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Year 8 English

Year 8 English involves a range of texts - novels and newspapers, poems and plays, digital media and dreamtime stories. There will be new kinds of vocabulary and assessments, not to mention new perspectives from around the world.

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Structured around your individual needs and goals, our learning programs adapt over time to build your confidence and offer the right help at the right time.

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Meet Dr Selina Samuels

Dr Samuels and her Education team developed Cluey's unique CENTRE approach, and have created interactive learning programs that map to the curriculum and allow students to work at their own level and pace.

English Tutoring Program Based on the National Curriculum

Based on the Australian National Curriculum for Years 7-10, Cluey’s approach to secondary English focuses on developing students' literacy skills with in-depth studies of Shakespeare and essay structure in the early years, and deeper analysis of different texts and topics in Years 9 and 10. Our personalised approach gives you the opportunity to focus on areas you find challenging and maximise your understanding of each topic.

Meet some of our 2,521+ expert Secondary English tutors

Our tutors are all qualified teachers, exceptional ATAR achievers or experts in their respective fields.

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Geraldine

VIC Teacher

English: Secondary

Geraldine is a qualified Secondary Teacher who has worked in the classroom as both a teacher and learning support officer for over 15 years. Geraldine's experience is in English and she enjoys working with students to improve their literacy skills.

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Kirsten

NSW University Student (Bachelor of Arts (English and History))

English: Secondary & Senior

Kirsten has completed a Bachelor of Arts majoring in English and History and is now undertaking her Master of Secondary Teaching in English and History. She is interested in teaching students with a variety of learning needs and instilling an enthusiasm for lifelong learning. Kirsten has experience tutoring students with a range of needs and enjoys getting to know her students and the ways they learn. When Kirsten is not studying to become a high school English teacher she is reading and reviewing novels on her "bookstagram" account. Through teaching English, Kirsten hopes to foster a similar love of reading within her students.

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Isabelle

NSW University Student (Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Advanced Studies)

Mathematics: Secondary

English: Secondary

Isabelle completed her Year 12 certificate with an ATAR of 92.35 and is currently studying a Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Advanced Studies at the University of Sydney. Isabelle is passionate about making a positive impact in her student's lives and sharing her enthusiasm.

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