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.

In the spirit of a great essay, I'll keep this concise. I believe the key to mastering English lies in combining clarity, flair, and strategy. In my own learning, I placed a strong emphasis on understanding the structure and purpose underlying an essay and its components, then using that foundation to express my ideas effectively and confidently. Applying these principles to my teaching, I keep lessons engaging with clear and interactive tutorials which aim to create a fruitful and stress-free learning process tailored to each learner. As a debater at heart—speaking for the NSW Team in 2024—I especially enjoy the process of refining and finetuning an essay, a satisfaction I aim to share and recreate with my students. Equally, I find providing compelling and actionable feedback to student work deeply fulfilling, and strive to help improve both macro (thesis, paragraphing, and sub-structures) and micro (quoting, phrasing, and impression) elements. English need not be an opaque exercise of trial and error: we just need a strategic lens and the confidence to express!

Hi, I’m Grace! 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.

Hello! I'm Michael. I graduated from Shore in 2024 and am incredibly excited to share my love of English with you. I'm a firm believer in approaching English from first principles: developing a personal and in-depth understanding of the texts. Not only does this aid in answering questions with specificity, nuance and personality, it'll also make English an enjoyable and fulfilling area of study. Together, we'll work on developing your personal voice as well as enhancing your analytical and argumentation skills which I approach from a debating background. Outside of English, I love watching films, collating playlists and hiking.

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 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.

I’ve always had a passion for English and literature, and am eager to inspire the same enthusiasm in my students. Throughout my journey, I have developed an acute understanding of what it takes to succeed in high school English; my tutoring philosophy centers around developing unique readings and a personal voice, a thorough understanding of the texts at hand, and finding the balance between creativity and discipline when writing. I look forward to helping each student unlock their full potential, while also discovering all the joy that English has to offer!

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.

Hi, I’m Gabriella, and I’m passionate about helping students reach their full potential in English! Having recently completed the HSC myself, I understand how challenging the journey can be - from analysing complex texts and writing essays under time pressure to managing the year’s workload. My goal is not only to make this process less overwhelming but also to help students exceed expectations, drawing on what I’ve learned about standing out in the subject. I believe English is at its most rewarding when students connect with the material in a meaningful way. And so, with insights from my own experience and a supportive, tailored approach, I focus on building the skills needed to craft impactful responses and express ideas that are both original and sophisticated.