Secondary English that works with the way your child thinks
Specialist English tutoring for Years 7–12, for mainstream and neurodivergent students. Calm, structured support that builds real skills and lasting confidence, in Hawthorn and online.
Every student thinks differently. We teach to that.
Some students need a stronger foundation in essay writing. Others need English explained in a way that finally makes sense. Many need both.
We support mainstream students who want to lift their results, and neurodivergent students who learn best with structure, clarity and patience. That includes students with ADHD, autism, dyslexia and other learning differences, with or without a formal diagnosis.
Your child might:
- understand the text but struggle to get ideas onto the page
- feel overwhelmed by long essays or open-ended questions
- find it hard to start, organise or finish written work
- be capable and curious but losing confidence in English
- want to move from a solid mark to an excellent one
Clear steps. Real progress. No overwhelm.
Explicit, step-by-step teaching
We break essays and analysis into clear, manageable steps, then model each one before students try it themselves.
Structure that sticks
Students learn reusable frameworks for paragraphs, text responses and persuasive writing that they can take into any classroom or exam.
Support built around the student
Sessions adapt to each student's pace, attention and processing style, with movement breaks, visual supports and chunked tasks where they help.
Aligned to school and VCE
We work from the Victorian Curriculum and VCE English Study Design, and alongside your child's current texts and assessment tasks.
Confidence first
A calm, judgement-free space where students can ask questions, make mistakes and see their own progress.
Every session includes:
- targeted teaching on the skill your child needs most
- guided practice with fillable worksheets and scaffolds
- feedback on written work
- a short summary for parents on progress and next steps
The right support at every stage
Junior English
Years 7–8
A confident start to secondary English. Students build reading stamina, learn to write clear, well-organised paragraphs, and develop the habits they need to manage homework and assessment tasks.
Middle English
Years 9–10
The bridge to VCE. Students strengthen analytical and persuasive writing, learn to use evidence well, and close any gaps before senior school.
VCE English
Years 11–12
Focused preparation for SACs and the final exam. Students master text response, analysing argument and creative responses, with clear essay structures, close work on their set texts and timed practice.
Meet your tutor
Stephanie Hume
Stephanie Hume is a Melbourne-based inclusive education specialist with more than 15 years' experience in inclusive and secondary education.
She specialises in English, Literature and Humanities for neurodivergent learners, and brings deep knowledge of how students learn alongside a practical, warm and structured teaching style.
Stephanie holds a Master of Teaching (Secondary) and a Master of Communication, and begins a Master of Inclusive Education in late 2026.
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