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⭐️ 99.70 ATAR ⭐️ 49/50 ENG EXT1 ⭐️ 97 LEGAL ⭐️ 96 SOR ⭐️ 95 ENG ADV ⭐️ 97 MATHS ADV
Hi, my name is Lara and I am a 2024 HSC graduate, achieving an ATAR of 99.70. I also currently study an English minor at university, alongside a Bachelor of Laws, with a Distinction WAM. I'm offering tutoring + selling notes!
As a 2024 HSC All-Rounder, I achieved the top band (Band 6/E4) in 12 units.
My HSC results include:
🌸 English Extension 1 49/50 (Rank 1 internal)
🌸 English Advanced 95/100 (Rank 2 internal, 96/100 in trials)
🌸 Legal Studies 97/100 (Rank 1 internal)
🌸 Studies of Religion II 96/100 (Rank 1 internal, raw 100/100 in trials)
🌸 Mathematics Advanced 97/100 (Accelerated, 2023 HSC)
🌸 Mathematics Extension 1 46/50 (Accelerated, 2023 HSC, 1st in Trials)
🌸 Modern History 94/100 (Rank 1 internal)
I’m offering 1:1 or group tutoring for the following subjects:
- Yr 7-10 English
- Yr 11-12 English Standard
- Yr 11-12 English Advanced (specialising in The Merchant of Venice, Plath& Hughes, Great Expectations)
- Yr 11-12 English Ext 1 (specialising in Frankenstein, Metropolis, Waiting for Godot)
- Yr 7-10 History and History Elective
- Yr 11-12 Modern History (specialising in Russia, SA Apartheid, Arab-Israeli conflict)
- Yr 11-12 Legal Studies (specialising in Family and Consumer Law)
- Yr 11-12 Studies of Religion 1 AND 2 unit
- Yr 7-8 Mathematics
💰 Rates:
$70/hr for one-on-one sessions, online or in person (Yr 11–12)
$60/hr for one-one-one sessions, online or in person (Yr 7-10)
🏘️ Group tutoring available at a discounted rate. Ask for details!
My Experience:
🕦 2+ years of private tutoring
🔥 Maintaining Distinction WAM for university English and Law
✍️ Clear, up to date knowledge of syllabus
📈 Built a growing clientele of over 20 students from selective and comprehensive schools including Sydney Girls, Sydney Boys, St George Girls, Sydney Grammar, Hornsby Girls, Meriden, Danebank Anglican School, Chatswood High.
🧠 Extensive understanding of how to run lessons and tailor my teaching to suit student’s unique needs
🗣️ Maintaining clear communication about goals, achievements and tasks to both students and parents.
To me, tutoring is more than just teaching, but also building a strong mentor relationship with my students. This involves:
🤝 Discussing and planning pathways to achieving manageable goals
🧠 Providing feedback on essays
🔥 Supplying personal notes, essays and scaffolds used in trials and HSC to attain top ranks
🙋♀️ Responding to any questions efficiently
🙂 Giving advice about HSC subjects and general school concerns as a recently graduated student
Achievements
- Rank 1 Internally Yr 12: Eng Ext 1, Modern History, SOR 2, Legal Studies
- Distinction WAM Arts/Law
- Offers to USYD, UNSW, UTS Law Schools
- 100% High School Academic Scholarship
Education
Year 12 completed in 2024.
Mark achieved: 99.70 (verified).
Reviews
Lara is an incredible English Advanced tutor who is extremely patient and responsive. She encourages her students to articulate their own interpretations to allow development for independent critical thinking and responds attentively to any questions students have. Lara has been a great help for me in Year 12 as she regularly gave extensive feedback on my essays and recommended the best course of study from her personal experience. Thanks to Lara both my grades and confidence in Enlish has improved greatly, I definitely recommend her as an effective HSC tutor!
Miu Oikawa on 7th November 2026
Lara has been an amazing tutor that has truly helped me in English Advanced and Extension, Modern History, SOR2 and Legal Studies throughout year 11 and 12!! She has been super flexible, and been able to give me detailed feedback at short notice. Her lessons are highly individualised and focused on answering my own questions, rather than just going through general resources. I would highly recommend her!!
Emma K on 4th November 2026
We’ve been very fortunate to have had such a wonderful tutor for our son in Geography and History over the past two years. She is not only highly knowledgeable in both subjects but also has excellent teaching skills and a real ability to explain difficult concepts clearly and effectively. From my son’s feedback, her patience, dedication and teaching approach have really helped him improve his understanding, confidence and performance in both subjects. She is reliable, supportive and genuinely cares about her students’ progress. It’s not easy to find a tutor who combines strong subject knowledge with such great teaching skills. We’re truly grateful for her support and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an excellent tutor!
Carl on 2nd November 2026