Athena C.

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Tutoring near Maroubra, Sydney, NSW & Maroubra, Sydney, NSW

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Rate

$150 per hour

Services

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

Subjects

Year 12
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About

**** PRE-TRIAL WINTER HOLIDAY INTENSIVE ***** Be taught by an experienced HSC English marker and teacher of 29 years. I can advise you on what HSC markers are looking so that you may achieve outstanding results. Throughout my career to date, I have been appointed as Head of English, Head of Gifted and Talented and Director of Curriculum. I currently teach at one of the state’s top schools and am able to support you in your study of English across all year levels and HSC English courses. I possess an outstanding track record in assisting students to achieve exemplary results in English from Years 7-12, with many of my students achieving HSC state rankings through explicit instruction and detailed engagement with course content. In the 2024 HSC, I supported a student achieve their goal of a 99.95 ATAR. I conduct classes on an individual and group basis. Group classes attract a discount. In addition to offering tutoring services, I offer on demand proofreading and editing services with quick turnaround times assisting you to deliver polished creative pieces and essays for high school and university students.

Achievements

  • Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Education 1998 UNSW
  • Head of English
  • Head of Gifted and Talented
  • Director of Curriculum
  • HSC Marker

Education

Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Education UNSW (1998)

Reviews

Ms Conomos is an excellent English tutor for HSC students, as her lessons are always engaging and informative. She explains texts and concepts in a clear and relatable way, which makes even difficult content much easier to understand. Since attending Ms Conomos’ lessons, I’ve seen a strong improvement in my writing, analysis skills, and overall confidence in English. She is very encouraging and motivating, and her support has made a big difference to my confidence and attitude towards HSC English. I would highly recommend her to any student looking to improve their results.
Zahra Ridling on 15th February 2026
Athena was an excellent tutor who was dedicated in my learning and improvement in my work. Her one on one sessions allowed me to ask detailed questions as well as go through homework to a great detail. As a result of my tutoring I personally obtained my best results in my final English Advanced Atar exam which greatly benefitted my atar. Not only did I improve all areas of my english skills the tutoring from Athena allowed me to think more critically about my other subject which included comprehension skills.
Zoe Charles on 16th January 2026
I had the pleasure of being tutored by Ms Conomos, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She is not only an excellent tutor who explains concepts clearly and makes learning engaging, but also a genuinely kind and supportive person. Her guidance helped me feel more confident in my studies, and she always created a comfortable, encouraging environment where I could ask questions and improve. Her suggested essay structures and approaches to essay questions have improved my marks significantly. I’m so grateful for her help, she truly went above and beyond for me.
Nara West on 24th September 2025
Ms Conomos’ exceptional teaching was instrumental in my improvement as I achieved an HSC Advanced English mark of 94/100, allowing my dream of studying medicine by achieving an ATAR of 99.95, as I was one of 30 students in Australia and New Zealand accepted into the elite medical degree at the University of Sydney. Ms Conomos had profound knowledge of my texts - she was able to clearly explain literary texts and movements, providing additional resources to further illustrate the points. She didn't just tell me what I was doing wrong; she rather showed me how to improve, offering advice that addressed my individual learning style. The results of Ms Conomos’ guidance were undeniable. From a rank of 31/182 in Term 4, I climbed to 25/182 in Term 1. I achieved 6/182 in Term 2. This upward trajectory led me to an overall rank of 19/182. I am grateful for the guidance and support of Ms Conomos, and I wholeheartedly recommend her.
Rahul on 23rd February 2025

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Around Maroubra

Monday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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