Alana Z. Very responsive
Tutoring near Macquarie Park NSW


About

Hi! I'm Alana, a 2021 HSC graduate from Hornsby Girls High School, currently studying Law and Commerce at UNSW. I have experience tutoring both freelance as well as under a company (ATARNOTES/TuteSmart), holding lessons with both groups and on a one-on-one basis. I have worked with students of all ages and am willing to do both face-to-face tutoring at a public place or through an online medium. Having gone through the process myself, I have extensive expertise and resources for the subjects I teach, not only in terms of content but also how to maximise on-the-day test performance. I am a firm believer that any student is capable of receiving a high mark, no matter the starting point, through hard work and an in-depth understanding of the subject which I am eager to facilitate. The subjects I teach are Maths Extension 1, Maths Advanced, Economics and Software Design and Development for both Prelim and HSC students. I am also available to teach Mathematics for Years 7 - 10. Overall, I am super passionate about my students and find tutoring a highly rewarding and fulfilling past time :) In the past year alone, I've helped and seen so many of my students grow, improve and gain confidence! I have been tutoring since January 2022 and have a valid WWCC.

Achievements

  • ATAR: 97.7
  • Maths Extension 1: Rank 8/60 internally and an overall HSC mark of 47/50.
  • Maths Advanced: Rank 6/80 internally and an overall HSC mark of 96/100.
  • Software Design and Development (SDD): Rank 1 internally and an overall HSC mark of 95/100.
  • Economics: Rank 11/26 and an external HSC mark of 93/100.
  • English Advanced: Overall HSC mark of 89/100
  • English Extension 1: Overall HSC mark of 44/50

Education

I studied Maths Extension 1, Maths Advanced, Economics, Software Design and Development, English Extension 1 and English Advanced at Hornsby Girls High School, achieving good marks in all the above subjects. Currently, I am studying a Bachelor of Law/Commerce at UNSW.

Interests

  • Reading
  • Philosophy
  • Psychology
  • Music

Reviews

Alana's teaching materials are very sufficient. At the same time, she is very patient and nice. I have made great progress in my Software design and development. I really enjoy taking lessons with her.
- By Catherine Kuang on 13th November 2022

Every lesson has been worthwhile and insightful. Her expertise in Maths and Economics has made concepts easier to understand allowing me to be better prepared for the HSC. An amazing tutor overall.
- By Edwin Luu on 11th October 2022

Character references

Alana has been tutoring me in Mathematics, English and Economics. When i initially began tutoring with Alana, I was at the bottom of my classes, but I have recently seen significant improvements in my grades, going from 2nd last in my Economics cohort to top 20 within the grade, I have improved my Mathematics rank by over 40 ranks, and have seen heavy improvements in my English marks. Alana always makes sure that I have understood the content, and constantly provides me with positive reinforcement which gave me the confidence to take initiative and work harder! Our lessons are always super productive. Thanks so much Alana
- By Seyon Umapathy on 13th June 2022

Availability

Around Macquarie Park

Travel policy

I am willing to travel to local libraries in suburbs relatively close to Epping