Hilary N.

🎓 JAMES RUSE GRADUATE 2026 📚 Junior English & Mathematics Tutoring | Accelerated Year 11–12 Mathematics | 2+ Years Tutoring Experience | Maths Enrichment Tutor Hi! I'm Hilary, a recent James Ruse graduate :) Having recently experienced the academic demands of James Ruse firsthand, I understand the challenges of balancing schoolwork, assessments and other commitments while finding study methods that actually work. 💡 I aim to create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, learning from mistakes and building confidence. Beyond academics, I hope to mentor students by sharing firsthand advice from my experience at Ruse, helping them develop effective study habits, prepare for senior school and make the most of opportunities at school! ⭐ ARE YOU REALLY GETTING THE INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION YOU NEED? 👥 With a maximum of FOUR students per group, lessons are tailored to each student's individual learning needs, strengths and areas for improvement, rather than simply giving everyone more questions to complete. ENGLISH 🏅 Consistently ranked Top 30 in English Advanced (Years 9–12). 🏅 Ranked Top 10 in English Extension (Years 11–12). I aim to help students strengthen their analytical and creative writing skills, developing the confidence and critical thinking needed to excel in English. Individualised teaching approach: - Strengthening essay and creative writing, textual analysis, and the development of sophisticated arguments and analytical expression. - Providing detailed essay marking outside lesson hours, with constructive feedback and opportunities to discuss and implement improvements in subsequent lessons. - Tailoring feedback and lesson content to students' writing abilities, areas for improvement and academic goals. Additional learning resources: - Extensive collections of past papers and practice questions from top selective schools. - Essay exemplars, writing resources and supplementary exercises to develop analytical depth and expression. MATHEMATICS 📈 Having once worried whether my Year 10 Mathematics results would be enough to qualify for Mathematics Extension 2, I understand how discouraging it can feel when results don't reflect your potential. Through targeted problem-solving strategies, consistent practice and a shift in mindset, I turned my performance around, improving my ranking by over 50 places. 📈 Having experienced this firsthand, I know that improving in Mathematics isn't just about doing more questions; it's also about learning how to approach them differently. I hope to help students develop this same mindset, building the confidence to tackle unfamiliar problems and recognise their own potential :) Individualised teaching approach: - Adapting explanations and lesson content to each student's ability, learning pace and academic goals. - Regularly monitoring progress and adjusting lessons to address students' evolving needs. - Providing targeted homework and feedback to reinforce concepts and address areas for improvement. Additional learning resources: - Extensive collections of past papers from top selective schools. - Personalised question banks targeting individual weaknesses. - Challenging supplementary questions collected throughout my high school experience, focusing on conceptual understanding and unfamiliar applications. LESSON FORMATS & PRICING 📍 Face-to-face and online lessons available. Rates are negotiable! Junior English/Maths - Small-group lessons (3–4 students): $45/hour per student - Individual lessons: $60/hour Accelerated Year 11–12 Mathematics - Designed for students looking to get ahead of the HSC syllabus, deepen their understanding of advanced concepts and develop confidence tackling unfamiliar and higher-order problems. - Maths Advanced | Maths Extension 1 | Maths Extension 2 - Message to enquire about further details/pricing!