Kate W.

🌟 Struggling with your English marks? Let's change that together! 🌟 Are you aiming for a Band 6 or straight A’s but feeling stuck? Nothing is impossible with the right guidance and strategies! I can help you master English and unlock your full potential—whether it’s for exams, assignments, or just improving your overall skills. Hi! I’m Kate. As a recent graduate and a Chinese migrant who once struggled with English, I know exactly what it’s like to face challenges. But with the right approach, I turned my English results from a 65% in my Year 10 final exam to an 87.5% in my first Extension 1 English assignment, internally ranked 4th, and a 90% in my Year 11 Advanced English assignment, internally ranked 8th. I’ve been where you are, and now I want to share what helped me succeed with you. Here’s what I can offer: -Fluent in Mandarin and English: 我可以流利双语教课，帮助刚来的中国学生更快适应澳洲的教学方式和教育体系。 If you’re new to Australia I can help you bridge the gap quickly and effectively. -Targeted Strategies & Personalised Lessons: I’ll help you overcome the most common challenges students face in English by focusing on your individual needs. Whether it’s essay writing, comprehension, or exam strategies, I’ll guide you with clear, actionable steps that make a difference fast. -Access to Extensive Resources: I provide all my students with HSC notes, sample A-range essays, sample writings, practice questions, and model responses. You’ll have everything you need to succeed, including exam-style questions to practice under time pressure and boost your confidence. -Exam Confidence & Mastery: I’ll teach you how to tackle exam questions with ease, providing tips and techniques to excel. You’ll learn how to go beyond the “standard” answer and surprise yourself with what you can achieve. Here’s how we’ll work together in our lessons: -Exam Preparation: We'll together break down key themes, quotes, and techniques in your prescribed texts. -Practice timed essays in class to simulate exam conditions. -Learn how to tailor your essays to suit different types of questions, ensuring you’re always prepared. -Core Skills Focus: Improve your comprehension skills. Master grammar and expressions for clearer writing. Get personalised support for creative writing, discursive writing, and persuasive essays. -Assignment Help: Draft solid essays together by selecting the most relevant ideas and evidence to support your arguments Edit and refine your writing for clarity and coherence. Receive detailed feedback from me to keep improving. What I offer: 1:1 and 1:2 tutoring (online or in-person) Pricing: -Yr 7-10 English: $45/hour -Yr 11 English Standard, EALD, Advanced: $50/hour -Yr 11 Extension 1 English: $55/hour - Yr 12 English Standard, EALD, Advanced: $55/hour - Yr 12 Extension 1 English: $60/ hour