About PhD Tutor

Small classes, clear explanations, and parents who always know where things stand.

PhD Tutor is a maths and science tutoring practice in Officer, Victoria. We teach Prep to VCE in groups of no more than three, or one-on-one, in person and online — through the school term and the holidays.

Book a free trial lesson Free 15-question maths check
Komal Basaiti
Komal Basaiti
Ph.D. Researcher & Sessional Lecturer
5.0 ★★★★★on Google
How we teach

Real understanding, not memorised steps.

Every student is different — their strengths, their gaps and their pace. So we don’t run one lesson for everyone. We find out where each student is, and build from there.

01

Start where they are

A free maths check shows the gaps. If your child is behind, we start there — no rushing, no shame.

02

Explain the why

Students learn why a method works, not just the steps to copy — so it sticks when the question looks different.

03

Never more than three

Groups are capped at three students, or choose one-on-one, so every student gets real attention in every class.

04

Practice between classes

Homework is set on our own portal every week, and parents can see exactly how it’s going.

Why “PhD Tutor”

Taught by someone who uses maths for research — not just for exams.

Komal Basaiti is a Ph.D. researcher in mathematical modelling and a sessional university lecturer, teaching algebra, statistics and calculus to engineering students. Her research has been published in an internationally recognised journal.

That background shapes every class: careful explanations, worksheets written to match what students are learning at school, and honest feedback on what needs more work.

Prep to VCE
every year level
VCE maths
Methods, Specialist, General
Science
incl. VCE Physics
Our online portal

Homework that doesn’t disappear into a school bag.

Every student has their own login to the PhD Tutor portal. Worksheets are set there by class and topic, and parents have a login too — so everyone can see the same picture, updated every time your child works.

FOR STUDENTS

Everything for this week, in one place

✓A to-do list of every worksheet set, showing what’s not started and what’s in progress — with “pick up where you left off”.
✓Worksheets by class and topic, written to match what they’re learning — from Prep to VCE Methods.
✓“Practise your weak spots” — the portal spots topics they’re finding hard and gives sets of 8 new questions, with the working shown.
✓Weekly streaks and badges for handing work in, good scores and keeping going.
✓Beat the Clock times-tables practice, timed or untimed.
FOR PARENTS

Know how it’s going — without asking

✓How many sheets are still to do, and how many were handed in over the last four weeks.
✓How far they’ve got on unfinished work — and the answers they’ve written so far, before it’s even handed in.
✓Progress by topic, sorted into strong, getting there, and needs practice.
✓Marks and teacher comments on every sheet that has been marked.
✓All your children under one parent login.

The portal is private — only our own students and their parents can log in.

Student & Parent Login →
What families say

Parents rate us five stars on Google.

5.0 ★★★★★Read all on Google →
★★★★★
We’ve noticed a really good improvement in his understanding and the way he approaches Maths problems. He feels more confident now, and Komal explains things very patiently and clearly.
Rajat RanaFamily · Online maths
★★★★★
She uses simple, easy-to-understand methods and tips that have helped him grasp concepts much better.
Sabbi ShergillParent · Maths
★★★★★
She’s patient, supportive, and explains concepts clearly, making science fun and easy to understand.
Sanjoy RoyParent · Science

Come and meet us.

Start with a free 15-question maths check or a free trial lesson — in Officer or online.

Book a free trial Call 0422 534 516
Now enrolling for Term 4 and the summer holidays · Prep to VCE 0422 534 516help@phdtutor.com.au