Writing
- Essay writing
- Creative writing
- Persuasive, Reflective, Discursive, Informative and other writing
Year 10 English
In Year 10, students will be engaging in higher order reasoning and increasing abstraction. It’s a great chance for students to consider their own position in the world as a creator and responder. The Cluey Education Team is ready to support them at every stage, with units for essays, oral presentations, creative and persuasive writing, as well as spelling, syntax and grammar. Whether it’s catching up or getting ahead, our custom learning plans are tailored to every student's needs.
In-session content
Your content plan appears in the learning environment, sequenced to your learning needs and accessible with ease by you and your tutor.
An example content plan sequenced in the Cluey Learning Platform.
Language
- Reading and Vocabulary
- Syntax, Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling
- The English Language
- Media and advertising
Text analysis and comparison
- Novels and Short Stories
- Shakespeare and Drama
- Poetry and Song
- Film, Television and Animation
- Biographies, Journalism, Speeches, Essays
- Picture Books, Graphic Novels, Cartoons, Websites
Presenting
- Speeches, readings and performances
- Multimodal and tutorial presentations and Viva Voces
Secondary English
Year 10 English
The Cluey Education Team has an ever-expanding bank of text resources, as well as customised units ready to support essays, oral presentations, creative and persuasive writing, grammar, spelling, and more. Whatever you are studying in your English class at school, or if you just need better subject advice and a bit more practice, our tutors are ready to help.
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Writing
Language
Text analysis and comparison
Presenting
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Tailored tutoring with a plan
The learning programme
Structured around your individual needs and goals, our learning programmes adapt over time to build your confidence and offer the right help at the right time.
Quality content
- Developed by our experienced education team, the content in our learning programmes is structured according to your skill level and individual needs.
- We use a range of approaches to meet the needs of different students. Our approach is always clear and unambiguous, and designed to help you thrive.
Tutoring sessions
- Live, face-to-face and online
- Expert tutors matched to your needs
- Demonstration, guided exercises and reviews
- Designed to be fun and engaging
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Practice exercises
Optional practice questions and exercises to work through between sessions.
Regular reporting
Feedback after every session helps you keep track of your progress.
Flexibility to suit busy family schedules
Learn from home (or anywhere) via our online platform.
Schedule sessions when they suit you, between 7am and 10pm, 7 days per week.
Reschedule easily when things get busy
Consistent learning leads to progress that matters
From step one to step done, we're with you for your entire learning journey.
Session recordings allow you to revise at any time.
Progress reports ensure you are getting the right help at the right pace.
Guided tutoring helps you realise your potential.
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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 Curriculum
Cluey's Secondary English learning programmes are based on the New Zealand Curriculum for K-6 and focus on core literacy skills, including reading and writing techniques in the early years, and grammar and punctuation in the senior years. Our personalised approach gives your child the opportunity to slow down in the areas they find challenging to ensure they ‘get it’.
Meet some of our 2,521+ expert Secondary English tutors
Our tutors are all qualified teachers, exceptional NCEA achievers or experts in their respective fields.
Tra
University Student (Bachelor of Law & Bachelor of Biomedical Science)
Mathematics: Primary, Intermediate & Secondary
English: Primary, Intermediate & Secondary
Tra completed her VCE in 2018 with an impressive ATAR of 95.80. She is currently studying a double Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Monash University. She has private Math & English tutoring experience who is attentive to her students' needs and goals.
Jennifer
University Student (Bachelor of Science/Provisional Entry to Doctor of Medicine)
Mathematics: Primary, Intermediate & Secondary
English: Primary, Intermediate & Secondary
Jennifer is currently studying a Bachelor of Science/Provisional Entry to Doctor of Medicine at the University of Queensland. Sha has been tutoring both Math and English for four years. Jennifer believes in fostering a positive and encouraging learning environment and feels with the right support, students can reach their potential.
Mariam
University Student (Bachelor of Computer Science)
Mathematics: Primary, Intermediate & Secondary
English: Primary, Intermediate & Secondary
Mariam completed her International Baccalaureate in 2020, scoring 39, which is equivalent of an ATAR of 97.35. For 1 year she volunteer-tutored English, Mathematics and Science for primary at a formal tutoring centre. During high school she also she tutored students in years 7-11 in English Literature, French and Psychology. Mariam is a confident tutor with great communication skills. She is passionate about education, teaching in a wide range of subjects.
We’ve helped families around New Zealand
From catching up, building confidence and excelling in school, parents and students alike agree that Cluey works.
82% of Cluey parents agree their child’s grades have improved
85% of Cluey parents agree their child is more confident
Cluey is helping students with a wide range of learning needs
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“Most importantly my daughter loves Cluey and feels she learning. Her tutor connects with her and she’s confident in communicating her own needs. As a Year 10 student it’s great that she’s motivated to study and it’s helping her gain confidence back in the classroom. Thank you Cluey and Joel.”
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Cluey 1 Hour Tutoring Sessions
Weekly learning through live tutoring sessions, feedback & practice
Each student’s individual learning journey is supported through a series of live face-to-face sessions with an expert tutor matched to the student's needs. We cover all the theory and examples needed to ensure comprehension, and our sessions are designed to be engaging and encouraging.
Our expert tutors offer guidance through demonstration and worked examples and assign targeted practice questions to help students master the topics and concepts covered.
After each session, personalised feedback is provided to help students and parents track their progress.
Session breakdown
First 5 Minutes
Establishing the session theme, why are we here?
- Discuss student’s areas of focus (if first session)
- Review previous session's assigned practice (if subsequent session)
- Set session learning goals
45 Minutes
During the session
- Work through exercises based on the topics and concepts for each learning goal
- Tutor demonstrates, guides and explains concepts
- Work through any challenges
- Students are encouraged to explain their thinking to clarify their comprehension
Closing 5 Minutes
Reflection and looking ahead
- Reflect on what has been achieved in the session
- Set practice questions
Post-session 5 minutes
Tutor written feedback
- Tutor provides personalised written feedback about the session to help track progress