Read closely and talk about what a text says and how its ideas fit together. Early readers build confidence with words and sentences; later primary students work on comprehension, vocabulary and drawing meaning from a wider range of texts.
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Primary English tutoring
Help your child become a more confident reader and writer, with time to talk through the work that feels hard.
One-to-one support for primary schoolwork. Bring a current book, writing task or teacher feedback, and sessions can focus on the reading, writing and language skills your child is learning now.
Across Primary tutoring
950+
Sessions delivered
70+
Students supported
9/10
Families used one tutor
Under 2 days
Median match time
Primary English tutoring
Support for Primary English
Reading, writing and speaking skills your child can use in the classroom.
A tutor can read alongside your child, unpack a question, talk through a text or help them plan and revise a piece of writing. Sessions stay connected to their schoolwork and the skills their teacher is working on.
Foundation–Year 2
Build early reading, spelling, vocabulary, listening and short-form writing through familiar texts and classroom learning.
Years 3–4
Develop reading fluency, comprehension, sentence control and clearer writing, while talking about how texts work for different audiences.
Years 5–6
Strengthen interpretation, vocabulary, grammar and more sustained writing, with practice explaining ideas in discussion and in writing.
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Reading and understanding texts
Read closely and talk about what a text says and how its ideas fit together. Early readers build confidence with words and sentences; later primary students work on comprehension, vocabulary and drawing meaning from a wider range of texts.
02
Writing clearly
Turn ideas into writing a reader can follow. Sessions can help with planning, sentences, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and revising a current piece of work, while keeping your child's own voice at the centre.
03
Speaking and listening
Develop confidence explaining an idea, listening carefully and responding to others. From sharing a simple response in the early years to discussing texts and presenting ideas in the later primary years, these skills support classroom learning.
Our tutors
Primary English tutors
130+
Tutors in our network
42
Median raw VCE English score
95+
Median ATAR
A strong network of Primary English tutors
Our Primary English tutors are selected for subject knowledge, communication and their ability to support students with current schoolwork and assessments.
You will speak with your child's tutor before the first session. If the fit is not right, TMJ can arrange another match at no charge.
Subject-fit matching
Online and in-home
Carefully vetted
How we match
The right match for English
From the first conversation through to ongoing sessions, we stay closely involved to support both students and families at every stage. Begin with a first session, with our Parent and Tutor Support Team checking in and reviewing progress to ensure the right fit over time.
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Tell us about your child
Share a few details or have a quick call so we can understand your child's needs and what support will work best.
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We get to know you
A short conversation to explore goals, preferences, and how your child learns most effectively.
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The right fit
We carefully match your child with a tutor based on subject, personality, and learning style.
Our rates
VCE
$90/h
Years 7-10
$80/h
Primary
$70/h
First session guarantee
If you're not completely satisfied after the first session, there's no obligation to continue and we'll provide a full refund.
All prices are GST Inclusive and billed via simple bank transfer - no hidden fees.
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Find the right Primary English tutor
Takes under 2 minutes
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Answers about current schoolwork, primary English support and arranging tutoring for your child.
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In person and online across metropolitan Melbourne
TMJ's deepest in-person coverage is through Melbourne's inner east and bayside. Online tutoring is also available.