Looking for a Year 3 tutor in Officer, Pakenham, Berwick or Beaconsfield? We teach Year 3 maths, English and science in small groups of no more than three, including preparation for Year 3 NAPLAN.
Year 3 brings times tables, longer reading and more structured writing, and it is the first year of NAPLAN. We help children build solid skills and feel calm and ready, rather than drilling for a test.
Year 3 maths, English and science tutoring: what we cover
Year 3 maths
Times tables, place value to the thousands, addition and subtraction strategies, simple fractions and measurement.
See Prep to Year 6 → EnglishYear 3 English and NAPLAN
Reading comprehension, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and writing stories and short persuasive pieces.
See Prep to Year 6 → ScienceYear 3 science
Living and non-living things, heat, how the Earth’s rotation causes day and night, and simple investigations.
See science tutoring →Year 3 tutor near Officer, Pakenham, Berwick, Beaconsfield and Clyde North
We are at 29 Officedale Rd, Officer, about 10 minutes from Pakenham and Berwick, a few minutes from Beaconsfield, and around 15 to 20 minutes from Clyde North. Officer station is on the Pakenham line, and students who would rather not travel can have the same lessons online.
Whether your child goes to a primary school in Officer, Pakenham, Berwick, Beaconsfield or Clyde North, we follow the Victorian Curriculum, so lessons line up with what is being taught in class.
Why families choose our Year 3 tutoring
Groups of three, at most
Every student gets real attention. One-on-one lessons are available too.
NAPLAN without the stress
We build real reading, writing and number skills, with some practice in the NAPLAN format.
Parents can see progress
Our online portal shows homework, answers and progress by topic, so you always know where things stand.
Open all year
We teach through the school holidays as well as during term.
Questions parents ask
Do you prepare students for Year 3 NAPLAN?
Yes. We focus on the reading, writing, language and numeracy skills NAPLAN tests, with some practice in the online test format.
My child is struggling with times tables. Can you help?
Yes. We teach times tables with patterns and strategies, then practise until recall is quick and confident.
Where are Year 3 lessons held?
At our tutoring space at 29 Officedale Rd, Officer, a short drive from Pakenham, Berwick, Beaconsfield and Clyde North. We also offer online Year 3 tutoring across Victoria.
How big are the classes?
Small groups have no more than three students. If your child needs more focused help, one-on-one lessons are available.
How do we get started?
Try our free 15-question maths check online, or book a free trial lesson. We will see where your child is at and suggest a plan from there.
Book a free Year 3 trial lesson
Message us on WhatsApp, call 0422 534 516 or email help@phdtutor.com.au. The first trial lesson is free.

