Isabella H.

🌟99.45 ATAR | 🌟Premier's All-Rounder | 🌟 Rank 1 (98 HSC mark) in Economics & 2U Maths at Hornsby Girls | Hi! I'm Isabella, a 2025 HSC graduate and All-round Achiever (all Band 6/E4 results) from Hornsby Girls High School (8th in NSW 2025). I now study a double degree in Actuarial Studies and Commerce (Finance) at UNSW, and have tutored for over a year. I specialise in teaching Economics and Mathematics (2U/3U) at a Preliminary and HSC level, extending my subject knowledge in university. However, I also have experience teaching English Advanced, Biology and Chinese, as well as Year 7-10 English, Maths, Science and Commerce. As a self-taught student who transferred into a selective school in Year 8 and gradually saw improvements in my grades through the years, I know what it takes to make an academic comeback. I teach with passion and patience, helping students improve their confidence, understanding and exam technique. Above all, I always aim to inspire in students an interest for their subjects and learning in general, for long-term results. Below are my internal results (HSC mark in brackets): 🏆1st in Economics (98) 🏆1st in Mathematics Advanced (98) 🏆1st in Chinese Continuers (98) (done externally) 🌟Top 10 in English Advanced (90) 🌟Top 10 in Mathematics Extension 1 (47) 🌟Top 25 in Biology (93) (1st in trials) Moreover, in university so far: 🏅High Distinction WAM 🏅4th of 1334 students in Microeconomics (ECON1101) Here are some of the aspects my tutoring focuses on. However, I'm always more than happy to tailor my lessons to students' needs. Economics: 💰Intuitive explanation of concepts to build a strong foundation 💰Essay writing + unlimited marking/feedback 💰Exam techniques 💰Real world application, which is what makes this subject so interesting! Maths Advanced/Extension 1: 📊General exam technique 📊Course content crash courses 📊Homework help 📊Custom homework sets after each lesson English Advanced/Standard: ✒️In-depth text analysis for the development of unique ideas (HSC prescribed text specialisation: The Crucible, The Tempest/Hag-seed, T. S. Eliot's poetry) ✒️Creative/discursive writing + marking ✒️Short answer responses + marking ✒️General essay-scaffolding techniques ✒️Exemplar essays for inspiration Biology: 🧬Exam technique (how to hit marking criteria) 🧬Written response practice + marking 🧬Scientific skills 🧬Depth study help For Yr 7-10 subjects, there will be more of an emphasis on homework help. I can also teach Chinese Continuers, but lesson content depends entirely on the student. All students will gain access to ✅Exclusive notes, exemplar essays and practice materials created and curated by myself ✅24/7 online support via direct messaging ✅More focused exam practice and marking close to assessment dates Of course, I recognise that academic tutoring only goes so far. That's why I also act as a mentor to my students, with enthusiasm and a genuine commitment to helping them succeed in general. 📍Location: I tutor both online via Zoom or Google Meet, and in-person within the Hills District, along the Metro line from Tallawong to Central, or the T9 train line from Hornsby to West Ryde (other locations can be considered). 📚Pricing (negotiable for longer sessions or larger groups): $55 /hr for 1-on-1 lessons $35 /hr each for group lessons + $10 negotiable flat fee for travelling to in-person sessions. Please feel free to contact me for more details, or to book your first lesson. I'm fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, and have an active ABN. I look forward to hearing from you!