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James
- Rate RM201
- Response 3h
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Number of students accompanied by James since their arrival at Superprof

RM201/h
1st lesson belanja
- English
- Reading
- Literacy
- Creative writing
- Dissertation
Qualified English and History teacher with 16+ years' teaching experience across Stages 4, 5, and 6, including at HSC and Preliminary HSC levels. Easy and adaptable teaching style to suit all learning
- English
- Reading
- Literacy
- Creative writing
- Dissertation
Lesson location
About James
I am a passionate teacher who loves helping people of all ages learn and grow, and to discover their hidden strengths and talents. For more than fifteen years, I have worked in service of students from all walks of life, supporting them to become more confident within themselves and to become more independent readers, writers, and thinkers.
What motivates me most is seeing my students experience success and celebrating that success alongside them, whether it's a small breakthrough or a major milestone - any step in the right direction is something worth recognition.
I look forward to working with you and helping you achieve your best. Reach out when you're ready. Together, we will figure out what steps we need to take to put you on the path to achieving your learning goals, whatever they may be.
About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- SPM
- +4
levels :
Primary
Secondary
SPM
Form 6
STPM
Adult education
Bachelor
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Targeted teaching — identify learning gaps using reports, feedback, diagnostic assessments (e.g., pre-tests), or informal conversations
Goal-oriented lessons — each lesson will be tied to a specific outcome based on your identified, age-appropriate learning needs
Formative assessment — use success criteria, rubrics, and ongoing checks to monitor understanding and track progress
Explicit instruction — introduce new skills or concepts using clear models, exemplars, and demonstrations
I do / We do / You do — gradual release of responsibility as confidence and independence grow
Supportive scaffolding — written, verbal, and visual supports designed to assist learning, gradually withdrawn as confidence and mastery grow
Active questioning — targeted questions to check understanding and strengthen critical thinking
Structured routines — consistent lesson flow: recap → new goal → teacher model → guided practice and worked examples → independent work → teacher check and formative assessment → plenary and debrief
Responsive and proactive teaching — adapt instruction as needed; pivot to mini-lessons or remediation work as needs arise
Rates
Rate
- RM201
Pack rates
- 5h: RM1006
- 10h: RM2013
online
- RM201/h
free lessons
This first lesson is free to allow you to get to know your teacher so that they can best meet your needs.
- 1hr
Details
- Qualified secondary school teacher specializing in English and History
- 16+ years' teaching experience in English and History across Stages 4, 5 and 6, including English Standard, English Advanced, English Extension I, English Extension II, and Modern History.
- Accredited proficiency as a Highly Accomplished Teacher as recognized by the NSW Education Standards Authority
- Numerous tertiary qualifications at both a graduate and post-graduate level (Bachelor of Teaching, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts (Writing), Bachelor of Psychology)
- Extensive experience as a NAPLAN marker having contributed to the NAPLAN marking operations as a home-based marker in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2026.
- Previous experience as a private tutor assisting Year 12 students in preparing for HSC English examinations
(Evidence of qualifications can be supplied upon request)
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