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Melissa
- Rate R459
- Response 7h
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- English
- Reading
- Literacy
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- Phonetics
Qualified primary school teacher with 17 years of experience. Teaching all areas within primary school as well as ESL. Based in Northern rivers, happy for online learning or in person if location wor
- English
- Reading
- Literacy
- Redaction
- Phonetics
Lesson location
About Melissa
I am a warm, approachable, and energetic individual who enjoys staying active and spending time at the beach in my spare time. Having recently become a mother, I am now returning to the workforce following the completion of my maternity leave, with my son now eight months old. After a rewarding 17-year career as a teacher, I am eager to explore new opportunities that will allow me to broaden my professional skills and take on a more individual approach to teaching through tutoring. I bring with me exceptional organizational abilities, a creative mindset, and a genuine ability to connect with people. My strong interpersonal skills, combined with a proactive, punctual, and self-driven work ethic, have allowed me to thrive in my teaching and deliver high-quality lessons leading to achieved outcomes. I look forward to helping new students achieve their goals!
About the lesson
- Primary
levels :
Primary
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Throughout my career, I have worked in a diverse range of educational environments—from small rural schools with just 20 students to larger metropolitan schools. I have specialised in teaching early years students (Kindergarten to Year 2) and held leadership positions such as Year 1 Team Leader, P–2 Coordinator, Mathematics Specialist, and Assessment & Reporting Coordinator. These roles have equipped me with strong skills in individualised instruction, program implementation, and mentoring other educators.
What I value most in education is the ability to build trusting relationships with students and tailor lessons to their unique needs. As a tutor, I offer a nurturing and supportive learning environment that fosters confidence, engagement, and a love of learning. I am adept at creating differentiated, hands-on lessons that accommodate varying abilities and interests. I take a holistic approach to student wellbeing and academic growth, ensuring that every session helps a learner move closer to achieving their personal goals.
I am passionate about collaborating with families to support student progress, and I understand the importance of communication, organisation, and flexibility in a tutoring role. My experience with early intervention, curriculum planning, and assessment allows me to identify and respond to learning gaps effectively.
It would be a privilege to bring my skills, experience, and enthusiasm to a private tutoring role within your network or community. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can support your students’ academic success through tailored, compassionate, and engaging instruction.
Other information:
- Session length 45 - 60 mins
- Primary school level (4-12 year olds)
Recommendations
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I have had the pleasure of working with Melissa and seeing her amazing teaching abilities in action. She is dedicated, passionate and has a special touch in forming meaningful connections with the students she teaches. Melissa tailors her teaching style to suit all of her students needs and is brilliant at working with kids with additional needs. I could not recommend her highly enough!
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Rates
Rate
- R459
Package rates
- 5h: R2293
- 10h: R4587
online
- R344/h
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