Amy G.

Hi! My name is Amy, and I’m a 2024 high school graduate currently studying a Bachelor Degree in Commerce and Economics at UNSW. As your tutor, my focus is to make learning feel clear, structured, and achievable, no matter your current level or confidence. I specialise in English-based subjects, with a strong focus on core academic skills such as textual analysis, essay writing, exam technique and preparation. My goal is not just to help you achieve consistent band 6s, but to equip you with practical strategies and confidence that carry through assessments, exams, and all levels of schooling. My Yr 12 results for subjects I tutor include: 🌟ATAR of 94.55 - Results ranging from Band 6 (eg. 93 in Studies of Religion II) to strong Band 5 results (eg. 89 in Modern History) 🌟Trial/Internals ⭐️ English Advanced (90/100) - 19/20 in Section 1 Common Mod - 19/20 in Mod A - 18/20 Mod B - 17/20 in Section 2 Common Mod and Mod C ⭐️ Economics (Rank 3) - Near full marks in Section2 - Rank 1 consistently throughout Yr11 ⭐️ Modern History (Rank 4) - 22/25 in Section 1 Power and Authority - 23/25 in Section 2 National Studies - 24/25 in Section 3 Peace and Conflict ⭐️ Studies of Religion II (Rank 6) - 19/20 in Religion and Peace Essay - 13/15 Islam short answer questions - 19/20 Christian bioethics essay (Yr 12 Internals) Additionally, achieving high ranks and strong results across maths and commerce subjects from Yr 9-11, I am able to provide tutoring support in these areas. Having recently completed the HSC, I have a strong understanding of the current syllabus demands and exam expectations, allowing me to offer both academic guidance and practical advice. How I support my students: 📖Textual Analysis & Interpretation - Breaking down themes, techniques, structure and authorial intent to encourage deep understanding rather than memorisation - Working through key chapters and extracts to strengthen student understanding and analytical sophistication 📖Essay Writing & Structure - Guidance on thesis construction, introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions, emphasising on analysis and clarity 📖Exam & Assessment Preparation - Unpacking rubrics and potential question types, helping you plan responses under time pressure - Learning and practising how to adapt your essays to each potential question, meeting the marking criteria effectively - Timed essays and exam-style practice to build confidence and consistency 📖Assignment Help - Develop sophisticated, band 6 essays aligned with rubrics - Guidance for creative and discursive writing, from planning to final drafts - Detailed feedback to refine expression, structure and analysis - Going through practice questions, guiding you with strategies and ideas to enter the exam with confidence - Helping you unpack and respond effectively to exam questions and tasks 📑Resources - All of my HSC notes and exam responses - Band 6 exemplar essays and model responses - Various practice papers and questions - Study notes for each syllabus dotpoint and rubric I’m offering 1-1 for: Yr 7-10 English Yr 11-12 English Advanced AND Standard Yr 11-12 Modern History Yr 11-12 Studies of Religion 1 AND 2 Yr 11-12 Economics Pricing: Yr 7-10: $50/hr, $90/2hr Yr 11-12: 60/hr, 110/2hr