I am a qualified, experienced and registered secondary school teacher. I graduated from Melbourne University in 1994, and have been educating children for nearly 30 years. While I am qualified up to year 12, my specialty is primary school students up until the end of year 8.
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6 customer reviews
Rena
Marisa is amazing! She has an amazing ability to break down complex math concepts into easy-to-understand steps. She approaches each lesson with patience and clarity. Marisa is not only knowledgeable but also genuinely cares about my daughter’s progress. Thanks to her guidance, she’s gained more confidence in math and has improved. Highly recommended, her kind nature is welcoming and makes my daughter feel comfortable. Can’t thank her enough for all her help :) More...
Reply from Marisa Bongiorno
Thanks so much for your review ❤️ Desana is a delight to teach 😊 She is conscientious, committed and dedicated. As the year progresses, i look forward to her hard work continuing to pay off. So nice to see her confidence in Marhematics increasing. I can’t wait to see all that she achieves this year, and watching her grades improve. I wish her all the best with this year. Strong foundations will pave the way for her future success in mathematics. Take care ❤️
Jay
From the moment we started working with Marissa, we felt completely supported. They have a real gift for explaining complex concepts in ways that are easy to understand.
What really stands out, though, is their kind and nurturing approach. They’re patient and encouraging, creating a comfortable space to ask questions without any hesitation.
They also pay exceptional attention to detail, making sure every step is clear and reinforcing any areas where my girls might need extra help. They always leave sessions feeling more confident. Thanks Marissa!
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Reply from Marisa Bongiorno
Thanks so much ❤️ I really enjoyed working with Amaya last year. She is keen, conscientious and willing to learn. She is not afraid to ask questions, or make mistakes, as she can see that practise and failure are just stepping stones to success. I look forward to watching and heloing her progress and succeed this year. Thanks for also entrusting me with Sonam this year. I am confident that she will also gain in confidence and excel this year as well 😊
Marianne
Maths Tutoring
Miracle teacher!
Since my daughter started prep she never showed any interest in math. I tried various approaches, such as Kumon, the Singaporean Method, and other math group classes.
Unfortunately, these attempts ended in failure. Frustrated, I finally made the decision to arrange private lessons with Marisa. It turned out to be the best decision I’ve ever made.
What my daughter truly needed was a teacher who was caring, patient, and highly knowledgeable. Someone who could help her develop a liking for math and regain her confidence in the subject. And that is exactly what Marisa does. She is simply the best!!
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Reply from Marisa Bongiorno
Thanks so much ❤️ I have loved watching Blanca progress, thrive, and excel in mathematics. She has definitely gained in confidence in this subject, and is enjoying her mathematics sessions as they are an opportunity both to learn and improve. I also love that she is not afraid to ask questions if she doesn’t understand a concept. Any mistake that she makes is an opportunity for growth. I am so proud of all that she has achieved. Well done Blanca 👏
Allison Cassar
Marissa was highly recommended for mathematics tuition for my daughter. Watching my daughter struggle with maths and her confidence declining we decided to embark on private tuition. Marissa is a caring, nurturing teacher. Her teaching style and positive approach has allowed my daughter to excel, improve her marks and be more confident in the classroom. I would definitely recommend Marissa! More...
Reply from Marisa Bongiorno
Thanks so much ❤️ I am so proud of how far Isabella has come. Not only has her confidence improved, but her last test result of 100% was exceptional. She has worked so hard to produce outstanding results. Well done Isabella 👏
Eva
I highly recommend Marisa as a Maths tutor. Marisa has a lovely nurturing method of getting to know your child and being ‘in tune’ with their understanding and learning of each maths topic. She is excellent at reading the child’s cue’s & will tailor her lesson to ensure your child is understanding the maths concepts being taught. At the end of each lesson she always gives a quick summary of what she went through & will advise on what areas require more focus. Her excellent communication skills gives me great confidence of where my child is at with their learning & her teaching experience & knowledge is evident. Highly recommended maths tutor!! More...
Reply from Marisa Bongiorno
Thanks so much ❤️ Vasili is a very hard working student. He listens attentively during each maths session, and then follows through by applying all that he has learnt both at home and at school. I an so proud of all that he has achieved. Well done Vasili 👏
Chris Karantzas
Very professional and detailed and always very responsive . Keep up the good work .
Reply from Marisa Bongiorno
Thanks so much Chris 😊 Always a pleasure working with you
What do you love most about your job?
I love making a difference. Increasing confidence. Watching students excel and transform their relationship with maths to a positive one
What inspired you to start your own business?
I love working with students one on one. I love empowering them and feel that i can progress them further one on one rather than in a classroom. I also love the flexibility that enables me to choose my own hours.
Why should our clients choose you?
I have 30 years of experience and can tailor lessons to suit a childs individual needs. My professional, patient and caring nature not only brings out the best in my students, but increases their confidence. They learn to see themselves as achievers and their listening in class changes. Thus assisting them to excel across the board ?
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes ? I tutor both in person, either at my home, or a students home. I also tutor online via zoom
Exceptional service. Caring nature.
My 30 years experience in teaching has given me the insight to enable me to tailor a lesson to suit each students individual needs. I create a solid foundation for each student, and then build on the skills and concepts which they have been taught, to progress them further. Once a student has achieved their class requirements, I continue to progress them further. In doing so, not only does their confidence increase, but their grades also improve tremendously. I look forward to working you.