Information About Joanna - North Shore tutor -

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Personal Description:

About Me
I'm a qualified and passionate English tutor with years of experience teaching students from Year 0 to Year 12, as well as adults. I specialise in reading, writing, phonics, and speaking, with a strong focus on building confidence and clear communication.

I’m especially well-regarded in the Chinese community, as I speak Mandarin and understand the cultural and educational needs of Chinese learners. I lived and worked in Taiwan for 8 years, which gave me valuable insight into how to support bilingual students effectively.

Whether you're looking for foundational skills or advanced English for academic or professional goals, I tailor each lesson to meet your unique needs in a warm, supportive environment.

Online is also convenient for learner to have a wider range of available times.

Tutoring Experience:

Twenty years teaching experience since 2003

Tutoring Approach:

My teaching approach is student-centered, practical, and encouraging. I tailor every lesson to suit the learner’s age, level, goals, and learning style. For younger students, I use interactive activities, phonics-based methods, and positive reinforcement to build early literacy and speaking skills. For older students and adults, I focus on real-life communication, structured writing, and critical thinking, while supporting grammar and vocabulary development along the way.

I believe that learning works best when students feel seen, supported, and challenged at the right level. Lessons are engaging, culturally aware, and designed to build both confidence and long-term success.