Speak Confidently. Communicate Globally.
English that opens doors.
Personalised English and communication coaching for ambitious professionals and students preparing for their next opportunity.
Build the confidence, fluency and communication skills to succeed wherever life takes you.

10+
Years teaching in Australia & the UK
1,000+
Online lessons delivered
M.Ed.
Master of Education, Leadership & Management
Coaching
Coaching for every stage of your global journey.
01
Business English & Executive Communication
Lead meetings, present with clarity and negotiate with confidence.
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02
IELTS, PTE & TOEFL Preparation
Structured strategy and targeted feedback for your exam goals.
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03
Interview & Career Coaching
Tell your professional story with clarity and presence.
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04
Public Speaking & Presentations
Speak with structure, persuasion and executive presence.
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05
Academic English & Writing
Express complex ideas with clear, confident academic English.
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06
General English & Conversation
Natural fluency, clear pronunciation and lasting confidence.
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The approach
Personalised, practical and confidence-focused.
Every learner arrives with different goals. Coaching is built around your real situations — the meetings you lead, the interviews you face, the exams you're preparing for.
With a background in education, leadership and international travel, Mel brings a deep understanding of cross-cultural communication to every session.
How it works
Four simple steps.
Step 1
Discovery call
A free 15-minute conversation about your goals.
Step 2
Your plan
A personalised coaching approach built around you.
Step 3
Coaching
Focused 50-minute sessions online via Google Meet.
Step 4
Confidence
Communicate naturally wherever life takes you.
Student reviews
Genuine words from genuine students.
Former Preply Professional & Super Tutor — every review below was left by a genuine Preply student.
“I chose Melissa specifically to improve my writing and academic English, and she has been absolutely perfect for this. She is always cheerful, motivating, extremely well organised, and highly competent, all qualities that are essential in a great teacher. Her lessons are always well structured and tailored to my goals, and she has helped me become much more confident and precise in my writing. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to improve their English!”
Daniele
Preply · September 12, 2026
“Melissa is a brilliant tutor who is patient and builds up your confidence. I would not have been able to get the PTE academic test results I needed without Melissa’s help. I highly recommend! Thank you Melissa!”
Sam
Preply · March 24, 2026
“Interactive approach, good new vocabulary and topics to discuss about business topics”
Анна
Preply · October 26, 2025
More student reviews
“Melissa is a great teacher. explains hard ideas in a very simple way and always keeps the online class engaging.I love taking lessons with her. She is very patient, professional and creates a positive space to learn.Very helpful and responsive! The lessons are well-organised, and my vocabulary and speaking have improved a lot since starting. ⭐✍️”
Nazia
Preply · September 13, 2026
“Melissa is an excellent teacher, she proposes content suitable for her path and stimulating. The lessons with her have been intense and useful. I recommend her because besides being professional, she is also a person who knows how to make you feel comfortable and encourage you. ❤️”
Rita
Preply · September 12, 2026
“10/10”
ROY
Preply · July 2, 2026
“Melissa is an excellent tutor, especially during my short studying time. She was able to assist me in great detail on how to strategise my answers for each section of the exam. Without her help, I wouldn't be this close to where I am now. I can't thank her enough and would highly recommend her to anyone!”
Marina
Preply · June 1, 2026
“very helpful and well prepared”
Bella
Preply · February 25, 2026
“Melissa is a wonderful teacher! She is clear, kind and patient. She encourages me to express my opinion even though the words aren't perfect, and it definitely helped me to gain my confidence. Also, she is very meticulous and adapts the lessons to my need! I would highly recommend Melissa to anyone preparing for English exams like IELTS or PTE :)”
Dayoung
Preply · January 15, 2026
“Mel is a patient and smart teacher, and it’s always enjoyable learning with her. She prepared me perfectly for my exam, and thanks to her I got the score I was aiming for. Really couldn’t ask for a better teacher!”
Niv
Preply · December 1, 2025
“Melissa is really great, she always gives me the most help. I feel like she is helping me break through my bottleneck period, and my vocabulary is slowly increasing. Thank you very much.”
Dora
Preply · November 17, 2025
“Mel is an absolutely wonderful English tutor. She has this rare mix of professionalism and genuine positivity that makes every lesson feel useful and uplifting. Every lesson with her is productive and enjoyable, and my confidence in speaking has been growing rapidly thanks to her.”
Ivan
Preply · November 13, 2025
“Melissa an incredibly positive and supportive teacher. She helps you build confidence in speaking and always adapts lessons to your personality and goals. Every class feels inspiring and comfortable - learning with her is pure joy! 🌟”
Valeriia
Preply · October 29, 2025
“Mel is a great and caring teacher! She helps me feel confident speaking and always prepares interesting topics. I finally found a tutor who makes me talk, improve my vocabulary, and enjoy every lesson. Exactly what I was looking for :)”
Yonatan
Preply · October 23, 2025
“Melissa is the best teacher I ever had, she is very good at her job.”
L
Preply · October 4, 2025
“Melissa is a wonderful teacher. Her lessons are always interesting, clear, and helpful. She is patient, kind, and makes learning enjoyable. I always feel more confident after our lessons. Highly recommended”
Laura
Preply · September 22, 2025
“Melissa is just amazing! She is very professional and very helpful for learning about English tests (such as IELTS). Thank you so much for your help!”
Aurelien
Preply · September 18, 2025
“Melissa is an excellent teacher - professional, fun, and always well prepared. Her classes are engaging and never awkward, and I can feel my English improving after each session.”
Greta
Preply · September 12, 2025
“I have now been taking regular lessons with Mel for 7 months. It is a lot of fun, varied, and I learn a lot :)”
Ulrike
Preply · September 12, 2025
“Amazing !! The class looks like 2 min only. You don’t feel the time passing. Thanks Mel !”
Rafael
Preply · May 9, 2025
Questions
Frequently asked.
How does the free discovery call work?+
It's a relaxed 15-minute online conversation to understand your goals and recommend the right coaching approach.
Where do lessons take place?+
All coaching sessions are held online via Google Meet.
How long is each session?+
Individual coaching sessions are 50 minutes.
Can I buy a package of sessions?+
Yes. Four- and eight-session packages are available, and you can book each session whenever suits you.
Do you work with companies?+
Yes. Custom corporate coaching programmes can be designed for teams.
Begin
Your next opportunity deserves your most confident voice.
Start with a free 15-minute discovery call.