Confidence building approachto learning.

Personalised, one to one lessons built around each learner's unique needs and goals.

Catherine Parkinson, founder of Indepth Education Services

30+

Years Experience

Catherine Parkinson Indepth Education Services
Dip. of Primary Education (Australia) · Autism Specialist (USA) · TESOL Certified (USA)
About Me

A confidence building approach.

"Education is a fundamental right and everyone deserves the opportunity to become the very best version of themselves."

With over 30 years of teaching experience across both the private and government education sectors in Australia, I believe every individual has the ability to learn, grow, and achieve success when provided with the right guidance, encouragement, and teaching approach.

Through careful observation, personalised instruction, and a genuine understanding of each learner's unique needs, I help learners build confidence, overcome challenges, and reach their full potential.

30+

Years Teaching

My Services

Building confidence.

Focused on helping children and adults learn, grow, and succeed through personalised education.

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One-to-One Private Tuition

Personalised sessions designed around each learner's strengths and goals for meaningful progress.

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Parent Consultations

Guidance for families navigating learning differences, school choices, and everyday academic challenges.

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Individualised Curriculum Resources

Custom-built materials and learning plans tailored to your child's unique interests and abilities.

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Support & Representation

Support and provide representation to ensure the learner receives the assistance they need to achieve their educational goals.

Recommendations

What Parents Say

Real experiences from families we've had the privilege to support.

Ms Cate worked with Rumi for a few weeks and completely turned around his perspective on learning! He became more confident, and more excited about reading and writing. Through learning play and games she really engaged him to become a more enthusiastic learner!
Parent of Rumi
Ms Cate is a highly experienced, engaging and patient tutor. Miss Cate has taught my son for a few years now and we are very grateful. It has been an amazing experience so far — truly enriching and highly satisfying! Ms Cate is really the best tutor you will find!
Melanie
Finding the right educational support has been a game changer for our family and we are incredibly grateful for Ms Cate. Her patience and understanding have made a significant impact on my daughter's confidence. She has created a practical and enjoyable learning environment that fosters growth and understanding, all while building a trusting relationship. We couldn't recommend her enough.
Anna
We are the parents of two special needs children and we were blessed last year to finally find and meet a home tutor qualified in special needs assistance. Ms Cate brought a light in our life. She has been a huge support to our 10-year-old son, who has both ADHD and ASD. She has provided huge help in behaviour progress, self-regulation, self-independence, math, English writing and reading. We have received our son's most recent school report with 'outstanding' progress in Math and English and this is majorly attributed to Cate. She is an amazing and professional teacher and home tutor, inside and out!
Mira
Welcome

Welcome to In Depth Education Services

A calm, confidence building space for learning. Every session is planned around the individual, delivered one to one, and shaped by more than thirty years of teaching experience.

Schedule

A consultation, on your time.

Select a time that works best for your family. After booking, you'll receive a confirmation email with a link to our virtual meeting room.

All times shown in your local timezone.

 

 

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FAQ

Questions, gently answered.

Do you provide face-to-face classes at home?+
Yes. I travel to your home and provide one-on-one tutoring in a comfortable and familiar learning environment.
How do payments work?+
I offer fortnightly and monthly payment packages. During your consultation, we will discuss the option that best suits your family's needs.
Do you provide learning materials?+
Yes. All learning materials and resources are provided as part of the tutoring sessions.
Is English the only subject you teach?+
No. While English is my main area of expertise, I also teach:
  • Mathematics (up to Year 7)
How long are the tutoring sessions?+
Session length is determined during the initial consultation with parents to ensure it best meets the student's learning goals and attention span.
Do you offer group tutoring?+
No. All tutoring is provided on a one-to-one basis to ensure every student receives personalised attention and support.
Do you offer exam preparation?+
No. My focus is on building strong foundational skills, confidence, and supporting ongoing school learning rather than dedicated exam preparation.
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