Information About Melissa - Albany tutor -
(6 reviews)

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This is how 2 referees rated Melissa:

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Subjects Taught

Biology	Price Guide
Primary	$55.00
Secondary	$55.00
NCEA Level 1	$55.00
NCEA Levels 2-3	$55.00
Adult/Casual	$55.00
Combined Science	Price Guide
Primary	$55.00
Secondary	$55.00
NCEA Level 1	$55.00
English (Foreign Language)	Price Guide
Primary	$55.00
Secondary	$55.00
Adult/Casual	$55.00

Personal Description:

Born and bred Kiwi with English as my first language. I am a friendly and patient person with an in depth knowledge of Biology (Master of Science qualified), Science (Level 1), and junior science.

Tutoring Experience:

Secondary Science and Biology teacher at Orewa College 2024

Secondary Science and Biology teacher at Kaipara College 2021- 2022

Secondary Science and Biology teacher at Westlake Boys College 2016-2020. Head of Level 1 Science 2019.

Kip McGrath tutoring experience in English and NCEA level 1 Science.

Global Tesol College certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language

Tutoring Approach:

Every student has different learning styles and thus a flexible and aware tutor will accommodate for this and adapt teaching to suit the student. Retaining and simplifying information and enjoying the learning process is my main aim.

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Native Language: English
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)

Qualifications:

Victoria University of Wellington (2012) - Ecology and Biodiversity (by thesis only) (Masters) (✔ On File)
Global Tesol NZ (2011) - Global Tesol Certificate (Other) (✔ On File)
University of Canterbury (2010) - Postgraduate Diploma in Zoology with Merit (Other) (✔ On File)
University of Canterbury (2009) - Bachelor of Science in Biology (Bachelors) (✔ On File)

Melissa's Feedback

Total Amount Of Feedback:	6
Total Positive Feedback:	6 Av. 4.83/5.00

From Shilpa (4/5): My daughter is happy and would like to continue with Melissa.

From Sarah (5/5): Melissa was easy to arrange tutoring with, was prepared for the subject and my daughter really enjoyed her session with her and she dramatically helped her advance her understanding in a area she was really struggling with.

From Justine (5/5): Melissa is amazing. We are very impressed with her Tutoring and her fantastic personality. Her tutoring has made a huge difference in a short time. Thank Melissa you are wonderful.

From Simone (5/5): She is friendly and knowledgeable.
Would recommend her.

From Georgia (5/5):

From Georgina (5/5): My daughter cannot praise Melissa enough, said she learnt in two hours what she had learnt all term at school! I am impressed by her communication, she responded to my request in a timely manner and is very professional. Before Mollie took her mocks Melissa asked in advance what Mollie would like to cover, would definitely recommend.
Many thanks Melissa :-)

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