About Us
Benvenuto! Welcome to Italian Project
Italian Project is an innovative language tutoring service for Melbourne.
Our aim is teaching Italian language in an engaging way and making it accessible to everyone.
Our team of experienced native Italian tutors provides one-on-one lessons or small group lessons at a convenient location for the student.
Let us bring the Italian language to you!
We customise our lessons based on your interests, needs and location to make it easy for you to learn.
The luxury of having your own tutor will make you learn fast, effectively and will provide a true Italian experience.
Start speaking and practicing from lesson 1 with our signature method!
Our Keys to Success
TEACHING IS OUR PASSION
We are passionate, creative, caring and encouraging
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Honesty, reliability, punctuality and professionalism
WE LOVE OUR STUDENTS
We make learning Italian interesting and fun
TOGETHER IS BETTER
We support and look after our students and tutors
Meet the Team
Meet our fantastic tutors
Giulia was born in Pescara (Centre of Italy), she is an enthusiastic, creative and cheerful teacher with 15 years’ experience in teaching Italian as a second language. She founded Italian Project in 2016 and currently works as manager, tutor and creative director. Giulia has extensive experience with VCE students as well as children aged 0 to 5. Giulia holds a master’s degree in Psychology of Communication, a Certificate III in Children’s services, a DITALS II certification for teaching Italian to foreigners (University of Siena) and a certificate IV in TESOL. Giulia is passionate for languages, education and theatre, she has been working as a stage actress for over 20 years. In her free time she loves playing with her son, doing yoga and meditation, reading and travelling.
Maria was born in Sicily (South of Italy), she holds a Bachelor degree in Economics and Business and a Certificate of Teaching (University of Messina) and completed her work placement as business economics teacher. She moved to Australia with her family in 2017 and has extensive VCE experience. Since living in Melbourne, her passion for education and languages has led Maria to work as an Italian teacher for pre-schoolers. She is very patient and approachable and she loves sharing her knowledge with enthusiasm and creativity. Maria enjoys walking, watching movies, spending time with family and friends and cooking Italian dishes.
Maria was born in Rome (Centre of Italy), she is open, empathic and with a natural attitude to understand and help others. After completing her studies in Humanities (ancient Greek and Latin), Maria achieved a Master Degree in Law. She has a strong passion for interpersonal relationships, paired with a desire to facilitate communication among people of different cultures and nationalities. This led her to teach Italian to both native and non-native Italian speakers and, after coming to Australia, to become certified as an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher. Maria has VCE experience. In her free time Maria loves reading, travelling, dancing and listening to music.
Laura was born in Treviso (North-East of Italy), she is an enthusiastic and curious person with a positive attitude and a great ability of listening and understanding others. After completing her studies in Humanities (ancient Greek and Latin), Laura achieved a Master Degree in Architecture. She arrived in Australia in 2017, after lots of travelling and looking for a multicultural and creative environment, she started teaching Italian as a foreign language and she found her new passion. Coming from a background of educator and trainer in sustainable architecture and running workshops around Melbourne for kids and adults she enjoy helping people learning new languages and cultures. Laura loves spending time with her family and she is fond of music, yoga, nature and environmental issues.
Asia was born in Abruzzo (Centre of Italy). Since she was a child she has always been passionate and curious about foreign languages. After completing her linguistic studies (English, German and Spanish), she achieved a Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures graduating Magna cum Laude. From the age of 16 she started tutoring people of all ages in various subjects, including English, Italian and German. She recently moved to Australia to pursue her passion for adventure, languages and cultures. She is empathetic, creative and passionate, with a strong aptitude in helping others and making learning meaningful, pleasant and entertaining for every single student. In her free time Asia likes spending time with friends, travelling, reading, trying new things, and cooking with music as a background.
Valeria is an experienced Italian teacher, linguist and Psychology student originally from
Puglia, the ‘heel’ of Italy.
She studied Translation at the University of Bologna for 5 years. She then travelled the world and arrived in Australia. In the past 8 years she has accumulated a lot of experience in the field of Education and taught Italian and Spanish at over 10 different schools in
Melbourne. She is now an Australian citizen and transitioning into the field of Psychology, while keeping her linguistic & pedagogical skills sharp by teaching on the side.
When not working or studying, you can find her at a yoga class, making art or on a walk to pet the neighbourhood cats. Or maybe sharing a delicious meal with a friend. Her favourite quote is: “No one is you, and that is your power”.
Puglia, the ‘heel’ of Italy.
