VCE · IB · NAPLAN · LANTITE · Bacchus Marsh & Online
Quality face-to-face and online tutoring for VCE Chemistry, IB, NAPLAN, and LANTITE — taught by a VIT registered teacher with 10+ years of experience. Students from all backgrounds welcome.
About Marshian Guru
Marshian Guru is a specialist tutoring service for VCE Chemistry, Science, and Exam Preparation — run by an active IB Examiner and VIT registered teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience across the Victorian Curriculum, VCE, and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs.
Our approach is holistic: we don't just teach content, we build study habits, problem-solving confidence, and exam technique tailored to each student's needs — grounded in Dr Bloom's mastery learning model. Face-to-face in Bacchus Marsh and online Australia-wide.
Your Teacher
IB Examiner & VIT Registered Teacher
Dept. of Education & Training, Victoria
LinkedIn Profile ↗An active IB Examiner and full-time teacher at the Department of Education & Training, Victoria — Richa holds a Masters of Teaching (Secondary) with First Class Distinction from the University of Melbourne, specialising in Chemistry and Science. With 10+ years across IB, CBSE, and VCE, she brings examiner-level insight to every session.
Masters of Teaching (Secondary)
University of Melbourne · 2019 – 2020
Chemistry & Science · First Class with Distinction
Bachelor of Education
University of Pune — B.Ed. College · 2013 – 2014
O Grade · First Class with Distinction
What We Teach
Tailored programs for VCE students and beyond — taught by an active IB Examiner and VIT registered teacher with 10+ years of curriculum experience.
Comprehensive tutoring for VCE Chemistry Units 1–4. Master stoichiometry, organic chemistry, electrochemistry, and acid-base equilibria — with structured SAC preparation and VCE past exam technique coaching.
Engaging, curriculum-aligned Science tutoring covering Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Build strong conceptual foundations, develop scientific inquiry skills, and gain confidence in school assessments.
Intensive exam preparation targeting your SAC schedule and VCE exam dates. Past paper review, time management strategies, and targeted practice on weak areas — guided by an active IB Examiner.
Specialised preparation for the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education. Structured practice sessions with technique coaching to help aspiring teachers pass confidently — online only.
Every Student Welcome
From VCE ATAR preparation to IB Diploma, NAPLAN, and LANTITE — Marshian Guru supports students at every stage, from every background.
Years 11 & 12
Chemistry Units 1–4, SAC preparation, and VCE exam technique to maximise your ATAR.
ATAR PathwayYears 7–10
Victorian Curriculum F–10 Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Build strong foundations before VCE.
Victorian CurriculumMYP & Diploma
IB Chemistry and Science — tutored by an active IB Examiner who knows exactly what assessors look for.
IB Examiner InsightYears 7 & 9
Targeted Numeracy and Science literacy preparation for NAPLAN — building test confidence and reasoning skills.
National TestingLANTITE
Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education — structured online prep to pass your benchmarks.
VIT RegistrationAll Year Levels
Targeted 2-week intensive programs across all four school holiday breaks — catch up or get ahead.
Terms 1–4Inclusive Learning Environment
With teaching experience across India and Australia — in IB World Schools, CBSE, and Victorian government schools — Richa brings deep cultural awareness and a genuinely inclusive approach to every session.
Term 1
Late Jan – Early Apr
New year momentum
Term 2
Late Apr – Late Jun
Mid-year SAC prep
Term 3
Mid Jul – Mid Sep
Peak VCE period
Term 4
Early Oct – Mid Dec
Exams & holiday prep
Available across all four Victorian school terms — plus holiday intensives during each 2-week break
Transparent Pricing
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💡 All sessions are 1 hour · Free trial available · Contact us for custom scheduling or group bookings
Credentials
An active IB Examiner, VIT registered teacher, and University of Melbourne graduate with a Master's in Chemistry and deep academic foundations from Lucknow University — bringing examiner-level insight and 10+ years of classroom teaching across CBSE, IB, and VCE to every session.
