Dustin D.
Very responsive
Tutoring near
Fairfield, Sydney, NSW
&
Sydney, Sydney, NSW
&
Cabramatta, Sydney, NSW
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Rate
$70 per hour
Services
- One-to-one tuition
- Group tuition
- Online help
Subjects
About
3rd year USYD Law & Political Economy | 95 in HSC English Advanced | 49/50 in HSC English Extension 1 | (98+ ATAR) / State rank exam performances in E1 English and Modern History (2021) | Online/In-person tutoring | Able to provide HSC Marks and Working with Children Check on request.
Please feel free to enquire for time availabilities!
Hi my name is Dustin, and I am a qualified specialist English and Humanities tutor with 3 years teaching experience. I am a deeply passionate tutor who seeks to empower and educate students to maximise their performance. I have a proven track record of helping students overcome their weaknesses to achieve their academic goals. I have taught numerous students struggling in HSC English, Modern History & Business Studies, achieving at least band five and six results, with over 15% improvements on average.
Here is my story!
Since the end of Year 9, I consistently achieved 100% or 95% for every single English Assessment. I ranked 1st or 2nd in Year 10 English, Year 11 and Year 12 Advanced and Extension English. However, in years 7-9, English was by far my weakest subject. A few years later, and I smashed high school English and gained entry into my dream course at Sydney Law school. Ultimately, my academic achievements landed me a place in the Epping Boys High School Honour Book. I also received the Principal Achievement Award in 2019 (Year 10) & 2020 (Year 11) for consistent academic success and the High Achievers Award, whereby I received a top 5 ATAR in the 2021 EBHS cohort.
Now I want to help as many people as I can!
I hope I can pass on the valuable skills that I have learnt, which enabled me to achieve academic success in English and my HSC. Whether a student requires assistance academically, seeking a mentor, or both, I believe I am a strong candidate for anyone who requires motivation to achieve their academic goals. My tutoring approach is personalised to every student's academic abilities and I am committed to helping you understand the material thoroughly. As an experienced tutor, I will provide all students with my resources from years 11 & 12. This includes high Band 6 responses, practice questions and more. I also maintain very consistent communication with my students and provide assessment help/draft review sessions beyond classes (free of charge) to ensure they achieve their academic goals.
Regardless of what texts my students learn, I have developed extensive experience tailoring my lessons to meet students' needs. I have taught over 25 students for Prelim/HSC EAL/D, English Standard, English Advanced, English Extension I and junior English, whereby I realign my teaching style according to each student's needs. I have also taught various students for Modern History and Business Studies.
My students come from various comprehensive, selective and private schools. Some of my current and previous students are from Baulkham Hills High School, Northern Beaches Secondary College (Manly), MLC school, Epping Boys High School, North Sydney Girls High School, Cerdon College, Canley Vale High School and countless more! I have taught such a rich diversity of students which enables me to readapt to unique student abilities.
ðRESULTS YR 12 ð
ð¥English Extension II: 44/50 - 1st at EBHS (90% for internal assessments)
ð¥English Extension I: 49/50 (State rank equivalent) - Tied 1st at EBHS
ð¥English Advanced: 95/100 - Rank 2/94 at EBHS
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Modern History: 94/100 (97 externals) - 1st in HSC Exam / Overall 3/51
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Business Studies: 92/100 (93 externals) - Rank 5/65 at EBHS / Top 3 in HSC Exam.
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Economics: 89/100 (90 externals) - Rank 9/58 at EBHS.
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FULL MARKS for short answer and essay responses for English Advanced and Extension I available!
- Multiple scholarship offers to study law from multiple universities UTS, MQ, USYD, UNSW and 99.5 estimated ATAR/unconditional entry into ANU law/commerce.
Pricing
- $60 dollars for 1 on 1 tutoring (K-10)
- $70 dollars for 1 on 1 tutoring (Year 11 - HSC)
- Significant discounts for group tutoring
- 2+ students - $40 per person
- 3+ students - $30 per person
Exemplar essays also are for sale (message me for more details) and essay marking services of $30 per essay and $50 if two essays are given at once.
Year 12 HSC English Advanced texts
- Common Module: 1984
- Module A: King Richard/Looking for Richard
- Module B: T.S Eliot's poetry
- Module C: Love and Honour By Nam Le and That Crafty Feeling by Zadie Smith.
Year 12 HSC English Extension 1 texts (Worlds of upheaval specialisation)
- Frankenstein
- Metropolis
- Heaney's Opened Ground Oeuvre
Year 12 HSC Modern History
- Power & Authority (CORE), USA 1919-1941, Conflict in Europe and Apartheid.
Achievements
- 95/100 in HSC English Advanced
- 49/50 in HSC English Extension I
- EBHS HSC Honour Book Recipient for all round excellence in academia, leadership and community service at EBHS (2021)
- EBHS Prefect (2021)
- EBHS High Achievers Award (Top 5 ATAR at EBHS) (2021)
- SRC Executive - Vice President (2020)
Education
Year 12 completed in 2021.Mark achieved: 98.50 (verified).
Currently studying Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws at The University of Sydney.