She studied Translation at the University of Bologna for 5 years. She then travelled the world and arrived in Australia. In the past 8 years she has accumulated a lot of experience in the field of Education and taught Italian and Spanish at over 10 different schools in
Melbourne. She is now an Australian citizen and transitioning into the field of Psychology, while keeping her linguistic & pedagogical skills sharp by teaching on the side.
When not working or studying, you can find her at a yoga class, making art or on a walk to pet the neighbourhood cats. Or maybe sharing a delicious meal with a friend. Her favourite quote is: “No one is you, and that is your power”.
Elena is originally from Osnago, a little town between Lake Como and Milan. She graduated with honours in Linguistic Sciences at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. German, English and French are her specialisation languages.
She is a curious soul who finds great joy in traveling, encountering new cultures and listening to new stories. After exploring Down Under, she decided to settle in Melbourne and devote herself to what she loves the most. She’s been involved in various teaching activities in Italy, mostly tutoring English and teaching French in an elementary school. Before coming here, she volunteered teaching English to primary school kids in Uganda, Africa. She is now studying a TESOL certificate to teach English to learners of English as a foreign language.
In her free time she loves reading, playing tennis, yoga, camping and watching sunsets from the beach.
She is a curious soul who finds great joy in traveling, encountering new cultures and listening to new stories. After exploring Down Under, she decided to settle in Melbourne and devote herself to what she loves the most. She’s been involved in various teaching activities in Italy, mostly tutoring English and teaching French in an elementary school. Before coming here, she volunteered teaching English to primary school kids in Uganda, Africa. She is now studying a TESOL certificate to teach English to learners of English as a foreign language.
In her free time she loves reading, playing tennis, yoga, camping and watching sunsets from the beach.
Claudia was born in Abruzzo (Centre of Italy). She has always been passionate about teaching. Claudia completed a master’s degree in Psychology (Chieti Italy), a Certificate IV in Educational Support (Melbourne), and a Diploma in Community Services (Melbourne). She works in a primary school as an Italian language assistant where she helps students understand the Italian language and culture. In her free time, Claudia loves walking her dog Rio, spending time with her family and friends, and traveling. Her motto is: never stop dreaming, only those who dream learn to fly.
Born in Cosenza, Italy, Tiziana cherishes her Southern roots. A mother of two with a Master’s degree in Economics and Social Sciences, she has over ten years of experience as a financial controller in prominent corporations across Europe and Asia. After living in Beijing and traveling extensively in Asia, she moved to Perth in 2009 due to her husband’s job assignment. Passionate about languages, she has been tutoring since high school and has extensive experience in private teaching, primary/high school education, and Italian literature. Currently, she teaches VCE students and assists at an all-boys college.
She served on the board of the International School of Western Australia.
An avid reader, Tiziana loves Asian cultures, theatre, geopolitics, art, design, and is dedicated to spreading the beauty of the Italian language and connecting cultures through teaching.
Aurora was born in Sanremo, Liguria, home of the famous Italian Song Festival!
She graduated with honours in English and Anglo-American Studies from Sapienza University of Rome and has been fascinated by languages and literature ever since.
She started tutoring while still in high school and later worked at the Centre for Foreign Languages at Université Côte d’Azur and in various language schools in Italy before heading Down Under through a placement program, working as an Italian language assistant in a secondary school in Melbourne. A curious, free-spirited traveller, Aurora has lived in seven countries and explored many more, always chasing new cultures and stories until Melbourne captured her heart and convinced her to stay longer than planned.
When she’s not teaching, you’ll likely find her reading, visiting art exhibitions, taking photos, doing sports or enjoying the great outdoors. She currently teaches Italian to adults and supports VCE Year 12 students in two secondary colleges.
She graduated with honours in English and Anglo-American Studies from Sapienza University of Rome and has been fascinated by languages and literature ever since.
She started tutoring while still in high school and later worked at the Centre for Foreign Languages at Université Côte d’Azur and in various language schools in Italy before heading Down Under through a placement program, working as an Italian language assistant in a secondary school in Melbourne. A curious, free-spirited traveller, Aurora has lived in seven countries and explored many more, always chasing new cultures and stories until Melbourne captured her heart and convinced her to stay longer than planned.
When she’s not teaching, you’ll likely find her reading, visiting art exhibitions, taking photos, doing sports or enjoying the great outdoors. She currently teaches Italian to adults and supports VCE Year 12 students in two secondary colleges.