Sydney tutor in Algebra, Business Studies, Calculus, Creative Writing, Economics, English, English Literature, Essay Writing, Finance, Further Maths, General Science, Geography, Geometry, History, Legal Studies, Maths, Maths Methods, Reading, Statistics

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Hunters Hill, Lane cove, Riverview, Ryde, Artarmon, North Sydney, Sydney

4.9  (6 student reviews)

Hi, I'm Sam.

I graduated from St Ignatius’ College Riverview with an ATAR of 98.30, and have over 7 years of tutoring experience, spending thousands of hours working with students from Year 3 through to the HSC. During this time, I have worked with students of all abilities, personalities and learning styles, helping them improve not only their academic results, but also their confidence, motivation and attitude towards learning. Today, I work with more than 25 students each week and remain passionate about helping every student reach their full potential, whether they are striving to build confidence, overcome challenges or achieve at the highest level.



What to Expect:

• An experienced tutor with over 7 years of experience and thousands of hours of one-on-one teaching

• Highly personalised lessons tailored to the individual needs, strengths and goals of each student

• Clear explanations of difficult concepts and topics that students often struggle with in the classroom

• Proven study techniques, exam strategies and learning methods developed through both academic success and years of tutoring experience

• A strong focus on building confidence, motivation and effective study habits

• Supportive, patient and engaging lessons that encourage students to take ownership of their learning

• Extension work and advanced content for students looking to accelerate and reach their full potential

• A tutor who is genuinely invested in helping students succeed both academically and personally




I completed my HSC at St Ignatius’ College Riverview with an ATAR of 98.30 before graduating from the University of Sydney Business School with a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Advanced Studies as part of the Dalyell Scholars program.

Despite finishing school and university many years ago, my passion for tutoring has never changed. There is something incredibly rewarding about helping students build confidence in themselves, overcome challenges and achieve things they may not have thought possible. Watching that growth, both academically and personally, is what has kept me passionate about tutoring for more than seven years.

Throughout Years 11 and 12, I became fascinated by understanding what separated the very best students from everyone else. I spent countless hours developing study techniques, exam strategies and learning methods, always searching for ways to maximise my academic performance. These methods ultimately helped me achieve an ATAR of 98.30, including marks of 97 in Business Studies, 95 in Economics, 92 in English Advanced, 92 in Modern History and an E4 (47/50) in History Extension, while performing amongst the very top students in my cohort. Many of the same strategies I developed during this time continue to form the foundation of my tutoring approach today.

Over the years, I have found that the biggest thing holding students back is often not a lack of ability, but a lack of confidence. Many students begin to believe they are simply “not good at maths” or “not good at English”. My goal is to help students challenge those beliefs and realise what they are actually capable of achieving.

Every student learns differently, which is why I tailor my lessons to the individual. Rather than simply teaching content, I focus on helping students understand how to learn effectively, approach problems with confidence and develop the habits that lead to long-term success. While improved marks are often the immediate goal, the most valuable outcomes are the confidence, independence and resilience students develop along the way.

One of the most rewarding aspects of tutoring is watching students transform their attitude towards learning. Seeing a student go from feeling overwhelmed and frustrated to confident and motivated is incredibly satisfying, and it is a large part of why I continue tutoring today despite pursuing a career in finance.

I work with students across the full academic spectrum. Some need help rebuilding confidence and strengthening foundations, while others are already performing strongly and want to maximise their results. In both cases, my approach is tailored to the individual student and their goals. No two students are the same, and I strongly believe that effective tutoring should reflect that.

I offer one-on-one tutoring both online and in person for:

• All K–10 Subjects

• Mathematics (Advanced and Standard)

• English (Advanced and Standard)

• Economics

• Business Studies

• Modern History


I also have access to a large collection of notes, essays, past papers and other resources accumulated throughout my years of study and tutoring, which I provide to my students as part of my tutoring service.

If you are looking for an experienced tutor with strong academic credentials, thousands of hours of teaching experience and a genuine passion for helping students succeed, I would love the opportunity to work with your family and help your child reach their full potential.

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Experience

Current tutoring experience with HSC and non-HSC (K-11) students (currently more than 20 students per week, not including students seen less regularly)

Previous experience tutoring other HSC students and non-HSC students while at school.

Frequent tutoring of younger siblings.

Qualifications

2019 ATAR: 98.30

Received a band 6/E4 in Economics, Business Studies, English advanced, Modern History, History Extension and a band 5 in Mathematics

Economics and Business Studies were my highest performing subjects, receiving a HSC mark of 95 and 97 in them respectively.

My other band 6’s were in the mid-90s, while my band 5 in Mathematics was only slightly off a band 6.

Rates

Rates:

Years k-9:
$85/hr

Years 10-12:
$95/hr

Additional $15 for in-person tutoring (to cover travel time and related costs)

Working With Children Check

Yes, I'm cleared to work with children in New South Wales until 22-Jul-2029 (details available on request)

Gender

Male

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Joined Tutor Finder on 29-Dec-2019 (updated profile on 15-Oct-2026)