday afternoons and evenings. Weekend sessions available on request.

Contact:
Email: tinaizadi54@gmail.com

Preferred Meeting Place:
Online via Zoom or in-person in the Templestowe area. I also offer sessions at local libraries or at the student’s home for flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts – Major in English, Minor in Psychology
• Currently completing a Master of Teaching (Secondary) at Australian Catholic University
• Specialising in English and Psychology education

Teaching Experience

• Over one year of tutoring experience with secondary students across English and Psychology
• Skilled in teaching essay writing, text analysis, creative writing, and oral presentations
• Experienced in supporting students who need extra confidence in reading and writing
• Known for creating engaging lessons that make learning enjoyable and relatable

Why I Love Tutoring

I love watching students go from feeling unsure to realising they *can* do it. Helping someone find their voice in writing or finally understand a concept in psychology is incredibly rewarding. I enjoy building genuine connections and showing students that learning can be both meaningful and fun.

Areas of Expertise

• Essay and paragraph writing using clear structures like TEEEL/TEEVL
• Text analysis and close reading
• Creative and persuasive writing
• Building confidence in grammar, vocabulary, and expression
• Psychology concepts, study skills, and memory techniques

My Tutoring Approach

My lessons are relaxed but purposeful. I take the time to get to know each student’s learning style, then tailor lessons to suit their goals. I use examples, discussions, and visual resources to make complex ideas easy to grasp. I also focus on mindset, helping students feel capable, organised, and motivated.

Lesson Structure

1. Quick goal check and warm-up activity
2. Short explanation or model example
3. Guided practice and feedback
4. Independent application (writing or analysis task)
5. Wrap-up reflection and small take-home goal/homework

Resources & Materials

• Custom worksheets and templates
• Practice writing prompts and reading activities
• Digital notes and summaries
• Recommended short stories, films, and psychology resources

Levels of Tutoring

• Upper Primary (Years 5–6) – literacy, reading, writing skills
• Lower to Middle Secondary (Years 7–10) – English and Psychology foundations

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Experience

• 1 year of private tutoring experience with primary and secondary school students
• Skilled in essay writing support, text analysis, and exam preparation
• Experienced in adapting lessons for different learning styles and abilities
• Focus on building student confidence and critical thinking skills
• Improve reading and literacy skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts (Major in English, Minor in Psychology)
• Currently completing a Master of Teaching (Secondary) – specialising in English and Psychology

Rates

$40 per hour

Gender

Female

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Joined Tutor Finder on 14-Oct-2025 (updated profile on 05-Feb-2026)