Thisaly N.

IB English Literature HL: 7/7, GAT 50/50 (Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences), WWCC Hi, I'm Thisaly. I am a University of Melbourne Commerce student and graduate of Methodist Ladies' College, with a lifelong passion for language and literature - library card always at the ready. I believe literature should feel enriching not intimidating. I help students approach their studies with confidence and curiosity. To learn more about my approach and how I can support your child, please contact me to arrange a complimentary consultation. APPROACH Tailored lessons focus on building strong foundational skills and sophisticated analytical thinking. I aim to develop students' confidence in engaging with complex texts and to strengthen their clarity of expression, building an enduring fascination with literature. For senior students, I emphasize exam technique, structured responses, and close analysis aligned with assessment criteria, alongside deep textual engagement. For younger students, I prioritize reading fluency and expression, comprehension, early exposure to close analysis, and engagement with rich prose. I work with students to identify textual ideas that resonate, refine their essay structure, and approach nuanced texts with assurance. AREAS OF EXPERTISE -English & English Literature (Years 3-VCE/IB) -Foundations of Creative & Persuasive Writing (Years 2-6) - Foundations of Textual Engagement (Years 2-6) AVAILABILITY Slots available on weekday afternoons and evenings, as well as on Saturdays. Please contact me via email to discuss specific scheduling needs. TEACHING & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE - English tutor (private and agency-based) - Speech & Communication Skills Assistant (ages 7-12) - Buddy Reader, The Smith Family student2student Program (2021, 2023): Supported primary school students from disadvantaged backgrounds in phonics, reading fluency, and comprehension (2-3 hours per week, online). Introduced classical children's literature through guided reading to strengthen higher-order literacy skills; supported a student in achieving her first A on a reading assessment. - Dramatic Arts Prefect (2025): Led weekly Theatresports sessions to build performance confidence in younger students. Developed advanced skills in analyzing dramatic works, including Othello, Antigone, Hedda Gabler, and Medea. - Working With Children Check (WWCC)- completed LITERARY ENGAGEMENT - Rosemary Foard Prize recipient (MLC Library- most books borrowed) - Senior Member, School Literature Club. TEACHING PHILOSOPHY Passionate about close literary analysis and encouraging a sophisticated, detail-oriented approach to reading and writing. Rates Online $30/hr per student- Group (2+ students),Years 3-10 Online $45/hr- Group (2+ students), VCE/IB Online $60/hr- Private, Years 3-10 Online $100/hr- Private, VCE/IB Quotes for in-home tutoring for Years 3-6 available upon request.