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Teanna brings hands-on experience helping younger students build confidence in English and literacy. Through a structured reading buddy program, she supported a Year 3 student who was two years behind, reading together three times a week over several months. This tutor is patient, reliable and understands how to break down reading into manageable, enjoyable steps. Her background in debating and a national reading challenge means she models strong comprehension and expression while keeping sessions encouraging and age-appropriate.
With top performance in numerical reasoning and mathematics on a selective entry exam, as well as participation in a school Maths Olympiad and a dedicated maths enrichment group, Teanna is well placed to support students in primary and early high school maths. She knows what it is like to be stretched by challenging questions and uses this to explain tricky concepts in clear, simple language. Her approach focuses on building strong foundations, showing students different ways to tackle problems and celebrating small wins.
Beyond academics, Teanna’s involvement in chess club, Model UN, sports teams and music gives her a wide range of interests to connect with students. She has spent time in a primary school classroom on work experience, observing how younger children learn and respond to different teaching styles. This tutor brings energy, empathy and structure to each lesson, tailoring activities to suit each child’s personality—whether they respond better to games, step-by-step practice, or discussion-based learning.