About Hannah

I love using symbols and metaphors to express my ideas uniquely and creatively. Have you noticed I use the Hummingbird as my logo? The Hummingbird embodies my educational ethos perfectly. The Hummingbird might be small, but it is capable of amazing feats. They can fly great distances and are even able to fly backward, effortlessly adapting to new situations. They are adaptable, willing to step back, observe, look at things from a new perspective, and then quickly shift into action. The Hummingbird is a symbol of resilience mixed with playfulness and optimism. The Hummingbird is unique and associated with success. You cannot be successful doing things the same way as everyone else – you must be vulnerable and willing to do things differently.

Not only does this reflect my ethos to education, it is the attitude I foster in my students. My students develop confidence and the ability to adapt their knowledge to fit various questions. They’re challenged to see ideas from new perspectives. They develop resilience and curiosity about the world. Through the process of tutoring, they learn to embrace feedback, and how to use feedback to improve and develop. I will bring out your inner Hummingbird.

Let my dedication to improving your results bring success! With nearly 20 years of teaching a diverse range of learners, I have extensive experience that will assist you to thrive. Being tutored by me allows you to access a highly experienced HSC marker who has had work published by teaching associations.

My background in Positive Psychology means you will benefit from my use of teaching and learning strategies that lead to real achievement. Not only that, you will develop a growth mindset that will assist with your overall academic success.

I can scaffold tasks to make them manageable, leading to students feeling confident they can complete quality work. I will provide organisation tips and tricks that help you work smarter, employing study techniques that work.

I’m also a freelance writer, meaning that I can provide excellent support to you with professional and creative writing. I can also edit school and university work to ensure you hand in a polished piece of work every time!

I’m also available to mentor other educators who are either new to teaching or looking for career development in English or Society and Culture. If you are an educator looking for support, check out the teacher consultancy and mentor section to find out more.

Hannah’s qualifications:

  • Holocaust Education – Gandel Scholarship (Yad Vashem)
  • Diploma of Positive Psychology
  • Master of Arts (Communication, Culture & Media)
  • Bachelor of Teaching (English and HSIE Methods)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Communication, Literature, History & Creative Writing)

Hannah’s Educational Strengths:

  • Gifted and Talented Education
  • English (Advanced & Standard)
  • Society & Culture
  • ESL and NESB Students
  • Scaffolding notes and responses
  • Creative Writing
  • Essay Writing
  • Breaking tasks down to small, manageable pieces
  • Goal setting
  • Growth Mindsets