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English Ext 1st in School| ATAR 99.50 |Band 6 HSC tutoring |English Adv & Ext 1.
Hi :) I’m Joanna and I graduated from Meriden in 2022 with an ATAR of 99.50. Currently, I am studying a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)/ Law at UNSW.
Offering affordable, 1-on-1 private tutoring for English.
Rate: $90/ hr
Qualifications for English:
- Overall rank 1 in English Extension 1 (internal)
2022 CSSA Trial Mark: 49/50
- Overall rank 2 in English Advanced (internal)
2022 CSSA Trial Mark: 99/100
- High band 6 results in HSC English Advanced, English Extension 1
Subjects offered:
- English Advanced (Yrs 11-12)
- English Extension 1 (Yrs 11-12)
- English Extension 2 (Yr 12)
- English (Yrs 7-10)
You will receive:
- Personalised and engaging lessons over Zoom or Microsoft Teams
- Past trial and HSC papers as well as academic resources
- Exemplar full-mark essays and creative compositions
- Band 6 study notes and guides
- Extensive feedback on, marking and editing of extended responses, essays, compositions
Teaching ethos:
I'm a strong believer in developing your personal view of texts and being able to enjoy literature for what it's worth. Thus, my lessons are discussion based, designed to extend your ideas and strengthen your textual understanding. I hate the idea of 'spoon-feeding', or writing out essays for students to memorise; with every student, I aim to help them hone their own set of skills and refine their work to achieve their goals.
Want further details on how I teach or have any other queries? Message me!
Achievements
- School Academic Achievement Prize (Years 7-12)
- Roxburgh Prize for First in English Extension 1 (Year 12)
- Gold Parnassus Award for Creativity (Year 11)
- Meriden School Full Academic Scholarship
- Prefect (2022)
- Debating Captain (2021)
- Mock Trial Captain (2021)
Education
Year 12 completed in 2022. Mark achieved: 99.50 (verified). Currently studying Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)/ Law at The University of New South Wales.
Reviews
An incredible teacher who provides insightful feedback and an all time delightful person to be around. Her guidance has transformed my results in English and helped me achieve 2nd in school in all 4 units.
Claire on 21st December 2025
Joanna has been an amazing tutor and helped me improve my English significantly. She explains texts clearly, gives very specific feedback on my writing, and has helped me develop stronger, more confident analysis. Thanks to her support, I was able to achieve a high B6 in the HSC!
Calleigh Chow on 18th December 2025
I cannot recommend Joanna enough! She was an incredible support throughout my hsc English journey, helping me do well in Advanced English, Extension 1, and even guiding me through the challenges of Extension 2, despite not having done it herself. Her dedication and intelligence were evident in every single lesson.
She went above and beyond by providing a wide range of resources, all filled with extensive detail. Her feedback was always thoughtful and actionable, helping me refine my writing and deepen my understanding of the texts. Whether it was writing essays, developing unique ideas for mod c and even my major work, she was always there to guide me with patience and clarity.
Joanna’s passion for english and commitment to her students’ success truly sets her apart. I’m so grateful for her support—it made all the difference in my hsc english studies.
maleeha bulla on 13th January 2025
I originally came to Joanna needing help with my creative writing in year 12 and she did not fail!! She helped me brainstorm ideas and draft extensive pieces of writing. She is great at helping extend upon your ideas and drawing out your creative side so for those needing help with creatives, discursives and just english in general, I highly recommend Joanna!
Michelle on 5th January 2025
Joanna is a wonderful, considerate and pragmatic English tutor. Her passion for English shines brightly and can be seen through her teaching - in the way that she provokes analytical thinking, is resourceful and furthers your own understanding of deeper and higher level concepts. She is always ready to help you not only through teaching, but also by applying a teacher's or HSC markers lens on any pieces of work that are submitted to her. She provides prompt and thorough feedback that really helps you go from being a good student to becoming a great student. I highly recommend Joanna to anyone seeking tutoring as she knows the ins and outs of HSC English like no other. Thanks for everything :)
KJ on 21st February 2024
Joanna is a fantastic tutor who is extremely supportive and caring towards her students. During my lessons with Joanna, I never felt bored or disinterested as she is extremely passionate and knowledgeable. I truly appreciated how she would always check in at different times to make sure I fully understood the concept and would patiently answer any questions I had. My Year 12 marks saw a great improvement after seeking help from Joanna and I wish I had met her earlier. I highly recommend Joanna as a tutor who can take your marks and attitude towards learning to the next level!
Chichi W on 22nd January 2024
I had quite an awful English teacher during year 12 and Joanna helped improve my final mark immensely. I started the year off with English being my least favourite as well as worst performing subject, and ended the year having it be my best overall subject, achieving a mark of 93. If I didn’t have Joanna’s help I am honestly not sure I would have done this well. She will help you however she can and provide super helpful resources. I couldn’t recommend her enough!!!
Katie P on 14th January 2024
Joanna was super nice and stepped in last minute to help me immensely in English Advanced and Extension 1. She was available when I most needed it and helped jog ideas for creatives and significantly improved my Mod C mark. I recommend Joanna to anyone who is struggling with creativity in English
Jasmine on 14th January 2024