Sadie
About Me
Hey everyone!
I’m Sadie, a Zoology graduate turned Maths, Science and ESL teacher who has helped hundreds of students get the grades they need to follow their dreams at university. I discovered my passion for teaching by accident; an aspiring academic and researcher, I was part way through a Biology degree when I started giving fitness classes at the university gym to bring in some money. Turns out teaching is what I’m best at, and 5 years later I haven’t looked back.
My speciality are students who don’t necessarily feel at home in a traditional classroom setting. With me, we’ll look at things your way, at your rhythm, and as many times as necessary until you feel confident to tackle it on your own.
I am bilingual and after graduating I lived in Spain for 5 years working as a classroom teacher, tutoring and eating paella. When I’m not teaching you’ll find me outside playing sports or exploring, and I haven’t forgotten what it’s like to be a student myself as I am currently learning (very slowly) the piano. Whether you need to catch up, get ahead or excel, I can’t wait to hear from you!
My teaching style
A professional teacher and tutor for over 5 years, my gentle, personable approach makes me an effective teacher for neurodiverse learners, and I have extensive training and experience working with students with ADHD, autism, anxiety and depression. As a Science graduate I’m also able to put mathematics, especially statistics, in a real-world context which makes it both more accessible and interesting.
My past experience
I am a full time professional tutor, and have been for 5 years. I have trained countless people for Cambridge English exams, taught GSCE (and the Australian equivalent) Maths and Biology in Australia and the UK, and worked in traditional classroom settings in a high school and a private academy.
My Proudest Achievements
I have accompanied students all the way through their VCE (Australian A levels) journey, and sending them off to their final exams always makes me a little emotional. Outside of work, emigrating and living in my second language has been an unforgettable experience.
I teach
- Biology
- Zoology
- Maths
- Further Maths
- Statistics
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Science
My Results and Achievements
- High School Dux
- 97.0 ATAR score
- Bachelor of Science graduate
- 4 x Dean's Commendation for Academic Excellence
- ADHD training
- Autism training
- Dyslexia training
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)