About

Hi, I’m Jess! Over my past 5 years teaching, I've had the privilege of guiding more than a hundred students through their individual high school journeys. In my own HSC, I obtained state rank of 2nd in NSW in English Extension 1 and 2nd in NSW in Latin Extension, achieving an ATAR of 99.95. I’ve since honed valuable insight into tailoring personalised tutoring programs to unique student’s needs and school-specific expectations, and am very excited to impart my roadmap to succeeding in HSC English onto you here at Opus. In addition, majoring in English Literature in my undergraduate at University, I’ve honed my pedagogy through tertiary study in order to set our students apart. For my students, I believe in fostering critical and independent thinking skills which are so essential to achieving success in all subject areas.

I'm incredibly passionate about passing on my experiences and knowledge to support you in reaching your full English potential. For me, the most important part of acing English is to help you discover your own unique approach; to develop genuine interest along with improved marks. When I'm not looking for new books to read, you'll find me taking long hikes and watching history documentaries. English doesn't have to be painful! Together, we can turn it into a subject you love.

My name is Ana-Sofia and I am an English and Art History student at the University of Sydney. I achieved three state rankings of 2nd in English Extension 2, 2nd in Italian Extension, and 5th in French Extension. I absolutely loved studying English, and learnt a lot through completing my 4 units of the subject. In my Bachelor of Arts I maintain a High Distinction average. I have been on the Dean’s List of Academic Excellence, and have attained numerous academic awards including the Maud Stiles Prize for a Woman Student in First Year English, the Dalyell Scholar Global Mobility Scholarship, and Frank McDonald Memorial Scholarship. I am extremely passionate about the study of English, as well as helping students realise their own unique ideas, responses, and voice through their studies.

Hi, I’m Grace! I graduated from PLC Sydney with an ATAR of 99.95. My outstanding results in English are a reflection of not only my own efforts, but largely the passion and dedication of the English faculty. I have felt firsthand the importance of a teacher who understands students and ignites the gift of literature. Motivated by my desire to help students enrich and be enriched by the power of words, I prioritise taking an individualised approach. I intend to warmly support my students in their personal goals, and provide detailed coaching and a friendly face through the challenges along the way.

I’m a 2023 high school graduate who has loved Music, English and song writing since I was very young. I have always found writing a true emotional outlet, and that translated in my Year 12 marks. I ranked first in Advanced English, Extension English 1 and Extension English 2 internally, so I am adept in my understanding of the standard required to truly excel across all 4 units. My approach to English tutoring centres holistically around each student’s learning style in order to maximise their strengths, coupled with my wholehearted belief that finding a sense of enjoyment and inspiration in English can truly take it from tolerable to something a student strives to achieve in – despite the stresses of their final schooling years.

Hi, I’m Meerab! I have loved writing and literature in all its forms for most of my life, particularly in the later years of high school where I took on 4 units of English, through which I developed a newfound passion for essay writing and honed my creative writing. I’ve always believed that the nature of an individual’s engagement with literature is dependant on their ability to interpret it as a form of art; in being able to appreciate every aspect of its composition as one would an artwork. In interacting with literary texts as such throughout my years of highschool, I have participated in an ongoing conversation with the form and features of language, one that I hope to invite my students into and collaborate with in developing and refining the skills required to successfully unravel and explicate the artistry of literature.

Hi, I'm Laurena! Throughout my high school journey, I developed a deep understanding of the skills needed to master HSC English. My passion for literature, in all its forms, stems from recognizing how it both interrogates and affirms different aspects of my worldview. I aim to create a supportive and engaging tutoring environment where students not only reach their academic goals but also cultivate a deeper appreciation for the critical thinking that comes from exploring texts. I truly believe that with the right guidance and mindset, anyone can excel in English—because, at its core, it's an iterative process that helps us better understand people and the world around us. I look forward to helping students harness and enact their own passion for literature in a way that unlocks their full potential.