Interests
- Reading
- Networking
- Anime
- Politics
Reviews
Dustin is the BEST ENGLISH TUTOR I ever had!! His dedication to students is next level; he's not just about the lessons, but genuinely cares for our success and keeps us motivated to do our best. No matter how busy he gets, Dustin always prioritises his students first, which shows how much he's COMMITTED. He was also a huge game-changer for my English HSC scores, turning them from average scores to TOP 10 in my cohort. Learning with Dustin is SUPER ENGAGING AND FUN, especially when tackling the tough bits of English I was struggling with, like essay writing and analysing texts. He understands exactly what I need and explains concepts in a way that resonates well with me. I'm extremely grateful for his support and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an English tutor.
- By Fiona on 21st March 2024
- By Fiona Pham on
22nd March 2024
Dustin is a FANTASTIC tutor! Not only is he passionate about his job but he comes to every class with a positive mindset, allowing students to feel safe and determined to learn. Before Dustin, I was barely passing my English classes and was struggling with my assessments. Dustin taught me how to combat the world of English and helped me achieve astonishing marks on all assessments. Dustin applies his knowledge and understanding of the English subject in helping his students achieve high marks. He does this through extensively assisting his students with in-school assessment whilst also conducting 'mock exams' of his own to prepare his students for big exam days. Dustin is determined to help students achieve their goals whilst also providing a safe and nurturing environment where he encourages his students to try their best. Dustin is not only a great tutor but also an amazing friend, thank you Dustin Dao for helping me achieve a fantastic ATAR and helped me go to my DREAM UNIVERSITY!
- By Emily on
14th February 2024
Dustinâs extreme passion for his studies is effectively displayed through his style of tutoring. His interactive style of teaching focuses on providing incredibly useful feedback which strengthens and prepares his students for their upcoming HSC exams. The motivating and productive atmosphere he has created has enabled me to go from a bottom ranking student in English to a student who ranks within the upper quartile of the cohort. Tmon
- By Jacky on
3rd February 2024
Dustin is a very professional tutor, shown by tutoring many students before I had began my studies with him, as well as during. As my English tutor, he taught me extremely well by naturally creating a safe study environment with jokes and good conversation, all the while without deviating from the work. Further, his methods of teaching prove to be efficient as I was able to significantly improve my English Advanced essay writing, going from a low band 4 student to a high band 5 student. Dustin is very passionate for his students and will ensure to put in his all, providing his own material previously used by himself to achieve high marks, as well as holding a strong conviction to ensure his students strive to achieve.
- By Gio Kwak on
13th January 2024
Honestly, Dustin's English tutoring is truly a game-changer. Before I started with Dustin, I scored average results. However, this was with the simultaneous help of another tutor (D.A). I understand that every tutor has a unique style of teaching, but something about Dustin's approach made me develop and improve my results in English. This prompted a question about how Dustin's tutoring technique stands out from other tutors. I initially found it challenging to keep up with Dustin's teaching method and considered returning to my previous tutor. Dustin's teaching style was very interactive compared to my old tutor, who was more passive. However, I gave Dustin a chance and he has significantly improved my skills in this subject. I highly recommend Dustin's tutoring sessions to anyone who wants to identify and improve their weaknesses in English and have a positive/engaging learning experience that leads to improvements in results.
- By Minh Vuong on
13th January 2024
Before meeting Dustin, my English marks were very poor with me scoring a 50% in my first ever year 12 English task. After a couple of weeks with Dustin I managed to quickly grasp essay writing due to his teaching capabilities and his profound understanding in English. With this, Dustin helped me tremendously throughout my year 12 journey as he managed to help my mark go from a 50% to an 80% in English standard. Not only that, he also helped me tremendously with business studies essays/reports as I went from 70% to high 90%. Highly recommended Dustin to anyone studying English as heâs not only extremely knowledgeable but his lessons are also very engaging.
- By Colby on
8th January 2024
I had the pleasure of working with the incredibly dedicated tutor, Dustin Dao, for 2 years. The experience of being taught by Dao is indescribably positive. Not only that he is able to make learning English skills fun and intriguing through his passion and approach to teaching. From the outset, Dustin Dao exudes an unparalleled passion for teaching and sets clear visions for his pupils' futures. His primary goal is to see students graduate at the top of their school. Dao's enthusiasm creates a motivating environment. What sets him apart is his exceptional ability to tailor his teaching style to each student's needs, fostering a personal connection. Whether you're a beginner grappling with short answer questions or a senior refining narrative skills, Dao will efficiently adapts to your proficiency level. In conclusion, Dustin Dao is a gem of a tutor for extension level english. His traits unmatched and are what set him apart as an exceptional educator. So if you're seeking a tutor you have found the right one.
- By Harry Au Duong on
8th January 2024
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In my two years knowing Dustin, I personally seen that he is a great role model to a diverse range of high school students. His easygoing yet disciplined nature enables him to connect on an interpersonal level with students and assist them to achieve, or even exceed, their HSC goals. As a HSC tutor myself, I can personally vouch his strong passion and drive for sharing valuable knowledge and assisting young people to reach their academic visions. He is by far one of the most dedicated people I know and I would strongly recommend him as a private tutor for any HSC student.
- By Michelle Ung on
9th January 2024
Availability
Around Fairfield
Around Sydney
Around Cabramatta