Patrick D.

Patrick D.

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Private Tutor

Tutoring near St Ives NSW & Sydney, Sydney, NSW & Castle Hill, Sydney, NSW

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Rate

$90 per hour

Services

  • One-to-one tuition
  • Phone help
  • Online help

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About

Qualified and experienced English Teacher. Online Tutoring HSC Year 11 & Year 12 only. Hi, my name is Patrick. I am a NSW Education Standards Authority accredited High School English teacher. I am an experienced high school English teacher with over 6 years of teaching and tutoring experience. Having taught English Standard and English Advanced in both public and private schools, as well as through one-on-one private tutoring, I understand how to support students with a wide range of needs, abilities, and goals. I am passionate about helping students strengthen their reading, writing, and analytical skills, while also building their confidence and independence. My tutoring is tailored to each individual student, with a focus on clear explanations, practical strategies, and meaningful improvement. My students have consistently improved their school ranks with many being able to work their way towards the top of their class and achieve their desired HSC results. I believe that tutoring can beneficial for every child, from those that may be struggling with their studies to those that excel. I have a passion for helping students achieve their full potential in their studies. Whether it be content, homework, assignments, or studying, I believe that I can help any student improve and develop their skills. . Feel free to contact me for any inquiries over the phone or text. Lesson Focus: -Teaching content clearly and thoroughly to help develop your understanding. -Going through examples and exam style questions. I will teach you different problem solving techniques and the most efficient ways to solve different questions. This will allow you to comfortably tackle any future questions you encounter. -Improving exam technique. This includes teaching you how to reduce silly mistakes and properly set out responses to maximise marks. -Identifying your weaknesses and helping you improve in those areas through consistent verbal and written feedback -Assisting with any assessment tasks given. -I can also help you develop an effective study routine that fits to your timetable and abilities as well as teach you proper note-taking and summarising for ease of memorising. -Providing you with any resources you may require, whether it be past exam papers, booklets, documents breaking down complicated or difficult to understand concepts.

Achievements

  • Bachelor of Education (Secondary: Humanities and Social Sciences)/Bachelor of Arts)
  • Graduate from The University of Sydney
  • Proficient Teacher NESA Accreditation

Education

Completed Year 12 and the Higher School Certificate Bachelor of Education (Secondary: Humanities and Social Sciences)/Bachelor of Arts -Major: Ancient History -Minor: English


Reviews

Patrick is an excellent tutor who has been extremely helpful in helping with my reading and writing skills. He has often been patient and given me explicit instructions on how best to improve my skills and reach a higher standard of work. He was a constant source of motivation and provided me with several resources that soon became essential for me in my school work.
Emma on 14th February 2020
Patrick is a great tutor who has thoroughly helped my son's reading and writing abilities and has done well in helping him reach his full potential.
James Cornell on 11th February 2020

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Availability

Around St Ives

Wednesday
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Around Sydney

Wednesday
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Around Castle Hill

Wednesday
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Travel policy

Online Tutoring over Zoom only.

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