Our Story

Dean’s Tutoring Place was founded in 2008 to make quality tutoring accessible, stress-free, and genuinely supportive. Over the years, we’ve helped dozens of Queensland families overcome learning hurdles and boost their child’s confidence — all while taking the pressure out of schoolwork.

We offer personalised, online and in-person lessons designed to meet your child exactly where they’re at. Whether they need a little extra help or a full confidence boost, we’re here to support their journey every step of the way.

Why Parents Choose Us

Dean O'Shea

Meet The Team

Founder & Academic Tutor

I started Dean’s Tutoring Place because I wanted to create a learning space where students feel seen, heard, and supported — without pressure or judgment.

📚 Specialises in: Secondary Maths and Physics

🎓 Background: With over 15 years of tutoring experience in the Queensland curriculum, I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, along with a Bachelor's in Manufacturing Engineering and Marketing Business.

Michael Everingham

Academic Tutor

I love helping students realise they’re capable of more than they thought. Seeing those ‘lightbulb’ moments never gets old.

📚 Specialises in: Primary School Math, High School Math and Chemistry

🎓 Background: TEFL-certified with a background in chemical and electrical engineering, and I studied at the University of Newcastle and TAFE Newcastle.

Ready to Give Your Child a Boost?

Whether your child needs support catching up or wants to get ahead, we're here to help them thrive — in a way that feels calm, positive, and personalised.