Information about Harriet - Bellevue Hill tutor -

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Personal Description:

Qualified and experienced teacher of Latin, French and English. I have been tutoring for 7 years helping students across QLD, NSW and VIC from primary school aged to university level. I am based on a property in rural NSW and I have times available 7 days a week and during school holidays.

In 2019 as Covid was taking a hold of the world and moving education to an online landscape, I moved to the country to live on my now husband's property near Inverell, NSW. This move, along with the uncertain circumstances of a global pandemic motivated me to start tutoring online to help as many students as I could to stay on track and to feel engaged and motivated in their studies.

Education
8 years teaching full time in NSW private schools (since 2016) and 5 years online tutoring (2019)
2021-22 HSC Marker for Latin Continuers
2016-18 Masters of Teaching (Secondary) University of New England, NSW specialising in Languages (French and Spanish) and HSIE curriculum areas, completed online whilst working full time as a teacher under conditional provision
2012-16 Bachelor of Arts Languages (Honours in French Studies), University of Sydney, NSW
2014 French Studies Exchange to L’Université Sciences Po, Paris, France
2013 Spanish Studies Exchange to Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico
2007-10 Frensham All Girls Boarding School, Mittagong, NSW, ATAR 99.3. I completed HSC French and French Extension in Year 11 (receiving marks in band 6 and E4) . The next year, I was awarded the dux of the school and an ATAR of 99.3.
I started my journey learning languages from age 3 attending the French Australian pre-school in Canberra and then the Lycée Franco-Australien Telopea for primary school.

Tuition Experience:

Proficient Teacher Accreditation with NESA
4 years full time year 7- 12 extension Latin and French teacher; stage 6 tutor, Year 8 Rugby manager at the Scots College in Sydney. In 2016, in my first year of teaching, I rewrote and created all resources for the Latin programme from years 7-12 Extension at Scots College.
4 years full time year 7- 12 extension Latin and French teacher; stage 4 tutor and Equestrian coordinator at Frensham, Mittagong, NSW. More recently, I have rewritten and created resources for a new Latin programme at Frensham in the junior years using newly created resources in a bid to adapt Latin to the modern age and 21st century student.
HSC marker for Latin 2021 and 2022.
Casual teacher of Latin at the NSW School of Languages (all online education) 2023
Member of the Classical Latin Teachers Association NSW
Member of the Linda Montross New Educator's Latin scholarship international committee Member of the Australia Tutoring Association
Current ABN and WWCC

Tutoring Approach:

I believe in providing a tailored method of learning to each individual student. One on one tutoring is so effective because it is directed right to where the students needs and requirements are instead of trying to fit the student into a broader learning system.

For tutoring sessions, I use Zoom/ Microsoft teams which is an easy application to download (like Skype but more features) as it enables features such as share screen, chat and annotations. I am familiar with and have online access to most Latin courses used in schools (Oxford, Cambridge, Suburani, VSL) but also happy to supplement what is being covered at school with my own course materials.

I love languages and think that being exposing to another language and culture helps build self identity and confidence. I pride myself on being approachable flexible and understanding. I will help you to excel in your chosen subject.