Chemistry tuition · Years 9–VCE · Undergraduate · GAMSAT

Small-group chemistry tutoring in Caroline Springs, led by a celebrated chemistry lecturer with a PhD in chemistry and two decades in the education industry.

20+
Years teaching
PhD
Chemistry, published researcher
Years 10–12
Plus undergrad & GAMSAT
1:1
Individual attention
The centre

Mastering Chemistry is a science tuition centre built around students. We've discovered most students don't struggle with chemistry itself, they struggle with comprehension. We find that gap and close it.

Classes stay small to offer individual attention, something that is often unavailable at school or university. Whether you're an emerging VCE student, or you're preparing for the upcoming GAMSAT exam, our approach is simple:

We are here to help you discover the beauty of chemistry and become masters.

Marginal note Sessions run on a fixed weekly slot, with revision built in ahead of SACs and exams.
Why families choose us

A 100% success approach.

01 / ATTENTION

Individual attention

Class sizes stay limited so every question gets answered, no-one leaves with doubts.

02 / EXPERTISE

Trusted knowledge

Two decades of teaching, backed by a doctorate and published research in physical chemistry.

03 / SCHEDULE

Flexible timings

Sessions fit around school, and extracurriculars, with a lesson plan manufactured to finish the syllabus with time for revision.

What families & students think

★★★★★ 5.0 from 43 Google reviews

"Isabella has made such a positive difference to my daughter's confidence and understanding of chemistry. She is patient, supportive, and explains concepts in a way that really makes sense."

Nishi
Parent

"I joined the class expecting chemistry to fall in my bottom subjects, but through her help, guidance and unwavering support, Isabella helped me make it one of my highest scoring subjects."

Jacob
VCE Student

"I went to her for chemistry tutoring to prepare for the GAMSAT and scored the highest in the sciences section. Thanks to Isabella, I am due to start medical school this year."

Maneet
GAMSAT Student

"Knowledgeable, patient, and highly dedicated to ensuring that my child fully understands each concept before moving forward. My child's confidence in chemistry has noticeably improved."

Jason
Parent

" She explains concepts clearly, is always patient, and makes even the hardest topics easier to understand. I’ve learned so much from her, and my confidence in chemistry has grown a lot thanks to her guidance."

Saanvi
VCE student
Faculty profile

Meet your tutor.

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Dr Isabella Lobo

PhD, Chemistry

An experienced and dedicated educator with the vision to instruct and mentor students in a highly competitive world. Dr Lobo holds a doctorate in chemistry and has taught at world-class universities giving her two decades of experience in tertiary science education.

Her research background spans physical and spectroscopic chemistry, published in international peer-reviewed journals, knowledge she implements into her classes.

Selected publications
Lobo, I. A., Wilson, D. J. D., Bieske, E., Robertson, E. G. — A sting in the tail of flexible molecules: spectroscopic and energetic challenges in the case of p-aminophenethylamine. Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2012, 14, 9219–9229.
Robertson, P. A., Lobo, I. A., Wilson, D. J. D., Robertson, E. G. — Nitriles as directionally tolerant hydrogen bond acceptors. Chem. Phys. Lett., 2016, 660, 221–227.
Lobo, I. A., Robertson, P. A., Wilson, D. J. D., Robertson, E. G. — Thiols as hydrogen bond acceptors and donors. J. Phys. Chem. A, 2018, 122(36).
Get in touch

Enroll, or just ask a question.

Address
11 Lambertia Loop, Caroline Springs VIC 3023
Phone
0490 496 588
Email
masteringchemistry10@gmail.com
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