Active IB Examiner
International Baccalaureate Organisation
VIT Registered Teacher
Victorian Institute of Teaching · Registered Jan 2021
Masters of Teaching (Secondary)
University of Melbourne · First Class with Distinction
Master's Degree in Chemistry
Lucknow University, India · First Class · 2010–2012
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) — O Grade
University of Pune, India · O Grade, First Class with Distinction · 2013–2014
Bachelor's Degree (Chemistry, Zoology & Botany)
Lucknow University, India · 2007–2010
10+ Years Teaching Experience
VCE · IB MYP · CBSE · 2014 – Present
Working with Children Check (WWC)
Victoria · Current & Verified
Dept. of Education & Training, Victoria
Full-time VCE Chemistry & Science Teacher
LANTITE Preparation Specialist
Literacy & Numeracy for Initial Teacher Education
Trained & taught across India and Australia · 3 curricula · CBSE · IB · VCE
Department of Education & Training, Victoria · Australia
Full-time government school teacher delivering VCE Chemistry and Science to Years 7–12, simultaneously serving as an active IB Examiner — bringing examiner-level curriculum knowledge directly into every classroom and tutoring session.
University of Melbourne · #1 in Australia · Top 33 Global
Graduated with First Class Distinction from Australia's top-ranked university, specialising in Chemistry and Science education. Developed deep expertise in curriculum design, evidence-based pedagogy, and the Victorian Curriculum framework.
IB World School · India
Led Chemistry instruction at an internationally accredited IB World School, achieving 95%+ IB pass rates. Oversaw curriculum planning and internal standardisation — the same examiner rigour now applied to every student's SAC and exam preparation.
CBSE International School · India
Delivered Chemistry and Physics across senior secondary years under the CBSE curriculum, achieving 100% board results in the first year of teaching. Co-ordinated the National Science Exhibition, embedding inquiry-based and hands-on learning schoolwide.
University of Pune — B.Ed. College · India
Completed a professional teacher-education programme with the highest O Grade (First Class with Distinction). Built a rigorous pedagogical foundation in curriculum design, classroom management, inclusive education, and learner-centred teaching — the principles that underpin every tutoring session today.
Lucknow University · India
Postgraduate chemistry programme completed with First Class honours, covering Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry in depth. Presented at national and international academic conferences, establishing a strong foundation in advanced scientific inquiry and research methodology.
Lucknow University · India
Triple-discipline science degree building broad mastery across Chemistry, Zoology, and Botany. Participated in national and international conferences on Indoor Air Quality and Green Chemistry — an early foundation in cross-disciplinary scientific thinking that spans 3 curricula across 2 countries today.
Student Outcomes
Real results from real students — from SAC turnarounds to LANTITE success and year-level science confidence.
Year 12 Student · 1:1 VCE Chemistry
Study score significantly improved
Year 10 Student · Science Foundations
Marked improvement across all sciences
Graduate Student · LANTITE Preparation
Teacher registration unlocked
Small Group · Year 11 VCE Chemistry
100% of students improved SAC scores
Google Reviews
2 Google Reviews
Thabo Masuku
7 Google reviews
“Richa has tutored both our girls over the years and both have benefitted greatly from her passionate commitment to their growth and understanding of Chemistry. She tailors the subject content accordingly and nurtures students to overall build their confidence and capability in the subject. We are very grateful for her dedication and highly recommend her services.”
Sage
11 Google reviews
“Richa's chemistry classes are absolutely outstanding! Her way of teaching makes complex concepts easy to understand, and her passion for the subject is truly inspiring. She is patient, thorough, and always ensures students grasp the material before moving on. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable chemistry tutor.”
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Face-to-face in Bacchus Marsh · Online Australia-wide · VCE & Years 7–12
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Mon – Fri 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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