Brisbane tutor in English, Psychology, Essay Writing, English Literature, Study Skills, Special Needs, Creative Writing

I travel to these locations
Indooroopilly, Corinda, Sherwood, Graceville, St Lucia

If you've ever thought "I understand the text, but I don't know how to make my ideas sound sophisticated", or "my essay is good, but I can't work out why it's not hitting top marks", that's exactly the gap I help you address.

Hi, I'm Elizabeth, a warm (and very friendly!) tutor in QCAA English, Literature, and English & Literature Extension. My approach is built on the marking criteria; instead of guessing what markers want, you'll know exactly what they're rewarding, and precisely what separates a good response from an A+ one.

I achieved 99% overall in English & Literature Extension — including 100% on both the IA3 and the External Exam — alongside a 96+ ATAR and over 95% in all my subjects. I now study English Literature at the University of Queensland, where I received the 2025 Lizzie Heal-Warry Prize for Literature.

One of my proudest achievements is that my old high school invited me back to work directly with his current Extension students, giving detailed, criteria-based feedback on their responses. Being trusted with that says as much about my teaching as my results.

What that looks like in a lesson:
• Literary theory broken into clear, usable ideas you can actually apply under exam conditions
• QCAA subject reports and marking guides, studied in detail, turned into a roadmap for your specific assessment
• The exact tools to move a response from "good" into the top band

Just as importantly, my lessons are calm, collaborative, and genuinely supportive — no chance of a scary tutor! I have a 5-star rating on Superprof and students tell me things like "you helped me get my first ever A in English" and "you have no idea how much your feedback helped my IA3."

Only 2 spots remaining for Semester 2 — if you're aiming for top marks, or just want to feel in control of your writing, reach out and let's have a chat!

Every lesson is tailored to what you specifically need to feel confident — whether that's understanding the theory, structuring an argument, or refining your prose at the sentence level.

Depending on where you're at, we might focus on:

* Building nuanced arguments rather than surface-level analysis
* Integrating literary theory in a way that feels natural and purposeful (Literature/Lit Ext)
* Developing the essay-writing control needed for top-band responses
* Unseen analysis and external exam preparation
* IA1, IA2 & IA3 — developing, refining, and perfecting your assignment
* Understanding QCAA marking criteria in depth, so you know exactly what's separating a B from an A

I bring both a top ATAR and numerous English prizes to my teaching, along with two years of tutoring experience; I know what the top band actually looks like, and how to help you get there.


What past students have said:
"You helped me get my first ever A in English!"
"You have no idea how much your feedback has helped on my IA3."
"You are a lifesaver."
"Elizabeth really helped me improve my Literature head-and-shoulders above what it would have been."

I also offer detailed written feedback on English, Literature, and English & Literature Extension assignments (including IA3), with in-depth marking and annotations. Reach out for details.

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Experience

I started tutoring when I was in Year 12. One of my proudest achievements was, after graduation, being officially invited by my old school to tutor Year 12 English Extension students during class time. I am also experienced in providing written feedback on assignments for students who don't need tutoring but want to ensure they are not losing any marks: I specialise in understanding the marking criteria to show them where marks are at risk.

Qualifications

96.4 ATAR, multiple subject prizes, Lizzie Heal-Warry Prize for Literature at UQ, Dean's List UQ, and years of experience building a teaching method that allows students to know they are achieving their best.

Rates

I offer a free 30min 'get to know you' session to make sure we are the right fit!

Additional $30 per lesson for in person sessions to cover travel time and fees

Working With Children Check

Yes, I'm cleared to work with children in Queensland until 24-May-2028 (details available on request)

Gender

Female

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Joined Tutor Finder on 24-Jul-2026 (updated profile on 20-Sep-2026)