Tutoring

I take the same step with your child in their learning journey.

- Hemina Shah

English Private Tutoring

I offer private English tutoring 1:1 lessons on a regular basis for K2 to Year 6.

My extensive experience as a private English tutor spans successfully teaching and preparing young learners across NAPLAN, ICAS, Scholarship and Selective Schools.

For Years 7 to 9 students, I concentrate on Narrative and Persuasive Writing.

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Creative Writing

Come join my creative writing class. Perfect for kids aged 8-14 who want to develop or enhance their writing skills. Curated worksheets designed to address different areas of writing and key fundamental concepts.

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The book Paradoxical Love and Other Suspenseful Tales is available here:

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FAQs - English Private Tutoring - Creative Writing

 

Can you work with children.

Yes, I have a WWC card valid till 2026.

Does my child require prior knowledge?

In fact, not at all. This class is for the age group 8 to 14 years who have an interest in developing their creative writing skills. Or those who are good writers to help them further with the structure to bring it all together

Do I have to purchase any books?

No, your child only brings to the class a notebook, coloured pencils, a pencil case and an active imagination!

What is your class size?

Specifically, a maximum of two students. However, a class can start with one student.

How are your sessions conducted?

Face-to-face sessions are the most effective for the purpose of learning. I am a private English tutor Melbourne-based. However, online sessions are available via Zoom.

What resource do you utilise?

I show students the three books authored by me as different kinds of writing style examples. In addition, I have my own curated and branded worksheets which they utilise in the first 3 to 4 weeks of the classes as they prepare to write their stories.

How is payment made?

Once you confirm the class booking, then I will send you an invoice that must be paid in full before the lessons commence.

My child is sick on the day of the class.

I ask that you please let me know as soon as you can beforehand. In that case, I will attempt to reschedule the class on the earliest possible day.

Do you offer refunds?

I do not offer refunds. For this reason, I have selected an age group likely to show commitment and interest in classes.

FAQs - English Private Tutoring - K2, PREP, YEARS 1 TO 6

 

Can you work with children.

Yes, I have a WWC card valid till 2026.

Does my child require prior knowledge?

In fact, not at all. As your child needs to bring energy and commitment to developing what they are currently being taught in the Australian Curriculum.

Do I have to purchase any books?

There is a possibility, but I will advise if that is the case once I have completed at least three lessons with your child.

What is your class size?

Specifically, my classes are 1:1, but there is an exception if siblings would like to learn together. Please note, those sessions run for 1.5 hrs.

How are your sessions conducted?

Face-to-face sessions are the most effective for the purpose of learning. I am a private English tutor Melbourne-based. Instead, sessions are available via Zoom.

What resource do you use?

I use School Zone workbooks and other tailored resources. These tailored resources are under my copyright and not made public; expressly, they are only to be utilised when the classes commence.

How is payment made?

First, once you confirm your booking, then I will send you an invoice that must be paid in full before the lessons commence.

My child is sick on the day of the class.

I ask that you please let me know as soon as you can beforehand. In that case, I will attempt to reschedule the class on the earliest possible day.

Do you offer refunds?

I do not offer refunds. These classes are term-based. However, I do offer class replacements for up to two classes in a term only for sickness, not holidays.

If you cannot commit to a term, you can join in at any-time*.

* A minimum of three lessons applies.

FAQs - Business English

 

Do I have to purchase any books?

In general, no. We will work with real-life examples from your workplace. And I will prepare specially curated worksheets based on your challenge area.

What is your class size?

Specifically, 1-1 tutoring only.

How are your sessions conducted?

Experience exclusive Zoom sessions for an immersive learning adventure.

How is payment made?

Once you confirm your booking, then I will send you an invoice that must be paid in full before the lessons commence. You are required to complete a minimum of four sessions.

Do you offer refunds?

I do not offer refunds.

Do you offer weeknight and weekend lessons?

Certainly, to suit your situation.